About Us

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Jon, a lifelong resident of the Rochester area, founded Cravath Homes in 2004. After growing up on a family farm near Chatfield, MN, he served four years I the US Air Force. After his service, he returned to MN and owned an excavation business. 

After two years in excavation, he went to the University of Minnesota where he earned a degree in Business Management from the Carlson School of Management. During college, he managed hotel operations for a major hotel chain. This provided him a unique perspective of the housing industry. 

After college, he started a real estate company that specialized in property rental and sales. A large percentage of their sales were new construction homes, which sparked his interest in the new construction business. 

He sold the real estate company to work for a local builder. After 3 years, he started his own residential building business, which was sold to a partner when he opened Cravath Homes, LLC which he has now operated for over 20 years.

Josh is a Minnesota native. Originally from St. Cloud, he has lived in MN for most of his life. He briefly ventured to Colorado, but returned home to MN to be close to family when he and Amanda, his wife, began a family of their own. 

His extensive expertise in various trades over more than 20 years means Josh is the "brains" behind Cravath Homes. Josh keeps quality at the forefront of his work and finds innovative ways to ensure every project meets the rigorous standards Cravath Homes demands when completing a new house. 

Through unparalleled problem solving, Josh finds a way to deliver unique customizations to perfection. Josh has helped Cravath Homes earn a reputation for exceptional quality and an ability to deliver homes truly customized to each client. 

Steve is the member of the Cravath Homes trio who brings perspective from outside Minnesota. As a Texas native, Steve has worked his way North from Houston.

After meeting Josh in Colorado, he eventually came to MN, landing in the Rochester area with his wife, Holly. Steve came to MN to start a construction company with Josh, where they got started framing houses. 

Steve has over 20 years in the trades and an eye for design. His attention to details and knack for customer relations makes him the go-to for clients throughout the construction of their new home. 

He oversees each step of the homebuilding process and ensures subcontractors are in sync. His particular nature and communication skills keep the reputation Cravath Homes has built for superior craftsmanship the first priority in every project.