About Us
Aaron Yoder grew up in the Shenandoah Valley, attended Turner Ashby High School and Eastern Mennonite High School. Aaron graduated from Eastern Mennonite University with a BA in English in 2001.
Aaron's passion for the built environment began at age 14, when his Dad drove him to his first construction job mixing mud for a local brick mason. Through years of hard work and learning by hands on experience, Aaron has become a pioneer of quality sustainable home building.
Aaron's wife Melinda also grew up in the Valley and attended Broadway High School and Eastern Mennonite University. Upon graduating with a BA in Social Work from EMU in 2001, Melinda worked as a Social Worker for Pleasant View, Inc. for four years. When their first child was born in 2006, Melinda ended her term at Pleasant View and took over the finances for A M Yoder & Co., Inc.
Melinda's background in social work and management give her the tools needed to keep things organized and productive in the office. She also lends her flair for design to A M Yoder & Co., spec homes.
Justin Yoder joined Homestead Construction in 2006 as a carpentry laborer. After taking time off in 2008 to build his own house, Justin rejoined A M Yoder & Co. Justin brings an unmatched work ethic and unfailing loyalty to the job every day as he performs a wide variety of tasks that keep our projects moving. Justin embraces our commitments to green building, environmental stewardship and community involvement. Justin and his wife, Heather, live in Fulks Run, Va. Justin enjoys being in the woods, spending time with family, and working on his list of projects around the house.
Nick Reduto joined A M Yoder & Co. in late 2009. Nick brings a wealth of construction knowledge and a passion for details to his role as Site Supervisor. Nick's experience includes production and custom framing, all aspects of finish work including trim and cabinetry installation, production, spec and custon home coordination and site supervision. Nick ensures that all phases of construction happen seamlessly on site. Nick lives in Luray, Virginia and enjoys numerous outdoor hobbies.
Aaron and Melinda strongly believe community service and leadership are key components of doing business in the Valley and central Virginia.
Aaron founded and currently serves as Chair of the Green Building Committee of the Shendandoah Valley Builders Association and is a member of the Home Builders Association of Virgina and the National Home Builders Association.
Aaron also serves on the Board of Directors for the Harrisonburg chapter of MEDA
Aaron and Melinda both currently serve on multiple committees at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, their home congregation since 2001.
Aaron and Melinda also volunteer for the Harrisonburg Children's Museum and Central Valley Habitat for Humanity, where Aaron sits on the Building and Site Selection Committee.
Started as Homestead Construction in 2004, Aaron and Melinda have grown A M Yoder & Co., Inc. from a residential framing contractor into a full service, design-build custom home building firm thanks to an uncompromising committment to quality, customer satisfaction, and hard work.
Click on the Contact Us link and we'll show you how we can apply what we've learned to build your home, and thank you for visiting our website.
Sincerely,
Aaron and Melinda Yoder
A M Yoder & Co., Inc.
