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Our Vision: To set the Standard as the BEST GENeration in TurnKey Development in the Black Hills and Beyond
Our Mission: To combine years of expertise to pioneer the next Best GENeration of Commercial Real Estate Development. From conception to completion we are committed to incorporating Development and design with our state-of-the-art modular construction facility and team creating the Best GENeration in TurnKey operations.
Our Core Values
Integrity
Excellence
Authentic
Responsive
Committed
Enthusiastic
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) BRANDEN BESTGEN Entrepreneur. Driven. Tenacious.
Growing up in rural South Dakota, Branden learned the world of construction and development along side his father. Through hard work and determination Branden took a single mobile home and grew his humble operation into a multi-million dollar enterprise. Starting in 2014, Branden believed he could apply his standard of excellence on the modular construction industry creating the best fully integrated modular construction company in North America. Behind Branden’s vision lies a full team committed to changing the construction game.
President BOB SIEVE Results Driven. Uniter. Transparent
With over 30 years of manufacturing and construction leadership under his belt, Bob has created an “Employer of Choice” environment at Best Gen. Bob carries with him an expansive assortment of distinctions including a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and certificate from the American Management Association. Bob’s unique experience creates a culture that drives excellence and results.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) KODY BYBEE Precise. Analytical. Strategic.
Kody has spent the past 20 years overseeing the financial plan and management of for profit and non profit companies alike. Holding degrees in both Management and Finance, Kody excels at guiding large complex construction projects on time and under budget. Kody’s experience in multiple sectors of business drives him to create a culture where excellence is not just the result, but the overall experience.
Chief Development Officer (CDO) MICHAEL HEITSMAN Explorative. Innovator. Respectful
After receiving his Masters in Architecture from KSU, Michael founded his own firm where he honed his skills in design along with project management. Michael’s desire to design the highest standard of environment that enriches the surrounding community has led to 2 prestigious awards: 99k House competition finalist and a 2020 Steel Competition Finalist. Michael’s combination of design expertise and project management allows him to look at each project as a unique opportunity to create the best project possible.
Dir. of People Operations CHRISTINE BURGER Approachable. Spirited. Go-Getter
Christine has spent over 25 years in strategic human resources and people operations. Christine has committed herself to mastering all aspects of people operations, earning an MBA along with a degree and global, senior and senior certified professional certifications in human resources. Adopting the People Ops mentality, Christine’s drive is to create a culture where employees are given the best chance to work and excel.
Dir. of Business Development ROSS BATIE Empathetic. Eager. Enthusiastic.
Ross is Best GEN’s VP of Business Development with over 25 years’ experience driving market share and sales by developing strategic business relationships. He hails from the construction world he grew to love by driving his first nail at 15-years of age and he’s never left. From hands-on laborer to estimator to project management, to business development, operations and team leadership, he built a business from scratch to a multi-million dollar operation in 5 years. His super-hero qualities include his honesty, great listening skills, and never-take-no-for-an-answer tenacity. He deals with all aspects of business development from identifying new business opportunities and sales campaign ideation to creating a sales pipeline, price structuring, estimating and growth strategy development. Ross is passionate about improving and growing Best GEN’s modular business into the best in the US, sharing our success through growth and new job creation, and impressing the world with the innovative “built by Best GEN” form of modular. Ross is an avid golfer, a huge sports fan and quite the outdoorsman that he loves to share with his fun and loving family!
VP of Construction DONNIE HAMBEK Intelligent. Committed. Game Changer
As the Vice President of Construction for the Best GEN family of companies, Donnie is responsible for the construction operations throughout its geographic footprint. Armed with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, a Master’s Degree in Construction Management, and more than 25 years diverse career experience in engineering, land development, project management, safety inspection, construction business entrepreneurship and consultancy, Donnie brings a broad and unique perspective to the holistic Best GEN vision to be the best in the industry. Donnie is most proud of assembling and managing teams and systems of excellence. When not working, you are likely to find Donnie planning his next destination vacation or on his humble little fishing boat enjoying time with his lovely wife and best friend.
Principle Architect-Pure Design CASEY CULBERTSON Detail Oriented. Adaptable. Compassionate.
Casey is a Principal Architect at Pure Design. Casey holds a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Kansas State University, is a member of the American Institute of Architects, is LEED AP certified, and has over 13 years’ experience in architectural design. He brings unique skills to projects. Casey is a very detail-oriented designer, capable of seeing a project from inception through completion and combines a capacity to actively listen and question assumptions with a gift of producing sophisticated drawings in real time with clients. He is self-motivated, has excellent interpersonal skills, takes on leadership roles without hesitation, and exhibits superior Revit capabilities. Casey is committed to making a difference through life-long volunteering to local organizations. As a result, Casey was honored with the Paul Harris Fellow award in 2013, through Rotary International. Casey loves spending time with his wife and 3 children.
Modular Facilities Manager JAY CHRISTENSON Diligent. Empathetic. Doer
Jay is the Facility Manager of our Watertown, South Dakota manufacturing operation. His demonstrated expertise in managing the operation come from his 40 years of running his own construction company and managing large and complex projects. There is never a shortage of Red Vines in Jay’s office, which he enjoys sharing with employees and visitors alike, but sharing his Friday afternoons with anything or anyone other than golf is not likely.
Modular Production Manager MIKE HUNTELY Dedicated. Practical. Team builder
Mike brings a technical college education and 30 years’ experience in Operations Management, Negotiation, Budgeting, Customer Service, and Sales to the Best GEN family. Mike is knowledgeable about the business, collaborative, creative, and leads by example. He is dedicated to ensuring the best possible culture for our employees while maintaining a grasp on the practical. Mike is a proud father of seven, and bleeds Vikings purple.
Home's Facilities Manager COREY MCLAUGHLIN Passionate. Energetic. Willing
Corey is the Facility Manager of our Madison, South Dakota custom home manufacturing operation. Corey brings over 30 years’ experience in prefabricated home and multi-family structures, Operations, Product Creation and Lean Manufacturing to the table. As a subject matter expert in the industry, Corey also demonstrates strong sales, interpersonal and leadership skills. Corey, interestingly enough, has a novel retirement planning strategy, which includes maintaining his vehicles way past the 300,000-mile odometer reading.
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