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a valuable resource, she admits, with his knowledge of local vendors she says, “I fell in love with the area. It’s just beautiful.”
and high-end building materials, his attention to detail, and even his
recommendations based on the riverside location and local fire regula- As the region continues to grow, Meadows’ schedule has remained
tions. “He executed it beautifully,” says Slayman, “and he made it a fun steady even through downturns and the challenges of the last few years.
process. It can be grueling and stressful…and none of that happened As he thinks over the hurdles of the last year, including supply chain
here. I wouldn’t do one thing differently.” shortages and the spike in lumber prices, Meadows remains optimistic.

Not surprisingly, Meadows says that today his clients come to him “I’m still having a lot of fun,” he says, and that fun can be heard in his
almost exclusively by word-of-mouth through satisfied customers. voice as he talks about the process and the people that he works with
Some of those clients have even become lifelong friends that he goes every day. “One of my philosophies is that if you see someone without
hiking or fishing with, says Meadows, and then laughs. “Not many a smile, give them yours.” And the particular joy of his work is seeing
contractors say that.” His customers, and his team of subcontractors, the smile he brings to his clients’ faces as he helps them turn their
have become an extended community that he loves to share with in the dreams for each home into a reality. “I absolutely love what I do. It’s
work he does. “I’m really loyal,” he says. “I’ve used the same subs for not a job. I thoroughly enjoy this.”
fifteen, twenty, thirty years. You surround yourself with good people,”
he adds, “it’s easy.”

His passion for his work extends to Southern Oregon too. “Oregon
has treated me very well,” he says. “I love this area and always wanted
to stay. I knew I could make more money somewhere else, but I love
it here.” Meadows still appreciates the unique beauty of Southern Ron E. Meadows
Oregon and understands those coming here to call it home. “The big- Construction
gest change I’ve seen over the years is growth,” says Meadows. “The 541-840-1377
same reason I don’t leave is the reason people are moving here,” and the www.remeadows.com
same reason Slayman began to dream of a home on the Rogue River. As

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