About Simple Integrity
Simple Integrity is a local company comprised of artisans from the Cooperstown area. Founded in 2013, it has expanded to include many talented and experienced craftsmen. The core of Simple Integrity is a team of full time partners. These Team members bring a vast amount of experience and skill to our group. Utilizing everyone’s strengths allows us to produce a high quality product.
We live in the greater Cooperstown community in which we work. You are likely to see Team members in the grocery store, at school plays, and other civic functions. We are more than just a construction company, we are your neighbors. We are here to provide a service and improve our community. We at Simple Integrity take great pride in our Team and in our work.
Simple Integrity’s Team pulls from decades of experience in the field to allow us to handle all types of projects. These include some unique niches, but are not limited to, projects that involve historical timber framing, energy efficient design and construction, custom cabinets and trim work, and structural repairs. Simple Integrity has multiple Certified Passive House Consultants© and Certified Passive House Builders© on staff to guide our high-performance projects. Our wide combination of experience in the construction field makes this array of projects possible from within the Simple Integrity Team.
We are capable and prepared to handle all aspects of home improvement and construction, simple or elegant. We recognize that construction projects can be stressful and disruptive; Simple Integrity makes every attempt to minimize the negative while providing you with an excellent product. We strive to accomplish this by streamlining the construction process and minimizing the impact on your daily life.
Simple Integrity is not just a name, it reflects our core values and commitment to high quality work backed by honest and fair business practices.
mission statement
Simply put: Integrity.
Integrity in our workmanship.
Doing it well and doing it right.
Integrity in our business.
Professional, honest and clear.
Integrity in our lives.
Faith, family, community.
THE TEAM
Jon Edgington
Josh Edmonds
John Craig
Peter Layton
Jeremy Hoag
Jeremy is a native of the Cooperstown area. He graduated from the ONC Boces building trades program in 2007. While at ONC Boces he was a member of the National Technical Honor Society. In 2009, he graduated from SUNY Delhi Magna Cum Laude with an associate degree in Occupational Studies(Building trades program). He spent 12 years working in the construction industry, running his own company before being recruited to join Simple Integrity. He recently earned his Certified Passive House Builder Certification. Jeremy brings a positive outlook and a great sense of humor to the team. Outside of work he enjoys Maple sugar season, hunting, fishing, snow-shoeing, camping, woodworking, and Ford Diesel trucks. He enjoys spending time with his wife Jennifer, son Jase and daughter Lana. He also enjoys being active in their church.
Caleb Edgington
Caleb is a well rounded member of Simple Integrity. He has a wide range of skills and a good work ethic. Before coming to Simple Integrity, he worked in residential construction in Chattanooga, TN. Caleb is one of the main electricians at Simple Integrity. His attention to detail helps him produce neat and tidy work. Not limited to electrical work, Caleb is a seasoned carpenter. Caleb lives in Fly Creek with his son Gabriel. He enjoys rock climbing, motorcycles and soaking up the sun.
Devon Gurley
Devon joined Simple Integrity as a 3rd generation carpenter. He started learning carpentry at a young age from his father. He grew up in the Catskill mountains and attended Gilboa-Conesville Central School. Following high school, Devon started building houses. That took him to New York City where he was project manager for Zacco Construction. During his time with Zacco Construction, Devon managed large scale, high end apartment renovations. That experience allowed him to become proficient in a wide variety of high end finishes and techniques. He brings those strengths with him to Simple Integrity. Devon excels at finish work with mastery of technique and an eye for the work.
When not on the job site, Devon is a Certified Interior firefighter. He resides near Cherry Valley with Rose, 2 daughters, Adrianna and Arabella. He enjoys hunting, fishing, sports, camping, family activities, kids soccer games, and snowboarding.
Connor Carey
Connor comes to Simple Integrity with a unique background. He grew up in England and worked in the scaffolding industry, even setting scaffolding for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. He comes with a number of certifications including OSHA certifications and a certified welder, he also recently obtained his Master Electrical License and became a Certified Passive House Builder. His focused work ethic has made him an excellent electrician among other skills. He is easy to work with and a quick learner.
He lives in Cooperstown with his wife Dayle, son Kaiden and French Mastiff Flo. He enjoys soccer, rugby, motorcycles, biking, boating, snowboarding, and martial arts.
Norm Farwell
John Turnbull
John comes to us from Yonkers NY. Right after high school, John went in to business with his father. For 20 years they owned and ran a home improvement company. Much of the work was restoring historical mansions in the Park Hill area. John has a knack for getting work done no matter what it is. His wide range of experience makes him invaluable to our team. John moved to the area a few years ago and lives in Morris with his wife, Jackie and 3 children Kacie, Lindsay and Mason. In his free time he enjoys snowmobiling, camping, and building stuff with his kids.
Sam Shafer
After graduating high school, Sam went straight to working for a general contractor doing remodeling work in the Cooperstown area. Transitioning to the Simple Integrity team, Sam brings experience and enthusiasm. Sam grew up on a farm in the Cooperstown area that his family has owned and operated. Growing up, Sam raised animals, worked the crops and ran equipment. Sam enjoys raising animals, sports, working out and hunting.
Jean Edmonds
Jean was born and raised in Pennsylvania. She attended Bucknell University and obtained a Bachelors degree in biology. Jean moved to Cooperstown in 1988 with her husband Lee and raised 5 children here, 4 sons and a daughter. Jean was a home school teacher to her 5 children and an active member in her church where she leads the Mom to Mom Ministry at Community Bible Chapel. Jean enjoys cooking, hiking, birdwatching, teaching and spending time with her family.
Amos Edgington
Amos was born and raised in the Cooperstown area. After graduating high school he spent time working on large private vessels doing detailing and deck maintenance. Amos enjoys music and has assisted in custom guitar making. Before joining Simple Integrity, Amos spent 2 years working as a line cook and became a breakfast master. In his free time he enjoys biking, hiking and playing his guitar.
Dayle Carey
Dayle was born and raised in England, she moved to Cooperstown in 2014 with husband, Connor and son, Kaiden. Dayle has over 15 years experience of customer service and office based work. In her free time she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. Dayle enjoys spin classes, walks with her French Mastiff Flo and summers on the lake with her boat. Dayle also enjoys traveling and exploring new places.
Ethan Shafer
Ethan grew up on a farm in the Cooperstown area. He comes to Simple Integrity with a strong work ethic. He is cheerful and eager to work. Ethan's family has owned and operated farms for 3 generations. During that time, he has learned how to operate and run machinery such as tractors and excavators. In his free time he enjoys wood carving, cooking and reading.
Anna Edgington
Anna is a native to the Cooperstown area. After finishing school Anna worked at a local gym in the adventure department. She also spent 6 months doing missionary work in AUS. Anna is easy to work with, and works hard on any task she is given. In her free time she enjoys soccer, rock climbing, skiing, traveling and missionary work.