Skibba Builders

About Skibba Builders

Thank you for the opportunity to share with you who we are and what we do at Skibba Builders.

Whether you choose to custom build a home, build an addition, or renovate your present home, the building process has become much more complex over the years. There are numerous decisions to make from the initial planning stage through construction. The choices can seem overwhelming.

At Skibba Builders, we can offer you Jack’s expertise and experience. Jack will help incorporate your ideas, explore possibilities, and make suggestions on what products and techniques best meet your specific needs.

Credibility is earned over time. Jack has been part of the building industry for over 40 years. In a few months he will be celebrating 33 years as a general contractor doing business as Skibba Builders. During that time, Jack has earned the respect of his peers and subcontractors that he works with. Jack is part of the crew working on the job, involved in all stages of construction. We believe in doing things right the first time and it is our policy never to cut corners, which insures a superior finished product.

Respect and loyalty make a good formula for a family business. We didn’t start out that way, but over the years we have added Bob, Jack’s brother, who has worked with us for 30 years. Among Bob’s gifts is his precision in trim work. Son, Matthew has been part of the crew for 11 years, starting out after High School. Daughter, Michele, who has a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, came aboard in 1994. She oversees the office, offers support to clients, researches availability of products, and finds answers to questions in a timely manner, which results in making the building process much less stressful. Wife, Elaine, oversees the public relations work including the parade of homes and the home show. In addition to family, Scott has been part of the team for 2 years. 

About Jack Skibba

On a business level:

• Jack understands it is important to give back to the building industry. He has served as the president, local director, state director, and national director for the Central Wisconsin Home Builders Association
• Jack and Elaine have served as co-chair and chairpersons of the annual Parade of Homes
• Skibba Builders participates in the Home Show in the Spring
• Jack and Elaine attend both the National Home Builders and Remodeler’s Conventions to keep up to date with the newest products and latest technologies
• Participates in the Children’s Festival
• Contributed to the remodeling of the current Central Wisconsin Home Builders office

On a personal level:

• Jack is a lifelong resident of Wisconsin Rapids. He has been married for 45 years and has 3 children
• Jack enjoys his grandchildren – he recently designed and built a playhouse for his granddaughters
• Coached Basketball for many years
• Helped oversee and contributed to the renovation project at church
• Remains active in fund raisers for the school system
• Immensely enjoys his trips with the guys to the NASCAR races
• Will enter into a card game at a moment’s notice

Awards

To date, Jack’s efforts have twice been recognized at the Wisconsin Builders Association State Convention. Members of the Wisconsin Remodelers’ Council submit projects from throughout the state in different categories. They are judged and one winner is selected in each category.