I grew up the youngest of fifteen children on a farm west of Goodland, Kansas. I graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in agronomy and then from Emmanuel House Seminary with a Masters of Divinity. I have three beautiful children (Jaiya, Tucker, and Riggins) and an amazing wife, Kristin, who has been tremendously supportive of me and my career. While waiting on Kristin to finish school, I stumbled into the construction business and have never looked back.
Before starting Duell Construction, I worked as a project manager for Capstone for eight years and then as a superintendent for Schultz Construction for two years. From the beginning, I have been drawn toward renovating old houses (or spaces).
For me, there is something richly rewarding about taking what is old, broken down, worn out, and sometimes forgotten and renovating it to have new life and purpose. I'm passionate about this process! It is very comparable to the work that God has done in my own life. As much as I love and value the process of fixing up old houses and businesses, I equally as enjoy getting to know the clients I work with. A majority of the time, when we are done with a project I feel as if I've not only provided a quality product but gained new friends as well. Ultimately, people are at the heart of everything I do.
Ben Duell
owner
Andrew graduated from Riley County high school and then attended Kansas State University and received a degree in Social Science. His love for construction started at a young age and he began learning various aspects of the construction industry.
In his spare time he loves to do wood working, fishing and skiing. He currently serves the Duell Construction team as a Project Foreman.
andrew Garver
foreman
Marty is a graduate of Falls City High School in Falls City, Nebraska. He has been in the construction industry for the past 10 years doing everything from building cabinets to framing and trim carpentry. In his free time he enjoys fishing, camping, sports, and pretty much anything manly. He currently serves Duell Construction as a Lead Carpenter.
MARTY JAHN
LEAD CARPENTER
Tim is a graduate of Manhattan High School. He has been in the construction industry for the past 15 years learning various aspects of the industry. He currently serves Duell Construction as a lead carpenter.
tim lane
LEAD CARPENTER
Aaron began a career in home remodeling as soon as he obtained a drivers license as a teenager in Lawrence, KS. Aaron attended KSU’s College of Engineering, graduating with a bachelors degree in Construction Management. Post graduation, Aaron pursued a variety of career options in commercial construction, hardwood flooring, timber framing and remodeling. In his free time, Aaron likes to hunt whenever possible and remodel his family’s 1920 American four square home in downtown Wamego with his beautiful wife, Shanna, and their two daughters. Aaron has served as a Superintendent for Duell Construction since 2016.
AARON GOODMAN
SUPERINTENDANT
Ben graduated from Kansas State University with an education degree. After a 20 year teaching career he has joined our team. With his extensive knowledge in mathematics and his instinct for systems he has naturally transitioned into a Project Manager role. He and his wife Jennie live here in Manhattan with their two children Ellie and Sophie.
BEN STOUT
PROJECT MANAGER
