Our Team

Experienced and Talented

Our growing team at Ellingson Contracting consists of many talented individuals who have committed to working together to make each project a success. Each team member uses their unique training, knowledge, and experience to provide value to our clients.

President

David Ellingson
Vice President of Finance & Preconstruction

Chris Hobby
Vice President of Operations

Rick Campbell
Corey Smith
Assets Manager

Corey Smith
Senior Project Manager

Daniel Coon
Administrative Assistant

Enma Verrette
Assistant Superintendent

Ethan Penner
Project Superintendent

Gabe Williams
Assistant Project Manager

Jonathan Rothfus
Assistant Superintendent

Jeremy Pianalto
Jessica Strickland
Administrative Assistant

Jessica Strickland
Project Superintendent

Josh Salsgiver
Preconstruction Manager

Joshua Barnett
Office Manager

Joyce Taylor
HR Manager

Katie Campbell
Project Superintendent

Lloyd Reimer
Project Manager

Nathan Greathouse
Project Superintendent

Nico DeCandia
Assistant Superintendent

Thomas Wolfe
Will Conroy
Foreman

Will Conroy
President

David Ellingson

David Ellingson is the Founder and President of Ellingson Contracting. His primary roles include promoting and maintaining company culture, business growth, and innovation strategies. David holds a B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University and a M.S. in Construction Science and Management from Clemson University. He is a Certified Professional Constructor through the American Institute of Constructors and values promoting construction education. David has served as an adjunct instructor and competition coach for the JBU Construction Management department since 2010, and he is currently chairman of the JBU CM Industry Advisory Board. He also enjoys serving on other non-profit boards, including the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce, Siloam Springs Makers Space, and Sager Classical Academy. David has had the privilege to work on volunteer construction projects in Rwanda, Haiti, and Nicaragua. He enjoys hiking, hunting, triathlons, and international travel.

Vice President of Finance & Preconstruction

Chris Hobby

Chris Hobby is the Vice President of Finance and Preconstruction. He joined the Ellingson Contracting team in 2018 with over 20 years of experience in commercial construction, retail cost modeling, and purchasing innovations. In addition to leading the Preconstruction team, Chris provides company-wide vision and leadership for risk management development, IT department oversite, corporate finance analysis, compliance/audit, and legal analysis. He holds a B.A in Human Resources from Harding University, and a B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University. Chris enjoys connecting with our clients and helping them prepare for construction. He also enjoys fitness, fly fishing, family reunions, and is praying for future grandbabies.

Vice President of Operations

Rick Campbell

Rick is the Vice President of Operations and is responsible for overseeing the Operations team. Coming from a background in healthcare construction and renovation, he began working with Ellingson Contracting as a Superintendent in 2017. In addition to maintaining jobsite quality control and overseeing daily business activities, his role includes evaluating organizational and logistical efficiencies, developing and implementing operational policies and guidelines, working with HR to hire and train competent personnel, managing resource procurement and allocation, and helping manage client relationships. Rick graduated from John Brown University with a B.S. in Construction Management and is OSHA 30 and CPR / First Aid certified.

Assets Manager

Corey Smith

Corey is the corporate Asset Manager, and has over 12 years of purchasing, financial reporting/budgeting, and fleet management experience. He holds a B.S. in Organizational Management from John Brown University, and an A.A.S in Automotive Technology. Cory enjoys researching market trends to identify investment opportunities and streamlining asset use to maximize efficiencies. He also loves mountain biking, coaching mountain biking, spending time with his family, and attending family reunions.

Senior Project Manager

Daniel Coon

Daniel is a Senior Project Manager and has been in the commercial construction industry since graduating from college. Working directly with project owners, architects, engineers, and trade contractors daily, he takes pride in working through project challenges. Daniel has a B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University, sits on the JBU Construction Management Department Industry Advisory Board, and occasionally teaches construction courses at JBU to help support the program and the upcoming generation of construction professionals.

