The Team

Niemela Construction, Inc.

Founded in 1983, Niemela Construction has provided decades of fine craftsmanship, attentive service, and a positive jobsite atmosphere to home builders in the Twin Cities.

Raino Niemela's values have continued on to the next generation of leadership, as his son Bob and fellow owners Jake Ylioja and Jeremy Strand strive to live up to and beyond that legacy.

Team Members:

Zeke Aho, Carpenter

Parker Bongaarts, Carpenter

Richard Dworshak, Lead Carpenter
Steven Flock, Lead Carpenter

Brannon Grangroth, Carpenter

Dane Grangroth, Carpenter

Jason Grangroth, Lead Carpenter

Charles Gulden, Carpenter

Matthew Hallstrom, Carpenter

Orrin Hillukka, Carpenter

Laif Huhta, Woodworker

Tim Kehren, Carpenter

Sasha Jurmu, Executive Assistant and Drafter
Alan McClaren, Lead Carpenter
Bob Niemela, President and Business Manager
Tom Olejar, Carpenter

Michael Reese, Carpenter

AJ Rupert, Carpenter

Brian Strand, Carpenter

Mylan Strand, Carpenter
Jeremy Strand, VP Operations

Matthew Weinert, Carpenter

Jake Ylioja, Vice President