The Story Begins
From the trees to the keys...
Our log home story begins many generations ago with the Frazee family in Western Maryland and West Virginia. This family has cultivated and managed their forest lands for continuous productive and multipurpose use. The sawmill operations have grown and expanded with the latest in technology - both in forest management practices and in actual wood utilization techniques using nature's renewable natural resource, "WOOD."
In 1979, specialized machinery was added to the milling operations in Bartow, West Virginia, for the production of solid wood tongue-and-groove wall components. By exclusive arrangement, Mountaineer Log & Siding Company designs, markets, and sells wood products as a complete log home package.
Over 1,500 homes have been produced by Mountaineer Log & Siding Company since the first home was manufactured and built adjacent to the mill operation. Continual improvements ensure the comfort, durability, and economies of log home living. The company is a member of the Log Homes Council of the National Association of Home Builders. Quality is assured by strict adherence to Timber Products Inspection, Inc. (TPI) grading standards. TPI has established guidelines for wood properties such as knots, grain, and taper. These properties correlate with the allowable loads for structural materials.
Our Team
Our Sales Representatives
are happy to assist you in planning and determining the specifications for your new DREAM home!
Jack Barnhart
Sales Representative
Phone: (443) 695-4879
The best advertisement for our product is a happy and satisfied customer. That's Jack. He and his wife Joan built a Mountaineer home as a vacation home, then converted it to their full-time residence. Jack joined Mountaineer in 2003 and has applied his knowledge and expertise of owning his own business in past years to become a successful member of the Mountaineer sales team. Using his tremendous organizational skills and knowledge of log homes, he shares these lessons with his customers on a daily basis.
Email: [email protected]
Larry Tichnell
Sales Representative
Phone: 301-334-9763
If you have heard of consultative sales, that's the natural approach of Larry. Â He uses his skills developed over many years to gently help his customers arrive at the design and style that fits their lifestyle. Â Larry and his Son also operate Tichnell & Son Farm and Construction. His spare time is spent hunting, farming and with his wife Janet, enjoying their many grandchildren.
Randy Ruhl
Sales Representative
Phone: (301) 338-3300
Randy grew up as a kid working at Deep Creek Lake. Â In 2000 he began selling Real Estate in the area. Randy teamed up with Mountaineer in 2001 adding Log Home Sales to his services. Â Randy is dedicated to helping his clients navigate the steps for their dream home. Â Including Concept Design, Blueprints, Land Acquisition, Builder Interviews, Zoning / Variance information and overseeing material deliveries for Final Construction.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ruhlstudios.com
As a member of the National Association of Home Builders Log Homes Council "Leaders in Excellence," Mountaineer is committed to the development and promotion of quality building systems and enhanced customer service.
The Mountaineer administrative team represents years of experience, continuity, and succession.
Karen Myers is a member of the founding Frazee family and the founder of  Mountaineer Log & Siding.  One of the original pioneers of the Deep Creek Real Estate Industry, Karen continues to serve her clients today with Taylor-Made Vacation & Sales while handling the Day to Day operations of Mountaineer.
Randy Ruhl started his career with Karen in 2000 learning the Real Estate and Log Home Industries over the last 24 years. Â He also owns and operates Ruhl Design Studios providing Custom Home Designs and Construction Drawings for Mountaineer Log Homes as well as Local Builders.
Karen F. Myers
President
Randy Ruhl
V.P of Operations