RVA Construction, Inc., (formerly Van Auken Construction) was founded in 1965, by Robert E Van Auken, who graduated from one of the first construction programs at Michigan State University. For forty-five years, Bob worked to build a successful business that focused on the custom home designs of any size and innovative remodeling. Bob was named Builder of the Year by the Home Builders Association
in Saginaw, and served on the association’s board of directors for many years. In 2010, Doug Robertson purchased the company of Van Auken Construction, Inc., upon Bob’s retirement. Doug has been a long standing and vested employee at the company for over twenty years working as the lead carpenter and site manager for all of their projects. If any of you have had the opportunity to have RVA Van Auken Construction complete a project for you, then you have certainly met Doug, and you know that he has the expertise it takes and the hands-on-feel for creating living spaces that are both beautiful to the eye and right for the family. He is not only gifted and talented in his custom finish work and craftsmanship, but as the company’s owner and production manager, has the expertise to plan, direct, and coordinate all the phases of your project and oversee its organization and implementation. Doug and his wife, Barb work together as a team meeting with clients at their homes and each picking up different perspectives when speaking with them, they remain personally involved throughout the entire building project. Both Doug and Barb will assist you from the initial sale, design phase, specs, prints, and pricing, right to the final walk through. Barb will also accompany you, if you like, by “shopping with you” as you select cabinets, flooring, fixtures, and those all important decisions for your home. She occasionally works with Professional Women in Building, and the Saginaw Home Builders Association, throughout the year, serving on the Kitchen Walk board and various sponsored events. She thoroughly enjoys meeting new people and making new friends along the way. Secretary, Connie Gottschalk, is a life-long resident of Saginaw and has worked as the company’s secretary since February 2007. She is an integral part of the company and knows the industry well. Connie is a member of, Professional Women in Building, through the Saginaw Home Builders Association. She thoroughly enjoys her work and is very knowledgeable and eager to assist you in any way she can
RVA Construction, Inc., team member, Mark Diener, brings years of building experience with him. He has unique skills that help add those special touches to your home and thoroughly enjoys working closely with clients during the construction of their home or installation of their kitchen or bath. Mark h skills in creating beautiful tile work for your home and has experience with everything from ceramic to natural stone. He lives in Clio with his wife, Shelly and their three children, Lleyton, Logan , and Mallary, in a beautiful home that Mark built himself. team member, Greg Shoenmeyer, joined the RVA Construction family in the summer of 2013, and brings with him 22 years of experience that includes everything from framing to finish carpentry along with experience in restoration. Greg specializes in custom finish carpentry work, and his skills are useful for the many modern homes that incorporate a lot of wood for that natural, warm home feel.
