CONTRACTOR CORNER DEVELOPMENTS MODEL HOMES HOME PLANS SERVICES ABOUT CONTACT ABOUT LUMBER ONE OWNERS TESTIMONIALS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTOR CORNER LUMBER ONE IS BUILT TO SERVE YOU Lumber One began in 1962, when Terry Schmid purchased a small lumber yard in Avon, Minnesota. From these modest beginnings, Terry quickly grew the company through honesty, integrity and dedication, and purchased the Cold Spring Lumber Yard in 1967. Twenty years later, the businesses rebranded as Lumber One, and our services now extend far beyond the lumber yard. Under Terry’s leadership and, more recently, the leadership of his children, Barb and Ted, Lumber One has earned its reputation as one of the premier custom home builders in Minnesota. We offer comprehensive building, contracting and design services to help bring your vision to life. A STRONG FOUNDATION Now under the leadership of Terry’s children, Barb Brandes and Ted Schmid, Lumber One is known for expertise as leading Minnesota home builders for: NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION Let Lumber One use our decades of experience to make your dream home a reality. ENERGY EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION We’re proud to build with energy efficient materials to help minimize your carbon footprint and your energy bill. APARTMENT CONTRACTORS We have 40 years of experience in apartment, townhome and other residential complex construction. SMALL/LARGE SCALE REMODELING From the early drafting stages to last-minute touch-ups and additions, Lumber One is with you every step of the way through your home remodeling project. COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION Building a bespoke business headquarters or expanding your current property? Let Lumber One handle all the details. MOVE-IN READY HOMES Whether you need a new home fast or simply recognize the convenience and benefits of a move-in-ready home, Lumber One has you covered. LUMBER ONE PROVIDES FULL-SERVICE BUILDING AND CONTRACTOR MATERIALS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING OUR LUMBER YARD, INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES, DRAFTING, RETAIL STORE WITH SHOWROOM AND MORTGAGE SERVICES. HERE AT EVERY STEP Our hands-on leadership team is always ready and excited to hear about your project. CEO Barb Brandes and owner Ted Schmid have followed in the footsteps of their father, founder Terry Schmid, and are passionate about providing every client with the straightforward, high-quality service they deserve. Barb Brandes CEO Barb started working part time at Lumber One – Avon in 1979 while still in high school. She joined the company full time in 1985 after graduating with a Business Management – Accounting degree from the University of St Thomas. Barb held various titles in the company before being named CEO in 2001. Today, Barb and her brother, Ted Schmid, run Lumber One and various associated businesses. Barb is actively involved in multifamily development and has coordinated the construction of over 5,000 housing units. “At Lumber One, a family-run business, we strive to bring honesty and integrity to all our interactions with co-workers, customers and suppliers. It is simply expected that everyone conduct business with an open and honest manner. Your word or handshake to a customer represents the commitment and integrity at Lumber One, and the company will honor that commitment.” Ted Schmid Owner Ted has over twenty years of experience in new single-family custom homes, production homes, and multifamily housing construction in the Midwest. Ted has helped develop and rezone agricultural property to single-family, multi-family and PUD properties, including the negotiation of tax increment financing. When not working, Ted can be found at the velodrome on his bicycle, hunting birds with his friends and son, and hanging out at the lake. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU While our high standards and quality services speak for themselves, Lumber One’s dedication to honesty, integrity and neighborly customer service has people talking. “We are building a home and have had a fantastic experience from start to finish. We are working with Jack Brandes and he makes us feel very comfortable with all our questions and we love his suggestions as he has an understanding of our modern likes. Thank you for the amazing work! Highly Recommended.” Vienna Hansen 123 READ ALL REVIEWS INTERESTED IN WORKING AT LUMBER ONE? VIEW CAREERS WE’RE BUILT TO SERVE YOU HOURS MONDAY – FRIDAY 7:30 am – 5:00 pm SATURDAY 7:30 am – Noon AVON P.O. BOX 7 101 2ND STREET NW AVON, MN 56310 LIC# BC001920 COLD SPRING P.O. BOX 395 700 3RD STREET S. COLD SPRING, MN 56320 LIC# BC001782 © COPYRIGHT 2021 • LUMBER ONE • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WEBSITE DESIGNED BY DAYTA MARKETING