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I am a husband, father, grandfather, handyman and also a man of faith. My experience with a wide range of home remodels and repairs started in college as a carpenter and home remodeler. Along with residential homes, I also worked with rental property remodels. Shortly after my college years, I transitioned to maintenance work in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area as a camp maintenance supervisor. From there, I got married and transitioned as a mason in Wisconsin working with flatwork, stone, and brick. Upon having children, my wife, three kids and I relocated to the Twin Cities where I spent the next chapter of my career as a building maintenance manager that specialized in home maintenance, repair, painting, plumbing, electrical work and much more. Having a solid work boot "shoo in" (get it?) I felt confident to try the white-collar arena where I spent over 20 years as an engineer and project manager for a fortune 500 technology company. Growing restless having to sit behind a desk every day along with a deep desire to connect to people again, I launched Jeff's Good Works with my wife Darla and my son Paul. I am thrilled to be interconnected into the community again, working with my hands, using creative problem solving skills and taking everything I've learned through my life's journey to help you with some of your very own home remodels and home repairs. I look forward to meeting you and learning more about your unique home.

My name is Darla. I am a wife, mom, grandma, gardener, homemaker & a “Jackie” of various trades. I am Jeff’s “left hand” lady & if my son Paul is not available for the strong “right hand” of the business, I will step in as a laborer. If I am not assisting in labor, typically, I work behind the scenes doing book work, taxes & accounting. Over the many years, Jeff & I have raised three children & now we are blessed with a plethora of grandchildren that keeps me on my toes. If I am not project planning with Jeff, you can most certainly find me hanging with my kids & grandkids, out in nature or spending time in my bible sipping coffee. Before I faithfully stepped into the contracting world with my husband Jeff, I was a children’s ministry pastor/director for 25 years. I recently retired from ministry in 2021 & it was a delight & an honor to shepherd, teach & serve kids & families that God assigned me to. No matter where God calls me, whether it was working with children & now transitioning to Jeff’s Good Works, growing in my faith & loving others is the most important thing to me. With that being said, I’d be interested to know more about you! I am here as a “support beam” for your future home projects & also a “tool” in my husband’s tool belt for anything he may need to help you succeed in your home plans. Ok, that was cheesy. Upon returning from Japan, I decided to pursue my degree in Bio-Kinetics through Bethel College in St. Paul while maintaining status in the USMC reserves. From there, I worked in three different gym settings, the final location being a small business gym my wife and I would come to own and operate for the next eight years. Through the unfortunate closure of many small businesses during the Pandemic, my wife and I (along with a brand new child) decided to take a leap of faith and plan for a career change. While the gyms remained closed, my family and I transitioned to Bemidji from the Twin Cities to start work under my father, and a master carpenter. I have spent the years since 2020 under Jeff's expertise and supervision learning and mastering how to become a top notch handyman and contractor. I am excited for this adventure and eager to help you with your favorite home remodels and/or repairs.

About Paul.jpg Paul Haseltine Hello my name is Paul Haseltine. I am a husband, father, handyman, a man of boldness and also a man of faith. My career path started a little bit different than my father when I was sent overseas to Afghanistan and Japan in my early 20's through the United States Marine Corps. Upon returning from Japan, I decided to pursue my degree in Bio-Kinetics through Bethel College in St. Paul while maintaining status in the USMC reserves. From there, I worked in three different gym settings, the final location being a small business gym my wife and I would come to own and operate for the next eight years. Through the unfortunate closure of many small businesses during the Pandemic, my wife and I (along with a brand new child) decided to take a leap of faith and plan for a career change. While the gyms remained closed, my family and I transitioned to Bemidji from the Twin Cities to start work under my father, and a master carpenter. I have spent the years since 2020 under Jeff's expertise and supervision learning and mastering how to become a top notch handyman and contractor. I am excited for this adventure and eager to help you with your favorite home remodels and/or repairs.

