Who we are?
Kids Building Wisconsin is an annual event that empowers children to explore the world of construction, engineering, and skilled trades. Through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and exhibits, this initiative sparks curiosity and nurtures creativity in young minds. By connecting kids with professionals from various industries, Kids Building Wisconsin broadens their horizons and encourages them to consider careers in these fields. With a focus on community involvement and collaboration, this event showcases the power of teamwork and collective effort. Kids Building Wisconsin serves as a platform for children to dream big and discover their potential as builders and innovators of the future.
2024 Kids Building Wisconsin Board Members
Robert Thayer
Tri-North Builders
Vice-President, Marketing
Board Member: Since 2014
Jennifer Neduzak
Painters Union
Community Outreach
Board Member: Since 2020
Kristin Chose
Ideal Crane Rental
Director of Business
Board Member: Since 2021
Laura Steinhoff
Dave Jones, Inc.
Marketing Manager
Board Member: Since 2022
Lindsey Yoder*
Sign-Art Studios
Vice-President
Board Member: Since 2017
Justin Brooks*
1901 Inc.
Foreman
Board Member: Since 2020
Ashley Jaeger
Dodge Construction Network
Development Director
Board Member: Since 2021
Amy Marten
Reynolds Crane
VP of Business Development
Board Member: Since 2022
Brandon Walsh
Stevens Construction
Yard Foreman
Board Member: Since 2017
Mary Parmeter
Husch Blackwell
Attorney
Board Member: Since 2020
Steve Glasenapp*
MTL Holdings
Director of Envelope
Board Member: Since 2021
Marissa Young
JP Cullen
Director of Business Development
Board Member: Since 2023
Ross Hegginbottom
M3 Insurance
Account Executive
Board Member: Since 2019
Jenna Gruter
JH Findorff
Project Manager
Board Member: Since 2021
Aaron Zimmerman
Carpenters Union
Development Director
Board Member: Since 2022
Amalia Flatley
BOLDT
Marketing Manager
Board Member: Since 2023
Past Kids Building Wisconsin Board Members
Erika Freeman*
JH Findorff
Business Development
2018-2022
Travis Schreiber*
M3 Insurance
Account Executive
2015-2020
Andrew Disch
Carpenters Union
Business Development
2016-2019
Patrick Stern*
Tri-North Builders
Business Development
2014-2018
Mike Higgins
Carpenters Union
Business Development
2021-2022
Saul Glazer
Axley Brynelson, LLP
Partner
2015-2020
Erika Cleaver
Tri-North Builders
Project Manager
2015-2019
Laura Cataldo
AGC of Wisconsin
Industry Outreach
2015
Erica Marty*
Halen Homes
Vice-President : Operation
2015-2021
Jeff Mehrhoff
Painters Union
Business Development
2015-2020
Amanda Holley
Tri-North Builders
Marketing
2014-2018
Joe Lotegeluaki
Carpenters Union
Business Development
2019-2021
Paul Christianson
1901, Inc.
President
2015-2020
Anna Stern
Tri-North Builders
Vice-President
2014-2018
* Denotes Current or Past President