Administrative Assistant

Enma Verrette

Enma is an Administrative Assistant, supporting accounting and record keeping. She is currently studying Business Administration at John Brown University, is bilingual, and has 14 years of experience in accounting along with 8 years of experience in admin assistance.

Assistant Superintendent

Ethan Penner

Ethan is an Assistant Superintendent who worked with Ellingson Contracting during the summer of 2015, and joined full time in April of 2020. Ethan studied Youth Ministry at John Brown University and comes from a background of non-profit work and pastoral ministry. He is OSHA 30 certified and holds MEWP and Skid Steer Operator certifications. He enjoys international travel and working on documentaries.

Project Superintendent

Gabe Williams

Gabe is a Project Superintendent overseeing the daily construction activities of projects. His responsibilities include scheduling and directing subcontractor performance, maintaining safety and quality standards while mitigating scope gaps in the project documents, and coordinating the necessary testing, inspections, and certifications to ensure the project meets or exceeds the designed performance criteria. He earned his B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University and has 29 years of experience in heavy/light commercial, residential, and international construction. He is OSHA 30 certified, has passed the ACI Concrete Testing and Contractor’s Level 1 exams, and is fluent in Spanish.

Assistant Project Manager

Jonathan Rothfus

Jonathan is an Assistant Project Manager helping with project support items that are associated with the construction phase. This includes communication and coordination of all project information between the owner, architect, and subcontractors from the initial submittal process until job closeout. He graduated with a B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University in 2017, is OSHA 30 certified, and has been involved in commercial construction in both the private and government sectors since 2016.

Assistant Superintendent

Jeremy Pianalto

Jeremy is an Assistant Superintendent, working to manage and maintain a safe and clean jobsite, review and disseminate project documents and information, and coordinate the work of the subcontractors on his projects. He earned his A.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University, is OSHA 10 certified, and holds an ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I certification.

Administrative Assistant

Jessica Strickland

Jessica is an Administrative Assistant to the Operations team. She facilitates the day-to-day coordination of insurance, work orders, and contracts for current and ongoing projects. She earned her B.S. in Organizational Management from John Brown University, served 8 years in the Army National Guard, and is a notary, CPR certified, and a mother of four.

Project Superintendent

Josh Salsgiver

Josh is a Project Superintendent, responsible for overseeing the construction of individual projects in the field. His role includes developing an overall construction schedule, sequencing work, coordinating with subcontractors, and following construction documents to deliver a completed project. Josh earned his B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University and is OSHA 30 certified.

Preconstruction Manager

Joshua Barnett

Joshua is a Preconstruction Manager and is responsible for coordinating estimates and subcontractor bids, contributing to design development, and drafting final proposals and owner contracts in preparation for the construction phase of each project. He earned his B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University, is OSHA 30 and First Aid / CPR certified, and was a member of the first-place winning team at the AIC Collegiate Ethics Competition in 2019.

Office Manager

Joyce Taylor

Joyce is the Office Manager and leads the Accounting department. Her primary tasks include coordination and management of Human Resources, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. Joyce graduated from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO, and has worked in the business world for 25 years. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family which includes 6 grandchildren. Her hobbies are flower gardening, crafting, and reading.

HR Manager

Katie Campbell

Katie is an Administrative Assistant working in the areas of human resources and payroll, and she also manages the company’s social media accounts. She studied teaching and nursing and comes from a background in patient assistance and medical record-keeping, which instilled in her an excellent understanding of good documentation practices and employee information protection. She is married and has four daughters, and loves doing anything outdoors with her family.

Project Superintendent

Lloyd Reimer

Lloyd is a Project Superintendent and resident master craftsman. His responsibilities include project oversight, coordination of subcontractors, and quality and safety control. He has over 40 years of experience in both commercial and residential construction, including an extensive background in renovation and restoration projects as well as owning and managing his own construction company prior to working at Ellingson Contracting. He is OSHA 30 and First Aid / CPR certified and is very thorough and detail-oriented.

