About Us

Sam Pitzulo Homes & Remodeling was founded in 1990 and has grown to become one of the premier home builders and remodelers over the last 30+ years. SPH has assembled a talented staff of dedicated employees, each skilled and trained in their respective duties. Each year we strive to build 8-10 new homes and remodel another 30-40. We are in the business of good business and look forward to working with you! 

Sam Pitzulo Homes & Remodeling has won numerous awards for our excellence in building and remodeling, including General Contractor and Home Builder from Vindicator Reader’s Choice in 2022 and 2021, Tribune Reader’s Choice Home Builder in 2022, HBA “Remodeler Member of the Year” and OHBA “Best of Ohio” for Best Kitchen Renovation in 2018, “Builder of the Year” from HBA in 2014, and been voted “Best of the Best” Home Builder & Remodeler of the Year by the Tribune and Vindicator between 2006-2011. SPH has also received awards from the Regional Chamber of Commerce, American Red Cross, and Rotary Club of Canfield.

SPH pride ourselves in being active members in the community by participating in local groups and extracurricular endeavors outside of SPH. We are proud members of the National Association of Home Builders, Home Builders of Mahoning Valley, Builders 20 Club, Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Better Business Bureau.  In addition to staying active in the community, our members stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the building industry and their respective fields.

Our Story

It all started back in 1990 when Sam Pitzulo founded the company with a dream to build quality homes and complete remodeling projects that people would love and enjoy for many years. The company continued to grow as home building in the valley boomed in the 90s. As remodeling picked up in the early 2000s, the business shifted along with the demand and began doing more remodeling projects while continuing to build quality custom homes in the area. The need for a design center to help customers in the selections process grew apparent and in 2010 SPH opened its doors to the Home Design Center. Fast forward a few years and long time employees John Virostko and Mike Pasquale have partnered to continue to uphold the outstanding quality and product that the company was founded on all those years ago. 

Our reputation, expectations, community involvement, and continued education are what set us apart from other home builders and remodelers in the Youngstown area. Our team of skilled carpenters work closely with our trusted trade partners to ensure your project is done correctly and in a timely manner. In addition, our team attends numerous conferences, educational sessions, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends.

Our in-house services include architectural drawings, floor plans, elevations, kitchen and bath design, interior design, 3D renderings, The Home Design Center at Sam Pitzulo Homes & Remodeling, on-site project management, field supervision, and so much more. We offer all of these great services to ensure you have an enjoyable experience from start to finish.

Over the past 30+ years, we have built over 300 homes and remodeled over 1,000 more. We hope you will join us and be a part of our our legacy of great customers here at SPH. 

John Virostko is a partner at SPH and joined the company in 2012. He is a graduate of Canfield High School and attended the University of Cincinnati. John resides in Canfield with his wife, Danielle, and their 2 sons, Lofton & Luca.

John Virostko
Partner

Mike Pasquale is an architect & a partner at SPH. Mike joined the company in 2004 as a part-time laborer. He went on to study architecture at Ohio State and Cincinnati. He resides in Boardman with his wife and two daughters. He is a member of Boardman Rotary & enjoys the outdoors.

Mike Pasquale
Partner

Tonia First is the bookkeeper for SPH and joined the company in 2015.

Tonia First
Bookkeeper

Robyn Shoffstall is the design center coordinator and joined SPH in 2018. She provides decades of experience and an eye for design. Robyn enjoys traveling with her husband to see her 2 grown children, gardening, and college sports.

Robyn Shoffstall
Design Center Coordinator

Alexis Bramlett is the office manager for SPH and joined the company in 2021. She graduated from Kent State in 2018 with a degree in communications. Alexis enjoys baking and being outdoors with her husband and 2 dogs in her spear time.

Alexis Bramlett
Office Manager

Matt Lewis is the field supervisor for SPH and joined the company in 2013. He started as a laborer and soon after became a lead carpenter. Matt recently took on the role of field supervisor and manages all on-site duties and communication. He enjoys working on personal projects, spending time with his partner, Ali, and playing with his dog in his spare time.

Matt Lewis
Field Supervisor

Vince Moretti is a lead carpenter for SPH and joined the company in 1994.

Vince Moretti
Lead Carpenter

Bill Clark is a lead carpenter for SPH and joined the company in 2018.

Bill Clark
Lead Carpenter

Dakota Workman is a lead carpenter for SPH and joined the company in 2017.

Dakota Workman
Lead Carpenter

Robert Knight is a carpenter for SPH and joined the company in 2021.

Robert Knight
Carpenter

Noah Myers is a carpenter for SPH and joined the company in 2022.

Noah Myers
Carpenter

Zachary Haupt is a carpenter for SPH and joined the company in 2022.

Zachary Haupt
Carpenter

Anthony Ortenzio is a carpenter for SPH and joined the company in 2021

Anthony Ortenzio
Carpenter

Ethan Davis is a carpenter for SPH and joined the company in 2022.

Ethan Davis
Carpenter

Nathan Phillips is a carpenter for SPH and joined the company in 2021.

Nathan Phillips
Carpenter

Awards

2022
Vindicator Reader’s Choice
General Contractor, Home Builder, Home Interior Remodeling

2022
Tribune
Reader’s Choice - Home Builder

2021
Vindicator Reader’s Choice
General Contractor, Home Builder, Home Interior Remodeling

2020
Vindicator Reader’s Choice
Best Home Interior Remodeling

2018
HBA
Remodeler of the Year

2018
OHBA
Best of Ohio 2018 Best Kitchen Renovation

2017
HBA
Remodeler of the Year

2017
OHBA
“Best of Ohio” Best Remodeling Project Historical Renovation

2014
OHBA
“Builder of the Year”

2006-2011
OHBA
“Home Builder & Remodeler of the Year” Voted “The Best of the Best”

2010
Regional Chamber of Commerce
“Spirit of the Valley” Award

2010
American Red Cross
“Hero of the Mahoning Valley” Award

2010
Rotary club of Canfield
“Citizen of the Year for Excellence in One’s Vocation”

2009
Rotary club of Canfield
“Citizen of the Year for Excellence in One’s Vocation”

2005
OHBA
“Home Builder of the Year” Voted “The Best of the Best”

Memberships

National Association
of Home Builders

Home Builders
of Mahoning Valley

National Association
of Remodelers

Builders 20 Club

Regional
Chamber of Commerce

Better Business
Bureau

Certified Aging In Place
Specialists (CAPS)