My name is Courtney. I am a wife, mom, Doberman lover, business developer for JGW & faith + fitness enthusiasts. As you may have read already, I met my husband Paul (Jeff’s son) at the gym. Paul & I were both pursuing personal training & nutrition coaching and then “WAM” our world’s collided. We got married, had a baby & moved to the Great North country in 2021 where we now call home. Without repeating too much of what my husband already wrote, before we moved up north, we developed a private personal training company that would take us on a journey of business ownership, development & helping people from all walks of life get healthy. Life took a drastic “PIVOT!” once the gyms closed in 2020 & we transitioned from working at a training business to TODAY a contracting business: Jeff’s Good Works. Even though it’s a little outside of my comfort zone (ok, a lot!) my business skills are still there. I had to trade in my Nike shoes for some “workin’ boots,” but I am adapting. Slowly. I have an incredible passion for helping small businesses grow, interconnect & create community where everyone can flourish. I hope we can all connect together to discuss your future home projects.

My name is George. I am a carpenter who has lived all over the country from California, to Arizona, Washington, South Carolina, Idaho, Georgia and now Minnesota. I am married to my beautiful wife Tina and we have children that range from ages 26-45. (Five boys and three girls!) At a young age, my grandfather, who was a general contractor, would pay me to do straight-nails at job sites. Once I became a young man, I was given the choice to continue school or go to work. I chose work! I went back and forth working with my grandfather and also with my stepfather John, who was a painter and contractor. Since becoming an adult, I spent many years framing and transitioned to a full-time carpentry since my grandfather passed away in 1985. I’ve had a lifetime of doing this work and I have learned so much from drywall to painting, tiling and flooring. Since beginning at Jeff’s Good Works a few years ago, I’ve expanded my experience in remodeling and along with being proficient and professional. To be honest, I never wanted to be a contractor, but being able to do God’s calling and help people with their homes is pretty special. It also helps us build a better life for our own families and all the people we love. (Five boys and three girls!) At a young age, my grandfather, who was a general contractor, would pay me to do straight-nails at job sites. Once I became a young man, I was given the choice to continue school or go to work. I chose work! I went back and forth working with my grandfather and also with my stepfather John, who was a painter and contractor. Since becoming an adult, I spent many years framing and transitioned to a full-time carpentry since my grandfather passed away in 1985. I’ve had a lifetime of doing this work and I have learned so much from drywall to painting, tiling and flooring. Since beginning at Jeff’s Good Works a few years ago, I’ve expanded my experience in remodeling and along with being proficient and professional. To be honest, I never wanted to be a contractor, but being able to do God’s calling and help people with their homes is pretty special. It also helps us build a better life for our own families and all the people we love. It gives people access to all the info they need, while keeping your layout clean. Link your text to anything, or set your text box to expand on click. Write your text here...

NOPE, JK it's Paul. Zack is a 'Gen Z' and has issues with responding back to written communication in a timely manner without being harassed. After months of asking for info, I'm taking over to tell you bits of what I know of Zack. Zack likes to play basketball. I don't know if he is any good at it, but I do know that he complains about over exerting himself every time after at work. ​ Zack also says that his family is highly competitive at games with his two siblings. (Specifically something called rocket league) It's kind of like soccer, but you play as a little hot wheels car that have rockets or something. Sounds lame. ​ Zack being a Gen Z says silly sayings like "bet", "cap/no cap", "bussins" and "sus." I don't know what any of these mean. He also wont tell me what 6-7 means. ​ Oh, and I think he is originally from Park Rapids or something, but left and went to school to be an electrician. He quit because and I quote: "sparkies" are "super dorks." Now he works with us. I mean, at least they don't play with hot wheels. ​ All jokes aside, Zack is a very hard worker and it has been cool to watch him grow in the trades. Over the last year of working together, he has really develop as a tradesman. Even if he can't send a text back without us nagging him, he's an a-ok dude and definitely not "sus." (I don't know if I used that word right)

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