Lamar Yoder, manager; Maylon Mast, the original co-founder and co-owner; and Jamin Hudson, co-owner, stand outside the company’s manufacturing facility. Christian Hudson, co-owner, is not pictured
Lamar Yoder, manager; Maylon Mast, the original co-founder and co-owner; and Jamin Hudson, co-owner, stand outside the company’s manufacturing facility. Christian Hudson, co-owner, is not pictured
Sam Yoder & Son, a family-owned manufacturer of engineered wood trusses, is marking its 50th anniversary.
What began in 1975 as an alternative to poor-quality trusses for local chicken houses went on to find success in residential and commercial construction across the Delmarva Peninsula.
“This company is built on quality construction, customer service, and lasting relationships,” said Jamin Hudson, co-managing partner at Hudson Management. Jamin, along with his brother Christian of Hudson Management, teamed up with Maylon Mast, original founder of Sam Yoder & Son Truss Co., and purchased the company in 2011.
“We’re not just building trusses. We’re building relationships with our customers and the communities we serve,” added Jamin Hudson.
Recently, Sam Yoder & Son was featured on Bloomberg TV’s World’s Greatest, highlighting its impact on the construction industry and support of local community causes.
Lamar Yoder, Sam’s nephew and current manager, said his uncle’s legacy still shapes the company. “Sam didn’t just build a business. He built a community," Yoder said.
Sam Yoder, who died in 2020 at 87, was also a prominent leader in the Greenwood Mennonite community and church, where he served as Sunday School superintendent.
For 50 years, Sam Yoder & Son has supported local organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, the Wounded Warrior Project, and local Greenwood schools.
“Our people are at the heart of what we do,” Yoder said. “We care for our team because we know a happy workforce is the key to a strong business.”
Over the years, Sam Yoder & Son has faced challenges, from economic downturns to shifts in the market. The company modernized its operations in the early 2000s, introducing technology to improve precision and efficiency.
“Even after selling the business in 2011, Sam continued to be a guiding presence,” Lamar Yoder said. “He would visit the shop, check in with the team, and ensure everything was running as it should. His commitment to quality and the values he instilled in us are still the foundation of everything we do.”
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