Members of the President’s Club are those MBI members who contribute an aggregate of at least $1,500 annually to the MBI-PAC. The President’s Club members have demonstrated the highest level of support of our advocacy efforts.
MEMBERS:
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Adam Boeckmann
- Architectural Wall Systems, LLC & Seedorff Masonry, Inc.
- Contribution — $1,500
Seedorff Masonry (SMI) and Architectural Wall Systems (AWS) have combined over 90 years of experience to create an intentional approach to the delivery of the building envelope. Success or failure of the exterior envelope is often determined very early in the design and construction process, and now Owners, Designers and Contractors have access to a single source solution.
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Bruce Bowman
- Star Equipment, Ltd.
- Contribution — $2,450
For 50 years, Star Equipment, Ltd. has been Iowa’s number one source for high-quality construction equipment.We are proud to carry a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory. When you are ready to invest in a new loader or other equipment, our friendly and knowledgeable sales, financing, service, and parts departments are prepared to make sure your experience is outstanding, from assisting while you're making your choice to ongoing maintenance and customization. We value the opportunity to create a long-term relationship with our customers, and we do that by giving you the best customer service available.
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Aaron Brody
- Architectural Arts
- Contribution — $2,100
Architectural Arts is an Architectural Millwork manufacturer, specializing in commercial interiors. Architectural Arts provides the highest of quality millwork for stadiums, casinos, hospitals, airports and other retail environments; nationwide. Some projects they have worked on in the recent past are the PGA Headquarters (TPC Sawgrass), The Los Angeles Rams Stadium, The Phoenix Suns Stadium, The Atlanta Hawks Stadium, The United States Air Force Academy and Stead Family Children’s Hospital at the University of Iowa. Being a full-service manufacturer; they can provide design solutions, job budgets, manufacturing, finish and installation. They are also the Stevens Industries dealer for Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Missouri.
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Randy Clarahan
- Mortenson
- Contribution — $1,800
We believe partnership and collaborative ingenuity are the keys to unlocking potential — whether we're called to a jobsite or a boardroom.
At Mortenson, we're expanding the boundaries of innovation - with and for our customers. Exploring beyond what's known. Investing in "What If?" Building expertise that delivers better-than-imagined outcomes. Whether you are considering working with us or for us, we invite you to join us.
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Jason Dettbarn
- Merchants Bonding Company
- Contribution — $1,800
For more than 80 years, Merchants Bonding Company has honed its expertise in providing contract and commercial surety bonds, offering first-class service and a common sense underwriting approach. Unlike its competitors with multiple lines of business, Merchants’ focus is almost exclusively on surety. Merchants’ unique underwriting philosophy evaluates all accounts on their own merit, and places a high value on business and personal net worth.
A national leader in surety, Merchants Bonding Company is among the top surety writers in the United States and has had an “A” (Excellent) rating or better from A.M. Best since 1958.
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Jeff Dunn
- 1st Interiors, Inc.
- Contribution — $1,500
We are a commercial union subcontractor in the Des Moines area, with more than 40 years of construction experience. We specialize in customer satisfaction and superior workmanship. Some of the services we provide are metal stud framing, structural metal stud framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, plaster, raised flooring and finishing. We complete jobs of all sizes, primarily in central Iowa.
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Steve Ferguson
- Breiholz Construction Co.
- Contribution — $1,880
Known for our attention to detail and exceeding customer expectations, Breiholz is an industry leader in the faith-based, financial, industrial, and commercial sectors. Our number one goal is to provide the highest quality craftsmanship resulting in projects constructed within budget and on schedule. As your “Partner” you can be assured of our committment to management integrity, superior craftmanship, and safety.
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Aaron Green
- Amerisure Safety
- Contribution — $1,800
Amerisure is a leading provider of commercial property and casualty insurance solutions for U.S.-based construction, manufacturing and healthcare businesses. Licensed in all fifty states and available through an exclusive network of elite independent agents, the company upholds an “A” (Excellent) financial strength rating, industry-leading service scores, and multiple awards for innovation. Amerisure has been in business for more than 100 years and is consistently named among the best places to work in the industry and throughout the nation.
