Joel Anderson, a lifelong resident of North Idaho, brings 25 years of experience in the building industry. Joel began his career in the construction industry as a young adult touching on every aspect of construction from concrete to finish carpentry work. In 1994, he and a partner started their own successful framing business and then in 1998, Joel used his practical hands-on knowledge to begin general contracting and building houses.

Shawn began her career in the financial services industry. In 2006 after nineteen years as a finance manager she joined Joel to help grow their family business. Shawn’s financial experience is invaluable to help client’s navigating the home loan market as they begin their homebuilding journey. Her eye for design also provides a unique and well-rounded homebuilding experience. Shawn has been an active member of the NIBCA for many years, and sits on the executive board in the position of 1st Vice President. Shawn serves as the in-house designer at Monarch Custom Homes. Her expertise in design built on years of experience is readily available to clients.

As a team, Joel and Shawn, have built hundreds of custom homes in the last two decades. Monarch Custom Homes has garnered many top awards for exceptional quality and craftsmanship, but more importantly have earned the trust of our valued clients who we now consider to be part of our extended family.