Derek’s Decade Journey with Ancon Construction
Derek embarked on his journey in the world of construction a decade ago with Ancon Construction. It was a challenging time economically and armed with his freshly earned college degree, he hit the pavement, dropping off resumes at local construction companies. Ancon, foreseeing the future, was among the few construction companies at the time that […]
Greg’s 20 Years with Ancon Construction
Greg embarked on his journey with Ancon Construction in the summer of 2003. Initially pursuing a career in architecture, Greg redirected his course after a year and a half of college. Drawn to hands-on work, his upbringing, filled with collaborative projects with his father, set the stage for his entrance into the construction world. Greg’s […]
Cultivating Leaders
Cultivating Leaders: Doug Bender’s 37-Year Journey with Ancon Construction. Meet Doug Bender, a 37-year employee-owner of Ancon Construction. “I always knew I wanted to be in construction. My grandma called me “Noah” – Because I always messed with my grandpa’s stuff – taking things apart and putting them back together. She said I was going […]
Pursuing Passion For Construction
Celebrating Lloyd’s Successful Career in Construction “Ancon Construction has always been really good to me. They helped me grow my career,” shares Lloyd. His passion for construction has allowed him to work on many different projects over the years, each with its unique challenges. From a young age, Lloyd had a clear vision of what […]
2023 Woman of the Year Award
Greater Elkhart Chamber’s 2023 Woman of the Year Congratulations to Jan Farron for being recognized as the Woman of the Year by the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce! This award recognizes a woman who stands out for her exceptional leadership in her profession, organization, and community and embodies the Chamber’s values of excellence and service. […]
37-Year Inspiring Career Journey
The Inspiring Career Journey of Ancon Employee-Owner Ed “Ed is a valuable part of our team. He has a great work ethic. He is dependable and an excellent form carpenter who does things right the first time,” shares Rodney, a colleague who has worked alongside Ed for many years. Ed’s passion for the trades began […]