Our Team

  • Alyssa Carroll
    Alyssa Carroll
    Project Manager
  • Brandon Tirrill
    Brandon Tirrill
    Superintendent
  • Brent Schneider
    Brent Schneider
    Project Manager
  • Chris Christopherson
    Chris Christopherson
    Superintendent
  • Darin Dobrenski
    Darin Dobrenski
    Superintendent
  • Greg Kastner
    Greg Kastner
    Superintendent
  • Jacob Hanson
    Jacob Hanson
    Project Manager
  • Marlene Schram
    Marlene Schram
    Executive Assistant
  • Matthew Fragodt
    Matthew Fragodt
    Superintendent
  • Nick Chaney
    Nick Chaney
    Superintendent
  • Paul Sahr
    Paul Sahr
    Operations Manager
  • Penny Carlson
    Penny Carlson
    Finance Officer
  • Randy Hanson
    Randy Hanson
    President
  • Ron Kramer
    Ron Kramer
    Superintendent
  • Scott Holm
    Scott Holm
    Safety Director
  • Scott Hoyes
    Scott Hoyes
    Shop Maintenance Manager
  • Stacey Hanson
    Stacey Hanson
    Accounts Payable
Alyssa Carroll
Project Manager

Years in the industry : Since 2015
Years at Mills Construction : Since 2022
Alternate Career Choice : Motivational writer or personal trainer
Hidden Talent :  I have an impeccable memory. For instance, in high school, rather than studying, I would use my near photographic memory to flip through the textbook, then I would answer questions based on how each page was laid out. I can also recall certain past conversations word for word.
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : Coast
Drink of Choice : Iced coffee
Words to Live By :  “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.”
Dream Superhero Power : Healing oneself and others
Dream Vacation :  All-inclusive resort in Bora Bora, Fiji, Bali, or the Maldives
Hobby : Hunting, Fishing, & Gardening
My Family :  I have 2 kids; a daughter, Candace, and a son, Carter.
One thing you couldn’t live without : My family
Pet Peeve : Slow drivers in the left lane
Favorite Charity : American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Brandon Tirrill
Superintendent

Years in the industry : 8 years
Years at Mills Construction : Since 2022
Alternate Career choice : Pastor
Hidden Talent : I can whistle a song with my hands
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : Mountain
Drink of Choice : Sumptown Coffee
Words to Live By : Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your path. Proverbs 3: 5-6
Dream Superhero Power : Flying, but if there was a superhero power of not waking up sore every day, I’d take that instead.
Dream Vacation : Road trips on scenic routes
Hobby : Hiking
My Family : Married to Megan, son Jacob, daughter Ellie
One thing you couldn’t live without : My faith in Jesus
Pet Peeve : Arguments on social media
Favorite Charity : Local church

Brent Schneider
Project Manager

< Years in the industry : Since 1998
Years at Mills Construction : Since 2022
Alternate Career Choice :
Hidden Talent: Played Violin
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : Coast
Drink of Choice : Diet Coke
Words to Live By : Do what’s right even when no one is looking.
Dream Superhero Power :Teleportation
Dream Vacation : Italy
Hobby : Fishing/Hunting
My Family : My wife Vicky, 29 years, one son and two daughters
One thing you couldn’t live without : My family
Pet Peeve : When people can’t park straight.
Favorite Charity :

Chris Christopherson
Superintendent

Years in the industry : Since 1993
Years at Mills Construction : Since 1997
Alternate Career Choice : Game Warden
Hidden Talent : Jack of all trades
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : Mountain
Drink of Choice : Dr. Pepper
Words to Live By : Listen, smile, agree, and then do whatever you were going to do anyway.
Dream Superhero Power : Inspector Gadget
Dream Vacation : None
Hobby : Hunting, Fishing, Boating, Camping, Anything Outdoors
My Family : Son, Tre
One thing you couldn’t live without : The outdoors
Pet Peeve : Showing up late for work!
Favorite Charity : Make-A-Wish Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis

