Mark Rasch, Founder & CEO of BenchMark Homes
- Active Member of St. Louis Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater St. Louis since 1990
- Good standing member of the National Association of HBA since 1990
- Currently serving on the HBA Custom Home Builders Council since 1994
- Currently serving as the builder director and sits on the HBA Board of Directors
- Currently serving on the ABSTC Council
- Missouri Licensed Real Estate Salesperson since 1985, currently held with Red Key Realty
- Member of the Missouri Association of Realtors
- Volunteer/team leader for "St. Louis Rebuilding Together"
- Private pilot license acquired in 1991
- A member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary since 1992
- Married 35+ years to Laura Rasch who is a Manager with the HBA, where she has worked for 30+ years.
- Father of two children, Marissa Rasch who is a nurse, and Sydney Rasch who works for BenchMark
- Des Peres/Kirkwood Resident for more than 50+ years
Sydney Rasch, Director of Operations
Sydney Rasch serves as the Director of Operationsfor BenchMark Custom Homes, a role she has held since graduating from the University of Missouri in 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management, complemented by a certificate in Human Resources. Additionally, Sydney is a licensed real estate professional.
Joining BenchMark Custom Homes in 2018, Sydney has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethicand a commitment to operational excellence. Her dedication to continuous improvement and deep understanding of the business are evident in her contributions, as she skillfully follows in her father's footstepswithin the organization, playing a key role in its growth and efficiency. She firmly believes that with a positive attitude and determined mindset, almost anything can be achieved.
Beyond her role at BenchMark, Sydney is actively involved in the industry. She sits on the Professional Women in Building Council with the HBAand helps head the Young Professionals group.
During her academic career, Sydney consistently earned a place on the Dean's List, reflecting her dedication to academic rigor and pursuit of knowledge. This same drive for excellence extends to her personal life; when she's not working on the business, Sydney dedicates her time to working on her own home projects, embodying her commitment to continuous growth and hands-on engagement.
Jeff Brinkmann, Estimator/Project Manager
Jeff Brinkman’s interest in the building industry started more than 31+ years ago when he built his first house alongside his father. As a young man he worked for a local Illinois lumber yard absorbing knowledge of the construction industry from the ground up. He is an experienced estimator, who also has many years of experience in cabinet design, interior and exterior millwork.
In addition, to his 31+ years of construction experience and his love of building, he has developed a clear sense of the client’s needs and has a keen eye for detail.
These qualities shine through at Benchmark Custom Homes, where he continues his goal to deliver the vision and dream of the home owners. He therefore works closely with the owner, architects and subcontractors to ensure that all projects stay on time and within budget, while offering a clean, safe job site. All of this is accomplished with impeccable quality and craftsmanship.
Dylan Perrin, Construction Superintendent
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Karen Sloan, Office Manager
Karen Sloan is a seasoned Office Manager and Executive Assistant with over 30+ years in the field. She has extensive experience with all administrative tasks, including scheduling, correspondence, purchasing, and training of new hires.
Having held positions in the pharmaceutical and electrical engineering and communication fields, Karen is able to tailor her skills to meet the needs to various clients and a perfectionist in everything she endeavors.
She has increased efficiency in several of her assigned roles, and is very effective organizational skills. She is a certified Notary and provides executive assistance.
Additionally, she volunteers her time to neglected/rescued animals. She is front-runner in raising awareness for less fortunate animals and a generous provider as she continues to participate in their outreach.
Dina Merry, New Construction Sales and Marketing Manager
Dina has been in the home building industry for 17+ years. She started her career as a community sales manager, working for national builder where she managed customers from point of sale to moving into their NEW home.
Dina moved to the other side of the industry working for a global plumbing manufacture where she drove business to plumbing distributors in Missouri and focused on showroom products, training, and design.
Prior coming to Benchmark Custom Homes Dina a was Design Consultant for a local builder for 5 years who did semi-custom homes. Dina managed the largest custom homes & affluent customers through the selection process. Dina worked with in house architects, and estimators to customize each customer’s individual home. Dina is detailed oriented and has a high-level focus on the details of each project. Dina creates excellent relationships to ensure a great customer focused experience.
Dina has 2 children, Carter, 21 and Chloe, 11. Chloe has Down Syndrome, and the family is very involved in making sure awareness is raised regarding individuals with special needs. Dina is an animal lover, loves to travel, loves interior design and is always re-doing something in her home.
Ben Weisser, Construction Laborer
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