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President, Owner
BS from Purdue University in Building Construction Technologies – President and second-generation owner for C & E Excavating, Inc. 28 years combined experience in construction including: operation and project managing, project estimating, road construction and resurfacing, septic, underground utility, case boring, demolition, concrete flatwork & curbing, industrial, commercial and municipal work site development. Experience also includes commercial snowplow removal, aggregate, crushing, recycle center management, along with running multi-million-dollar reconstruction projects. Previous experience working for a Local Michiana General Contractor early post graduate. Member of Elkhart chapter of Christian Business Members Committee. Married to wife Brandi, enjoys life and outdoor hobbies with his 3 sons, Nathan, Cooper, and Chase.
Vice President, Owner, Project Manager
B.S. Civil Engineering, Purdue University – Manages Estimating and GPS Machine Control Technology. 17 years of experience in construction, estimation, project management, engineering, and inspection for commercial and municipal projects including mass excavation, grading, water, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and concrete. Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Indiana. Previous company employment associations include: Abonmarche Consultants 2008 – 2012 Nicholson Construction 2007 (Internship)
Operations Manager
27 years of combined experience in project estimating, construction excavation sitework, city and residential sewer, septic, underground utility, road construction and resurfacing, concrete flat work and curbing. Experience with residential, industrial, commercial, INDOT, and municipal development. Previous experience as General Superintendent for Walsh & Kelly/Milestone Construction. Currently in operations management overseeing all company crews. Previous company employment associations include: Walsh & Kelly/Milestone Construction, Jared’s Excavating
Accounts Payable
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Project Manager
17 years of experience in earthwork and underground utility construction, including field work, project estimating, and project management.
Project Manager
B.S. Purdue University, Landscape Design/Management – Site Design for commercial & municipal projects including schools, parks and playgrounds. Over 30 years of experience with technical training, technical publications and mechanical shop environments. Project estimation and management for excavation services of new building sites including utilities. Demolition estimation and project management.
Project Manager
B.S. Civil Engineering, Trine University – Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Indiana. 5.5 years of experience in municipal engineering design work, specifically drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater conveyance systems. Current responsibilities include GPS equipment management, Project Estimating and Project Management. Previous company employment associations include: Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C. (January 2019 to September 2024).
Project Engineer, Project Manager
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Notre Dame, B.S. Math/Physics, Bethel College – 3 years of experience in project management and project estimating of municipal utility and commercial construction projects. 8 years of experience in municipal engineering design and inspection. Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Indiana. Previous employers include: Massman Construction Company – Field Engineer Troyer Group – Civil Engineer Lawson-Fisher Associates – Civil Engineer
Aggregate & Material Sales
Graduate of Dowagiac Union High School – 30 years of experience in the Construction and Aggregate Industries. 15 years of experience as an Aggregate Pit/Plant Superintendent. INDOT Certified Aggregate Technician with extensive knowledge of aggregate production, specifications and sales for all types of uses including construction, residential, industrial and sports projects.
Equipment Manager
Graduate of Ferris State University Ford ASSET program – 17 years’ experience working for a Ford dealer as a diesel technician, team leader for 5 years. Certified in diesel engine repair, drivability diagnosis, electrical, steering/ suspension and drivetrain.
Controller
Master of Business Administration, Oklahoma City University, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Devry University – 30 years’ experience in accounting and construction related activities. Responsible for the oversight of A/P, A/R, HR, insurance, financial reporting and assists the project managers. Previous employment with Colson Group, Hines, and Jones Lang LaSalle
Certified Mechanic
AAS Southwestern Michigan College, Automotive Technology (Accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence -ASE), University of Northwest Ohio, Heavy Duty Truck and AG Diesel Program – 20 years combined experience in multiple industries. History of employment associations include 2 years with GreenMark/John Deere in Lawn & Garden, along with compact utility tractor maintenance, 5 years as a truck/equipment Mechanic for Cass County Commission. Currently 13 years as a Mechanic (6 previous years as lead Mechanic) in the maintenance department for C & E Excavating.
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