The PHNX Rises

PHNX Home was born out of seeing first hand the inability of the design/construction industry to adequately respond to the seasonal devastation wrought by wildfires. Founded in 2019, PHNX Development is the first design/build company to focus on making the industry more responsive to the needs of the client.

Meet The Team

Laurie C. Fisher

CA Reg Architect &

PHNX CEO/Founder

With more than 25 years of experience in the United States and abroad, Laurie's award-winning designs have garnered recognition in print and throughout the design/construction industry.

Certified by the State of California in Crisis Intervention since 2014, Laurie utilized her training in Trauma Informed Care to develop a design process that is sensitive to the unique needs of wildfire survivors.

After working with fire survivors to rebuild their homes, she saw and experienced first hand the many challenges and obstacles that these resilient people face and became determined to create a process tailored to survivors' needs, treating them with dignity and respect.

See her previous work at LCFARCH.com

Sarah Rodgers

COO, Director of Marketing & Business Development

Bringing over 20 years of strategic leadership experience to the PHNX team, Sarah delivers clarity, continuity, and steady guidance to every project. She is known for thoughtful client care and clear communication, ensuring each phase moves forward with purpose and alignment.

Her creativity is both imaginative and practical — she sees possibilities others might miss and shapes them into outcomes that are beautiful and buildable. Clients rely on her to translate complex technical ideas into language they can understand, fostering confidence and transparency throughout the process.

Behind the scenes, Sarah keeps teams coordinated and details organized, allowing projects to feel seamless, supported, and carefully managed from beginning to end.

André-Noël Chiara

Board Member, Director of Construction Services

With more than 25 years of construction experience across Canada and the United States, André-Noel brings deep technical expertise and craftsmanship to every project. Highly skilled in finish work and multiple trades, he is known for solving complex challenges with precision and care.

Affectionately called “The Miracle Worker,” he has a reputation for making the difficult look effortless. Fluent in Spanish, French, and English, he works seamlessly with diverse teams and clients, ensuring clarity, coordination, and exceptional results on site.

Kendra Kettelhut

Licensed Interior Designer, Senior PHNX Home Designer

With more than 20 years of award-winning experience, Kendra transforms spaces with clarity, refinement, and purpose.

She brings deep expertise in design principles, architectural styles, and evolving industry trends, ensuring each project feels both timeless and thoughtfully current.

LouLou Simpson

Client Care Director

LouLou brings over a decade of experience in construction plan coordination and project administration, serving as a trusted point of contact for clients navigating complex processes. She translates technical details into clear, reassuring updates, keeping each step organized and confidently managed.

Adam Jill

Permitting Coordinator

Adam is a Certified Building Official with a decade of experience in design and permitting, bringing deep knowledge of codes, regulations, and approvals to every project. Known for his efficiency and streamlined approach, he helps move projects through review with clarity, precision, and momentum.

Our Trusted Partners

Smart materials and streamlined methods are key to the success of PHNX Home. Each industry partner that has been invited to join the PHNX Team has been vetted, and exhibits not only a dedication to quality and detail, but a steadfast commitment to upholding our core principles,

The 4 PHNX Pillars

One of our most important and valued relationships over the years has been our continued support for United Policyholders. They have been providing advocacy, leadership and insurance support to disaster survivors for over 30 years. PHNX is proud to be a silver sponsor since 2022.

You will probably recognize most of the names listed here, as well as some you may not. We invite you to visit each of their websites to learn more about their products and services.