J.T. Roth Construction began as the vision of a young framer with an unstoppable work ethic. Tim Roth started his career in 1975, and by 1979, he took the leap to start his own company, determined to build more than just houses—he wanted to create homes.

Tim and Theresa’s story began long before the business. High school sweethearts who had met in middle school, they built a life together as Tim built his career. In 1980, he took on his first Street of Dreams home without financing, relying on the support of family, friends, and subcontractors—Theresa even sold her car to pay for the kitchen cabinets. That year, interest rates soared to 18%, but Tim, alongside a group of young builders, pushed forward, proving they could accomplish anything.

Tim never stopped striving. He refused to build the same house twice, always innovating and chasing new ideas. In the 1990s, when homebuilding slowed, he pivoted to commercial construction, ensuring the company kept moving forward through his work on projects like Buddie’s Sports Bar and Kaady Car Wash. By the 2000s, he moved back into neighborhood development, focusing on community-like Claire’s Crossing, named after a dear family friend.

At home, Tim was a workaholic, but his passion for craftsmanship extended beyond the job site. Austin and Kenzie grew up sweeping floors and watching their father’s vision come to life. Though they explored different paths, they always found their way back, drawn to the legacy their father built.

Theresa played a pivotal role in supporting both their family and the business. She initially worked in property management before officially joining J.T. Roth Construction in the ‘90s—helping keep things running smoothly (though she jokes she only walked out once).

Tim had an uncanny ability to see where the industry was headed, pioneering new designs like casitas before they became popular. Over the years, J.T. Roth Construction has built across the Portland Metro Area, completing four Street of Dreams homes, six Street of New Beginnings projects, and countless custom builds. But Tim’s passion wasn’t just construction-it was the feeling of a home. He obsessed over every detail, ensuring quality that would stand the test of time.

Today, Austin and Kenzie continue his legacy, balancing their own ideas with the values their father instilled in them. They remind Theresa of Tim in so many ways—right down to the way they speak.

Tim would be proud to see his sons leading J.T. Roth Construction with the same passion he had. His influence lives on in every home they build, ensuring that his vision, craftsmanship, and heart remain at the core of the company’s future.