If you’ve ever wondered why we’re called Mom’s Design Build, you’re surely not alone. Granted, Mom is a common name, but it’s not commonly used as a business brand. People generally presume that Mom’s Design Build as a company name indicates that the leader of our enterprise is someone who goes by the name, “Mom.” It’s a reasonable theory. After all, small businesses are often identified by the founder or owner’s name. In that case, we might have been called- Jimmy’s Garden World or Sweeney Landscaping Associates Extraordinaire or … well, you get the idea.
As the artful, heartful person that he is, Jim Sweeney went with a less literal moniker when he formed his small landscape design company back in 1993. Our fearless founder based his business name and its values on a philosophy—specifically his mom’s philosophy: People Matter. We still live and work by the foundational belief that People Matter. This includes family and pretty much everyone else. It includes you.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND TO THE BACKGROUND
As work increased and the scope of offerings were beginning to expand, Jim enlisted a sharp design intern: Craig Weckman. Sharing Jim’s passion for a client-focused mindset, this multi-talented hire soon proved to be an integral part of the company and became Jim’s business partner. That was over 20 years ago! Today, Craig serves as Mom’s Chief Operating Officer and all-around “Man of Steel” with a big heart. Anticipating a growth spurt, Jim and Craig moved their expanding venture to a patch of farmland in Shakopee, Minnesota.
MORE STARS ARE BORN
BUILDING ON OUR NAME
So, to blend the families of BellaWood Builders and Mom’s Landscaping & Design—and to minimize confusion—the two divisions came together under the name of Mom’s Design Build. It’s a perfect name! We Design indoors and out, we Build indoors and out and we still honor our Mom-inspired core values:
· First that People Matter (of course!), followed by
· Show up and give a S**t
· Respect
· Be grateful and positive
· Prepare and adapt
· Make a better tomorrow
BUT WAIT … THERE’S MORE!
