Meet the team

Ed started with McAninch Corp. in January 2002 as a Project Manager / Estimator, then moved up to Vice President before his current position as President / COO.  Growing up on a farm near St. Joseph, IA in Kossuth County, Ed worked during the summers as a Laborer and Equipment Operator for Mark Montag Excavating out of West Bend.  After graduating from Bishop Garrigan HS in Algona, he obtained an Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Hawkeye Tech.  Ed and his wife Patty have four adult children Jeremy, Carissa and her husband Thomas Donner, Rachel and her husband Wyatt Scheu, and Patrick.

“I enjoy fishing, hunting, boating, car shows, NASCAR and watching college football.  I like collecting guns, muscle cars, antique tractors and vintage motorcycles. I enjoy spending time with my wife and our four children at our lake house on Lost Island Lake near Ruthven, IA.”

Kelly started with McAninch in the spring of 2020, right at the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic.  He grew up in the Des Moines area, graduating high school from Martensdale – St Mary’s.  After spending time in the Army Reserve as an Intelligence Analyst, Kelly went on to complete his bachelor’s in Accounting from Upper Iowa University.  In 2009 he earned the CPA designation.

Kelly enjoys spending time with his wife Angela, and their 4 kids – Gabe, Ann Marie, Bridget and Margret.

Matt's career at McAninch began in June of 2000 as a GPS Field Technician.  After gaining field experience, Matt stepped into the GPS Division Manager role for several years before being promoted to Estimator / Project Manager.  There he managed builds such as Facebook and Amazon while developing strong client relationships with partners such as Ryan Companies.  In 2020, Matt was promoted to Vice President and in 2022 promoted to Executive Vice President.

Matt graduated from Southeast Technical Institute in Sioux Falls, SD with an associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology.

Matt and Cara were married in 2010 and have 3 children:  James, Tate and Allie.  Family hobbies include movie nights, shooting guns, golfing and riding ATV’s.

"McAninch is the type of place I am proud to tell people I work.  I really enjoy the family culture and people that work at McAninch."

Dave started with McAninch in July of 2000 as a controller and moved to VP of Finance in 2008.  Married to his wife Patty, they have three children: Zach, Kaitlin and Brianna.  Dave grew up on a farm in Carroll County, IA and was the 3^rd oldest of 11 (6 brothers, 4 sisters).  After graduating Carroll Kuemper HS, Dave farmed near Manning, IA with his father raising cattle and hogs; along with a farrow to feeder operation.  Later graduating from AIB and Upper Iowa University with a degree in Accounting / Business, Dave acquired his registered CPA designation.

“I enjoy spending time with my family and siblings, riding motorcycles, working on construction projects and woodworking.  Enjoy getting together with friends and meeting new people.  Patty and I enjoy extended weekends in nearby cities and walking many of the bike paths.”

Josh started with McAninch Corp. in the spring of 2004 as a GPS Technician, then moved up to GPS Division Manager, followed by Estimator / Project Manager and currently Vice President. After attending Harrisburg High School in South Dakota, Josh then graduated from Southeast Technical Institute in Sioux Falls with an Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, where he was quickly recruited by McAninch. Married since December 2009, he and Shannon have two girls, Bryn and Blake, that keep them busy.

“I enjoy watching my daughters participate in their many activities and hunting whitetail deer in the fall. I also enjoy watching ISU football and basketball.”

Jason started with McAninch Corp. in the fall of 1996 as a mechanic.  He was then promoted to Shop Foremen, then Equipment Manager and to his current position as VP of Fleet Management.  Jason grew up in Ft. Dodge before moving to Grimes and graduating Dallas Center-Grimes High School.  He then went on to complete the diesel program at DMACC.

“I enjoy spending time with my wife, son and daughter along with our three Labradors (one of each color).  I fish year round as much as I can.”

Marc started with McAninch Corp. in January of 2019 as an Estimator / Project Manager.  He graduated from Iowa State University in the fall of 1989 with a degree in Civil Engineering and obtained his professional engineering license four years later.  The years between graduation and McAninch were spent as a practicing geotechnical engineer.  Marc is married to his wife, Jana, and they have one son, Kale.

“I enjoy spending time with my family and working my old jeep.  I also follow several sports teams closely including the Cubs, Chiefs, and Cyclones."

