BUILDING
ANDREW MELDAHL, PRESIDENT
Pinnacle Homes and Design
214 Riverwood Ave Mandan, ND 58554 (701) 426-0237 andrew@pinnaclehomesnd.com
JOE VETTER, 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Joe Vetter Construction 2523 Powder Ridge Cir Bismarck, ND 58503 (701) 258-9394 joevetterjvc@gmail.com
LEROY THOMAS 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
J.E. Homes LLC PO Box 3121 Bismarck, ND 58502 (701) 400-9163 leroy@jehomesnd.com
NATHAN TODD,SECRETARY & TREASURER Northwest Contracting 2840 Valley Forge St Bismarck, ND 58503 (701) 226-0526 nathan@northwestcontracting.com
JOE HILLERSON, PAST PRESIDENT
Boulder Homes PO Box 1421 Bismarck, ND 58502 (701) 400-5554 boulderhomesnd@gmail.com
SHANE GAFFANEY
American Roofing Supply 1600 Industrial Dr Bismarck, ND 58501 (701) 805-8650 sgaffaney@srsicorp.com
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dawn Watson dawn@bmhba.com Office: 701-222-2400
Cell: 701-390-5049
MCKENZIE LAWLER
Dakota OutdoorScapes 8351 Hwy 1804 N Bismarck, ND 58503 (701) 595-0890 mckenzie@ndscapes.com
PARKER PLADSON
Epic Buildt 840 43rd Ave NE Bismarck, ND 58503 (701) 290-6734 parker@epicbuiltnd.com
CORY THOMPSON
Fabricators Unlimited 171 Eastdale Dr Bismarck, ND 58501 (701) 751-6024 cory@fabricatorsunlimited.com
CASEY BERNARD Fix It All 2716 Memorial Highway Mandan, ND 58554 (701) 751-6024 fixitall701@gmail.com
LOGAN HAUFF
Trubuild Homes 212 W Main Ave Bismarck, ND 58501 (701) 426-0895 logan@plainviewnd.com
JAMIE SCHMIDT
Invest Core 4614 Memorial Hwy Mandan, ND 58554 (701) 319-6000 jamie.schmidt@investcore.com
COMMUNICATIONS
Jennifer Patera jennifer@bmhba.com
Office: 701-222-2400
Cell: 218-416-2439
President’s Message
June’s edition of Building Buzz means our construction season is under way and in full swing! We have seen an uptick for building permits issued and are seeing lots of busy activity.
The BMHBA recently held our spring mixer last month at the Luft in downtown Bismarck and we had a great turnout. Thank you to all of those who attended and once again a huge thank you to our sponsors and those who helped put on this fun event.
A couple events to mark down on your calendars, June 18th the BMHBA will be hosting our “Backyard picnic” at the local BMHBA office for all local builders, contractors, subcontractors, and our newest members to the Association. Builders, please invite all your local subcontractors and join us on Wednesday June 18th from 11am-1pm for lunch. Next, we will have our 38th annual BMHBA PAC Golf Tournament on Tuesday July 8th. Make sure to register your team this month and join us for a great event at Prairie West golf course in Mandan.
As I always conclude, let us keep striving to continue our growth in membership recruitment and support. Our association does many wonderful things for our building industry. Let’s continue to grow and support one another! Have a wonderful spring and see you back in July!
Join the BMHBA in congratulating these longstanding members. Their dedication to the Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association is appreciated and truly valued.
25 Years
10 Years
ANDREW MELDAHL
Membership Matters
The BMHBA consists of building specialists from every section of the construction field and associate industries. Your membership strengthens our voice in the Bismarck-Mandan construction sector as well as at a state and national level. If you haven’t already submitted payment, please renew your membership by month end.
Advanced Mechanical, Inc.
Jami Benz
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Nick Roemmich
Blue Hawk Audio & Video
Mike Wilkinson
Burleigh Builders
Brandon Fraser
Dakota RM Construction, Inc.
Dan Domagala
Fabricators Unlimited
Kim Chase
Farmers Insurance Agency
Kyle Herman
Mark Your Calendars !!
