by Amy Self | Dec 10, 2024 | ANCON News, Ancon News
Our People, Their Story: Meet Rodney – A Concrete Superintendent at Ancon Construction
Celebrating his 25th year with Ancon Construction as of the first of November 2024, Rodney has been a cornerstone in our concrete team since joining in 1999. Rodney joined Ancon with a focus on developing his craftsmanship and leadership skills, earning him a promotion to Foreman in 2003. Now a Concrete Superintendent, Rodney brings expertise backed by a range of certifications, including Certified Flatwork Finisher, Green Construction, Pervious Concrete Installer, OSHA and Leadership Training.
Over the years, Rodney has worked on impactful projects, including the Eddy Street Commons in South Bend. Outside of work, he and his wife, Tina, enjoy life in Edwardsburg, MI. He and Tina have four children: Quinten, Lucas, Jacob, and Samantha. In his spare time, Rodney also enjoys fishing, boating, and a baseball card collection he has maintained since 1970.
About Ancon Construction:
Ancon Construction is a leading commercial design-build contractor offering services such as planning, architectural design, construction, remodeling, and maintenance. Headquartered in Goshen, Indiana, the company is 100% employee-owned and has been a cornerstone of the Michiana community’s architectural and construction landscape since 1975.
For more information about Ancon Construction, contact Amy Self, Ancon Construction’s Marketing Manager, at 574.533.9561, aself@anconconstruction.com, or visit anconconstruction.com.
by Amy Self | Nov 22, 2022 | Ancon News
Project Manager, Brian Adkins, joins the Ancon Construction team.
Goshen, Ind., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2022 – Ancon Construction is happy to announce and welcome Brian Adkins to their Project Management team. Brian joins the Ancon team with many years of experience and returns home to the Elkhart area after spending 17 years in Colorado.
“I am excited to join the Team at Ancon Construction! After nearly 28 years in the Concrete Construction Industry, with 17 great years of building in the western and southern U.S., I look forward to bringing my talents to the General Contracting arena. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity Doug VonGunten, and the Ancon team has provided me. My wife, Crystal, and I are thrilled with the ‘full circle’ we have completed in our return home to the Elkhart area with our three amazing children, allowing us to have all attended and graduated from the same school system (Concord). I look forward to continuing an already rewarding career with a first-class organization that truly stands out among the competition,” shared Brian.
Brian attended Purdue University with studies in Organizational Leadership and Supervision. In his spare time, Brian enjoys skiing and traveling with his family, home renovation projects, coaching/teaching baseball, fishing, and recreational softball.
Ancon Construction President Doug VonGunten shares, “We welcome Brian and his family back to the Michiana area and to Ancon. Brian brings more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry in many different capacities. His experience and skills will be a great addition to our team, and we are excited about his future. With an all-around great skillset, we believe he will be a great fit and long-term, high performer for Ancon.”
For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Amy Self, Ancon Construction’s Marketing Manager, at aself@anconconstruction.com or (574) 533-9561.
About Ancon Construction:
Ancon Construction is a commercial in-house design-build contractor offering a full range of services, including planning, site selection, development, architectural design, rezoning, code compliance, construction, remodeling, and maintenance. Based in Goshen, Indiana, Ancon is a 100% employee-owned company and a regional leader in commercial design-build that has defined architecture and construction in the Michiana community since 1975.
by Ryan Kring | Jun 22, 2019 | Ancon News
June 21, 2019
South Bend, IN- Wing Lovers Rejoice! Buffalo Wild Wings, located on Ireland Road on the south side of South Bend is getting a new look. As part of the brand’s constant improvement to be the leader in design and customer experience, BW3’s will be updating both the exterior and interior of their south side location. Ancon Construction, premiere Design-Build construction firm, is the proud builder of our regional BW3’s and the work will begin at the Ireland Road location in late June.
What can B-Dubs fans expect with the re-model? A new exterior and interior look to match the franchise’s latest “Stadia” brand which will include all new interior seating arrangements, modifications to the bar and more TV’s designed to allow anyone seated to have a great view of the game. Other updates include wall decor and other front of house updates. Ancon recently completed a “Stadia” update for the Grape Road location and south side fans can expect to see a similar transformation starting soon.
Matthew VanSoest, Ancon Designer for the Project, commented, “The Ancon team is excited to be part of this image refresher for the south side Buffalo Wild Wings. The updated imaging program will refresh both the interior and exterior branding – creating a positive and exciting experience for patrons.”
