Aaron is a third-generation contractor. His love for construction started as a 10-year-old boy on job sites with his Dad and Grandpa where he was anxious to learn all he could. Shortly after High School Aaron worked for a company out of Merrimack, NH where he was able to travel parts of the country working on LDS Temples. He learned the granite and tile industry from the multiple years of working with that company doing marble and granite cladding on the exterior of Reno NV, Baton Rouge LA, Omaha NE, and Tri-Cities WA temples.

 

From the Tri-Cities Aaron & Janna (newly married) moved back to Omaha, NE working for a company doing unique marble and granite work in the commercial industry. He worked on the interior of the First National Bank Tower of Omaha and other large-scale projects doing natural stone tile and wall cladding.

 

After Omaha Aaron moved back to the Tri-Cities, WA area to be closer to his in-laws and try his hand at self-employment. After a tough couple of years, Aaron and Janna moved to Port Orchard, WA to work for a local granite countertop fabrication company. They have been there ever since.

 

Aaron went back out on his own early in 2008 (worst timing ever!) fabricating countertops and installing tile. Making it through the rough housing crisis, demand for his services started to grow. As work began to grow Aaron partnered with a couple of local business owners and opportunities took off. During this time of growth, Aaron acquired R&J Construction Services from the previous owner after working together for many years. For Aaron, the tile and granite industry had become monotonous and was no longer challenging. He realized he was interested in the entire construction process, rather than just a few pieces of the complex puzzle. In 2017 Aaron and Janna decided to leave the partnership behind and focus on being a general contractor. The challenges of each project, the opportunities to do more for our customers, and the constant changes in scenery and tasks have led Aaron to build an excellent team During this latest phase of growth, Aaron has developed a love for the ICF (insulated concrete form) construction process. R&J Construction is now one of the few companies in the PNW who specialize in this process and are constantly on the hunt for more opportunities to build with this product.

 

Beyond the field, Aaron has developed a deep understanding of the business side of construction. Managing projects, overseeing budgets, coordinating teams, and ensuring client satisfaction are just a few of the responsibilities that have honed his expertise. His career has taken him to diverse locations, including Brazil, Nevada, Louisiana, and Nebraska, where he learned to adapt to various construction standards and practices.

 

Over the years, Aaron has gained invaluable knowledge and experience in construction, project management, and profit optimization. Now, he is eager to share that knowledge with others. Through his Minnect account, he provides insights into the techniques and strategies that have contributed to the success of R&J Construction Services. From construction fundamentals to advanced project management and the latest building technologies, his goal is to help others refine their skills and achieve success.

​