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Mark Guetzko
- Seedorff Holdings, Inc.
- Contribution — $1,800
Seedorff Masonry (SMI) and Architectural Wall Systems (AWS) have combined over 90 years of experience to create an intentional approach to the delivery of the building envelope. Success or failure of the exterior envelope is often determined very early in the design and construction process, and now Owners, Designers and Contractors have access to a single source solution.
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Steve Hauschilt
- Graham Construction Co.
- Contribution — $1,800
Graham Construction has been a leader in construction since our inception in 1981. The key to our success has come from our core purpose of building relationships. We believe the partnerships we build with each unique customer are the only way to achieve excellence. Our experience expands across our four market sectors; healthcare, commercial, private education and industrial. Our team is passionate about Building Relationships, to help our clients build their future.
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Andrew Himelson
- Principal Financial Group
- Contribution — $1,800
We’re bound by one common purpose: to give you the financial tools, resources and information you need to live your best life.
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Jon Holmen
- McGough Construction Co., LLC
- Contribution — $1,500
McGough is one of the Upper Midwest's premier construction firms with a well-deserved reputation for best-in-class construction for best-in-class clients. McGough has built high-profile corporate campuses and office buildings; state-of-the-art science, technology and healthcare facilities; industrial complexes; major educational campuses; notable public, performance and worship spaces and award-winning residential and mixed-used projects.
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Brandon Jensen
- US Metal Builders, Inc.
- Contribution — $1,800
US Metal Builders, Inc. specializes in pre-engineered metal buildings in Des Moines, Iowa and beyond. The preengineered metal building system is advantageous because it has relatively low design and construction cost and allows for the creation of large column-free enclosures. The best applications for the pre-engineered metal building system include applications such as; complex industrial facilities, warehouses, and data and distribution centers. The system is also used in retail stores, shopping centers, auto dealerships, office complexes, airplane hangars, sports and entertainment arenas as well as libraries, churches, medical facilities and government buildings
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Susan Kartman
- Seedorff Masonry
- Contribution — $1,500
Seedorff Masonry (SMI) and Architectural Wall Systems (AWS) have combined over 90 years of experience to create an intentional approach to the delivery of the building envelope. Success or failure of the exterior envelope is often determined very early in the design and construction process, and now Owners, Designers and Contractors have access to a single source solution.
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Brad Klinkefus
- Performance Contracting Inc.
- Contribution — $2,500
As one of the leading specialty contractors in the United States, PCI offers quality services and products to the industrial, commercial and non-residential markets. We provide our customers with diverse but related services, positioning PCI as a true “single-source” contractor. As a result, our reputation for “providing value that exceeds customers’ expectations” has warranted our significant growth. Today, PCI is an employee-owned company with 40+ offices nationwide.
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Paul Koester
- Koester Construction Company, Inc.
- Contribution — $1,800
Founded in 1985, Koester Construction is a family-owned commercial General Contractor. Long standing relationships with quality clients are the foundation of our company, and corporations across all industries choose Koester Construction as their General Contractor again and again because we uphold the commitments we make to them. We are proud to provide a quality product, an enjoyable construction experience, and to always deliver what we promise.
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Steve Lang
- Lang Construction Group, Inc.
- Contribution — $1,800
Full Service General Contractor/ Construction Manager specializing in education and healthcare projects. Our experienced personnel bring over 75 years of construction experience to the projects we are involved in. We also have experience in other building, churches, retail and historical renovation projects.
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Dave Ling
- Beisser Lumber
- Contribution — $1,800
Beisser Lumber is a full service lumberyard providing Iowa builders and contractors with quality building products and services since 1953. Offering services that include Design, Estimating, Installed Sales (from windows and doors to bathroom remodels!), engineered trusses and as always - Free Delivery
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James Moland
- Basepoint Building Automations
- Contribution — $3,600
CI3 and Automatic Door Group are now united under one name: Basepoint Building Automations. As Basepoint, we are more committed than ever to giving you the high quality, experienced service you depend on. Our new name identifies our company as the base - the very foundation for providing you a comfortable and safe facility. It encapsulates our promise that Basepoint will strive to be a single point of contact for all your building automation services.
