Rajala & Sons Finishes

08/19/2026

🌟Employee Spotlight: David 🌟

We’d like to spotlight David, one of our newer apprentices! We’re so excited to have him and enjoy seeing the skills, dedication, and hard work he brings to the team.

Years/ Months with the company: 6 months

Role: Apprentice Carpenter

Favorite project: Working on remodeling Northern Michigan University

Best career advice you have received:
“The best career advice I have received for this career is to never stop learning”

Interests outside of work:
Going hunting, fishing, and traveling

We’re proud to have David on our team and appreciate the hard work and willingness to learn that he brings to the job. Thanks for being part of the Rajala & Sons team, David!

08/12/2026

08/12/2026

Progress continues at GreenStone Farm Credit Services in Bay City, MI. Steel stud framing is in place, creating the framework for the next stages of construction!

08/05/2026

The remodel at GreenStone Farm Credit Services in East Lansing, MI is complete! We’re proud to have been a part of this project and thankful to everyone who helped bring it to completion.

07/29/2026

🌟Employee Spotlight: Marina 🌟

Meet one of our team members, Marina! She's a valued member, and we’re proud to have Marina on our team! Here's a little more about her and her journey at Rajala & Sons.

Years with the company: About 3 years

Role: Started as a laborer but is now a carpenter's apprentice

Favorite project: Midland Cancer Center

Best career advice you have received:
“The best career advice I have received was to work a career I’d enjoy and to always learn and up skill”

Interests outside of work:
“Outside of work, I like to hang out with my daughter or read”

Thank you, Marina! Your dedication and willingness to keep learning are just a few of the reasons we're proud to have you on our team!

07/24/2026

Another look at the progress of the Brighton Fire Department! We've installed Nichiha siding, adding both durability and a clean, modern look. As certified, trained Nichiha siding installers, we're proud to bring our expertise to this project.

07/07/2026

A closer look at our Steel Stud framing work at the fire department in Brighton, MI!

07/01/2026

The remodel at GreenStone Farm Credit Services in East Lansing, MI is coming together! Our team has been hard at work bringing the vision to life.

06/17/2026

*Employee Spotlight: Bobby Douglas*
This month, we're proud to recognize Bobby for his dedication and hard work!

Years with the company: 15

Role: Carpenter Foreman

Favorite project: AgroLiquid Headquarters in St. Johns

Best advice for someone entering the trade:
"My advice for someone just starting in the trade is to approach construction as a career, not just a job. With a willingness to work hard, your opportunities for growth and learning will be unlimited."

Interests outside of work: Spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors, fishing, or hunting.

Thank you, Bobby, for your commitment, leadership, and the impact you've made over the last 15 years. We're grateful to have you on the team!

06/12/2026

A look at the new Consumers Credit Union located in Rockford, MI. We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this project. Thank you to the entire team for bringing this space together.