Darin Dobrenski
Superintendent

Years in the industry : Since 1993
Years at Mills Construction : Since 2011
Alternate Career Choice : Teacher
Hidden Talent : Carry on a family tradition of making lefse.
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : Coast
Drink of Choice : Conch Cooler
Words to Live By : You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
Dream Superhero Power : Hang Christmas lights from my couch
Dream Vacation : Disney cruise in the Caribbean 
Hobby : Hunting and fishing
My Family : Wife Tammy and 3 daughters
One thing you couldn’t live without : My family
Pet Peeve : Giving up before starting

Greg Kastner
Superintendent

Years in the industry : Since 1996
Years at Mills Construction : Since 2001
Alternate Career Choice : Pro Baseball
Hidden Talent : Jack of all trades
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : Mountain
Drink of Choice : Coke
Words to Live By : Nobody owes you anything, you must earn it.
Dream Superhero Power : Teleportation
Dream Vacation :Anywhere on a beach during the winter months.
Hobby :Any type of outdoor activity
My Family :2 sons
One thing you couldn’t live without :My kids’ happiness
Pet Peeve :When someone doesn’t take initiative
Favorite Charity :Shriners and St. Jude’s

 

Jacob Hanson
Project Manager

< Years in the industry : Since 2011
Years at Mills Construction : Since 2022
Alternate Career Choice : Detective
Hidden Talent :Juggling
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : Mountain
Drink of Choice : Coffee
Words to Live By : Actions speak louder than words
Dream Superhero Power : Flight
Dream Vacation : Norway
Hobby : Skiing, Basketball, Softball, Biking, Running, Golf
My Family : Wife Katy and dog Frankie
One thing you couldn’t live without : Friends & Family
Pet Peeve : Complainers
Favorite Charity : Casa por Cristo

Marlene Schram
Executive Assistant

Years in the industry : Since 2008
Years at Mills Construction : Since 2008
Alternate Career Choice : teacher
Hidden Talent : artist
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : mountain
Drink of Choice : diet coke
Words to Live By : be kind and encouraging
Dream Superhero Power : teleporting
Dream Vacation : all-inclusive resort in Hawaii, with adventurous excursions
Hobby : biking, hiking, cross country skiing, fishing
My Family : Husband, Keith; 3 married daughters, 10 grandkids
One thing you couldn’t live without : faith and family
Pet Peeve : Rudeness and whining
Favorite Charity : Option 1

Matthew Fragodt
Superintendent

Years in the industry :  Safety – since 2019
Years at Mills Construction : Since 2019
Alternate Career choice : Pro Baseball or Golfer
Hidden Talent : Pro Swimmer
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : Mountain
Drink of Choice : Iced Tea
Words to Live By : Get ‘er done!
Dream Superhero Power : Fly
Dream Vacation : Down south for a golf or fishing trip.
Hobby : Golfing, going to the gym, hunting and fishing
My Family : Mom, Dad, and a sister
One thing you couldn’t live without : Water
Pet Peeve : When people don’t work
Favorite Charity : Make-A-Wish

Nick Chaney
Superintendent

Years in the industry : Since 2008
Years at Mills Construction : Since 2010
Alternate Career Choice : Pro-fisherman
Hidden Talent : Can play a variety of instruments
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : Coast
Drink of Choice : Live-wire Mountain Dew/Coors Light
Words to Live By : A bad day fishing is better than a good day at work
Dream Superhero Power : Teleportation – easier travel!
Dream Vacation : Once in a lifetime fishing trip for a rate trophy fish
Hobby : Motorcycles – Fishing, ice fishing, hunting, anything outdoors!
My Family : My wife, Donna, and two sons.
One thing you couldn’t live without : Fishing/outdoors and family
Pet Peeve : Lying and chronic negativity!
Favorite Charity : Children’s Miracle Network

Paul Sahr
Operations Manager

Years in the industry : Since 1991
Years at Mills Construction : Since 1991
Alternate Career Choice : Rescuing abducted children
Hidden Talent : I can juggle
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : Mountain for sure
Drink of Choice : Soda or Beer
Words to Live By : Please forgive me
Dream Superhero Power : Mind Reading
Dream Vacation : Visiting exotic ports of call on a 7 day cruise
Hobby : Golfing, Woodworking, and any puzzles
My Family : Wife & 4 sons
One thing you couldn’t live without : Coming home to my family
Pet Peeve : Unorganized people
Favorite Charity : Humane Society

