As the year winds down, I find myself reminiscing and appreciating all of the moments that went into 2025. This year felt especially meaningful. Not only did it bring new projects, new faces, and new milestones, but it also marked our 30th year building finely-detailed high-performance homes here in Northern Wisconsin.

Hello there! I’m Charlie — the founder of Sauter Builders. I started Sauter Builders with my wife back in 1995 after completing our family home. By that time we had two beautiful children, and we used our family dining room table as the “office.” It was a one-man-show on the job sites back in those days, until I was fortunate enough to hire my first employee in 1998. 

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Sauter Builders. It is a milestone that fills me with pride, gratitude, and no small amount of amazement. When I think back to where it all started, I’m struck by how much has changed over the span of three decades—and how much has stayed true.