| Team Leaders |
| Dean Hanson |
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President |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x 110 - |
| Email: |
dhanson@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
1979 |
| Education: |
B.A. Education |
| Hero/Quote: |
Abraham Lincoln |
| Story: |
Dean started all this with his dad, Ken, remodeling homes in Anoka a long time ago. Now he is focussed on tranforming Hanson Builders into an even stronger company with a wider diversity of product offerings. Committed to excellence and integrity, Dean combines technical and business skills to achieve success. Personally, Dean enjoys outdoors activities like snomobiling, hunting, and travel. |
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| Mark Englund |
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| Title: |
Vice President of Design |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x 117 - |
| Email: |
menglund@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
2002 |
| Education: |
B.A. |
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After 20 years designing & photographing new homes, Mark thought it must be time to build some homes. Nationally recognized as a speaker and writer on topics ranging from Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) to specific design issues, Mark brings a national perspective we've never had before. Well liked by most, Mark brings enthusiasm and expertise in many areas. Mark enjoys team sports, travel, and church involvement. Home is in Shoreview with wife Jane, and three kids. |
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| Steve Kothman |
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General Manager |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x 124 - 763-286-2509 |
| Email: |
skothman@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
1981 |
| Education: |
B.A. Augsburg |
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Steve's been here since the beginning and is the heartbeat of the dozens of crews that craft every home we build. A consumate deer-slayer with a never-ending dry sense of humor. Steve's versatility and leadership are appreciated by employees, sub-contractors, and customers alike. Hunting, household chores, family cabin outings fill home life. The Kothmans live in Andover. |
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| Don Skelly |
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Director of Sales |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x 108 - 763-286-2563 |
| Email: |
dskelly@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
1996 |
| Education: |
B.A. Business Admin |
| Hero/Quote: |
The American Marine - God-Country-Family-Corp |
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Now in his second decade with Hanson Builders, Don joined the company from "LEXUS" to help organize processes and lend leadership to the sales aspect. Sense of humor, optimism (a leaking cup is ALWAYS 1/2 full), and focused effort on marketing are his additions to the team effort. Pastimes include weekends at the lake, handyman projects, and church involvement. The Skellys live in Andover. |
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| Sales & Marketing |
| Linda Holmberg |
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Web Designer |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x 114 - |
| Email: |
lholmberg@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
2005 |
| Education: |
BS National American Univ |
| Hero/Quote: |
"The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind |
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Linda is our "web-master" and is responsible for the gorgeous web site and it's maintenance. Linda is involved with the sound technology at her church, and enjoys athletics - when her three daughters are not demanding her attention. |
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| Amanda Johnson |
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| Title: |
Team Hanson - Association |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 - |
| Email: |
ajohnson@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
1998 |
| Education: |
BA U of M, Real Estate Li |
| Hero/Quote: |
Henry Ford |
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Amanda is with our Coldwell Banker Burnet group - TEAM HANSON. She is selling our Little Canada homes in Gervais Hills and Villas in North Oaks. Outside of work, she enjoys rock climbing, travel, spending time with Dad. Amanda and husband Matt just this year adopted their first child - TESHOME' from Ethiopia. |
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| TJ Jones |
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| Title: |
Sales Assistant |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x 128 - |
| Email: |
tjjones@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
1999 |
| Education: |
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| Hero/Quote: |
Grandma Sal |
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TJ keeps our sales staff humming by picking up all the assorted details that fall to an "assistant", which oftens means doing just about anything and everything involved with marketing and selling our new homes. Another "energizer bunny", we are all amazed at her energy, enthusiasm, and cheerful spirit. After work she enjoys trips to the "farm" where she grew up near Mankato, travel, and involvement in her church. Home is in Andover. |
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| Jay Markfelder |
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| Title: |
Coldwell Banker Burnet |
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| Telephone: |
Coldwell Banker Agent - (612) 719-3801 |
| Email: |
jmarkfelder@msn.com |
| Hire Date: |
2007 |
| Education: |
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Jay began in 2007 as a Coldwell Banker Agent selling homes in our Maple Grove development at Edgewater Estates. He has been in new construction sales for 15 years. He lives in Champlin with his wife and two teenage daughters. |
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| Jim Moe |
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Sales Consultant |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x 130 - 612-810-6570 |
| Email: |
jmoe@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
2005 |
| Education: |
BA |
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Jim joins our sales consultant team as a satisfied customer. He & wife Lisa built their home - the first in Woodland Estates - with Hanson Builders back in the 90's. Jim brings a multitude of talents to our team - including some in-depth knowledge of new construction. Jim enjoys hunting, fishing, and being with his family. Home is in Andover. |
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| Lesa Rand |
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Sales Consultant |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x 115 - 763-350-7354 |
| Email: |
lrand@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
2001 |
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An eternal optimist, Lesa grew up in Wisconsin, spent 20 years in California in real estate and new home sales. She is now happy to be "back" raising her family in the midwest. Professionalism, sense of humor, and friendliness helps Lesa win customers' confidence quickly. Another animal lover, Lesa's focus is with her husband Rusty and their three kids - Travis, Brandon, & Chloe. |
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| Office & Support |
| Claudia Kieffer |
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Bookkeeper/Closer |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x 112 - |
| Email: |
ckieffer@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
2004 |
| Education: |
Mortgage Broker License |
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Claudia has experience in many facets of our business, including insurance, broker license, paying our mountain of monthly invoices and of course bookkeeping. With her husband Rick, they enjoy walking the dog, and have recently moved to White Bear Lake area. |
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| Lori Kothman |
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HR Director |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x 101 - |
| Email: |
