
At Excel Remodeling, home is at the heart of everything we do. Since 1970, our family-owned company has helped homeowners across Central PA create spaces that are not only beautiful but meaningful.
We started as a small land development and home-building business and has grown into a trusted leader in design-build remodeling. Through every evolution, our commitment has stayed the same: treat people well, do quality work, and make the experience enjoyable from start to finish.
Our 6,000-square-foot showroom in Lemoyne is a reflection of that commitment — a place where design ideas come to life, conversations flow easily, and clients feel at home.
Our mission is simple: to improve lives by creating spaces that reflect your personality, support your lifestyle, and bring joy to everyday living.
We’re more than designers and builders. We’re listeners, problem solvers, and partners who love what we do. Each member of our team brings passion, expertise, and genuine care to every project.


With over 35 years in the home design and construction industry, Jim leads with integrity, creativity, and heart. He believes great remodeling starts with great communication, and a shared vision between client and designer.
Jim’s expertise spans kitchens, bathrooms, additions, aging-in-place, and universal design. His approach combines thoughtful listening with practical insight to turn ideas into inspired spaces.
He holds an MBA and certifications as a Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD), Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), and NCIDQ-certified interior designer. He’s also a proud professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).
For Jim, home is more than a structure. t’s where life happens. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his wife, Colleen, family, and grandchildren, as well as scuba diving and playing the piano.


With over 21 years of experience, Brian blends creativity and practicality to design kitchens and bathrooms that work beautifully for everyday living. Since joining Excel Remodeling in 2004, he’s been passionate about turning clients’ ideas into inviting, functional spaces.
Brian holds a B.S. in Interior Design from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Millersville University. As a Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD) and Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS), he’s dedicated to creating designs that are as timeless as they are accessible.
His award-winning work, including two Chrysalis Awards for bathroom design, reflects his commitment to innovation and craftsmanship. Outside of work, Brian enjoys traveling and volunteering in animal rescue.


Alicia brings warmth, creativity, and precision to every project she touches. With over 8 years in the remodeling industry, she specializes in kitchen and bathroom design that evolves with her clients’ needs.
Growing up in her family’s business inspired her lifelong love of home design. After earning her business degree and exploring consulting, she returned to her roots and found her passion for creating functional, beautiful spaces.Â
Alicia is a Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer through the NKBA and loves the moment when clients see their vision come to life. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her husband, Jeff, and their daughters, Cece and Dottie.


Kathleen ensures everything behind the scenes runs smoothly. With dual degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. and over 15 years in the industry. she manages operations with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and integrity.
She believes in “fiscal responsibility and operational excellence,” a philosophy that supports the success of every project. When she’s not keeping Excel running strong, Kathleen enjoys adventuring with her husband, Tom, gardening, adventuring, and finding beauty in growth and balance.


Nathan combines creativity, technical skill, and a personal touch to craft spaces that are both beautiful and practical. Having grown up around the family business, he developed a deep appreciation for design and craftsmanship early on.
After earning a degree in Chemical Engineering and working in corporate automation, Nathan followed his heart back to residential design, where he could make a more meaningful impact.
He’s known for his detail-oriented designs, cabinetry expertise, and innovative problem-solving. When not designing, Nathan enjoys scuba diving, building custom computers, and exploring new design and engineering ideas. He’s currently pursuing an MBA at Penn State Harrisburg.


Nicholas has been immersed in home design and construction his entire life, having been born into the industry and growing up around the family business. He first worked at Excel in high school and, after exploring careers in private and corporate software development, realized that working alongside his family was a rare and meaningful opportunity.
He specializes in turning a designer’s creative vision into a clear, actionable, and buildable project. He is especially excited by kitchen projects, believing the kitchen is truly the heart of the home. He holds a B.A. in Communications with minors in Philosophy and Computer Science.
Outside of work, Nicholas enjoys spending time with his daughter, playing synthesizers, hiking, cooking, and studying philosophy. He believes a great home is built around family.


With more than 30 years in home design and construction, Mike brings organization, precision, and professionalism to every project. He started his career framing homes at 18 and quickly discovered his love for building.
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Mike leads our production team, focusing on mentorship and collaboration. His favorite part of the job is helping clients see their dreams take shape while building strong relationships with tradesmen and craftsmen.
Guided by the belief that “Quality is never an accident, it’s the result of high intention, sincere effort, and skillful execution,” Mike ensures every project runs smoothly from start to finish.
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Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, cycling, camping, and spending time with his wife of 27 years, Amanda.
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Excel Remodeling is locally owned and operated since 1970, and our mission of improving lives extends to our neighbors and to our community. Â As such, we support organizations that benefit those in need, with an emphasis on children, education, healthcare, the elderly, and the marginalized. Â We also have a soft spot for animals.

