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Bay Area Contracting has won numerous Parade of Homes awards since first entering in 2008; in 2010 he was named Distinguished Builder of the Year for 2009 by the Home Builders Association Grand Traverse Area; in 2010 he was selected for the Traverse City Business News 40 Under 40, and in 2013 Bay Area Contracting was chosen as one of the Red Hot Best Businesses of Northern Michigan by readers of Traverse Magazine and as one of the top 10 small businesses in the region. He has been a certified green builder since 2008.

Dean has worked in the building industry since 1998, beginning as a framer for a custom home builder. He gradually learned the administrative end of the business, eventually becoming a project manager. In that position, he oversaw developments, spec homes, large custom homes and commercial jobs. In May 2007, the opportunity arose to start Bay Area Contracting, and the company's project roster has been filled ever since.

The Parade of Homes is an event coming to Orchard View in the summer of 2025. The new home on Unit 6 will be our 1st entry. During this event, this newly built home will be showcased to the public. Super opportunity to see a fully decorated and landscaped home highlighting the latest trends in architecture, construction, interior design, and technology. It’s a great opportunity for all of us to see the newest styles and features in homes.