AVET Built cares about the health and well-being of military veterans and families that are in need of affordable housing.
We are a veteran-owned small business and verified by the Department of Veteran Affairs. Please let us know if you want a copy of our non-profit Bylaws and our COI.
Eric Hartlieb, Owner / President of Operations
Eric’s main mission help veterans and families in need.
Caroline Miller, Non-Profit Board Member
Caroline presents all financial transactions with high standards and sets a tone of integrity to the entire board of directors. Maintains and presents our IRS Form 990 to the entire board for review and sign off. Also, Caroline donates her time by registering for other nonprofits. All of our board of directors donate their time to our mission.
Matt Keller, Director of Construction
Matt has over 25 years’ experience overseeing all phases of multi-million-dollar construction projects, including interior and exterior construction and renovations. Other highlights of his work include extensive HVAC improvements, site improvements, utility relocations, asbestos abatement, concrete and improvement projects of both occupied and unoccupied spaces.
team player, Matt holds an excellent track record of strong working relationships with owners, architects, and engineers, resulting in successful construction experiences.
Braden Hartlieb, Non-Profit Disability Adaptive Engineering
Braden’s passion is engineering, but his heart is rooted in serving others — especially families in need and our military veterans. He has generously used his knowledge and problem-solving skills to help us modify homes for disabled families, ensuring they are not only accessible, but truly livable.
Braden has recommended open floor layouts, wider doorways, and improved spatial designs so families can move more freely and safely throughout their homes. His thoughtful engineering mindset allows him to see possibilities where others might see limitations. Through many hours of volunteer work, he has rolled up his sleeves to help renovate homes as part of our giveback efforts, directly impacting the lives of disabled families and veterans who deserve safe, comfortable housing.
His compassion extends far beyond the present. Braden’s future college studies and long-term career mission are centered on engineering spacecraft that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. He believes that exploration and opportunity should belong to everyone — including those who have physical challenges. His dream is to help create a future where anyone, regardless of ability, can travel into space and experience the wonder of exploration.
Braden embodies the belief that engineering is not just about building structures or machines — it’s about building opportunity, dignity, and hope for families in need and those who have served our country.
Julia Hartlieb, Non-Profit Disability Administrator
Julia’s passion has always been caring for others — especially families in need and our military veterans. Her heart for service is evident in both her education and the way she lives her life each day.
Julia was competitively selected to attend the Career and Tech Center, where she earned her CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) certifications. Through this training, she gained not only clinical skills but also a deep understanding of compassion, dignity, and patient-centered care. She has used her certifications to care for elderly residents in local nursing homes, offering comfort, patience, and kindness to those who need it most.
Her commitment to serving others extends into our nonprofit mission. Julia actively helps our disabled veterans by guiding them to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization so they can access Veterans Administration services, medical care, and the benefits they have earned through their service. She understands that many veterans and families simply need someone to walk alongside them and point them in the right direction.
Julia’s future college studies and long-term career goal are focused on nursing, where she plans to continue serving families, seniors, and veterans with compassion and excellence. She believes that caring for others is more than a career — it is a calling.
Julia embodies the spirit of service, dignity, and hope for families in need and the brave men and women who have served our country.
Colin Hartlieb, Non-Profit Operations Manager
Colin is a natural entrepreneur with a heart for serving others. He uses his exceptional marketing talents to help share our mission and shine a light on the families we support through our giveback efforts. His passion goes far beyond business — it’s rooted in compassion.
Colin actively searches for safe, accessible homes for families living with disabilities, understanding how important the right environment is to their quality of life. He has personally volunteered his time and energy to help renovate multiple homes for our disabled families, ensuring they are not only functional, but comfortable and welcoming.
Through his hands-on experience, Colin recognized that many individuals — especially seniors, disabled homeowners, and families in need — are physically unable to complete everyday household tasks. Rather than simply noticing the problem, he created a solution. He launched an on-demand service platform designed to connect people in need with reliable help, making everyday living safer and easier for those who need it most.
Colin’s work reflects his belief that business can be a force for good — lifting others up, restoring dignity, and strengthening communities.
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Rob Burch, Project Manager
Rob reviews and manages the operations plans with Eric. He brings more than twenty-five years of experience in sales, management, and human resources to the team. Outside the office Robs is forging new relationships with centers of influence and strengthening relationships with strategic partners.
