Established in 2001, LAKESIDE was founded on a commitment to craftsmanship, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to our clients. What sets us apart is our shared mindset. Our team is made up of hardworking, detail-driven professionals who set high expectations for ourselves and those we partner with. We love this industry, and it shows in the way we approach every project with passion, precision, and a relentless focus on delivering an exceptional experience.
From the very first conversation to long after the final walk-through, we listen, advocate, and collaborate to ensure your home is everything you envisioned. We thrive on projects in remote, scenic locations, specializing in crafting luxury homes and retreats on waterfronts and acreage throughout northern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. With a trusted team of trade partners who travel with us beyond the metro area, we bring a seamless, refined building process to even the most secluded settings.
As a Designated Green Path Builder, we prioritize sustainability, utilizing energy-efficient technologies and high-quality, eco-friendly materials that ensure our homes are as responsible as they are beautiful. With a Minnesota real estate license, we also assist in land acquisition, continuously scouting the perfect properties to build a retreat that feels like home from the moment you arrive.
At LAKESIDE, we don’t just build homes...we create legacies. Designed to stand the test of time, our homes are built to serve you and your family for generations to come.
MEET THE CREW
about lakeside
Established in 2001, LAKESIDE was founded on a commitment to craftsmanship, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to our clients. What sets us apart is our shared mindset. Our team is made up of hardworking, detail-driven professionals who set high expectations for ourselves and those we partner with. We love this industry, and it shows in the way we approach every project with passion, precision, and a relentless focus on delivering an exceptional experience.
From the very first conversation to long after the final walk-through, we listen, advocate, and collaborate to ensure your home is everything you envisioned. We thrive on projects in remote, scenic locations, specializing in crafting luxury homes and retreats on waterfronts and acreage throughout northern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. With a trusted team of trade partners who travel with us beyond the metro area, we bring a seamless, refined building process to even the most secluded settings.
As a Designated Green Path Builder, we prioritize sustainability, utilizing energy-efficient technologies and high-quality, eco-friendly materials that ensure our homes are as responsible as they are beautiful. With a Minnesota real estate license, we also assist in land acquisition, continuously scouting the perfect properties to build a retreat that feels like home from the moment you arrive.
At LAKESIDE, we don’t just build homes...we create legacies. Designed to stand the test of time, our homes are built to serve you and your family for generations to come.
about lakeside
dan carlson
President & Builder
Emily van handel
Chief of Operations & Business Development
Chief of Operations & Business Development
contact emily:
emily@dtcarlson.com
President & Builder
contact dan:
dan@dtcarlson.com
MEET THE CREW
Dan’s respect and appreciation for building took root in his high school years, working alongside his dad’s framing crew and learning the carpentry trade. In 2001, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish D.T. Carlson Co., where he could set his own standards and raise the bar on building custom homes. Over the past two decades, Dan has honed his skills, built lasting professional relationships, and grown steadily through client referrals.
In 2025, he launched LAKESIDE Bespoke Homes By D.T. Carlson, marking the beginning of a new chapter focused on his evolving vision—building on scenic rural lots and incorporating cutting-edge sustainable materials. Dan’s business philosophy is simple: deliver an exceptional experience to each client, from initial design to turnkey completion. A hands-on builder at heart, he works closely with clients throughout the process, ensuring their vision is brought to life with precision and care. Away from the jobsite, Dan and his wife, Pernille, enjoy family travels and relaxing at their cabin in northern Minnesota with their three children, Christian, Lauren, and Madeline.
Raised on a fifth-generation farm, Emily developed a strong work ethic and natural drive for seeing projects through with integrity. Her accomplishments in design, project management, and marketing have shaped her into a visionary leader, always looking for ways to blend creativity with strategy. Emily thrives on efficiency, productivity, building professional relationships, and tracking industry trends that elevate both company projects and the client experience.
Emily and her husband embrace sauna and cold plunge rituals during the winter months, while summers are spent boating on the St. Croix River with their two daughters. Year-round, CrossFit and yoga are what continually reinforces Emily’s tenacity and spirit.
With 40 years of experience framing custom homes and a solid decade working for D.T. Carlson, Joe has truly mastered his craft. His dedication to the job is fueled by a shared commitment to top-tier craftsmanship and a strong work ethic—values he and Dan hold in common. Joe’s experience in framing commands respect on the jobsite, and he diligently mentors those who wish to learn the trade. Outside of work, Joe is married and cherishes the time spent with his grandkids.
With 19 years of experience framing custom homes, Craig has developed an expertise and passion for his craft. He began working for D.T. Carlson in 2015, becoming an integral part of the team. Each project brings a new opportunity to create something lasting and bring a vision to life in a way that only custom homes allow. Craig has been married to his wife for 27 years, and together they are proud parents of two adult children, both of whom have recently married.
