Alan Butler
Owner/CEO
Hometown: Dubuque, Iowa
Favorite types of projects: When the customer allows us to be creative and when we can do rustic look carpentry.
How you got involved in this industry: I grew up in the trades.
Fun fact: I have lived and worked in Paraguay, South America.
Chris Butler
Director of Operations
Hometown: I was born in Norfolk, Nebraska. We moved to Mankato, Minnesota when I was 6 months old. I lived there until I was 20 then moved to Des Moines, Iowa.
How you got involved in this industry: I’ve done administrative work in my career life including receptionist, secretary, shipping coordinator, ran my own in-home daycare for 12 years and a homeowners insurance claims examiner. I am also Alan’s mother. He has asked me for some time to come over to help him administratively in his growing business. Never dreamed I’d be marketing, getting worker’s compensation and general liability insurance, attending Chamber of Commerce events, doing payroll and so much more! But here I am and lovin’ it! Never say never.
Fun fact: “I am not a thrill seeker or adrenaline junkie, but I willingly rode the Insanity ride at the Stratosphere in Vegas in very high winds even about 12 years ago. I loved it.”
Ron Lee
Foreman
Hometown: Santa Rosa, California
Favorite types of projects: I enjoy woodworking and remodeling projects.
How you got involved in this industry: My family has been in the construction industry and since I had an interest, I followed my family into it.
Fun fact: I can ‘shake my eyes’ Ask me to show you while we’re working on your project!
Elijah Hochstetler
Inventory Coordinator/Team Member
Favorite types of projects: I enjoy doing custom work and detailed carpentry.
How you got involved in this industry: I started working with Alan as a side weekend job in high school. I’ve been with him since the start and have just grown into it. Going on 5 years now.
Fun fact: I enjoy traveling and rock climbing!
Gordon Cyr
Production Coordinator/Safety Officer
Hometown: I was born and raised in Houston, TX and grew up for the most part in Spring, TX. on the north side of Houston.
Favorite types of projects: My favorite type of projects are taking something that’s messed up, and fixing it properly, or building something new to where the customer gets good use out of it for years to come.
How you got involved in this industry: I got involved in this industry by seeing the love of building things in my Pawpaw growing up. I’ve been building things and working with my hands since I was a kid.
Fun fact: A fun fact about me is that I love to sing, and I’m actually decent at it.
Francisco Santiago
Construction Technician
Hometown: I grew up in Cedar Creek, Texas.
Favorite types of projects: My favorite projects are fence and deck projects.
How you got involved in this industry: I was surfing through Google maps and I came across the Butler Contracting location. I went to the website and was interested in the showcased pictures. I applied for a job and was hired.
Fun fact: I did hurdles in high school.
Jon Soules
Construction Technician
Hometown: I grew up in Bastrop, Texas.
Favorite types of projects: My favorite projects are automotive modification projects.
How you got involved in this industry: I wanted to learn new skills.
Fun fact: I enjoy hard work.
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