Ashley Baker is the safety director and SWPPP manager for Baker Enterprises, Inc.. She is responsible for overseeing the safety of the employees and implementing various rules and regulations. Ashley spends a great deal of time in safety training and education courses, including OSHA & MSHA Training. In her free time she likes to spend time with friends and family.
About Us
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“One company that serves multiple needs.” – Mike Baker
Meet the owners
Mike And Steve Baker
Mike and Steve were born and raised in the fields of Northeast Iowa, where they learned the value of hard work and dedication. Steve began his entrepreneurship in 1990 with the development of Baker Lawn and Care Landscaping. With just ten employees, the company focused on commercial work for several surrounding towns. At the same time, Mike was beginning his construction career for Clark Concrete in Camdenton, Missouri. When he moved back to Northeast Iowa in 1993, he worked several years for Mueller Construction out of Postville. It was the spring of 1997 when these two brothers decided to join forces with the establishment of Baker Enterprises, Inc.. With just two employees, the crew focused on the residential and agricultural market before quickly expanding into the commercial sector. Today, Mike and Steve’s construction operations consist of two companies that employ nearly 60 people. Looking back, the two brothers have almost forgotten what their company used to be like. Mike says he’ll never forget the first garage floor they poured and they both remember with pride how it felt to build their new office in 1998.
In 2009, the brothers purchased Happel Construction in Waverly, Iowa, a company very similar to Baker Enterprises, Inc.. The purchase of this company not only increased the number of services they could offer, but also opened doors to a larger market area.
Now with over 19 years of service behind them, most of Mike and Steve’s work is done behind the scenes and not with a shovel or a dozer. However, they are quick to get their hands dirty on a jobsite when the need arises. What hasn’t changed is the pride they take in the work of their employees whose dedication over the years has been invaluable in building the company.
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STEVE BAKER President of the CompanySteve, president of the company, is head of the excavation sector and administers the Waverly operations. He is finance and equipment manager, oversees the estimating department, and manages trucking operations and the maintenance department. He takes part in a large majority of the customer interface and personnel issues. Steve enjoys seeing the growth and development of his employees and strives to form lifelong relationships with both, employees and customers. In his free time, he can often be found at the golf course or playing poker with the “guys.” He enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and six grandchildren.
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MIKE BAKER Head of the Concrete sector
Mike, corporate secretary of the company, is head of the concrete sector and administers the Clermont operations. He is frequently meeting with customers, looking at potential jobs, and ordering materials. In addition, he manages the safety director and works with the estimating department. Mike thoroughly enjoys his job and likes to see personal achievement in his employees and values a job well done. Mike resides in Elgin with his wife Diane. He enjoys playing golf, spending time at the river and spending time with family and friends.
Leads
Shawn Baker and Blake Baker are two other prominent individuals within the business. Sons of Steve and Mike, respectively, the boys are gradually obtaining leadership roles within the company and will someday run the operations.
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SHAWN BAKER Equipment manager
Shawn is a foreman and equipment manager. He graduated from Valley High School in 2002 and furthered his education at Kirkwood Community College. He graduated with a degree in Horticulture Science for landscaping. Shawn worked for Baker Lawn Care and Landscaping for 4 years and has been with Baker Enterprises, Inc. since March of 2005. Shawn likes the challenges and experiences that his job offers and enjoys creating lifelong relationships with his co-workers. Shawn resides in West Union with his Wife Shelsea, and three children, Owen, Paxten and Austen. In his free time, Shawn likes to golf and spend time with family and friends.
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BLAKE BAKER Project manager
Blake works out of the Waverly office and is the lead estimator/project manager. He graduated from Valley High School in 2004 and furthered his education at Hawkeye Community College. He graduated with a degree in Horticulture Science for landscaping and golf course management. Blake worked for Baker Lawn Care and Landscaping for six years before taking on responsibilities for his dad. He has been with the company now for 12 years and is head of the estimating department. Blake takes part in pre-bid meetings, bid lettings, pre-construction meetings, and frequently meets with Mike and Steve. He also takes care of bid bonds, shop drawings, and the ordering of materials. Blake enjoys the thrill of getting a job, seeing it in progress, and watching it be completed. He resides in Oelwein with his wife Jane, and four children, Jocelyn, Cale, Nolan, and Ada. Blake enjoys playing gol,, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
CONCRETE FOREMEN
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Kevin Kline Concrete Foreman
Kevin Kline is a concrete foreman out of the Clermont location. Kevin started with the company in 2014. He has 15 years of experience in the concrete field. Kevin is ACI certified in concrete finishing. Kevin lives with his family in Clermont. In his free time he likes to hunt, fish and camp with family.
