Norman Eicher Vision
IF YOU ask Norman Eicher what makes his family-owned company different, he’ll
tell you it’s simple: Mountain View is driven by its people and values. According to
their shared purpose statement, the company strives to create a workplace that
achieves more meaning and success through teamwork and relationships,
underpinned by five core values: communication, integrity, excellence, people, and
confidence.
Opened in the fall of 2009, Mountain View specializes in manufacturing portable
buildings, including sheds and other structures. They have expanded their
offerings to include wood roof and floor trusses, roofing, siding, metal profiles, and
even post-frame buildings or pole barns, including barndominiums.
But what sets Mountain View apart from others is more than just its comprehensive
list of products and services. This family-owned company has built an inclusive
culture that values its more than 40 employees in Franklin County, ranging from
skilled laborers, mechanics, truss and building designers to construction workers
and a constantly growing sales team.
With a focus on seeking out the best employees, Mountain View provides training
for various skills, experiences, and work opportunities and actively promotes from
within. This emphasis on internal growth, responsibility, and recognition creates a
familial atmosphere that fosters loyalty, pride, and dedication.
The company recently hired an employee at the front desk, creating a pathway to
other areas within the company. They hired another employee as a truck driver, but
he was given the opportunity to be trained to become a truss designer.
“We had been looking for someone to fill a design position, and he took some interest in it. And through some training, he’s done a phenomenal job.”
The family dynamic runs deep in Mountain View’s employees, which they recently
exemplified by hiring a female truss designer whose father and grandfather work
for the company.