Construction
Aaron Fritz
Laborer
"When I first set out for college, I was planning to pursue a career in accounting. But after attending Dodge City Community College for two years, then transferring to Kansas State University, I ended up earning my bachelor’s in economics.
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Alex Richmeier
Project Engineer
I first became interested in construction when I was in high school. I’d helped some family members complete a few home renovation projects and really enjoyed the process. During that time, I was exposed to the planning, budgeting and execution required for even small construction jobs.
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Anne Smoke
Land Surveyor
When I was younger, I thought I’d grow up to be a veterinarian because I love being around animals. Unfortunately, I don’t deal well with blood, so that didn’t work out! Luckily, I found my way into a career I love.
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Autumn Spittles
Project Assistant
"The summer before my senior year at Council Grove High School, I decided to get a job to gain work-life experience. I accepted an entry-level position hoping I could learn and grow. I quickly found I needed a more challenging environment to work in. Jobs were very hard to come by because this was...
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Ben Loewen
Heavy Equipment Operations Manager
“I didn’t really have construction experience before working at MJE, but a friend told me I should apply, and the money was great, so I did. I’ve always felt like you can learn whatever you need on the job — work ethic matters more than anything. My willingness to show up every day and get the job...
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Ben Whitten
Project Administrator
"I graduated early from Manhattan High School and started working at Timberline Cabinetry the following day. I have had a passion for creating things and woodworking ever since my freshman year when I built a bed with my dad. In high school, I took woodworking and engineering design courses that...
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Bob Hooglugt
Undercarriage Technician
When Bob Hooglugt was a kid, he loved taking things apart and putting them back together. When he got older, he thought mechanics would be the perfect fit for his interests. As an undercarriage technician at Foley Equipment, he gets to repair, build and work on heavy equipment.
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Bob Jordan
Excavator Product Specialist
I’ve always been interested in tractors, trucks, cars — really any machines that were around on the small farm I grew up on. My dad and grandfather seemed to be able to fix anything that broke down, and watching them get things back up and running got me interested in doing the same.
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Bob Schnurr
Parts Sales Representative
Bob Schnurr has always been intrigued by machinery. He began his career working on heavy equipment, then transitioned to a product support role. Bob enjoys his position at Foley Equipment because he gets to help people solve problems.
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Breiton Pfannenstiel
Heavy Equipment Operator
“My dad’s an electrician. Growing up in Hays, I always wanted to be just like him. He’d do side work for friends, and I would tag along, get some experience watching and helping him. I liked doing that. But as I got into high school, I started to learn about other possibilities through career days...
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