June 18th
Sub-Contractor Lunch
BMHBA Office Back Yard
July 8th
38th Annual HBA Golf Tournament Prairie West, Mandan
July 29th & 30th
NDAB Summer Social & Board Meeting Minot, ND
August 7th
HBA Sporting Clay Shoot
Capital City Sporting Clays Bismarck, ND
Gate City Bank
Amy Mazigian
Keller Hearth 'n Home Products
Mike Keller
KFYR-TV
Barry Schumaier
Kilde Construction
Parker & Meggan Kilde
Knife River
Allen Wilson
Kramer Agency
Pat A. Thomas
North Dakota Manufactured Housing Association
Shannon Erie
Precision Concrete Cutters, Inc.
Terry Leabo
Premier Garage
Josh Miller
Townsquare Media
Megan Thompson
Vance Vetter Homes
Vance Vetter
Vetter Lots
Berna Vetter
Dacotah Bank
Andrew Steinwand
Associate Membership (701) 751-9400
Andrew.Steinwand@dacotahbank.com
Dacotah Bank
Shaela Sitter
Affiliate Membership (701) 751-8403
shaela.sitter@dacotahbank.com
Thank you to our members who have helped grow our BMHBA membership over the years by recruiting new companies to join our association. If you know of a company that is interested in joining, contact Jennifer at jennifer@bmhba.com
Statesman Spike (500-999)
Kelly Moldenhauer (752.50)
Super Spikes (250-499)
Todd Brady (394.50)
Robb Sattler (306.50)
Maestro Construction
Geovanny Morfin
Associate Membership (509) 3664756
maestroconstruction509@gmail.com
First Western Bank
Jessie Johnson
Affiliate Membership (701) 751-8403
shaela.sitter@dacotahbank.com
Wade Vogel (4.00)
Lynn Klein (3.50)
Sam Gietzen (3.50)
LeRoy Thomas (3.50)
Jarred Roloff (3.50)
Mike Todd (290.00)
Lee Mitzel (275.50)
Pat Marback (266.50)
Royal Spikes (150-249)
Lori Willson (229.00)
Mike Hopfauf (210.50)
Berna Vetter (193.50)
Jack Knutson (166.50)
Blair Ihmels (151.00)
Red Spikes (100-149)
Chad Moldenhauer (122.50)
Jerry Splonskowski (110.50)
Vance Vetter (104.25)
Paula Haider (103.50)
Green Spikes (50-99)
David Patience (99.50)
Jamie Schmidt (97.50)
Eric Brenden (96.50)
Mark Larson (93.00)
Darren Buffington (85.50)
Jeff Sattler (73.00)
Kenneth Knodel (70.00)
Scott Moran (61.50)
Gerry Rudnick (56.50)
Life Spikes (25-49)
Gerald Hopfauf (47.00)
Greg Meidinger (46.50)
Drew Knutson (46.50)
Matt Shauer (46.50)
Greg Zenker (41.00)
Kelli Thompson (30.00)
Joe Hillerson (28.00)
Shane Gaffaney (26.00
Blue Spikes (6-24)
Andrew Meldahl (24.00)
Jason Frank (23.50)
Melinda Llyod (16.50)
Pete Brendel (10.00)
Rory Anderson (10.50)
Darryl Hatzenbuhler (9.00)
Mike Wolf (8.50)
Vicki Moran (7.25)
Shannon Reichenberg (7.00)
Melanie Staiger (6.50)
Spike Candidates (.50-5.50)
Jeran Thomson (4.50)
Parker Pladson (4.00)
Dave Prindiville (3.50)
Alissa Kleinsasser (3.00)
Brian Eiseman (3.00)
Laurie Wentz (2.50)
Natalie Eckes (2.50)
Kathy Feist (2.00)
Kari Anderson (2.00)
Chad Wachter (2.00)
Tom Reinke (2.00)
Gina Hruby (2.00)
Joe Vetter (1.50)
Nathan Todd (2.00)
Brad Balerud (2.00)
Hannah Haynes (1.50)
Kassy Landis (1.50)
Heidi Stein (1.00)
Tae Pifer (1.00)
Reid Kubesh (1.00)
Travis Welle (1.00)
Casey Bernard (1.00)
Sue Blair (1.00)
Jenessa Wickline (1.00)
Jay Wickline (1.00)
Terry Leabo (1.00)
Kayla Bosch (1.00)
Eric Belanger (0.50)
Judy Maslowski (0.50)
Bryan Brendel (0.50)
Hannah Haynes (1.50)
Kassy Landis (1.50)
Heidi Stein (1.00)
Tae Pifer (1.00)
Reid Kubesh (1.00)
Travis Welle (1.00)
Casey Bernard (1.00)
Sue Blair (1.00)
Jenessa Wickline (1.00)
Jay Wickline (1.00)
Terry Leabo (1.00)
Kayla Bosch (1.00)
Eric Belanger (0.50)
Judy Maslowski (0.50)
Bryan Brendel (0.50)
Pat Koski (0.50)
Kendra Taylor (0.50)
Andy Nelson (0.50)
Allen Wilson (0.50)
City and County
Bismarck
Verity Homes
Koenig Dr
K & L Homes
6107 Crested Butte Rd
Copper Ridge Design
935 Nimitz Ct
Verity Homes
5323 Hendrickson Dr
