The Cellar Ridge Story
Cellar Ridge Custom Homes is a company with a purpose. This purpose is to provide you the homeowner with the finest Green and Sustainable Home, Design or Remodel available today. We invite you to get to know Cellar Ridge Custom Homes a little better, and we’re sure that you will find that this is not your ordinary construction company.
Founded by general contractor, John Mead, Cellar Ridge set out to be a pioneer in applying the art and science of building green to make your home healthier for you and better for the environment. Yet we never lose track of what it is that makes us fall in love with a home. In our hand crafted home designs you will find warmth and comfort, air and light in the inviting and welcoming spaces. Never before has performance and beauty come together in such a compelling way. But don’t take our word for it. Come visit our homes to see for yourself and become acquainted with the Cellar Ridge difference.
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John Mead
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Mead family consisting of John and Nikki and daughters, Alaina and
Mallory, has made a home in McMinnville since the late 1990s. As a
committed part of the community the Mead family is involved with
schools, sports, church and a variety of community groups. John Mead,
founder of Cellar Ridge Custom Homes brings a unique blend of experience
and knowledge to the Green Building industry. John is a fourth
generation carpenter/builder. At a young age John could be found
building forts and tree houses with his friends, and worked construction
jobs with his father as soon as he could swing a hammer.
John attained his Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon
State University. With course work in structural mechanics,
thermodynamics, heat transfer and material science, John’s technical
background gives him an in depth understanding of the physics behind
building science.
Pursuing his interest in business John obtained his Masters in Business
Administration from George Fox University… a program with and emphasis
on ethical leadership. With Cellar Ridge Custom Homes John is fulfilling
a life long dream to own and operate a business. John is dedicated to
the craft of building and the art of making a house a home.
As you may have discerned from the winding path that has brought him
back to his roots as a builder, John is not your run of the mill general
contractor…but as we mentioned before Cellar Ridge Custom Homes is not
your normal home building company… and our homes are far from ordinary.
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Carson Benner
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Benner family consists of Carson and Georgine, daughter Paige, and son
Prescott . The Benner’s have lived in the McMinnville area since the
early 1990s. Leaders in the community the Benners have been involved
with many volunteer organizations. Carson is a member of the McMinnville
School Board Budget Committee, worked extensively with Citizens for
Good Education, is a board member of McMinnville Education Foundation.
In July Carson will become added to the Board of Directors of
McMinnville’s Habitat for Humanity. In his previous role as Vice
President of Material for a locally headquartered international airline,
Carson Benner brings a unique perspective to the construction industry.
From a company where reliability, quality and performance can be a
matter of survival, Carson brings a high level of attention to detail to
the partnership. The ultimate professional, Carson helps direct Cellar
Ridge Custom Homes towards ever higher levels of service and
excellence.
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Doug Mead
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Mead family has strong Oregon roots with four generations residing in
the Beaverton and Aloha metro regions. Doug and Marge Mead currently
live in Aloha, having raised their three children: Sydney, Chris and
John.
Doug Mead brings a wealth of construction experience to the table with
over 39 years working in the construction field specializing in design,
field supervision and project management. With a multitude of projects
including commercial and residential construction, Doug brings a
tremendous knowledge of building systems. A proven trouble shooter with
an eye for creative solutions Doug applies his skill and experience as
the primary Chief Architect software operator. Read more about our
design services. Recently retired Doug spends much of his time advising
Three Guys and a Hammer LLC adding his valuable seasoned experience to
our mix of knowledge.
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Heath Kumnick
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 Heath
Kumnick is an incredible asset to the Cellar Ridge team, and our
customers love having Heath work on their homes. Heath has a work ethic
that is tough to match and is a gifted craftsman with talents in many
areas of home construction. Whether he is installing sun tunnels,
creating and installing trim work, or framing your house Heath’s wide
ranging skills have earned him the respect of his peers. Heath is
building his own 'green' home in Dallas, Oregon for his family
consisting of his wife Sandy and children Logan and Cadie.
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About Three Guys and a Hammer, LLC
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 Many of the homes built by Cellar Ridge Custom Homes are produced for
business affiliate Three Guys and a Hammer LLC. Three Guys and a Hammer
is a partnership between John Mead, Doug Mead and Carson Benner.
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