Building Edge Magazine Cover (May 2006)

"Mark Rasch and Mary Bendel pride themselves on providing more than the industry standards. They have won the highest trust and confidence of their clients by giving superior service and quality in every home they build. Benchmark Developers and Cachet Homes live up to the reputation of First Impressions That Last A Lifetime.".....Click here to view the article.

Builder/Architect Cover (January 2002)

"Mark Rasch, president of Benchmark Developers, and Mary Bendel, president of Cachet Homes, have formed a partnership that allows them to focus on their customers - the most important aspect of their custom home building business...."Read the entire story " Partners in Building Success ".

Best Residential Infill for 2005

Awarded during Preservation week, May 8 - 14, 2005

"Restore America: Community at a Crossroads"

At a ceremony held at the Kirkwood Train Station, the City of Kirkwood Landmarks Commission proudly recognized Benchmark Developers and Cachet Homes for their new single-family development in the Meacham Park Neighborhood.

"New single-family housing which fits comfortably into the existing character of its neighborhood. Like a good addition, this good neighbor found compatibility through the use of scale, proportion, materials, textures and details."

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Fourth of July - 2005 & 2006

"On behalf of the happy throng that thoroughly enjoy the Community Freedom Festival (Kirkwood), we thank you for your generous and patriotic support. All the joyful faces lit up by the spectacular fireworks demonstrated the importance of this traditional event that you made a reality"

                       Letter from Barb Byerly and Carl Lumley

"Rebuilding Together" 2004

Every year Mark Rasch, Mary Bendel and the employees of Benchmark Developers and Cachet Homes participate in "Rebuilding Together", a program sponsored by the HBA.

"Once again, HBA member volunteers and suppliers worked together to brighten the lives of two needy St. Louis Homeowners. On Saturday, May 1, 2004, coordinators from the Remodelors Council and the Custom Home Builders Council (CHBC) assigned both complex and simple duties to dozens of volunteers. As a result, both homes are now much more safe and useable. To date, the cash, material and labor donations for the houses are estimated to be in the $20,000 to $25,000 range. This was the seventh straight year the Home Builders Charitable foundation provided the base funds to "adopt" two houses through "Rebuilding Together".

                                 St. Louis." Builder News June 2004

Volunteers focused on various electrical

and plumbing problems, repaired/installed

new windows and storm doors, painted

interior walls and more.