Awards & Recognitions

Mike Rathgeb, Founder of Spencer Homes


Mike Rathgeb is the Founder of Spencer Homes. Mike has made a large impact in the remodeling community by achieving the following recognition:

Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (est. 2015)

The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place. The NAHB Remodelers Council, in collaboration with the AARP, NAHB Research Center, and NAHB Seniors Housing Council, developed this program to provide comprehensive, practical, market-specific information about working with older and maturing adults to remodel their homes for aging-in-place.


Member: National Association of Home Builders

NAHB is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority. Since 1942, NAHB has been serving its members, the housing industry, and the public at large.


Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce

The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest pro-business organizations in the Illinois Metro East region. The chamber has stood as the voice of business, supporting members’ success and championing community prosperity for nearly 100 years.