When asked about the re-brand concept Ryan Kring, Vice President of Business Development for Ancon Construction stated, “Most of the top brands in US re-brand every 7-8 years and Buffalo Wild Wings understands the value of giving their customers a fresh, yet familiar look at their locations. It shows they know their customers and understand that their brand is constantly evolving. The south side location in South Bend is a popular location and this refresh also shows Buffalo Wild Wings commitment to our community and to the south side. We are the proud builders for Buffalo Wild Wings and look forward to being a part of keeping their brand fresh and exciting.”
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by Ryan Kring | Jul 17, 2018 | Ancon News
July 17, 2018
South Bend, IN- Ancon Construction, premier Design Build Construction Firm, is proud to announce the opening of their latest project. Holiday Inn Express will be the latest hotel to serve our region. The property opened on Monday and had 25 guest bookings the first day! For a new property that is very good.
The property is located in the old parking lot area where the previous Kmart and Sears used to be near the intersection of Ireland Road and Michigan Street (US 31) on the southside of South Bend. This is the latest brand model for Holiday Inn Express and features bright colors and open modern spaces. The 92 room hotel also features a work out facilities, indoor pool, business accommodations and open lobby/foyer are which is inviting for guests to sit and relax.
Ancon Construction was chosen by JSK Hospitality to build the project. Ryan Kring, Vice President of Business Development, commented, “We are very excited about opening this project. As a southside resident myself, this area was lacking a quality hotel. By bringing in a Holiday Inn Express people are already familiar with the brand which provides a comfort level for both families, visitors and traveling business people”. Kring went on to say that future development will continue within the areas immediately around the hotel siting potential future retail development within the plaza.
“There is a lot of activity happening throughout the Ireland Road corridor right now which is consistent with what people have been requesting”, Kring noted. In addition to the new Holiday Inn Express, United Federal Credit Union is very close to opening their new branch, Panda Express has built a new location along Ireland Road and Drive and Shine is building a new car wash on Michigan Street. Regional favorite Rise N Rolls is also putting in a new location on the southside believed to be next to the existing Chipolte location where the former Annies Bakery used to be.
Kring’s next hope is that a brewery shows interest on the southside. “It is something that is missing on this side of town, to have a small local craft brewery would be a nice addition”, Kring added.
Did you hear that Ancon Construction has recently broken ground for the new SpringHill Suites which will be located on SR 933 just north of Cleveland Road? Kring said, “We are excited about this project as we served as both the design team and the construction team, so it is a true design build project”. Springhill Suites is scheduled to open in 2019.
Ancon Construction has been designing and building northern Indiana and southern Michigan for over 40 years. 100% Employee Owned. Do you have a project you are ready to start?
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by Ryan Kring | Mar 13, 2018 | Ancon News
With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Doug VonGunten is one of Ancon Construction’s many valuable project managers. Doug’s responsibilities as a project manager begin long before construction actually starts, leading the design-build team in programming, design, budgeting, and cost estimating. The project manager continues his leadership role throughout the construction process until the project has been completed and handed-off to the customer. Doug has managed a wide variety of projects including industrial projects, manufacturing facilities, streetscapes and infrastructure, zoo animal exhibits, ice skating parks, educational facilities, and more.
Some of Doug’s accomplishments include awards for Excellence in Merit Shop Construction for a new TLCU Financial building and a multi-purpose center at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Additionally, Doug’s Eddy Street Commons Streetscape project won an Associated Builders and Contractors Merit Shop Image award and the North American River Otter Exhibit project he managed at the Potawatomi Zoo earned an ABC Award of Honor. Through all of the projects that Doug has managed, he is most proud of making a client’s ideas and dreams about their project a reality.
Onsite Making Sure Projects Run Smooth
Aside from his work at Ancon, Doug finds many ways to serve and give back to the community. He is a member and Past President of Goshen Noon Kiwanis, serves on the Apprenticeship Committee for the local chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors apprenticeship program, and is an active member of his church, Walnut Hill Mennonite in Goshen. Doug also serves on the Board of Directors for Ryan’s Place, a not-for-profit organization that provides grief support to children, teens, and families who have experienced the death of a family member or loved one. Most recently, Doug has been serving on a committee with the Goshen Parks Department that is designing a playground for children of all ability levels.
Doug lives just North of Goshen with his wife of 21 years, Jolene, and their three children: Jack (16), Garrett (13), and Molly (9). In his free time, Doug enjoys attending his kids’ sporting events and music programs and being active outdoors, including cycling, running, camping, and hiking. Doug and his family also enjoy spending time at the beach in North Carolina with their extended family.
Doug says about his work, “I really enjoy the construction industry and the challenges that it brings. There are new challenges every day and no two projects are ever the same.” Doug is an invaluable part of the Ancon team. Both Ancon and its customers greatly benefit from his vast experience and tireless work.
