Who we are?
Kids Building Wisconsin is here to inspire and encourage kids’ interest in construction. Kids Building Wisconsin is a 100% free event (with the exception of food) and open to the public. At our event, we have big construction equipment, awesome hands-on exhibits highlighting the many exciting careers in the construction industry, food, fun visitors, and lots of chances to win prizes.
Kids Building Wisconsin is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to three main goals:
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Hosting a fun, educational community event free of charge to show kids and their families the exciting potential that a career in the construction industry offers.
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Laying the groundwork to combat the skilled worker shortage in our beautiful state.
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Elevating the image of the industry and celebrating those in it.
2022 Kids Building Wisconsin Board Members
Robert Thayer
Tri-North Builders
Vice-President, Marketing
Board Member: Since 2014
Brandon Walsh
Stevens Construction
Yard Foreman
Board Member: Since 2017
Ross Hegginbottom
M3 Insurance
Account Executive
Board Member: Since 2019
Mary Parmeter
Husch Blackwell
Attorney
Board Member: Since 2020
Mike Higgins
Carpenters Union
Business Development
Board Member: Since 2021
Kristin Chose
Ideal Crane Rental
Director of Business
Board Member: Since 2021
Steve Glasenapp
Construction Specialties
General Sales Manager
Board Member: Since 2021
Lindsey Yoder
Sign Art Studio
Vice-President
Board Member: Since 2017
Erika Freeman
Findorff
Business Development
Board Member: Since 2018
Jennifer Neduzak
Painters Union
Community Outreach
Board Member: Since 2020
Justin Brooks
1901, Inc.
Foreman
Board Member: Since 2020
Jenna Gruter
Findorff
Project Manager
Board Member: Since 2021
Ashley Jaeger
Dodge Construction Network
Development Director
Board Member: Since 2021
Past Kids Building Wisconsin Board Members
Andrew Disch
Carpenters Union
Business Development
2016-2019
Amanda Holley
Tri-North Builders
Marketing
2014-2018
Patrick Stern
Tri-North Builders
Business Development
2015-2018
Jeff Mehrhoff
Painters Union
Business Development
2015-2020
Travis Schreiber
M3 Insurance
Account Executive
2015-2020
Joe Lotegeluaki
Carpenters Union
Business Development
2019-2021
Erika Cleaver
Tri-North Builders
Project Manager
2015-2019
Laura Cataldo
AGC of Wisconsin
Industry Outreach
2015
Anna Stern
Tri-North Builders
Vice-President
2014-2018
Saul Glazer
Axley Brynelson, LLP
Partner
2015-2020
Paul Christianson
1901, Inc.
President
2015-2020
Erica Marty
Halen Homes
Vice-President: Operations
2015-2021