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Craig Montz
- Miron Construction
- Contribution — $1,800
We’ve learned that it’s not enough to simply construct buildings—we need to do more, to understand our clients and what they are trying to accomplish. The success of our business relies on all of our passionate employees going above and beyond to bring our vision statement to life each and every day.
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Curtis Pike
- HPC, LLC
- Contribution — $1,800
HPC, LLC has provided professional construction services throughout Iowa since 1975. Located in Ames, HPC, LLC employs skilled personnel whose rapport with customers has been complimented repeatedly. Our engineering staff is available to estimate, price and oversee the construction of projects ranging from residential construction to multi-million-dollar commercial buildings.
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Kent Pilcher
- Estes Construction
- Contribution — $2,500
Estes Construction is a regional general contractor and construction manager headquartered in Davenport, IA. Our geographical region is from Des Moines to Chicago, working along the I-80 corridor. Estes has developed a reputation for advocacy on behalf of its clients, working closely with various owners and designers for successfully completing projects. Estes has been committed to being an advocate for our clients, industry and community for almost 40 years.
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Jason Pitts
- Skold Companies
- Contribution — $1,800
The Skold family of companies provide contracting services and materials throughout the midwest. Main product lines are Maxxon (Gyp-Crete) underlayments; concrete polishing; floor leveling; coiling doors & shutters; operable walls; structural steel; steel joist & deck; stairs & rails; structural grouting; waterproofing; deck coatings; sealant; and epoxy floor coatings.
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Jamie Rich
- WRH, Inc.
- Contribution — $2,500
WRH, Inc. is a General Contractor specializing in water treatment, wastewater treatment, flood mitigation, deep foundation, and EPC Electrical Substation Projects. We self-perform a large portion of our work, and partner with industry leading construction companies and material/equipment providers. This combination of efforts, in conjunction with an experienced management team, allows us to provide superior single source infrastructure solutions.
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Jeff Schebler
- TSF Structures
- Contribution — $1,500
TSF Structures, Inc. is a supplier of structural steel, joists, deck, Division 5 and misc metals for the commercial, industrial and institutional construction industry in Iowa and the surrounding states.
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Jeff Schumacher
- Schumacher Elevator Company
- Contribution — $1,800
Since 1936, Schumacher Elevator Company has been manufacturing and servicing passenger and freight elevators. Our complete product line includes; passenger, freight/service, limited application, home, and personnel elevators (manlifts). Quality is engineered into every elevator system and component we manufacture. Because we manufacture and install elevators, we have an extensive knowledge of elevator equipment. Our skilled team of technicians has the ability to service and modernize all elevator makes/models.
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Marv Schumacher
- Schumacher Elevator Company
- Contribution — $1,500
Since 1936, Schumacher Elevator Company has been manufacturing and servicing passenger and freight elevators. Our complete product line includes; passenger, freight/service, limited application, home, and personnel elevators (manlifts). Quality is engineered into every elevator system and component we manufacture. Because we manufacture and install elevators, we have an extensive knowledge of elevator equipment. Our skilled team of technicians has the ability to service and modernize all elevator makes/models.
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Ben Simon
- Conlon Construction
- Contribution — $1,800
When you work with us you can always be confident in what you’re going to get. Honesty, passion, fairness, accessibility, and unwavering support. Champions of collaboration, sticklers for consistency. With a keen focus on the building process through every facet and everyone involved.
Call it predictable, call it safe. One thing is for sure, it’s a formula Owners, developers, and architects have called upon since our founding in 1903. A promise that has driven our family- owned business and more than 200 employees for four generations.
It’s how we’ve built and nurtured long-lasting relationships that have brought success to our building partners, our employees, and our communities for over 119 years. With another 119 more to come. It’s why you know when you work with us, we will deliver for you.
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Mike Simpson
- Neumann Brothers, Inc.
