Who We Are
Steege Construction built its foundation as a company in 2005 when owner Gavin Steege, his brothers, and father started building custom homes in the Waverly area. Being family owned, Steege Construction takes pride in keeping family values installed throughout every project.
We believe that we can provide every customer, whether that be residential or commercial, with exactly the type of resources they need. We are a large enough company to accommodate any project’s needs, yet small enough to give each project the level of detail it needs to exceed each client’s expectations. Steege Construction will take your project from concept to completion and provide you with exactly the project you had dreamed of.
Meet the STeege Construction Team
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PresidentOwner Gavin Steege started Steege Construction back in 2005. After building homes with his father and brothers, Gavin decided to make the move from builder to General Contractor. The relationships that were made during his years as a builder have allowed the company to grow into the size it is today. While Gavin’s role has changed as the company has grown, he still plays an active role in each project, including supervising the Steege Construction team to ensure only the best product is being designed and built. Striving to maintain the custom new home approach has always been a priority, and the craftsmanship in both the residential and commercial projects speak for themselves. As an active dad of 5 youngsters, Gavin and his wife Kylie stay busy with weekends on the river, watching the Hawkeyes, and enjoying time spent entertaining in their Steege Construction built home.
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Senior Commercial Project ManagerJoining the team in 2015, Tim Corcoran took on the role as Commercial Project Manager. With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Engineering from Iowa State, his day to day tasks range from estimating future projects, to ongoing management of current projects of all sizes. He has been a part of a variety of projects ranging from hotels, to insurance buildings, to clinics, and everywhere in between. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, hunting, and rooting for the Iowa State Cyclones!
Email: tim@steegeco.com
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Residential Sales Manager/Project Manager
If you are looking to build a new home, or are wanting to talk with someone about a remodel, Doug Kroymann is the contact to look for. As a Sales Manager and Project Manager, he will be the primary contact for project planning, pricing, and communication throughout the building process. He meets with clients to review pricing, layout changes, and any timeline matters. With 7 kids to keep him busy when he is not at work, you can find him at pretty much any of the local football, basketball, softball, dance gym facilities around, supporting his “team.”
Email: doug@steegeco.com
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Residential Designer/Project Manager
After completing her degree in Interior Design from the University of Northern Iowa in 2016, Megan Humphrey joined the Steege Construction team as a Designer and Project Manager. She assists clients with planning the initial layout of the home, helps with any spatial needs, and sits with the customer to decide on interior product selections for their home. She is also another point of contact for any project management needs. In her spare time, you can find her going to local markets and garage sales looking for that one-of-a-kind piece to add to her home.
Email: megan@steegeco.com
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Residential Project Manager
Serena joined our Steege Construction team in 2021 as an interior designer. She comes to us with a plethora of experience and is very knowledgeable about the area. Serena graduated from UNI in 2003 and spent 10 years working with an architectural firm and then 6 years in the cabinetry business. She also spent time at UNI teaching design classes. At the office, Serena spends her time meeting with clients and helping them bring their design ideas to life. Outside of work, you can find her with her family supporting the Janesville Wildcats, attending their girls’ sporting events, baking and decorating cookies and cakes, or reading.
Email: serena@steegeco.com
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Estimator/Residential Account Manager
With a degree in Interior Design from Kirkwood Community College, Emily Barkau joined the Steege Construction team in 2019. Emily was a designer here on staff for 3 years before transitioning into our full-time residential estimator and financial account manager. Our clients will hear from her throughout their project in regards to all things money related. When not in the office, you can find her camping with her husband and their dog, out at the range, in the garden, or curled up with a good book.
Email: emily@steegeco.com
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Designer
Meet Tabby, our talented interior design graduate from UNI, who joined Steege Construction as an intern in May of 2023. With her keen eye for design and passion for creating beautiful spaces, Tabby now plays a pivotal role as a designer within our team. From managing new leads to assisting in the processes of new home and model creation, Tabby brings creativity and expertise to every project. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, especially kayaking. With Tabby on board, we're dedicated to bringing your vision to life, one impeccable design at a time.
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Office Manager
As office manager and office mom, Carol Kuecker has been working for Steege Construction for the past 9 years. As Gavin’s mom, she has been a great resource and help in so many areas of the office. She helps with anything from bookkeeping, to keeping the office organized as a whole. When she isn’t cheering on the WSR boys basketball team, or the Chicago Cubs and Bears, Carol is found around a campfire, or bunkered in her scrapbooking room working on the newest project.