Sattler Homes
328 Santa Fe Ave
Sattler Homes
3411 Tyndale Dr
Shaun Kessler
504 Mehrer Dr
Stoneshire Builders
4501 Silbernagel Dr
Boulder Homes
5404 Titanium Dr
Boulder Homes
5408 Titanium Dr
Joe Vetter Construction
4005 Valley Dr
Eddy Mitzel Homes
401 Flint Dr
Hallmark Homes
4109 Wrangler Ln
Joe Vetter Construction
409 Valley Dr
Eddy Mitzel Homes
2003 Antler
Bismarck ETA
J.E. Homes
3701 Ridge Way
J.E. Builders
3703 Ridge Way
J.E. Builders
8519 Norman Pl
Rudnick Construction
7528 Club House Dr Mandan
Boulder Homes
3511 24th St SE
Artisan Homes
38 Captain Marsh Dr
Boulder Homes
818 Cobblestone Loop SW
Boulder Homes
3507 24th St SE
J.E. Builders
1117 Chippewa Loop NE
J.E. Builders
1005 Chippewa Loop NE
J.E. Builders
1121 Chippewa Loop NE
J.E. Builders
3919 Amari Loop
Burleigh County
Paramount Builders
9120 Olympus Dr
Karsky Homes
14483 Parker Ranch
Diversity Homes
4825 Estancia Dr
Hallmark Homes
9300 Estancia Dr
Morton County
Verity Homes
4460 Wrangler Rd
*The itemized list does not reflect the numbers above as we are not listed private builds and non-member builders .
How It Started:
Iron & Oak Designs Dustin Eastgate
I often hear, “I love the name of your business!” but funny enough, I didn’t come up with it. Before starting Iron & Oak, I was working for someone else, and I was building river tables on the side. A close friend encouraged me to start selling them and said I needed a name. I didn’t take it seriously at first owning a business felt like a long shot. But next thing I knew, she had created the name and logo for me. Now, I proudly carry that name and everything it represents. What felt like a far-off dream quickly became a reality, and now I couldn’t be prouder to call it mine.
A Day in the Life:
Mornings start with coffee, emails, and a quick glance at the stock market stressful, but part of the routine. I manage three in-house crews, plus subcontractors on other jobs, which means juggling daily challenges and about 50 phone calls. After work, I head to Los Campeones, the gym I also own. If I’m not there, I’m probably on the golf course my favorite ways to decompress.
Why Construction?
Construction has always made sense to me. I didn’t take the traditional path through school, but I found success in this industry through hands-on experience and a strong work ethic. Honestly, I couldn’t see myself doing anything else. Construction is all I’ve ever known, and I love it, especially turning a client’s vision into reality. Sure, the process can be stressful, but seeing the transformation and their gratitude at the end makes it all worth it. That’s what drives me more than anything money can offer.
Looking Ahead:
I’m driven by growth personally and professionally. I don’t believe in settling, and my goal is to build a lasting legacy that my 5 kids can be proud of. Iron & Oak means a lot to me, and I plan to keep pushing it forward for years to come.
What Sets Us Apart:
Everyone has a story, and mine is part of what makes this business special. I’ve overcome challenges and built something from the ground up. I don’t claim to have a better story than anyone else but I’m proud of how far I’ve come.
Favorite Part of the Job:
Hands down, it’s the clients. I love sitting down creating their vision and ultimately creating a friendship. I enjoy getting to know them, designing with them, and often building real friendships. It’s crazy how many of my clients still stay in touch, which says a lot.
Words to Build By:
"Making visions come true that is what we do."
It started as a catchy tagline for our trailers, but it truly reflects what we’re all about.
