About Us

Meet the Team

  • Joshua Hess

    I started out as an apprentice, mainly doing framing work for other contractors and learning the trade along the way. I decided in 2016 that I was going to start Across the Grain Construction on my own and build this business from the bottom up. I am extremely proud of what we have developed, and can’t wait to continue meeting new customers, and helping them to see their dream homes come to life from start to finish.

  • Walter Zibell

    I started out learning as much as I possibly could when I was fairly young, and making some great connections along the way. When Josh and I started our own separate businesses and eventually began to work together, I knew that the combination of our skills and experiences would make for a great team. Now that we have been working together for several years, we have really developed a strong understanding of partnership. I am excited to continue serving the great Northwoods!

Experienced |Trusted |Proven

Across the Grain Construction was founded in 2016, and in 2021 we made the decision to merge our two separate businesses to strengthen our company and form the team that we have today. Between the two of us, we have 25 years of experience in residential construction. Since the beginning of our journey, we have made it our mission to take on each job with integrity and transparency, ensuring our customers that their home is in great hands. Over the past several years, we have provided services to hundreds of clients in the state of Wisconsin, serving each customer with outstanding planning, communication, and compliance throughout the entire process of bringing their dreams to life.

Local | Community | Family

As small business owners, we understand the value of community. We are proud to be members of a small town, and support our neighbors in any way we can. During our time working together, we have provided mentorship to local students through which we have had the privilege of teaching them about this field of work, and instilling the necessary values to be successful in the working world- dedication, hard work, and integrity. We strive to be active in our community wherever we see an opportunity.