Andy Holmes
president | ceo
Andy Holmes is the owner and General Contractor at Holmes By Design. His interest in construction started at a young age when he accompanied his father, a master trim carpenter, to job sites. Today, Andy has built over 800 houses. He enjoys taking the building process a step further than the essentials, collaborating with clients to create their Pinterest-worthy dream home.
He's not only a master on the job site, he's also highly skilled at grilling BBQ on his Big Green Egg, a professional Bourbon sipper, and a force to be reckoned with on his zero-turn mower and Bobcat. In his downtime, he loves spending time with his boys and wife, Danielle, at their farm in Rockvale.
Danielle Holmes
REAL ESTATE AGENT
Danielle Holmes (aka the "Mrs.") is a licensed real estate agent who focuses on new construction. Whether it's in a neighborhood or on an independent lot, she works with buyers to help locate the perfect property and floor plan to build their dream home. She holds her license at Parks here in Murfreesboro.
In addition to real estate, Danielle is the co-owner of Velvet + Oak, a furniture & interior design boutique. She regularly helps clients find beautiful, unique, and affordable pieces to furnish or update their home.
Danielle and Andy have been married for 14 years and have two boys, Asher and Abel. When she's not submerged in all things "home" related, she loves a big, bold glass of red wine, cooking or trying new restaurants, playing with her kids, and entertaining friends.
Mike Sica
PROJECT MANAGER
Mike Sica is the a Project Manager at Holmes by Design. From driving heavy machinery to clear lots to assembling furniture and supporting subcontractors and everything in between, Mike does it all.
Mike's no stranger to service and hard work. He proudly put in 12 years with the United States Army. After 2 tours and an injury by an IED, he retired to civilian life. Today he is a big supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project and loves spending time with his beautiful wife Shannon and three kids: Hailey, Johnny, and C.J..
Nikki Cochrane
Office Manager
Nikki Cochrane handles many things around the office including accounting, taking care of permits, getting water & sewer taps, office management, and whatever else comes up in the day. When she is not in the office, Nikki enjoys spending time with her family including her little girl. Nikki loves the beach and travels there often. She went to the University of Memphis where she played soccer all 4 years of school. Go Tigers!
Laura Watson
Office Manager
Growing up on Signal Mountain in Chattanooga, Laura has made Murfreesboro her home since her college days. After teaching in Rutherford County for several years and being a stay-at-home mom, Laura discovered a love for building when her and her husband built two custom homes for themselves. When she’s not at the office, Laura enjoys hiking, canoeing, and traveling. Her love of the outdoors with her husband and three kids helps keep them active and having fun. With so much going on with family life, keeping the Holmes by Design office running efficiently and smoothly comes easy to her. She’s ready to assist you with any home design or purchasing questions.
Kyle Garrett
Assistant Project Manager
Born in Nashville, TN, Kyle was raised in Rutherford County. Being around his dad working in the construction business helped grow his own love for building homes. He joined the Holmes by Design team to further his career in construction. He has experience in remodels and new construction, and you’ll often see him on the job sites making sure everything is getting completed to the expectations that Holmes by Design strives for. He and his wife currently live in Murfreesboro.