The Excel team just completed the 4th project we hired them to complete. We previously had Excel redesign our kitchen, both bathrooms and master bedroom, and now they have just finished our family room and foyer. Everything starts with a design that refreshes and draws out our interests, and Excel’s Brian Miller is an incredible designer. His brilliant, unique designs fully incorporate our thinking, and he engages us throughout to ensure all elements come together to our full satisfaction. On this most recent project, we had the great fortune of having Mike B as the lead carpenter and on-site craftsman, and Mike B was fantastic! He brings exceptional skills and is very customer engaging. Jim Miranda Jr. gives his team full reigns to be successful for us and all customers, and he stands behind the quality of craftsmanship. We couldn’t think of choosing someone other that Excel after the 4 wonderful experiences we’ve had with them. We highly recommend Brian for any design challenge and Mike B for any scale of renovation. Bravo, Excel!
Excel Remodeling did an amazing job rejuvenating both of our main floors! Every wall was repainted, every floor was replaced, the Master Bath was redesigned, 2 other Bathrooms were redone, a Kitchen backsplash was installed, along with numerous lighting & fan projects. All were completed in about 2 months. There was a manufacturing defect for the first LVP option chosen, and it took 3 weeks to get a replacement product ordered & delivered, but Excel adeptly juggled efforts and still stayed on schedule. Will definitely use Excel for other projects in the future!
Excel Remodeling recently turned my 15-year-old bathroom into a SPA!! The entire process from start to finish was professional and exactly what they had promised from our first meeting. Throughout the 2-week remodel, we were consulted at each level of the work that was in progress. From installing the tile floor to the beautiful quartz counters, we were asked to give our thoughts and comments before anyone left for the day. Even when we requested some changes to the design of the flooring pattern, there were never any complaints. Each person arrived on time EVERY day and it was apparent that they were well-chosen craftsmen who had done this many times before. I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone wanting to update their home with the knowledge that when the job is complete, you will be TOTALLY satisfied!
Amazing new kitchen! Jim and Alicia created a design we would have never imagined. It was a major project that was very professionally managed from start to finish. We were very pleased with the level of customer service and courtesy of all the Excel team members who helped create our new kitchen and bar.
It was a great experience. Brian was so efficient and helped us get through the actual stress of redecorating. He guided us without “forcing“ us through many decisions that came our way. We welcomed him back to redo two bathrooms, which came out so functional and beautiful at the same time! The men were very good at what they did, always listening if we had any concerns. Thank you, Brian and his crew!
First, a screened porch converted to a living space and a deck addition. Then the rest of the first floor (kitchen, floors, powder room) a year later. Designers are personable and work to make your vision a reality. Work was excellent and completed in the projected time. Contractors are professional and courteous. We are thrilled with the end results of both projects. Highly recommend!
We worked with Jim Mirando Sr in 1980's to build a two story addition for us and then a few years later we hired Excel again to build an enclosed patio. In the 1990's Excel remodeled our main bathroom. Those jobs were completed by professional craftsmen, and three decades later we continue to be so pleased that we hired Excel again. We worked with Jim Mirando Jr and his designer daughter. Our 43-year-old kitchen was in serious need of updating and we are quite pleased to say that the quality of the work and the professionalism of everyone we had contact with could not have been higher. If and when another remodel/construction job is desired, we will certainly be in touch with Excel. Excel is a superior company.
They did a wonderful job remodeling our kitchen. Everything looks great and they were on time and in budget!
Jim and his team of tradesmen from Excel designed and remodeled our guest bathroom. We are extremely pleased with the results, which includes all the cleanup, final touches, and follow-up to ensure our complete satisfaction. To be honest, it is even better than we imagined... Our project manager Mike was patient and quite caring about our happiness with his work. The tiler, electrician, plumber, and painter all provided the highest quality results. Mike and his team found an existing problem and fixed it before moving on...we are grateful. Thank you for a spa bathroom that will last us for many years.
We had 2 bathrooms remodeled by Excel Remodeling. We own an older home and there were several challenges along the way. Their lead carpenter and contractors were able to work through all of them. Alicia came up with some great ideas with the tile work for both the floor and shower enclosure. I highly recommend them for your remodeling needs.
We live in a Sears Roebuck on-site built kit home from the 1940s. These homes have a rich history and less than 50 thousand still exist today. We love our home and its location and didn’t really want to move. Unfortunately our home was under a 1,000 sq ft with 1 bathroom and a teeny tiny kitchen. We needed more room ! We hired Excel to expand our home by adding an additional master bathroom with upstairs laundry, a large open kitchen and a den.
Excel is simply amazing!
We were given a 60 day plan of action and yes, Excel kept to the schedule and completed our remodel as scheduled.
Alicia, our designer worked with our plan and layout to accommodate our unique choices like outlets inside of cabinets. She understood the concept we wanted and adjusted as needed to bring it to fruition. She also understood we want to age in place. Our home can now accommodate a wheelchair. We have wider doors, handles instead of door knobs, etc. Our home is handicap accessible if needed in the future.
Bill, our lead carpenter and Tom truly care about the job they do. Each day I would stop in at lunch to see the progress. They took the time to modify or adjust so many little details. As a left handed individual, I had certain modifications I wanted and they understood. These awesome guys even made me a built-in dog feeder for our Akita!
Excel’s tile person was also able to work in Franciscan tiles on the backsplash. The backsplash now matches my Franciscan dishes.
Overall, we couldn’t be more pleased with our new and old home. One of our biggest concerns was to ensure this addition did not look or feel like it had been added as an afterthought. Excel made it happen and our neighbors have remarked how the addition looks like it’s always been there.
Excel has completed 3 remodelings for us - kitchen, master bathroom, and an absolutely spectacular screened porch. We've enjoyed working with them and can speak highly of their lead carpenter and project manager as well as the contractors they use. All are very conscientious!

