Construction
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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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Josh Smith
President, Klaver Construction Company, Inc.
One of Josh Smith's first jobs was pouring and jackhammering concrete while working for his grandfather. Throughout his career, he's been grateful for the help, support and lessons from his peers. Find out what he does as president of a company and hear his advice for others interested in…
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Steve Sloan
President, Midwest Minerals
Midwest Minerals supplies materials used in the construction and road industries. Steve Sloan started at the business back in 1995, when he began learning through hands-on experience and training from his peers. Discover what Steve enjoys most about this industry and the opportunities it…
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Jay Van Hove
Executive Vice President, Koss Construction Company
Jay Van Hove initially thought he'd be a high school history teacher and coach. But after taking a few construction classes in college, his view of the industry changed, and so did his career goals. Now, he's the executive vice president of Koss Construction Company.
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Chris Rech
Vice President, A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc.
For Chris Rech, the best part about the construction industry is contributing to something tangible — when a project is finished, you're able to say, "Hey! I helped make that!" As vice president of A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc., Chris sees this in action daily. Learn about his career journey and…
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Chad Girard
President, APAC-Kansas, Inc. Shears Division
Chad Girard's family worked in the construction industy, so once he realized a career in professional sports wasn't in his future, he followed in his relatives' footsteps. Today, he's the president of APAC-Kansas, Inc.'s Shears Division. Discover what that job entails and why the construction…
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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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Sophie Justus
Mechanical Engineer
One of my earliest career interests was to become a teacher. I adored and respected all of my teachers throughout school, and they instilled a real love of learning in me. Having that kind of lasting impact on others sounded special.
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Martina Farrell
Ready-Mix Truck Driver
After 4 years working in the construction field, I was ready for a change. I was offered a job driving a dump truck if I could get a commercial driver’s license, so I studied hard, got my CDL, and began driving for a living. Having a class A CDL and some experience under my belt opened up lots of…
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Logan Davis
Equipment Technician III
I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands. Growing up on our family farm, I worked on tractors, trucks, pickups and other kinds of machinery. But it never dawned on me that I could use my interests to pursue a career.
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