Darin started as an operator in 2012 before joining the GPS Division for McAninch Corp.  After being the GPS Division Manager for three years, Darin moved to his current position as Estimator / Project Manager.  Growing up in south-central Iowa, he has always enjoyed being around and operating large equipment. Darin attended Murray High School, then graduated from SWCC with an Associate degree in Structural Engineering Technology.

“I enjoy spending time with my wife and two kids.  I like being outdoors and helping on our family farm, along with hunting when I have time.”

Chase joined McAninch Corp. in 2017 after graduating from ISU with a degree in business management. Starting out in the GPS Division and then becoming an Estimator / Project Manager, Chase has primarily been involved in large scale warehouses including Project Willa, I-80 Warehouse, Tesla EV Service Center, and the new Subzero Warehouse in Cedar Rapids.
 
“Being surrounded by construction my entire life I am lucky to work with such a great team here at McAninch, and I truly enjoy building relationships with all of our clients. Outside of work I like to ride motorcycles, and spend time outdoors with my wife Lexi and our daughter Taytum.”

Craig started in the Safety Department in 2005, moved to Estimating, and is now a Project Organizer at McAninch Corp.   Craig graduated Butte High School in Nebraska, then completed a BS in Criminology from Wayne State College and also a Registered Nurse Degree from Manatee College.  Married to his wife, Janet, they have a son, Anthony and a daughter, Angela, along with their dog Max.

“In my spare time I like to golf, hunt and fish. I enjoy watching football with an occasional bet on the side.”

Tony started with McAninch Corp. in 2001 as a Laborer before moving into an Operator position, then Utility Foreman and now as an Estimator / Project Manager.  Tony grew up in Algona, IA and graduated from Algona High School.  He and his wife have one daughter.

“My hobbies include golf whenever possible and we enjoy taking our daughter to experience as many new things as possible.”

Dan turned his summer job in 1989 with McAninch Corp. as a laborer and pipe layer into his career as Utility Crew Foreman and now Estimator / Project Manager.  Growing up in Carlisle, Dan attended Carlisle Community High School, then graduated Central College with BA in Business Management.  He and his wife Julie have two daughters, Lauren and Brooke.

“When not at work I like do yardwork and antique / flea market shopping.  Other interests include antique tractors”

TJ started with McAninch Corp. in 2018 as a laborer, moved into a GPS position and then transitioned into his current role as a Project Manager.  Growing up on a farm NW of Des Moines, TJ has always been around heavy equipment and hard work.  After graduating East Greene High School, TJ graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing from Buena Vista University, where he also lettered in football all four years.

“My father working in the shop at McAninch was a big influence in me joining the McAninch team.  When not at work, I keep busy on our family farm raising cattle and sheep.  I enjoy snowmobiling in the mountains and spending time with friends and family.”

Cody started with McAninch Corp. in the fall of 2013 as an operator before being promoted to GPS Field Technician and now as an Estimator/Project Manager. As a second generation McAninch employee, Cody grew up around the McAninch family. Cody and his wife, Taylor, have two young daughters, Evelyn and Amelia.
 
“In my free time, I enjoy golfing, fishing and boating with the family.”

Justin started with McAninch Corp. in 2020.  Growing up in St. Louis MO, Justin has lived in several locations around the Midwest, Colorado and California.  Justin graduated Mehlville High School in St. Louis before graduating with a BS in Construction Management and minor in Business from Missouri State University.  He holds an LEED Green Associate Certification.

“I have always been passionate about construction and enjoy the fast-paced environment.  Earthwork and underground utilities have always been what I enjoy most about projects, so I decided to get into that part of the industry full time with McAninch. I enjoy golf and travel, especially hiking and snowboarding in the mountains.  I have a beautiful wife, Kayla and one year old daughter, Adelynn.”

John started with McAninch Corp. in 1996 as an Estimator / Project Manager working primarily on highway jobs.  Growing up in the small town of Corning in southwest Iowa, John married his high school sweetheart (two in a class of 51), then received a Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Construction Engineering from Iowa State University.  Prior to McAninch Corp., he worked for the IA DOT and a small contractor in Hawaii as an estimator / project manager.

"Outside of work, my wife and I enjoy spending time with our two grown kids, buying antiques and (maybe) looking forward to tropical island life.”

Tyler started with McAninch Corp. in 2022 as an Estimator / Project Manager after graduating from Iowa State with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering. He also interned with McAninch for two summers prior to his graduation. Tyler is originally from a southeast Twin Cities suburb in Minnesota, so, he is excited to start fresh in the state of Iowa.