Project Manager

Nathan Greathouse

Nathan is a Project Manager helping lead the execution of projects from the preconstruction phase through construction and closeout. He has been working as part of project management teams since 2016 when he earned his B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University. Since then, he has gained experience on projects ranging from highly complex federal and military contracts in remote locations to small commercial remodels for municipalities and private owners. No matter the size of the project, he believes that the key to success is maintaining a respectful working relationship with all stakeholders and ensuring the flow of clear communication.

Project Superintendent

Nico DeCandia

Nico is a Project Superintendent working with teams in the field to execute work, coordinate with owners, and ensure quality control throughout his projects. He earned his A.A.S. in Construction Technology from Northwest Arkansas Community College, and has attained multiple certifications including OSHA 30, First Aid / CPR, and NCCER certifications in site safety, basic layout, basic rigging, material handling, construction drawings, and basic safety.

Assistant Superintendent

Thomas Wolfe

Thomas is an Assistant Superintendent, responsible for daily jobsite supervision and coordination on his projects. This includes planning, scheduling, and managing the work of subcontractors and laborers to deliver a quality product while prioritizing safety. He is OSHA 30 certified, is fluent in Spanish, and has 7 years of cross-cultural work experience abroad.

Foreman

Will Conroy

Will is a Foreman who often assists in both the management and hands-on construction of each project he is assigned to. Will started working at Ellingson Contracting in 2021 shortly after receiving his B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University and has enjoyed being a part of a team that encourages him to develop and learn new skills.

President

David Ellingson
Vice President of Finance & Preconstruction

Chris Hobby
Vice President of Operations

Rick Campbell
President

David Ellingson

David Ellingson is the Founder and President of Ellingson Contracting. His primary roles include promoting and maintaining company culture, business growth, and innovation strategies. David holds a B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University and a M.S. in Construction Science and Management from Clemson University. He is a Certified Professional Constructor through the American Institute of Constructors and values promoting construction education. David has served as an adjunct instructor and competition coach for the JBU Construction Management department since 2010, and he is currently chairman of the JBU CM Industry Advisory Board. He also enjoys serving on other non-profit boards, including the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce, Siloam Springs Makers Space, and Sager Classical Academy. David has had the privilege to work on volunteer construction projects in Rwanda, Haiti, and Nicaragua. He enjoys hiking, hunting, triathlons, and international travel.

Vice President of Finance & Preconstruction

Chris Hobby

Chris Hobby is the Vice President of Finance and Preconstruction. He joined the Ellingson Contracting team in 2018 with over 20 years of experience in commercial construction, retail cost modeling, and purchasing innovations. In addition to leading the Preconstruction team, Chris provides company-wide vision and leadership for risk management development, IT department oversite, corporate finance analysis, compliance/audit, and legal analysis. He holds a B.A in Human Resources from Harding University, and a B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University. Chris enjoys connecting with our clients and helping them prepare for construction. He also enjoys fitness, fly fishing, family reunions, and is praying for future grandbabies.

Vice President of Operations

Rick Campbell

Rick is the Vice President of Operations and is responsible for overseeing the Operations team. Coming from a background in healthcare construction and renovation, he began working with Ellingson Contracting as a Superintendent in 2017. In addition to maintaining jobsite quality control and overseeing daily business activities, his role includes evaluating organizational and logistical efficiencies, developing and implementing operational policies and guidelines, working with HR to hire and train competent personnel, managing resource procurement and allocation, and helping manage client relationships. Rick graduated from John Brown University with a B.S. in Construction Management and is OSHA 30 and CPR / First Aid certified.

Vice President of Finance & Preconstruction

Chris Hobby
Preconstruction Manager

Joshua Barnett
Vice President of Finance & Preconstruction

Chris Hobby

Chris Hobby is the Vice President of Finance and Preconstruction. He joined the Ellingson Contracting team in 2018 with over 20 years of experience in commercial construction, retail cost modeling, and purchasing innovations. In addition to leading the Preconstruction team, Chris provides company-wide vision and leadership for risk management development, IT department oversite, corporate finance analysis, compliance/audit, and legal analysis. He holds a B.A in Human Resources from Harding University, and a B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University. Chris enjoys connecting with our clients and helping them prepare for construction. He also enjoys fitness, fly fishing, family reunions, and is praying for future grandbabies.