lkothman@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
1996 |
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Lori has the often thankless job of balancing our books, doing payroll, and administrating our benefits - all from her home office. She is also the "good woman" behind her man - Steve, our General Operations Manager. Bible study, book club, scrap booking, family, and friends are her passions in life. |
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| Michelle McElderry |
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Administrator |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x 111 - |
| Email: |
mmcelderry@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
1994 |
| Education: |
Associate of business |
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Michelle talks with more suppliers, sub-contractors, and customers in one hour than most of us do in a whole week. She is the glue that keeps our operation (ok, sometimes our madhouse) runningly smoothly. Michelle's favorite pastimes include reading, being with her yorkie Riley, and travel. |
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| Chelsey Skelly |
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Receptionist |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x100 - |
| Email: |
cskelly@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
2006 |
| Education: |
Assoc. Interior Design |
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Chelsey graduated in 2006 from The Art Institutes International Minnesota with a degree in interior design. She joined our team to help with a multitude of tasks, and be around some award winning professionals in her craft. She is personable, positive, and friendly. She is the smiling face you will meet at our front desk or on the phone. |
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| Merchandising |
| Nancy Brown |
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Interior Designer |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x 134 - |
| Email: |
nbrown@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
2004 |
| Education: |
ASID |
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Nancy did such a great job helping our clients with a local design studio, we decided we just better add her to our permanent staff. She stays current with the latest interior design trends, and has a special gift with exterior colors and textures that has other builders wishing they "could figure out how you did it again" to quote recent comment. Nancy & her husband just had their second child this past year. |
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| Catherine Hanson |
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Interior Design/Owner |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 - |
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| Hire Date: |
1981 |
| Education: |
B.A. Education |
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Catherine provides two crucial services to our team; Select finishes, furnish and decorate all our models, and act as Dean's advisor (voice of reason!) on company issues. She has probably been in every furniture store in the seven county metro area. When not working for Hanson Builders, she enjoys women's outings, volunteerism, and travel. |
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| Job Superintendents |
| J.D. Hanson |
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| Title: |
Job Superintendent |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 - |
| Email: |
jdhanson@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
1998 |
| Education: |
Northwestern College |
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Dean's oldest son, JD has always been a loyal, respectful, hard working young man. These traits are now joined with some developing excellence in the carpentry trade. Training with Dad, JD is a valuable asset to our field team. He enjoys working on his truck, snowmobiling, and other outdoor sports. JD and wife Jamilla live in Blaine. JD now is our superintendent for Shoreview. |
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| Torrey Kjelstad |
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| Title: |
Superintendent/Scheduling |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x 133 - 763-238-9282 |
| Email: |
tkjelstad@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
2003 |
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Torrey started with us at the end of 2003. Very familiar with our company and the industry, he is making a difference in many areas including sub-contractor relations, scheduling, and job superintendent duties. Torrey has the sense of humor to get through stressful days. An avid hockey player, he and his family live in Andover. |
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| Field Staff |
| Chris Brodin |
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Landscaper |
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| Telephone: |
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| Hire Date: |
2003 |
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| David Hansen |
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| Title: |
Service Manager |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x 119 - |
| Email: |
dhansen@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
2000 |
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David's broad background is a tremendous asset in his position as our Service Manager. He can diagnose just about anything, and often repair it on the spot. A steady personality and a dry sense of humor make him a favorite with other team members and customers alike. David makes his home in Lindstrom and enjoys an active outdoor family life. |
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| Luke Hanson |
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| Title: |
Landscaper |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 - |
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| Hire Date: |
1996 |
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Florida Gulf Coast U |
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Luke started out doing a variety of tasks including sweeping out houses under construction, landscaping, and is now learning carpentry. Customers immediately like his politeness, sense of humor, and work ethic. He is a attending college at Gulf Coast State, Florida. Luke is interested in things mechanical - snowmobiles, 4-wheelers, boats, and trucks. |
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| Ian Opay |
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Landscape Manager |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x 120 - |
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| Hire Date: |
1999 |
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Ian is our "outdoor" guy who tackles a wide variety of projects under the landscaping & grading umbrella. His skill with a bobcat is unmatched in our company. Another dry sense of humor, Ian is especially popular with his summer labor crews. At home in Princeton, Ian enjoys outdoor sports. |
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| Design & Drafting |
| Julie Grawey |
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| Title: |
CAD Drafting |
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| Telephone: |
763-421-5435 x 113 - |
| Email: |
jgrawey@hansonbuilders.com |
| Hire Date: |
2004 |
| Education: |
Mpls. School of Drafting |
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Julie is a great contributor to our never-ending load of drafting and design work. Another pleasant smile, she is rapidly learning the myriad of design challenges in custom design. She is married to Travis, who spends his days on a computer also. They live in a Hanson-built home in Andover. |
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| Carpentery |
| Ryan Hansen |
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| Title: |
General Carpenter |
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| Telephone: |
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| Hire Date: |
2004 |
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Ryan has been in the apprentice position for several years, and in 2007 just got married. Ryan is well liked for his sense of humor, kind manners, and work ethic. The newlyweds live in Blaine. |
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