“Growing up in Minnesota, I have played hockey my whole life and love watching it too! I also love travelling, hanging out with friends and family, and golfing. I am very excited to bring what I learned at Iowa State to the real world.”

Kyle joined the GPS department for McAninch Corp. in 2020 before moving to his current position of Estimator / Project Manager. Growing up in SW Iowa, Kyle attended East Union Community Schools and gained a love for the outdoors which led to him obtaining a bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences from Central College.

“McAninch is a family business, and that is what led me here. My father, grandfather and great grandfather all worked here so you can imagine when I learned of the GPS opportunity, I jumped on it. When not at work I enjoy spending time with friends and family, hunting, camping and anything outdoors.”

Hunter started with McAninch Corp. in 2007 as a parts runner.  After graduating DMACC with an Associate degree in Liberal Arts and Civil Engineering Technology, Hunter moved to the GPS Division, was promoted to the GPS Division Manager, and is now an Estimator / Project Manager. Growing up in Granger, IA, Hunter was exposed to McAninch through his dad who also owned his own earthwork company.  He and his wife Katie have a dog named Hank.

“My wife and I like to travel.  We are also avid cyclists and participate in RAGBRAI each year.”

Zack has a Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management from the University of Central Missouri and managed safety for Turner Construction prior to joining the McAninch team. He has 11 years of experience in the industry and 6 years dedicated to safety. As our Safety Director, Zack has strengthened our culture and improved communication from the office to the field.

“After working alongside McAninch on a previous project, I knew I had to be apart of this team! I enjoy spending time with my wife Jaclyn and our daughters Jayden and Jentry. Golf, cycling, duck hunting, and watching sports are a few things I enjoy when not at work.”

Tony started with McAninch Corp. in 2017 running the equipment maintenance truck in the field, then moved to Field Mechanic and is now part of our Safety Team as Safety Manager.  Tony grew up in Ankeny.  He and his wife, Liz have two daughters Ali and Willow and a son Felix.

“My hobbies are mainly outdoors from kayak fishing to ice fishing, rock climbing, hunting, camping and anything active. What I enjoy most is my time with family and friends.”

Brad started with McAninch Corp. in August 2021 as a Safety Manager with a background in dairy farming and mining. He spent ten years at an underground silica sand mine in NE Iowa as a supervisor / manager before getting into the safety department as a company trainer.  Prior to working at McAninch, Brad was the safety director for an underground mine in central Iowa.

Growing up in Strawberry Point, IA, Brad graduated Starmont High School in 1993.  He and wife Kelly have six children and four grandchildren.

 “My favorite place to vacation is in Tennessee.  I enjoy fishing, golfing, singing karaoke and spending time with friends and family.  The most rewarding thing for me about being in management and safety over the years is helping people to grow and succeed.”

Tyler started with McAninch in the spring of 2017 as a GPS Field Technician and was promoted to GPS Division Manager in 2020. Growing up in Jesup, IA, Tyler was introduced to AutoCAD through his shop classes at Jesup High School.  Tyler then completed Hawkeye Community College’s Civil Construction and Engineering Program expanding his AutoCAD skills that he utilizes every day in his position.

“Outside of work I enjoy racing. This year, my Dad and I took his 1979 Camaro that he turned into a drag race car racing, which meant disassembling and reassembling the engine, suspension, and transmission before heading to the track the first time.”

Trace started with the GPS division for McAninch Corp in the fall of 2021.  Growing up in Bondurant, IA, Trace graduated Bondurant-Farrar High School in 2016, then studied mechanical engineering at Iowa State University.

“I enjoy anything outdoors including rock climbing, bouldering, hiking and camping.  I recently hiked a one-hundred-mile trail along Lake Superior in Minnesota. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and family.”

Tyler started in the GPS department at McAninch in the winter of 2020. Growing up in Altoona, IA, he was introduced to AutoCAD and Civil Engineering offered through DMACC.

“Shortly after graduating Southeast Polk High School I followed my dream of working at McAninch. In my free time I enjoy racing in the Dirt B Modified Series and going to the lake.”

Scott started with McAninch Corp. as an operator on the grading side in 1993.  He moved up to Grading Foreman, then Grading Superintendent in 2003.  Growing up outside Denison, IA, Scott helped on the family farm and worked construction alongside his father.  Scott and his wife Marilyn have four children: Daniel, a firefighter in Utah; Mathew, attending University of Iowa; Nicole, attending South Dakota State University; and Emilee attending Carlisle High School.