Preconstruction Manager

Joshua Barnett

Joshua is a Preconstruction Manager and is responsible for coordinating estimates and subcontractor bids, contributing to design development, and drafting final proposals and owner contracts in preparation for the construction phase of each project. He earned his B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University, is OSHA 30 and First Aid / CPR certified, and was a member of the first-place winning team at the AIC Collegiate Ethics Competition in 2019.

Vice President of Operations

Rick Campbell
Corey Smith
Assets Manager

Corey Smith
Senior Project Manager

Daniel Coon
Assistant Superintendent

Ethan Penner
Project Superintendent

Gabe Williams
Assistant Superintendent

Jeremy Pianalto
Jessica Strickland
Administrative Assistant

Jessica Strickland
Assistant Project Manager

Jonathan Rothfus
Project Superintendent

Josh Salsgiver
Project Superintendent

Lloyd Reimer
Project Manager

Nathan Greathouse
Project Superintendent

Nico DeCandia
Assistant Superintendent

Thomas Wolfe
Will Conroy
Foreman

Will Conroy
Vice President of Operations

Rick Campbell

Rick is the Vice President of Operations and is responsible for overseeing the Operations team. Coming from a background in healthcare construction and renovation, he began working with Ellingson Contracting as a Superintendent in 2017. In addition to maintaining jobsite quality control and overseeing daily business activities, his role includes evaluating organizational and logistical efficiencies, developing and implementing operational policies and guidelines, working with HR to hire and train competent personnel, managing resource procurement and allocation, and helping manage client relationships. Rick graduated from John Brown University with a B.S. in Construction Management and is OSHA 30 and CPR / First Aid certified.

Assets Manager

Corey Smith

Corey is the corporate Asset Manager, and has over 12 years of purchasing, financial reporting/budgeting, and fleet management experience. He holds a B.S. in Organizational Management from John Brown University, and an A.A.S in Automotive Technology. Cory enjoys researching market trends to identify investment opportunities and streamlining asset use to maximize efficiencies. He also loves mountain biking, coaching mountain biking, spending time with his family, and attending family reunions.

Senior Project Manager

Daniel Coon

Daniel is a Senior Project Manager and has been in the commercial construction industry since graduating from college. Working directly with project owners, architects, engineers, and trade contractors daily, he takes pride in working through project challenges. Daniel has a B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University, sits on the JBU Construction Management Department Industry Advisory Board, and occasionally teaches construction courses at JBU to help support the program and the upcoming generation of construction professionals.

Assistant Superintendent

Ethan Penner

Ethan is an Assistant Superintendent who worked with Ellingson Contracting during the summer of 2015, and joined full time in April of 2020. Ethan studied Youth Ministry at John Brown University and comes from a background of non-profit work and pastoral ministry. He is OSHA 30 certified and holds MEWP and Skid Steer Operator certifications. He enjoys international travel and working on documentaries.

Project Superintendent

Gabe Williams

Gabe is a Project Superintendent overseeing the daily construction activities of projects. His responsibilities include scheduling and directing subcontractor performance, maintaining safety and quality standards while mitigating scope gaps in the project documents, and coordinating the necessary testing, inspections, and certifications to ensure the project meets or exceeds the designed performance criteria. He earned his B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University and has 29 years of experience in heavy/light commercial, residential, and international construction. He is OSHA 30 certified, has passed the ACI Concrete Testing and Contractor’s Level 1 exams, and is fluent in Spanish.

Assistant Superintendent

Jeremy Pianalto

Jeremy is an Assistant Superintendent, working to manage and maintain a safe and clean jobsite, review and disseminate project documents and information, and coordinate the work of the subcontractors on his projects. He earned his A.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University, is OSHA 10 certified, and holds an ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I certification.