 

Penny Carlson
Finance Officer

Years in the industry : Since 2018
Years at Mills Construction : Since 2022
Alternate Career Choice : Nurse
Hidden Talent : Very good with elderly
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : Neither. I am a flatlander!
Drink of Choice : Gin & Tonic
Words to Live By : 
Dream Superhero Power : 
Dream Vacation : Europe
Hobby : My kids
My Family : Husband Steve, and 3 kids
One thing you couldn’t live without : My glasses
Pet Peeve : People who do not know what they want to order at a fast food line even through they have been standing in line.
Favorite Charity : Cemetery upkeep

Randy Hanson
President

< Years in the industry : Since 1997
Years at Mills Construction : Since 1997
Alternate Career Choice : Mechanical & Civil Engineer
Hidden Talent : I can juggle
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : Mountain
Drink of Choice : Barley Green
Words to Live By : You are loved more than you know.
Dream Superhero Power : Teleport
Dream Vacation : Cruise to Alaska with lots of land trips
Hobby : Horse Riding
My Family : Wife, Stacey and 2 grown sons, Jacob and Riley
One thing you couldn’t live without : Hope
Pet Peeve : Stupid drivers
Favorite Charity : That’s like asking who your favorite child is! I love Teen Challenge, Option 1, FCA, and GracePoint Wesleyan Church

Ron Kramer
Superintendent

< Years in the industry : Since 1981, built first shed in 1975
Years at Mills Construction : Since 1998    
Alternate Career Choice : structural iron worker      
Hidden Talent : cabinet maker
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : mountain
Drink of Choice : Milwaukee’s Best
Words to Live By : Treat others like you want to be treated
Dream Superhero Power : Flying
Dream Vacation : Australia
Hobby : Trapping
My Family : wife, Marsha
One thing you couldn’t live without : Pizza
Pet Peeve : wasn’t me
Favorite Charity : Me

Scott Holm
Safety Director

Years in the industry :  Safety – since June 2000
Years at Mills Construction : Since August 2024
Alternate Career choice : Professional Golfer
Hidden Talent : I can curl and twist my tongue
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : Coast
Drink of Choice : Diet Mountain Dew
Words to Live By : Treat people with respect
Dream Superhero Power : Fly
Dream Vacation : Golf trip to St. Andrews
Hobby : Golf
My Family : Carleen (wife), Emily (daughter), Carter (son)
One thing you couldn’t live without : Family and golf
Pet Peeve : When people give up on something just because it is hard
Favorite Charity : Brookings County Youth Mentoring Program (BCYMP)

Scott Hoyes
Shop Maintenance Manager

< Years in the industry : Since 1987
Years at Mills Construction : Since 2022
Alternate Career Choice : Electrician
Hidden Talent : Cooking and Housekeeping
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : Coast
Drink of Choice : Coors Light
Words to Live By : Trust in the Lord and do the right thing even when nobody is watching
Dream Superhero Power : X-ray Vision
Dream Vacation : Tour of Europe
Hobby : Steel fabrication and woodworking
My Family : 3 adult children
One thing you couldn’t live without : My faith
Pet Peeve : Clutter
Favorite Charity : Water Wells for Africa

Stacey Hanson
Accounts Payable

Years in the industry : Since 2002
Years at Mills Construction : Since 2002
Alternate Career Choice : Nursing
Hidden Talent : Scrapbooking
Coast, Desert, or Mountain : I enjoy them all
Drink of Choice : Iced tea
Words to Live By : The Bible
Dream Superhero Power :
Dream Vacation : The Hawaiian Islands
Hobby : Horseback riding and gardening
My Family : Husband, Randy, 2 grown sons, Jacob and Riley
One thing you couldn’t live without :
Pet Peeve : Solicitors – especially ones that bother me at home.
Favorite Charity : Have many.