Joe Langanki
Foreman
Craig Rosenquist
Lead Carpenter & Field Supervisor
eric miller
carpenter
nicholas Nygaard
Carpenter
Dan’s respect and appreciation for building took root in his high school years, working alongside his dad’s framing crew and learning the carpentry trade. In 2001, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish D.T. Carlson Co., where he could set his own standards and raise the bar on building custom homes. Over the past two decades, Dan has honed his skills, built lasting professional relationships, and grown steadily through client referrals.
In 2025, he launched LAKESIDE Bespoke Homes By D.T. Carlson, marking the beginning of a new chapter focused on his evolving vision—building on scenic rural lots and incorporating cutting-edge sustainable materials. Dan’s business philosophy is simple: deliver an exceptional experience to each client, from initial design to turnkey completion. A hands-on builder at heart, he works closely with clients throughout the process, ensuring their vision is brought to life with precision and care. Away from the jobsite, Dan and his wife, Pernille, enjoy family travels and relaxing at their cabin in northern Minnesota with their three children, Christian, Lauren, and Madeline.
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Joe Langanki
dan carlson
President & Builder
Dan@dtcarlson.com
Foreman
dan carlson
Foreman
Craig Rosenquist
Lead Carpenter & Field Supervisor
nicholas nygaard
Carpenter
eric miller
carpenter
Raised on a fifth-generation farm, Emily developed a strong work ethic and natural drive for seeing projects through with integrity. Her accomplishments in design, project management, and marketing have shaped her into a visionary leader, always looking for ways to blend creativity with strategy. Emily thrives on efficiency, productivity, building professional relationships, and tracking industry trends that elevate both company projects and the client experience.
Emily and her husband embrace sauna and cold plunge rituals during the winter months, while summers are spent boating on the St. Croix River with their two daughters. Year-round, CrossFit and yoga are what continually reinforces Emily’s tenacity and spirit.
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Emily van handel
Chief of Operations & Business Development
EMILY@DTCARLSON.COM
Craig Rosenquist
Lead Carpenter & Field Supervisor
Joe Langanki
Foreman
nicholas nygaard
Carpenter
eric miller
carpenter
With 40 years of experience framing custom homes and a solid decade working for D.T. Carlson, Joe has truly mastered his craft. His dedication to the job is fueled by a shared commitment to top-tier craftsmanship and a strong work ethic—values he and Dan hold in common.
Joe’s experience in framing commands respect on the jobsite, and he diligently mentors those who wish to learn the trade. Outside of work, Joe is married and cherishes the time spent with his grandkids.
dan carlson
President & Builder
Emily van handel
Chief of Operations & Business Development
Joe Langanki
Foreman
Carpenter
eric miller
carpenter
nicholas nygaard
With 19 years of experience framing custom homes, Craig has developed an expertise and passion for his craft. He began working for D.T. Carlson in 2015, becoming an integral part of the team. Each project brings a new opportunity to create something lasting and bring a vision to life in a way that only custom homes allow.
Craig has been married to his wife for 27 years, and together they are proud parents of two adult children, both of whom have recently married.
dan carlson
President & Builder
Emily van handel
Chief of Operations & Business Development
Craig Rosenquist
Lead Carpenter & Field Supervisor
eric miller
carpenter
nicholas Nygaard
Carpenter
dan carlson
President & Builder
Emily van handel
Chief of Operations & Business Development
Craig Rosenquist
Lead Carpenter & Field Supervisor
eric miller
carpenter
Eric Miller brings 28 years of carpentry experience and a passion for building custom homes to every project. He has worked with the D.T. Carlson team for more than 20 years and has collaborated with Dan Carlson for nine years. Eric takes great pride in seeing each home come together and delivering a finished product of exceptional quality.
Eric has been married to his wife for 31 years and is the proud father of four children and grandfather of five wonderful grandchildren. He feels blessed to be part of the D.T. Carlson team, a company he believes upholds the highest standards of safety, craftsmanship, and quality.
Joe Langanki
Foreman
dan carlson
President & Builder
Emily van handel
Chief of Operations & Business Development
Craig Rosenquist
Lead Carpenter & Field Supervisor
Joe Langanki
Foreman
Nicholas Nygaard joined D.T. Carlson in 2019, looking for a team that shared the same passion for building custom homes that he does. He wanted to work for a company where he was permitted to slow down when appropriate, and pour the time and attention into the unique details of the home. He found that with this team of craftsmen, who have also become close friends over the years.
One of Nicholas's favorite parts of each workday is taking a moment on the walk to his car to turn around and appreciate what the team accomplished through their hard work and skilled labor.
