Meet Team Bigelow

Mike Paradise


Mike Paradise – President
Mike@bigelowhomes.net

Mike began his career in Construction in 1979 after graduating from the Carpentry Program at Rochester Vocational Technical College. Mike went on to work for local builders in Residential Construction, building single and multi-family homes.

In 1982 Mike joined Bigelow & Lennon Construction and as a foreman helped with the construction of hundreds of homes for Bigelow Enterprises, Inc. After 10 years as a Master Carpenter, Mike moved into the office with a role in Job Supervision and Sales. Mike is now the President of Bigelow Enterprises, Inc. The company is currently one of the largest Builders and Land Developers in Southern Minnesota.

Mike is an active member and sits on the board of Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce and is also the current President of The Rochester Area Builders and is a member of the Board of Directors for Olmsted National Bank. Mike sat on an advisory committee for the State of Minnesota that was formed to draft the upcoming Minnesota Energy Code.

Mike has been married to Diane for 19 years and they have 4 children, ranging from grade school to high school. They own a home on the edge of Rochester and their children attend Byron School District.

When Mike is not attending one of his children’s sporting events he can be found Woodworking, Gardening, Hunting, or Golfing.

Please note that lot styles as well as all pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.