- Contribution — $1,500
Neumann Brothers is more than a general contractor, we are builders of Des Moines. We’re neighbors, friends, and life-long Iowans who care about the legacies we leave behind.
Our mission is to be The Standard of Excellence in the construction industry by delivering true craftsmanship and genuinely caring about our clients, employees, and the communities we serve.
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James Sparks
- Henning Companies
- Contribution — $1,800
Third-generation, family owned and operated, Henning Companies celebrates over 95 years in the construction industry. Henning Companies provides solutions that positively impact a wide range of customers. Their continued expansion into commercial and industrial construction industries now includes commercial offices, retail, tenant improvements, warehouses, manufacturing, hospitality, and multi-family markets.
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Brian Taber
- REW Materials
- Contribution — $1,800
Rew Materials is the industry preferred building material supplier and is located in 22 different states, including Iowa. We emphasize value added approaches in offering both specialty and commodity products to the commercial and residential building products market. Rew Materials distributes interior and exterior construction products throughout most of the United States.
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Brent Thompson
- Elder Corporation
- Contribution — $1,800
With grit, determination, and one rubber-tired Ford tractor, my Father and Grandfather founded RG Elder in May of 1960. They began digging basements around the Des Moines area with my Father as the tractor operator, and my Grandfather working to expand the business. Today, we do much more than dig basements. There is no mountain too big for us to move, or pipe too deep to lay.
The Elder Corporation you see now is a testament to all of the hard work and dedication poured into the company since its inception. While there have been changes in growth and expansion, one thing has never changed: We have a great foundation, great equipment and most importantly, great people.
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Jeremy Toland
- JC Toland Painting
- Contribution — $1,800
JC Toland Painting is a professional company in central Iowa specializing in all commercial, industrial, and residential painting services. We offer many different contracting services to help you with all of your painting needs. We take pride in building relationships with our customers and offering great service, always quality over quantity. The lowest price does not always mean the best job. Our customers are guaranteed quality workmanship, beautiful results, and a fair, competitive price.
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Mike Tousley
- The Weitz Company
- Contribution — $1,800
At Weitz, we believe effectiveness is more important than mere efficiency. The Latter gets the job done, the former gets it done right. Our charge isn’t to simply assemble a structure, it’s to build trusting relationships that stand the test of time. It all boils down to the right people. Smart ones. Employees who are so engages in their work that they go the extra mile and then some.
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Alex Vazquez
- All Star Concrete
- Contribution — $1,800
All Star Concrete specializes in commercial and residential concrete construction in the Des Moines, Iowa area.
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Dan Ward
- General Constructors, Inc.
- Contribution — $1,500
General Constructors, Inc. is the leader of self-performing General Contractor services in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. From the first day that GCI was opened by Jim Hayne and Mike Howard in 1994, the Company has continued to grow and improve our capabilities offered to our Clients. Today, as an employee-owned company, we continue to provide world-class construction services, including General Contracting, Design-Build, Construction Management, and Subcontracting. Our long-standing core values are honesty, fairness, performance, hard work and innovation. These values define who we are, and our Craftsmen, Supervisors, and Managers live these out on a daily basis.
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Alex Wolf
- Baker Group
- Contribution — $1,800
As one of the Midwest’s largest full-service specialty contractors, Baker Group is one company with many experts. This means our extensive capabilities can accommodate commercial, industrial, and institutional projects, ranging from complex mission-critical facilities to small improvement projects, ongoing maintenance and more.
Each project starts with our best-in-class pre-construction process, which is driven by skilled professionals leveraging sophisticated in-house technologies, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) to ensure our clients receive sustainable, high-value products and services, high-quality design and construction, cost-effective installation and on-time completion.
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Don Woodruff
- Woodruff Construction
- Contribution — $1,500
Woodruff Construction is an employee-owned general contractor which offers award-winning design build, construction management, and project development services to clients across Iowa, with office in Ames, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, and Waterloo. Our Team not only strives to achieve our clients’ goals and visions, but to also provide them with an enjoyable building experience.