Key Personnel
At Key Builders, our people are key.
We surround ourselves with the best and brightest in the construction industry so that you receive the best in customer service and the highest standard in construction management services.
Ken Crane, Project Design Manager
“I have the ability to visualize a project from conception through construction.”
Construction is in my blood. I’m a third-generation general contractor, and some of my first memories are of being on construction sites with my grandfather and father.
My projects: Princeton Public Library | Abiding Word Church | Bureau Valley Vet Clinic | River Ridge Animal Hospital | Morrison Sports Complex | Morrison Main Street Building RestorationContact: kcrane@kbc-inc.com
Tim Gorman, Project Design Manager
“My design solutions put you at ease and create peace of mind.”
What I do uniquely well is listen to clients explain their needs and desires and then translate that vision into creative design and construction solutions.
My projects: Machinery Maintenance | Woodlawn Arts Academy | Greenfield Assisted Living | St. Louis Catholic Church | Woodhaven General StoreContact: tgorman@kbc-inc.com
Sara Hudson, Manager of Business Development
“I love sharing information about Key Builders and what we do.”
I love my job because I get to do what I’m passionate about: meet new people, visit new places, and learn new things. I enjoy learning about companies, architects and potential business partners. I love sharing information about Key Builders and how we manage the construction process for our clients.
Contact: sara@kbc-inc.com
Joe Bell, Project Manager
“When it comes to managing a project, I know what the cost, schedule and expectations should be.”
I’ve been in the construction industry for 35 years. I’ve had a lot of field experience, and I know the mechanics of a job, how to build something, and how to build it properly.
My projects: First Trust & Savings Bank | Sapp Brothers Convenience Store | River Ridge Animal Hospital | St. Louis Catholic Church | Central Bank | Grant Johnson Funeral HomeContact: jbell@kbc-inc.com
Troy Johnson, Project Manager
“I manage work, time, and money. And I make sure clients get excellent service.”
My job is to make sure our projects run on budget, on scope, and on schedule. I’ve been in the construction industry for 25 years, and I’m only satisfied when we exceed expectations.
Contact: tjohnson@kbc-inc.com
Joel Kelps, Project Manager
“I make sure projects are completed on time, on scope, and on budget. I’m also a LEED-accredited professional.”
Being a LEED-accredited professional means I can work with you to find environmentally friendly and sustainable construction solutions for your projects.My projects: Morrison Main Street Building Restoration | Bureau County Courthouse | Fastenal AdditionContact: jkelps@kbc-inc.com
Kenny Lauritzen, Safety Coordinator
“I make sure safety comes first.”
Whether you’re a building owner, architect, or contractor, no one wants to see an accident happen at a job site. My role at Key Builders is to make sure that safety comes first.
Read more about our safety rating in our Prequalification Statement.
Contact: klauritzen@kbc-inc.com
Jill Snethen, Project Administrator
“I’m working behind the scenes to make sure projects run smoothly.”
Clients may not see me, but I’m working behind the scenes to make sure projects run smoothly as the support person for our project managers.
Once we win a job, I help administer the contracts and subcontracts, issuing change orders, sending out shop drawings, and doing billing and accounts receivable.
Contact: jsnethen@kbc-inc.com
Tom Thornton, President
“My job is to create environments where people can achieve exceptional results.”
Here at Key Builders, we don’t just construct buildings, we actualize dreams. We achieve this through collaboration with other knowledgeable people and by employing best-in-class project management systems and processes.
Our culture empowers people to act and to be accountable for their actions, in doing the right things for the right reasons and in seeking excellence in everything we do.
Contact: tthornton@kbc-inc.com
Testimonials
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Key Builders goes on the road for assisted living renovation
“We support national accounts, wherever they need us,” says Ken Crane, project design manager for Key Builders. “Even when we travel, we find it possible to remain competitive, because we partner with the best of the local contracting community. The key is to assemble a great team that communicates and works well together…
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