Administrative Assistant

Jessica Strickland

Jessica is an Administrative Assistant to the Operations team. She facilitates the day-to-day coordination of insurance, work orders, and contracts for current and ongoing projects. She earned her B.S. in Organizational Management from John Brown University, served 8 years in the Army National Guard, and is a notary, CPR certified, and a mother of four.

Assistant Project Manager

Jonathan Rothfus

Jonathan is an Assistant Project Manager helping with project support items that are associated with the construction phase. This includes communication and coordination of all project information between the owner, architect, and subcontractors from the initial submittal process until job closeout. He graduated with a B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University in 2017, is OSHA 30 certified, and has been involved in commercial construction in both the private and government sectors since 2016.

Project Superintendent

Josh Salsgiver

Josh is a Project Superintendent, responsible for overseeing the construction of individual projects in the field. His role includes developing an overall construction schedule, sequencing work, coordinating with subcontractors, and following construction documents to deliver a completed project. Josh earned his B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University and is OSHA 30 certified.

Project Superintendent

Lloyd Reimer

Lloyd is a Project Superintendent and resident master craftsman. His responsibilities include project oversight, coordination of subcontractors, and quality and safety control. He has over 40 years of experience in both commercial and residential construction, including an extensive background in renovation and restoration projects as well as owning and managing his own construction company prior to working at Ellingson Contracting. He is OSHA 30 and First Aid / CPR certified and is very thorough and detail-oriented.

Project Manager

Nathan Greathouse

Nathan is a Project Manager helping lead the execution of projects from the preconstruction phase through construction and closeout. He has been working as part of project management teams since 2016 when he earned his B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University. Since then, he has gained experience on projects ranging from highly complex federal and military contracts in remote locations to small commercial remodels for municipalities and private owners. No matter the size of the project, he believes that the key to success is maintaining a respectful working relationship with all stakeholders and ensuring the flow of clear communication.

Project Superintendent

Nico DeCandia

Nico is a Project Superintendent working with teams in the field to execute work, coordinate with owners, and ensure quality control throughout his projects. He earned his A.A.S. in Construction Technology from Northwest Arkansas Community College, and has attained multiple certifications including OSHA 30, First Aid / CPR, and NCCER certifications in site safety, basic layout, basic rigging, material handling, construction drawings, and basic safety.

Assistant Superintendent

Thomas Wolfe

Thomas is an Assistant Superintendent, responsible for daily jobsite supervision and coordination on his projects. This includes planning, scheduling, and managing the work of subcontractors and laborers to deliver a quality product while prioritizing safety. He is OSHA 30 certified, is fluent in Spanish, and has 7 years of cross-cultural work experience abroad.

Foreman

Will Conroy

Will is a Foreman who often assists in both the management and hands-on construction of each project he is assigned to. Will started working at Ellingson Contracting in 2021 shortly after receiving his B.S. in Construction Management from John Brown University and has enjoyed being a part of a team that encourages him to develop and learn new skills.

Administrative Assistant

Enma Verrette
Office Manager

Joyce Taylor
HR Manager

Katie Campbell
Administrative Assistant

Enma Verrette

Enma is an Administrative Assistant, supporting accounting and record keeping. She is currently studying Business Administration at John Brown University, is bilingual, and has 14 years of experience in accounting along with 8 years of experience in admin assistance.

Office Manager

Joyce Taylor

Joyce is the Office Manager and leads the Accounting department. Her primary tasks include coordination and management of Human Resources, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. Joyce graduated from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO, and has worked in the business world for 25 years. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family which includes 6 grandchildren. Her hobbies are flower gardening, crafting, and reading.

HR Manager

Katie Campbell

Katie is an Administrative Assistant working in the areas of human resources and payroll, and she also manages the company’s social media accounts. She studied teaching and nursing and comes from a background in patient assistance and medical record-keeping, which instilled in her an excellent understanding of good documentation practices and employee information protection. She is married and has four daughters, and loves doing anything outdoors with her family.