As a fifth generation builder, founder Marnie Oursler combines a builder's knowledge with a designer's sensibility. She is also a writer, speaker, consultant and advocate for sustainable building initiatives. In 2013, Marnie Oursler was awarded the prestigious Gold Stevie® Award in the Entrepreneur of the Year category in the 10th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The Stevie® Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business awards. The 2013 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business received more than 1,200 entries worldwide from virtually every industry, representing 18 nations and territories. A woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Marnie distinguishes herself by building one-of-a-kind beach homes with economically and environmentally sustainable products. Her most notable projects include the “All-American House,” constructed of 95 percent domestic building materials, and “Eco Beach,” Delaware’s first LEED-certified home. In 2012, Oursler created the “We Build American” campaign with building materials supplier 84 Lumber. As a national spokesperson, she advocates for the use of more American-made products to increase domestic jobs and better our nation’s economy. In addition to Entrepreneur of the Year, in 2013, Marnie was recognized as one of the top 40 Under 40 homebuilding professionals in the United States by Professional Builder Magazine and she was honored with the Girl's Inc Strong, Smart, Bold Award. For more information on these accomplishments awarded to the founder of Marnie Custom Homes and to learn more about the company, please visit www.marniehomes.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/marnieoursler
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