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 | From 1989 to 1993, LaFond Framing, Inc. employed 24
people on average and framed for Pacific Huts & Castles. LaFond Framing, Inc.
performed approximately 90% of their starts. |
| In 1993, the company branched out into multi-family units,
primarily focusing on 8–20 unit buildings. The company performed work for
Simpson & Simpson throughout West Seattle (Alkai Beach area), Camwest
Development, Calderwood Construction, Murray Franklin, and numerous other
builders. |
| In 1994, LaFond Framing, Inc. subcontracted for Calderwood
Construction in Tokyo, Japan for a six month period; and again in the summer of
1995. |
| During the years of 1996 to 1997, the company reduced its
staff to 2 crews and explored different areas of interest. During this time a
business relationship was renewed with Stafford Homes, and LaFond Framing,
Inc. pursued a low-profile business relationship. However, Brent LaFond
continued to personally explore other options while longtime key personnel
remained working for LaFond Framing, Inc. |
| From 1998 to 2001, Brent LaFond worked with the management
team of Woodinville Lumber (framing division) and was outside sales lead for
Manor Hardware Construction supply. During this time, LaFond Framing
Hired Brent Bell and Daren Bell certain needs for Stafford Homes. During this
time, Brent LaFond realized
immediately that Darren Bell was an excellent Field Manager with the desire,
determination, and dedication to build a large, efficient framing company.
Brett Bell had all of the same redeeming qualities as Darren which set the
wheels in motion for a corporate restructure. This corporate restructure
included options to purchase shares of stock in the corporation. |
| In 2001, Brent LaFond had to leave Manor Hardware
and rejoin LaFond Framing, Inc. on a full-time basis due to the substantial
growth that the company had been experiencing. |
| Since 2001, the business has grown on average 150% each
year and almost 300% in 2003. |
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