“I enjoy hunting and fishing with the kids and watching our girls ride horses.  We have two dogs and Marilyn and I try to vacation each year.”

Dan joined the McAninch team as a laborer on June 6, 1981.  He was promoted to Foreman in 1988 leading his crew on large scale projects.  In 2000, Dan was promoted to our Utility Superintendent position managing the underground side at McAninch.  Since 2000, Dan has been instrumental in training our operators and laborers.  In his free time, Dan enjoys grandkids and motorcycles.  Dan and his wife Diane have 2 children, Holly and Tyler, with 3 grandkids (so far).

Jason has 20 years of experience at McAninch Corporation and 25 in the industry. He began his career excavating and backfilling footings with his dad at age 16. Jason ran equipment at McAninch for 10 years before being promoted to Foreman. He was promoted to his current Superintendent role in 2023. Jason has a tenacity for improving the culture at McAninch for our employees. He has experienced all facets of McAninch Corporation which allows him to be a great leader. 

"My favorite part of working at McAninch is the quality of the people who work here and the pride they take in their work."

Curt started with McAninch Corp. in the spring of 1994 as a lowboy driver before being promoted to Transportation Manager.  He then moved into the Safety Department as Field Safety Manager and is now in charge of purchasing and locates for the field.  Growing up northwest of Indianola, Curt worked on his neighbor’s farm and helped with his father’s OTR trucking business.  After graduating Indianola High School, Curt started out working at a factory job and over the years has received and led multiple on-the-job training along with obtaining several Safety Certificates.

 “My wife and I enjoy spending time with our collective of four grown children and five grandchildren. My youngest son currently works at McAninch as a loader operator on a utility crew. In the past, I built and raced several stock cars and mud trucks. Mostly now I enjoy working out, riding my motorcycle, working in my fab shop and around my small hobby farm.”

Jarrod started with McAninch Corp. in the spring of 1998 as a Lowboy Driver, moving up to Fuel Truck Driver, then to his current position as Transportation Manager.  Growing up in the Des Moines area, Jarrod always enjoyed driving and “if you are going to be a driver, you’d just as well haul the biggest and coolest equipment and that meant McAninch.”  Jarrod graduated Dexfield High School in Redfield, IA.  He holds a Class A CDL with HazMat, Tanker, Doubles, and Triples endorsements. Married to his wife Wendy for 26 years, they have two daughters, Rylee and Regan, and two dogs, Jarvis and Bella.  When not working, Jarrod enjoys hunting, fishing, trap shooting and riding his motorcycle.

Mike started with McAninch Corp. in the fall of 2018 as the IT Manager.  With 30 years in the IT field, Mike has worked for Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association, GuideOne Insurance and most recently as the CTO for Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp. 

Mike is married to his wife Rachel, with two sons – Trace, who also works at McAninch Corp. in the GPS department, and Kyle, a project manager and electrician for Cruiser Electric.

“Camping and yardwork keep us busy throughout the summer.  During the winter I can be found in my shop working on tractors and equipment - recently restoring a 1949 Massey Harris 44 and a 1950 Oliver 77.”

Eric started with McAninch Corp in October 2022 as the Human Resources Manager. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology at Iowa State University. Eric has human resources experience in the construction and manufacturing industries, as well as with the Dept of Veterans Affairs. He has been a certified Professional in Human Resources since 2018.

Eric is happily married to his wife, Stacia, and they have four children: August, Simon, Gideon and Astrid.

Rosie began working with the McAninch team as a Marketing Contractor in 2022 and became the full-time Marketing Director in 2023. She was born and raised in the Des Moines area and graduated from Johnston High School in 2016. Rosie then moved to Phoenix, Arizona to attend Grand Canyon University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Advertising & Public Relations with an Emphasis in Advertising Design in 2020. While completing her undergraduate degree, Rosie held several internships at advertising agencies in both Iowa and Arizona. Her internship at LaneTerralever turned into a full-time Social Media Strategist role where she managed content for several brands in her 4 years with the company. In 2022, Rosie went on to earn her Master of Science Degree in Digital Audience Strategy from Arizona State University.

Rosie enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, Connor, and their cavadoodle, Benedict. In her free time, she likes to try new restaurants, spend time with family, and cheer on the Phoenix Suns.

“I am thrilled to officially be on the McAninch team and get to be a part of the family business. I’ve known many of my now-coworkers for most of my life, so it is exciting to get to build professional relationships with them in my new role.”