A Proud History

Founded in 1956, Custom Crafters began manufacturing cabinets and countertops in Kensington, Maryland. Sons of the original partners, Rich Rutter and Gary Spates headed the company from 1980 until 2003. They saw the growth of the remodeling industry in the DC metro area and became dealers for quality cabinet manufacturers located around the country from Pennsylvania to Minnesota. The firm acquired a second showroom, Kitchen Classics, in Arlington, VA in 1992. With his retirement in 2003, Gary Spates passed the company onto Charles “Chuck” Chwastyk, with Custom Crafters since 1979. Chuck had been Vice President and Gary’s partner since 1996.

Our President and Owner

Chuck Chwastyk is recognized as a leader in the kitchen and bath remodeling industry in the Mid-Atlantic market. As an active member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), he served on the Board of Directors from 1994 to 1996. He held offices including president of the Baltimore/Washington Chapter from 1985 to 1996. He has served on the SEN Design Group Advisory Council since 1999.

“As Custom Crafters strives to provide our clients the best possible service and products, our team of professional also strives to create an environment which promotes long term relationships,” says Chwastyk. “These stable and ethical relationships maximize the value of our work-- for clients, vendors and employees.”

A native of Maryland and graduate of University of Maryland, Chuck currently lives in Laytonsville with his wife, Mary. He has two children and two grandchildren.