Construction
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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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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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Wendy Reyes
Construction Worker
I grew up the oldest child of immigrant parents who had little education and barely spoke English. Most of my childhood was spent translating documents for them and acting as the voice of our household. Both of my parents worked with their hands and were always taking on new jobs to provide income…
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Debra Carpentier
Project Coordinator and Senior Draftsman
As a child, Debra Carpentier loved to build houses with any kind of toy she could find. Today, she uses computer-aided design (CAD) and other skills to help architects with the drawings for building construction and remodel projects.
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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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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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Cody Clancy
Laborer/Forklift Operator
"My dad was a construction worker, and slowly but surely as I grew, my interest in what he did for a living began to grow as well. I thought it was really cool to drive over a bridge and tell my friends my dad built it. It was when I got to high school and began taking shop classes that I fell in…
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David John
Commercial Truck Driving Instructor
“I became interested in the military in high school after a visit from a recruiter. I understood at the time that higher education wasn't going to be the best option for me, but that I needed job skills that would set me up for a career.
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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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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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