Email: office@steegeco.com
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Marketing
In 2021, Kylie joined the Steege Construction team and took on the digital marketing role. She updates the website, social media, and any other marketing campaigns. While she may not be in the office very often, she is busy at home with her and Gavin’s five kids. Kylie graduated from Wartburg College in 2012 with her Elementary Education degree and taught for eight years before deciding to focus solely on her family. She enjoys getting to be involved in the kid’s school activities, being a shuttle to and from practices and games, and during the summer, you can find them outside enjoying the pond and river!
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Commercial Superintendent
With a wealth of experience in about every aspect of construction, Dave Lahr acts as one of Steege Construction’s project superintendents. While primarily found on the commercial side of construction, Dave also specializes in drafting up house plans for the residential team. When not on a construction site, Dave spends time golfing, fishing, or spending time with his grandchildren.
Email: dave@steegeco.com
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Commercial Superintendent/Lead Carpenter
With over five years’ experience at Steege Construction, Brett Kuecker has worked as job site Superintendent, but has recently switched from the residential crew over to the commercial side. He has recently been a part of the completion of a large scale church addition, new construction of a daycare facility, and is currently working on a senior living facility. His wide scope of construction based knowledge helps as he supervises job sites, and coordinates with subcontractors to keep the projects moving along. Brett stays busy the rest of his time by being active in the rodeo scene, and spending time with his wife and son.
Email: brett@steegeco.com
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Lead Carpenter
Be on the lookout for Zach Harken as the finishing details of a project come about. As a residential superintendent, Zach’s finish carpenter skills are displayed as a home is in its final stages. Having over 18 years of experience in the construction industry, he can help with anything from job site management, to the physical work on site trimming out a home or remodel. You can find Zach in his spare time working in his garden, (and bringing delicious veggies to the shop!) or at his home remodeling and completing woodworking projects.
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Lead Carpenter
Garth Peter joined Steege Construction in 2020 as one of our residential project superintendents. With that responsibility, you can find him predominantly trimming out new homes, and is a great resource for clients to use during the final stages of each project. His 15+ years of expertise and excellent craftsmanship pair up to be a combination that helps each project finish up smoothly. Garth enjoys water skiing with the Water Hawks ski team, spending time with his family, and hunting when he’s not working hard on one of his projects.
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Carpenter
Jason joined the Steege Construction team as a finish carpenter in February of 2021 and came to our team with over 15 years of woodworking and carpentry experience. On the job site, you can find him doing anything from installing cabinets to finishing the final details before clients move in. He often works on our custom homes and is very detail oriented, which makes him a great fit for unique projects. Outside of work, you can find Jason spending time with his wife and four children: riding bikes and going to the park. He also enjoys gardening, keeping freshwater aquariums, running, and competing in triathlons.
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Carpenter
Dave Nitschke joined Steege Construction in 2017 with a fresh take on the construction industry after graduating with a degree in Sustainable Construction and Design. Dave works as a finish carpenter, and takes part in putting the final details together for projects. Outside of work, you can find him active hunting, fishing, and playing softball, along with spending time with his growing family.
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Carpenter
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Project Engineer
Joining the Steege Construction team in June of 2021, Nick Ross stepped into the role of a commercial project engineer. He is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a degree in construction management. Nick has recently worked on a nature center and a residential hall. On the job site, you can find him planning, coordinating, and supervising onsite functions. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, golfing, and watching and attending Iowa State athletics.
Email: nick@steegeco.com
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Project Engineer
Joey Sanford graduated from UNI in 2020 with a degree in Construction Management while working at Steege Construction. He gained job site experiences while working on his degree. As a project engineer on our commercial team, he plans, coordinates, and supervises onsite work. When Joey is not at work, you can find him in the woods hunting or hiking. He is also Veteran of Army National Guard.
Email: joey@steegeco.com
Meet the SCI Concrete & Excavation Team
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Excavation Foreman
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Concrete Foreman
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Dirt Work Specialist
As one of the first Steege Construction employees, Kyle Diemer has been a part of the Steege Construction family since 2011. He explored a different career path over the last year but Steege Construction is lucky to have him back. With over 12 years of experience working with concrete and now dirt work, Kyle will help with concrete pours but will then take responsibility of excavating, back filling, and grading residential projects. As a father of two girls, Kyle spends most of his free time keeping up with them; otherwise, he enjoys racing motocross and going on vacation!
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Concrete Foreman
If you are looking for concrete flatwork, Jason will be your guy! He came to Steege Construction in 2021 and brought with him over 30 years of concrete experience. Jason leads a team spring to fall in setting up projects, pouring and finishing concrete, and completing all of the concrete work from your basement floor to the driveway and sidewalks. Off the job, he has hobbies with carpentry and firearms.
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Excavation Team
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Excavation Team
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Excavation Team
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Concrete Team
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Excavation Team
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Concrete Team
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Concrete Team
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Concrete Team