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Residential Construction & Remodeling Experts
Your Trusted Sarasota, FL Home Builder
Yoder Homes specializes in design-build, custom homes, and remodeling services in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding areas. We take pride in our customer relationships and professionalism and guarantee a job well done every time! With a history in construction and a dedication to a seamless process, we have built a reputation for delivering the “wow” every time.
The History of Yoder Homes
Construction has been a way of life for Denny Yoder for as long as he can remember. Growing up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he spent my summers working for his father’s homebuilding company on various construction crews – learning all aspects of the building process along the way.
Wanting to venture out and experience new things, he headed west upon graduation, earning a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona. After five years of working for General Electric, the lure of the building industry brought him back home to his roots, where he spent 17 years as president of Delagrange Homes – one of the largest homebuilding companies in northeast Indiana, with annual sales of about $30 million at its peak.
In the Beginning
Many family vacations were spent throughout the years in Sarasota, and they all fell in love with both the climate and the beautiful landscape. So, it wasn’t a difficult decision when in 2005, the opportunity came to sell Delagrange Homes and make Sarasota their permanent residence. Seeing a niche market in condo renovation, he founded Yoder Homes, starting out with smaller jobs that quickly grew in scope as our reputation for quality workmanship became well-known.
Success Through Referrals
Over the past decade, Denny is pleased to say that Yoder Homes has experienced tremendous success, developing a large and loyal customer base. In fact, the majority of our business comes from word-of-mouth referrals! Establishing strong relationships with our homeowners, both during the building process and afterward, is something we strive for and value.
Core Values
Caring
People first.
Team
We build great relationships.
Humble
Champions with the heart of servants.
Integrity
Doing the right thing when no one is looking.
Accountable
We own it.
Efficient
Complexity simplified.
Meet the Team
Denny Yoder
Owner
Kevin Archer
President
Steve Braccia
CFO
Anna Harper
Permitting Manager
Charlie Barringer
Field Tech
Amy Lepper
Project Manager
Gene Carfora
Construction Manager
Don Taylor
Construction Manager
Bill Feckley
Construction Manager
Sarah Hansen
Design Center Manager
Jason Wohnhas
VP Operations
Tom Parks
Director of Business Development
Rob Arensberg
Purchasing Manager
Ryan Hebert
Area Construction Manager
Larry Archer
Lead Estimator
Kate Martin
Assistant Controller
Our Process
Yoder Homes exemplifies a customer-centered philosophy, focusing on the unique needs and desires of each and every client and crafting a distinctive value. From the very first meeting to the completion of your dream project, our goal is to exceed your expectations by delivering a quality product on time and within your budget.
Initial Meeting
Bid Phase
Once bids are received, a formal proposal is produced. Often there are areas of the project that are not fully defined or require clients to make product selections. In these instances, a dollar allowance is reflected in the proposal so that owners have a complete picture of anticipated costs to avoid miscommunication and/or unexpected expenses.
Design Development
With more complex projects (including custom homes), a design agreement is required/recommended. With a design agreement in place, we work hand in hand with you and a design person to make sure the scope of work matches your desired budget.
Once the scope of work for a project has been determined, preliminary floor plans and schematic drawings are created, taking into account any mechanical and/or structural modifications, as well as city planning requirements and restrictions, when applicable. This process continues with your feedback and input until you are fully satisfied and sign off on the design.
Contract Documents
Client Communication
If computers aren’t your thing, that’s no problem! Our dedicated team is available to guide you through the building process each step of the way! From the initial meeting to project completion, we are at your disposal!
Construction
Once all construction permits are procured, our project manager and skilled construction team diligently work together to deliver a pleasurable building process and quality end product. To ensure that our high standards are maintained, Yoder Homes uses only licensed, insured craftsmen that have proven experience.
The Yoder Homes team is committed to delivering top-quality workmanship and installation through our on-the-job supervision. We understand the importance of completing your custom home or remodeling project in a timely manner and work hard to adhere to the established schedule. Upon completion of your project, you can rest assured that punch-list items will be resolved effectively and efficiently, as well as any open issues or concerns.
We Give Back In Big Ways
Career Opportunities
Construction Manager
Reports to: Area Construction Manager
Objective: Manage and control the progress of assigned construction projects by planning, coordinating, and supervising the project from start to finish according to the plans, proposal, budget, and schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Strictly observe and execute all details on the structural and architectural plans.
- Build and load construction schedules in BuilderTrend and schedule all trade partners and hourly employees accordingly.
- Create daily job site logs in BuilderTrend, and upload project photos weekly.
- Communicate the project status with clients each week.
- Communicate regularly with trades, office staff, and DOC.
- Conduct regular inspections of work performed by trades and hourly employees and ensure all work meets Yoder Homes standards.
- Order materials and schedule them to be delivered to the job site in a timely manner.
- Carefully manage and adhere to the construction project budget.
- Keep track of all credit card purchases and regularly submit all receipts to Accounting Dept.
- Promptly schedule all inspections.
- Request Change Order forms for each customer change request.
- Identify and resolve any errors or issues that arise on the job site.
- Create a punch list of work and materials needed to prepare the home for the final walk-through.
- Must maintain a clean job site and observe OSHA regulations.
- Enforce all Yoder Homes requirements for trades, vendors, and hourly employees, such as: No smoking on job sites, no foul language, cleaning up each day, etc.
Self-Development:
- Understand the overall building process, terms, techniques, and procedures.
- Achieve good work habits that include:
a. Paying attention to detail
b. Taking the initiative
c. Planning and organization
d. Following through
e. Being consistent
f. Striving for improvement
g. Being flexible
h. Going above and beyond basic responsibilities
i. Constant communication through BuilderTrend
Purchasing Agent
Objective: Provide support to Purchasing Manager, Estimators, Design and Construction Managers through maintaining system accuracy, streamlining communication, and completing administrative tasks.
Responsibilities:
Purchasing:
- Maintain budget and option pricing in Builder Trend as directed by the Purchasing Manager.
- Track material and labor lead times.
- Follow-up on bid requests as needed.
- Assist with price negotiation.
- Build change order pricing with the assistance of Estimators and Purchasing Manager.
- Act as a liaison for Sales, Design, Construction Managers, and Trade Partners to streamline communication.
- Generate accurate purchase orders and distribute them within the standard time frame.
- Track rebate purchases vs. requirements.
- Assist with trade partner onboarding.
- Ensure that all trade contractors are under the formal agreement – standard master agreement with price addenda and scopes of work.
- Ensure all required trade partner certificates/documents are up to date
- Work with the Purchasing Manager to re-bid trades whenever present trades give notification of cost increases.
- Continually look into innovative products, techniques, and changes in the home building industry.
- Assist in determining accurate standard specifications and scopes of work for each trade.
- Assist in the costing of new models as needed.
Cost Control
- Audit pricing database to ensure accuracy.
- Perform cost comparison and analysis.
- Research variance purchase order requests and submit them to Purchasing Manager
for approval. - Track cost variance trends and present to the Purchasing Manager.
Self Development
- Adhere to self-improvement programs for both professional and personal development.
- Develop negotiating skills and techniques.
- Achieve good work habits that include:
- Attention to detail
- Self-starting
- Planning
- Taking task to completion
- Consistency
- Follow through
- Always looking for better ways
- Willingness to put in extra effort
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Yoder Homes & Remodeling
Business Hours:
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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