Iron & Oak Designs
Email: Ironandoakdesignsde@gmail.com
Phone: (701) 390-2152
ironandoakdesignsnd.com
We kicked off the season in style with our 2025 Spring Mixer on May 13th at The LÜFT in Bismarck. It was a perfect evening to enjoy the fresh air and finally say goodbye to another long North Dakota winter. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the fun! We were honored to welcome special guests including North Dakota Builders Association State President Bob Hoard of Williston, along with Minot Association of Builders Board Members Joe Stenvold and President Scott Lee. We’re already looking ahead to next year expect it to be even bigger and better. You won’t want to miss it!
THANK YOU to our Spring Mixer Sponsors!!
The Bismarck-Mandan Professional Women in Building had a great time attending the BMHBA Spring Mixer May 13th at the LÜFT!
This event wasn’t just a great networking opportunity ~ it was also a chance to support the NDABPAC, which plays a critical role in advocating for the building industry. Whether it’s fighting for affordable housing, protecting small businesses, or pushing back against burdensome regulations, PAC support helps amplify our voice at the local, state, and national levels. Want to learn more or donate to the PAC? Visit https://www.bmhba.com/advocacy
Around Our State
Homeownership is the foundation of the American Dream! The North Dakota Association of Builders and the home building industry celebrate this by recognizing June as National Homeownership Month. Headlines across the country are highlighting the challenge of housing affordability. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) estimates, 70% (94 million) of U.S. households cannot afford a $400,000 home. The estimated median-priced new home is $460,000 in 2025. In response, members of the residential construction industry continue to advocate for housing policies that will improve affordability in our state.
The homeownership rate declined to 65.1% in the first quarter of 2025, the lowest level since the first quarter of 2020, according to the Census’s Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS). Compared to the peak of 69.2% in 2004, the homeownership rate is 4.1 percentage points lower and remains below the 25-year average rate of 66.3%. There is no single solution to addressing the housing shortfall and making homes more affordable. A complex equation involving labor and materials prices; interest rates and financing costs; federal, state, and local regulations; density and growth restrictions; and supply and demand are among many factors that determine housing costs.
Despite the competitive pay, the residential construction industry continues to experience labor shortages, which leads to higher home building costs and construction delays. Alleviating regulatory burdens and making sustained investments in workforce development are a snapshot of several issues our association and NAHB are advocating to make the dream of homeownership a reality!
Registration is now live for our BUILD-PAC Summer Social! Head to our website www.ndbuild.com/events to register. National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Assistant Vice President of Government Affairs, Heather Voorman, will be our special guest. Committee meetings and the Summer Social/BUILD-PAC event will be held on Tuesday, July 29th and the Summer Board meeting will take place the morning of Wednesday, July 30th
The 69th Legislative Session adjourned on May 3rd. NDAB, which includes our lobbyist Lisa Feldner with Integrity Public Affairs, had a presence at the ND State Capitol Building every day while the legislature was in session. The NDAB Government Affairs Committee met weekly to discuss important bills related to our industry. NDAB’s Top Ten Bills from the session will be released to members soon.
With the summer season upon us, golf tournaments are about to be in full swing! Don’t forget to register for your local golf event. First up is the WABA Golf Scramble on June 13th at the Eagle Ridge Golf Course, followed by the BIA-RRV’s first golf tournament of the summer on June 26th in Hawley. The BMHBA will host their annual PAC Golf Tournament on July 8th at Prairie West and on July 14th, MAB will hold their Hammers & Keys Classic at the Minot Country Club. The BIA-RRV’s second golf outing will be on July 17th, and their third golf outing will be held on August 14th, both in Hawley. The summer concludes with the FORX Golf Outing on September 4th at the at Valley Golf Course in East Grand Forks and the DAHBA Golf Scramble on September 11th at the Heart River Golf Course.
Upcoming Dates
• NAHB Spring Leadership Meeting and Legislative Conference: June 10-13 (Washington, DC)
• Summer Social and Meetings: July 29-30 (Minot)
• Annual Banquet and Meetings: November 4-5 (Grand Forks)
• NAHB Fall Leadership Meeting: November 17-19 (Denver, CO)
Please reach out to me with any questions about NDAB or your membership! brittney@ndbuild.com or 701-240-3540.
Brittney Roehrich
BUILDING MATERIALS
BRITTNEY ROEHRICH NDAB CEO
BOB HORAB 20245NDAB PRESIDENT
2600 Gateway Ave, Ste 1
Bismarck, ND 58503
