R&A Magazine - Summer 2023 - 47

When Duff Builders, Inc. contracts to build or remodel a home, you are getting experience that
dates back to when Joe Duff was five years old. His father was a builder and allowed young Joe to
help pound nails into drywall, marking x's where the nails should go. His father always took the
time to work along with Joe.
Joe began his own business in his home in Holtwood in 1979. Within the year, he had built his first
house. In 1991, the volume of business made it necessary to relocate to the Willow Street area.
Looking back, Joe is proud of how much his company has grown into a successful business. Joe
attributes much of his success to having a team of expert craftsmen and top-notch office staff.
The way dreams are built.
Joining the company several years ago were both his daughter, Laura, and son, Joe Duff IV. All
three know the importance of family in business and strive to apply those family values to every
meeting with a customer.
Left to Right: Bobby Pierce, Melissa Sharpe, Joe Offidani, Joe Duff IV, Mary Ann Barnes, Joe Duff III,
Laura Duff, Tony Giordano, Ray Horning
JOE DUFF, III, Owner
Spending his childhood helping his father build homes and later apprenticing as a carpenter, Joe was able to realize his own dream when
he founded Duff Builders in 1979 in the basement of his home. The fact that Joe has spent his whole life in this business, first starting off
as a carpenter and working his way through all of the ins and outs of home construction-eventually focusing on the administrative, sales
and design aspects of construction-gives their customers the important benefit of experience when choosing Duff Builders. Joe strives to
understand what each customer is looking for while always considering their budget and vision of the project. Joe has two grown children,
Laura and Joe, who also work in the company. He is a proud grandfather and enjoys spending his free time with his grandchildren and
going to his cabin.
JOE DUFF, IV, Project Manager & Business Development
After many years helping out in the summers, Joe joined Duff Builders full time in 2003. As project manager, Joe's role includes
scheduling and overseeing subcontractors, laborers and materials for each job, in addition to maintaining an open line of communication
with the homeowners. He is passionate about making sure the products and materials utilized on a project reflect the character of their
home. Joe's ingenuity, problem-solving and talents have been appreciated by many homeowners throughout the years. Joe is married with
2 young children, Annabelle and Penelope. His wife, Lauren, helps to manage the company's social media and marketing. Together the
family enjoys camping, hiking and renovating their historic farmhouse.
LAURA DUFF, Office Manager & Marketing Director
Laura started working at Duff Builders as early as 1992, however became a permanent team member in 2001. While some of her time
is spent overseeing the daily office functions and marketing needs of the company, her primary role offers homeowners the support,
research, design inspiration and feedback that is essential for successfully completing the material selection process. Laura is involved in
estimating and tracking of change orders and allowances, ultimately providing homeowners with a detailed overview of their budget as the
job progresses. Laura lives in Conestoga with her family. She enjoys relaxing in Florida and tackling creative projects.

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