"I knew I wanted to be a professional builder when I was 8 years old."

From an early experience working for a small construction company and a fifteen year career in the manufactured housing industry, to starting Upland Construction in 1982, Ralph has been in the building business nearly all his life. As a charter member of the local chapter of the National Association of Home Builders, Ralph served as its president in 1988.

As Upland Construction approaches its third decade, its founding principles are still important today. Honest value and open and fair dealing. "If everyone does what they say they will do, then there are 'no surprises'."