Team

We build beautiful spaces. We love taking the creative vision and ideas of our clients and bringing them to life. As premier builders serving the Twin Cities metro area, we are committed to delivering exquisite quality, while making your building experience a smooth and exceptional one. 

We get it. Our team came together after individually working on and building out our own spaces. We understand first-hand the investment you’re making and what you’re going through. That’s why we set clear expectations, communicate regularly, and work closely with you at each step – from initial consultation through to the finishing touches. 

We care. We take our work personally, because we appreciate how much trust you’re putting in us. And we take our service and craftsmanship seriously, because we firmly believe relationships and reputation matter, especially the one we build with you. 

CHRIS MARSDEN, FOUNDER AND GENERAL CONTRACTOR

With a strong desire to understand how things work and a belief in the perfection of practice, Chris thrived as a baseball player, wine expert and professional trumpet player before a personal remodeling project uncovered a latent passion and talent for creating beautiful spaces. During that first project, he turned the house he and his wife had just bought into a home where they could happily raise their two girls.

Impressed with the craftsmanship, friends and family began asking Chris to bring the same level of beauty and attention to detail to their homes. This happened again and again until he had to call it official. He was in the home building and remodeling business. That was more than a decade ago and he hasn’t looked back since.

When he’s not busy running from jobsite to jobsite ensuring every last aspect of each job meets his high standards, Chris is cycling and enjoying the great outdoors of Minnesota and beyond. He’s even tackled Mount Rainier, though he’s certainly not one to brag about it. He also enjoys spending time with his beautiful family in the home they created together.

MITCH HOLMER, PROJECT MANAGER

After years in the business world, including serving as a CFO, Mitch made a bold pivot—trading spreadsheets for job sites and stepping into the world of hands-on craftsmanship. Motivated by a desire to build, create, and problem-solve in a tangible way, he joined Marsden as a Finance Administrator before quickly discovering his true place was out in the field.

Through early mentorship from Chris and Josh, Mitch proved a natural fit for project management. His sharp eye for detail, strategic mindset, and eagerness to dive into every aspect of a project have made him an invaluable asset to the MBR team. Whether coordinating with trades, managing client expectations, or ensuring the final product matches the original vision, Mitch brings clarity, confidence, and energy to every build.

Known for his high standards and steady presence, Mitch is respected not only by our internal team, but by the wide range of trades and clients he works with day to day. His transition from corporate finance to construction speaks volumes about his drive—and his success in both worlds speaks volumes about his skill.