A New Chapter for Shelter Alternatives

January 01, 2026

Photo of the new leadership team at Shelter Alternatives

We’re excited to share an important update about Shelter Alternatives and Energy Check. As of January 1st, ownership of the company has transitioned to Leah Simmerman, Justin Buehler, and Chris Nicholson; all longtime members of the Shelter team.

After more than two decades of dedicated leadership, Ed Tuchler is retiring and has entrusted the future of Shelter Alternatives to his hand-picked successors. We are deeply grateful to Ed for the integrity, vision, and steady leadership he has modeled over the years. He has built a strong foundation, and we are proud to continue to build upon it.

Thank you for being part of Shelter’s story. We are grateful for your trust and partnership, and we’re excited for what lies ahead.

Warmly,

Leah Simmerman
Justin Buehler
Chris Nicholson

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We'd like to thank you and the rest of Shelter Alternatives crew for helping us design and build our dream home...All of the people, including designers, site supervisor, carpenters, and front desk staff, were friendly and knowledgeable. The process was well-organized, service was prompt, quality control standards were high, and the final product was excellent....and (we) are continually overwhelmed by how beautiful and functional it is.

, December 1996