Construction
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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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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Matt Cox
Superintendent
"Family has played a huge role in my career. My stepfather owns an auto body repair shop, and I worked there off and on throughout high school. That experience taught me how much I love working with my hands. Likewise, my dad is a civil engineer, and I always said I wanted to be an engineer when I...
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Omar Mares-Salazar
Paving Foreman
"In high school, construction was interesting to me because of the nice trucks that construction workers had — plus, my brother worked in construction, so I’d seen what it was like firsthand. So, I took all of the courses my high school offered related to construction. My school had a program that...
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Ramon Gonzales
Aggregate Sales Manager
Ramon Gonzales started his career with HAMM Companies the Monday after high school graduation. He's been with the company ever since.
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Richard Berndt
Construction Technology Instructor
"There was a hailstorm one night when I was 11 years old, and after that, my parents decided we needed a carport. The company delivered the supplies, but they never showed up to build it. I’d always loved playing with my carpenter-grandfather’s tools, so I grabbed my dad’s and took it upon myself...
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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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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 presents.
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Tyleek Turner
Asphalt Plant Manager
The construction industry was always a perfect match for me. Even as a kid, I enjoyed building things and completing hands-on projects. I take a lot of pride in my work, so I decided to combine that passion with my talents and make a career of them.
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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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