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    Gabe Kufahl

    Heavy Equipment Operator

    Growing up, I spent a lot of time helping my dad on our farm. I always thought I’d follow in his footsteps because it felt like the logical thing to do. But that changed in high school when I started noticing construction projects around town and watching heavy equipment videos on social media.…

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    James Miller

    Operator/Laborer

    As a kid, I thought I’d join the Army. Many of my family members served, and I felt like it was what I needed to do. But as I got older, I took a different path.I was always interested in working with heavy equipment, so after some time in a different industry, I switched to the job I’m in now.…

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    CJ Moorman

    Plant Manager/Concrete Batchman

    I’ve always loved the construction industry, and over time, I saw all the opportunities it offers. I was drawn to the idea of driving big trucks and operating heavy equipment, and I set a goal to master those skills as I got older. After high school, I started working for Midwest Concrete…

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  • Taylor Case

    Project Engineer

    When I was a kid, I dreamed of being either a country singer or a veterinarian. Growing up on a farm, loving animals and always watching Country Music Television on Saturday mornings, I thought those career paths would be good fits. As it turned out, though, I can’t sing (well) and didn’t want to…

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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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  • Francisco Gonzalez

    Heavy Equipment Technician

    As a heavy equipment technician at Foley Equipment, Francisco Gonzalez appreciates that every day is different. Francisco knows firsthand that you don't need a college degree to be successful, and he has some pointers for anyone hoping to get started in this industry.

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  • Jorge Melendez

    Truck Technician

    La pasión de Jorge Meléndez por la reparación de camiones comenzó cuando empezó a trabajar en el auto de su padre a los 13 años. Hoy es técnico de camiones en Foley Equipment, donde trabaja con sus manos, continúa aprendiendo cada día. Descubra cómo obtuvo la formación que necesitaba…

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  • Tyler Conquest

    Environmental Health & Safety Program Administrator

    Tyler Conquest began ballet when she was five years old. Her dream of pursuing a professional dance career was ended by a knee injury in high school, so she needed to find a new plan for the future. Tyler began in the human resources world and is now an environmental health and safety program…

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  • Corey Sharon

    Master Equipment Technician

    Corey Sharon grew up helping his uncle on the farm. He noticed how time-consuming and expensive it was to fix broken parts, so he was inspired to learn how to solve heavy equipment issues himself. Today, he uses those skills in his career at Foley Equipment. 

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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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