When he’s not at work, Nicholas enjoys spending time with his amazing wife of twelve years and their three boys. He’s naturally an outdoorsman, so his family loves spending time at parks, going on small hikes, finding some water to splash in, or visiting their lake place in Wisconsin as time allows.
Nicholas also loves spending time doing some light woodworking in the garage and teaching his kids about the many different tools he’s collected over the years. His most recent hobby is whittling, although he still has plenty to learn. For now, he enjoys developing this new skill while making the most of life’s sweet moments—watching his kids grow up and teaching them how to take on this world with confidence.
nicholas Nygaard
Carpenter
dan carlson
Emily van handel
Joe Langanki
Foreman
Craig Rosenquist
Lead Carpenter & Field Supervisor
Chief of Operations & Business Development
emily@dtcarlson.com
President & Builder
dan@dtcarlson.com
MEET THE CREW
Dan’s respect and appreciation for building took root in his high school years, working alongside his dad’s framing crew and learning the carpentry trade. In 2001, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish D.T. Carlson Co., where he could set his own standards and raise the bar on building custom homes. Over the past two decades, Dan has honed his skills, built lasting professional relationships, and grown steadily through client referrals.
In 2025, he launched LAKESIDE Bespoke Homes By D.T. Carlson, marking the beginning of a new chapter focused on his evolving vision—building on scenic rural lots and incorporating cutting-edge sustainable materials. Dan’s business philosophy is simple: deliver an exceptional experience to each client, from initial design to turnkey completion. A hands-on builder at heart, he works closely with clients throughout the process, ensuring their vision is brought to life with precision and care. Away from the jobsite, Dan and his wife, Pernille, enjoy family travels and relaxing at their cabin in northern Minnesota with their three children, Christian, Lauren, and Madeline.
Raised on a fifth-generation farm, Emily developed a strong work ethic and natural drive for seeing projects through with integrity. Her accomplishments in design, project management, and marketing have shaped her into a visionary leader, always looking for ways to blend creativity with strategy. Emily thrives on efficiency, productivity, building professional relationships, and tracking industry trends that elevate both company projects and the client experience.
Emily and her husband embrace sauna and cold plunge rituals during the winter months, while summers are spent boating on the St. Croix River with their two daughters. Year-round, CrossFit and yoga are what continually reinforces Emily’s tenacity and spirit.
With 40 years of experience framing custom homes and a solid decade working for D.T. Carlson, Joe has truly mastered his craft. His dedication to the job is fueled by a shared commitment to top-tier craftsmanship and a strong work ethic—values he and Dan hold in common. Joe’s experience in framing commands respect on the jobsite, and he diligently mentors those who wish to learn the trade.
Outside of work, Joe is married and cherishes the time spent with his grandkids.
With 19 years of experience framing custom homes, Craig has developed an expertise and passion for his craft. He began working for D.T. Carlson in 2015, becoming an integral part of the team. Each project brings a new opportunity to create something lasting and bring a vision to life in a way that only custom homes allow.
Craig has been married to his wife for 27 years, and together they are proud parents of two adult children, both of whom have recently married.
eric miller
Eric Miller brings 28 years of carpentry experience and a passion for building custom homes to every project. He has worked with the D.T. Carlson team for more than 20 years and has collaborated with Dan Carlson for nine years. Eric takes great pride in seeing each home come together and delivering a finished product of exceptional quality.
Eric has been married to his wife for 31 years and is the proud father of four children and grandfather of five wonderful grandchildren. He feels blessed to be part of the D.T. Carlson team, a company he believes upholds the highest standards of safety, craftsmanship, and quality.
nicholas nygaard
Carpenter
Carpenter
Nicholas Nygaard joined D.T. Carlson in 2019, looking for a team that shared the same passion for building custom homes that he does. He wanted to work for a company where he was permitted to slow down when appropriate, and pour the time and attention into the unique details of the home. He found that with this team of craftsmen, who have also become close friends over the years.
One of Nicholas's favorite parts of each workday is taking a moment on the walk to his car to turn around and appreciate what the team accomplished through their hard work and skilled labor.
When he’s not at work, Nicholas enjoys spending time with his amazing wife of twelve years and their three boys. He’s naturally an outdoorsman, so his family loves spending time at parks, going on small hikes, finding some water to splash in, or visiting their lake place in Wisconsin as time allows.
Nicholas also loves spending time doing some light woodworking in the garage and teaching his kids about the many different tools he’s collected over the years. His most recent hobby is whittling, although he still has plenty to learn. For now, he enjoys developing this new skill while making the most of life’s sweet moments—watching his kids grow up and teaching them how to take on this world with confidence.