Scott Haas Construction

I am so unbelievably proud of my husband that I am going to use an entire post to brag about him :).  Two months after Scott was laid off from his job working for a commercial construction company, we decided to launch our own construction company.  Scott has always wanted to own his own business and being jobless seemed like the perfect opportunity to do just that.  Instantly, he was approached with an offer to build two small houses in Guthrie and Scott Haas Construction was born.

We decided to dedicate all our resources to the new company and downsize as much as possible.  We put our house on the market, and I have to mention again, it sold in 6 days!  We moved, in a hurry, to a small house in town.  Within the first week of being in town, Scott was introduced to a lady who is in charge of a revitalization project here in Guthrie.  For those who don't know, Guthrie is largely elderly and very impoverished.  The revitalization project is to help low-income familes buy new homes or remodel old homes by providing loans at very low interest rates.  This government money is available to Guthrie homeowners through a USDA grant for historical towns.  The lady in charge of the project immediately took a liking to Scott and he became the unofficial contractor for this non-profit organization facilatating the program.  Meaning, Scott bids all the jobs for the people who qualify for this program.  So, for the past month, he has been remodeling several of the homes here in town (new roofs, etc...)  Scott is loving it.  Not only is our business making money, but he is also helping primarily elderly people who have been taken advantage of in the past and turning their rundown homes into something they can be proud of.  People have been so excited about the renovations going on here that he is approached almost daily with opportunities for new business.

Last night, Scott was unexpectedly recognized at the City Council meeting and asked, by the Mayor, to speak about the project and how the people of Guthrie are responding.  Of Course Scott jumped at the opportunity to speak in public and told everyone there how successful the program is and what frenzy it is stirring up in our little town.  We both feel so blessed and so honored to be a part of all this, especially as our business is just getting started. 

It is so much fun to watch Scott get so excited about the projects he has going.  I can't wait for him to get home and tell me about the new contacts he made and about potential business.  He is already so well known and respected in this community.  I can't wait to see where he is this time next year!  I, of course, am having a blast designing and ordering stuff for the company (like the yard sign above).  Other than this, I prefer not to be involved :).

We couldn't be more excited about what God has in store for this company and this community.  So, if you need anything remodeled or if your looking into building a new home, I know the hottest new builder in town!