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Randy Cronin Concrete Foremen
Randy Cronin was the company’s second employee, hired in the summer of 1997. He has twenty-three years of construction experience and also has his ACI certification. Randy is in charge of managing the finishing work for the concrete jobsites. He resides in Luana with his wife, Kim, and three children. Randy enjoys hunting, fishing, boating, and participating in Boy Scouts.
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Dan Berger Concrete Foremen
Dan Berger has been with the company the longest of any employee. He began working for Mike and Steve in the spring of 1997 when the company was established and now has twenty-one years of experience in the construction field. Dan manages the starting work for various types of jobsites. He takes great pride in his work and longs for a sense of achievement. He resides in Clermont with his wife, Kara, and five children. Dan enjoys hunting, fishing, and bowling.
EXCAVATION FOREMEN
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Cory Anderson Excavation Foreman
Cory Anderson is a true born and raised farm boy coming to Bakers from the hills of North East Iowa. Cory and his wife Lorena live outside Gunder. They have four children and one Grandson. Cory enjoys time off hunting and relaxing at the river with his kids and dog.
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Mike Kueker Excavation Foreman
Mike Kueker is in the Maintenance Department. He has worked for Baker’s for 9 years. He enjoys the Bakers and other people he works with. Mike lives in Denver with his wife, Tonia, and his two kids, Kaylee and Lane. He enjoys farming in his spare time.
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Bob Walton Excavation Foreman
Bob Walton has been employed by the company since the spring of 2014. He has 12 years of construction experience and is currently an excavation foreman. He resides in Oelwein with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends.
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Jay Dana Excavation Foreman
Jay Dana has been employed by the company since the spring of 2009. He has forty years of experience in the field and is currently an excavation foreman on the pipe crew. Jay resides in Waverly with his wife, Deb. He has three children and five grandchildren. In his free time, he likes to fish and hunt.
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Joe Zweibohmer Excavator Operator
Joe Zweibohmer began working for Mike and Steve in March of 2003. He has forty years of experience and currently an excavator operator on a grading crew for the company. Joe says he enjoys his job and the people he works with. He resides in West Union with his wife, Brenda. He has four children and nine grandchildren. In his free time, Joe likes to mow lawns and help others.
OFFICE PERSONNEL
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Tom Raney Office Personnel
Tom Raney is the office assistant at the Waverly headquarters. He is responsible for tracking accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll records, and job costing. He has a degree from the University of Iowa and has worked many years in the computer field. Tom enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 children. Tom has lived in Waverly for 18 years.
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Brenda Miehe Office Personnel
Brenda Miehe is the office clerk in the Clermont office. She has been employed by Baker Enterprises since 2016 and has an accounting and clerical background. Brenda is a Wisconsin native but now resides in Elgin, IA with her husband Tim. She enjoys crafting, kayaking, and spending time with family. Tim and Brenda have 6 children and 2 granddaughters.
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Ashley Baker Safety Director
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Josh Kullen Project Manager
Josh Kullen is an estimator/project manager for the company and has been employed since February 2016. He graduated with a Civil and Construction Engineering Technology degree from Hawkeye Community College in 2009. Josh lives in Reinbeck with his wife, Nicole. They have one daughter, Reagan. He enjoys spending his off time hunting and golfing.
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Marty Walton Office Assistant
Marty Walton is the Controller at the Waverly headquarters. She is responsible for tracking accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll records, job costing and taxes. She has over twenty years of experience in this field of work. Marty enjoys her job because it keeps her busy and allows her to interact with a variety of people. Marty resides in Waverly with her husband, Kim. She has one daughter and two grandchildren.
