About Echo
Ridge
Echo Ridge Homes Inc. has existed as an incorporated business since
2005, but the roots of experience go much farther back. There are three
principal shareholders in the company, all having had previous
residential and commercial construction experience.
Derwin Massey has been a journeyman carpenter since 1979,
having spent his time in his early career life getting his ticket and
construction experience. After marrying Judy he settled into a career in
grain farming and seed production; both have benefited from Derwin’s
construction experience. As well, he has built his own home and several
others in Central Alberta, and in territory ranging from Edmonton to
Interior British Columbia. Derwin currently advises the company on
business strategy, and is a director and officer of Echo Ridge Homes
Inc.
Mark Bradford comes from a family of builders. His
father, a journeyman carpenter, passed on his skills to Mark and he has
in the last several years been actively involved in construction as a
project manager with Echo Ridge Homes. Mark has also constructed his own
home in Stettler. He has also renovated a number of homes which he has
sold or currently holds as revenue property. Mark is a shareholder and
director in Echo Ridge.
Merle Layden also started early in life in the building trade;
the first spec home he built was in 1980, but before that he extensively
renovated two residences. After leaving his farming career in 1989,
Merle obtained his MBA from the University of Calgary. In 1992 Merle and
a partner formed a company in Cochrane Alberta that oversaw the
development and construction of a multi-million dollar condo project, as
well as new home and light industrial construction in and around the
Cochrane area. Merle is President and a director of Echo Ridge Homes,
and is involved hands-on in the construction. He also provides business
and financial direction to the company.
Echo Ridge Homes is making its mark in and around Central
Alberta with new home construction, renovation work, and light
commercial property. The company specializes in Insulated Concrete Form
(ICF) basements and is adapting innovative technology with regard to
insulation and energy efficiency. We plan to be on the leading edge of
the green revolution, and can deliver on cost-effective yet energy
efficient construction methods.
We have a saying - “we can’t do cheap.” Whether we are building a
starting home, renovating, or building your dream home we commit to
doing it right. We will do it cost effectively, but won’t compromise. To
back up our commitment, we enrol our homes in the National Home Warranty
Program. Our security pledged to National Home Warranty and their
quality assurance inspections mean we won’t leave you holding the bag.
Our contracts and our quality are backed by National, a subsidiary of a
major insurance underwriter in Canada. Ask us for the info! Better yet,
click on their web page,
http://www.nationalhomewarranty.com/default3.asp .
