Passionate People, Powerful Solutions.
ABOUT
At Rice Lake, people are our greatest asset. More than just employees, they drive our success every day. Driven, committed, diverse, and collaborative, our team offers unparalleled expertise at every level, using the power of innovation, craftsmanship, creative thinking, and technology to deliver customized solutions with the highest level of quality and care. From our owners and leadership to our project managers, estimators, superintendents, and staff, we work as one team with one focus: your success.
Wade Leonard
President
Team member since 1990
Wade Leonard
President
Team member since 1990
Jamie Gibson
Masonry Group Manager
Team member since 2002
Jamie Gibson
Masonry Group Manager
Team member since 2002
Colin Leonard
Estimating Group Manager
Team member since 2007
Colin Leonard
Estimating Group Manager
Team member since 2007
Matt Perpich
Mechanical Group Manager
Team member since 2011
Matt Perpich
Mechanical Group Manager
Team member since 2011
Jason Schmitt
Water Group Manager
Team member since 2012
Jason Schmitt
Water Group Manager
Team member since 2012
Kevin Littman
VP, Commercial Group Manager
Team member since 2019
Kevin Littman
VP, Commercial Group Manager
Team member since 2019
Matt Martinson
Senior Superintendent
Team member since 1990
Matt Martinson
Senior Superintendent
Team member since 1990
Marty Mills
Senior Superintendent
Team member since 1991
Marty Mills
Senior Superintendent
Team member since 1991
Thomas Leonard
Senior Superintendent
Team member since 1996
Thomas Leonard
Senior Superintendent
Team member since 1996
Scott Molitor
Mechanical Field Operations
Team member since 1998
Scott Molitor
Mechanical Field Operations
Team member since 1998
Loren Boelter
Concrete Field Operations
Team member since 2010
Loren Boelter
Concrete Field Operations
Team member since 2010
Chris Price
Senior Superintendent
Team member since 2010
Chris Price
Senior Superintendent
Team member since 2010
Brad Knight
Construction Manager
Team member since 2005
Brad Knight
Construction Manager
Team member since 2005
Mark Hinsz
Senior Project Manager
Team member since 2010
Mark Hinsz
Senior Project Manager
Team member since 2010
Ethan Ellingsen
Project Manager
Team member since 2014
Ethan Ellingsen
Project Manager
Team member since 2014
Jaime Barry
Project Manager/Estimator
Team member since 2015
Jaime Barry
Project Manager/Estimator
Team member since 2015
Shawn Close
Senior Project Manager
Team member since 2015
Shawn Close
Senior Project Manager
Team member since 2015
Chad Napstad
Project Manager
Team member since 2016
Chad Napstad
Project Manager
Team member since 2016
Logan Peterson
Project Manager/Estimator
Team member since 2018
Logan Peterson
Project Manager/Estimator
Team member since 2018
Nate Sova
Project Manager
Team member since 2019
Nate Sova
Project Manager
Team member since 2019
Mark Montgomery
Project Manager
Team member since 2022
Mark Montgomery
Project Manager
Team member since 2022
Ben Peterson
Project Manager
Team member since 2022
Ben Peterson
Project Manager
Team member since 2022
Michael Benson
Project Manager
Team member since 2022
Michael Benson
Project Manager
Team member since 2022
Jarod Lund
Project Manager
Team member since 2022
Jarod Lund
Project Manager
Team member since 2022
Adam Brenteson
Project Engineer
Team member since 2023
Adam Brenteson
Project Engineer
Team member since 2023
Steve Montray
Project Manager
Team member since 2023
Steve Montray
Project Manager
Team member since 2023
Brady Callenius
Project Manager
Team member since 2023
Brady Callenius
Project Manager
Team member since 2023
Craig Habighorst
Preconstruction Services Manager
Team member since 1994
Craig Habighorst
Preconstruction Services Manager
Team member since 1994
Greg Holm
Estimator
Team member since 2004
Greg Holm
Estimator
Team member since 2004
Steve Perpich
Estimator/Project Manager
Team member since 2007
Steve Perpich
Estimator/Project Manager
Team member since 2007
Karen Calabro
Project Pursuit Specialist
Team member since 2019
Karen Calabro
Project Pursuit Specialist
Team member since 2019
Kim Herold
Estimator
Team member since 2019
Kim Herold
Estimator
Team member since 2019
Stephen Gulley
Estimator
Team member since 2020
Stephen Gulley
Estimator
Team member since 2020
Darin Dirkes
Commercial Preconstruction Services Manager
Team member since 2022
Darin Dirkes
Commercial Preconstruction Services Manager
Team member since 2022
Brian Liska
Estimator/Project Manager
Team member since 2024
Brian Liska
Estimator/Project Manager
Team member since 2024
Daniel Gliszinski
Safety Manager
Team member since 2021
Daniel Gliszinski
Safety Manager
Team member since 2021
Dustan Nyberg
Project Manager
Team member since 2023
Dustan Nyberg
Project Manager
Team member since 2023
Kate Pelarski
Estimator
Team member since 2024
Kate Pelarski
Estimator
Team member since 2024
Ellie Holmberg
Project Engineer
Team member since 2024
Ellie Holmberg
Project Engineer
Team member since 2024
Lleyten Pettit
Project Engineer
Team member since 2024
Lleyten Pettit
Project Engineer
Team member since 2024
Anthony Peters
Project Engineer
Team member since 2024
Anthony Peters
Project Engineer
Team member since 2024
Sat Malempati
Project Manager
Team member since 2024
Sat Malempati
Project Manager
Team member since 2024
Committed to Safety, Second to None.
Safety is a core value at Rice Lake. Like everything we do here, safety is also a team effort. Our award-winning safety programs take a proactive approach to safety and incident prevention by empowering employees and clients with the training, protocols, and equipment to maintain a safety mindset for each other and themselves every day on every job site. Our company-wide commitment to safety has garnered industry-wide attention, resulting in numerous industry awards and an EMR below industry averages.
0.86
Current EMR
0.32
TRIR
0
Lost Time Incidents
30
Hours OSHA Training for Supervisors
Recent Safety Awards
Minnesota AGC & Minnesota OSHA
Construction Health and Safety Excellence: CHASE level 2&3
Associated General Contractors of Minnesota
Jeff Jensen Memorial Construction Excellence Award
Outstanding Achievement Award
Minnesota Utility Contractors Association
MUCA Safety Award – over 100,000 hours worked
Contractor Award of Excellence
Platinum Safety Award
Creating a Culture of Care
At Rice Lake, we’re committed to ensuring that every employee at our company has the opportunity to reach their full potential. As a Culture of Care Impact Champion we’ve taken a pledge to not only build a work environment that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive but one that is free from harassment, hazing, and bullying. By taking the Culture of Care Pledge, we join a national network of companies committed to advancing diverse talent in the industry through proactive DEI practices, mentoring programs, and DBE outreach by creating a workplace that embraces individual differences.
Building Better Communities
At Rice Lake, we are committed to building better futures on the job site and in the communities where we live and work. We achieve this through various means, including financial support and volunteerism. Whether donating to a food bank, supporting charities, sponsoring local events, or investing in the next generation of builders, we understand the importance of giving back to our neighbors and community. As individuals and a company, we believe we can all grow stronger when we help each other.
