Our Team

Josh Hood

Owner/Operator

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620.204.8808

Josh loves the moment when a customer walks in and sees the project for the first time, making their dreams a reality. Outside of work, he enjoys biking and swimming with Emily and their three kids.

Emily Hood

Owner

Emily helps to keep the office running by covering everything from paying bills to bookkeeping. When she isn’t at work, she enjoys reading, running, writing, and spending time with Josh and their three kids.

Stephen Wilson

Operations Manager

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620.204.9798

Stephen enjoys outdoor activities, community service in local government, traveling with his wife and three children, and Christmas music. He excels at organizing and implementing processes to streamline projects, enhance company operations, and improve customer experiences.

Jon Van Veldhuizen

Project Manager

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Jon comes to Hood Construction with a passion for woodworking. He served as our primary trim carpenter for several years before stepping into his current role as project manager. He enjoys developing relationships with customers and subcontractors as he leads new builds from the ground up. A transplant from Pennsylvania, Jon, his wife, and their three boys reside in Sterling.

Brice Knapp

Field Operations Manager

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Brice serves as our Field Operations Manager, overseeing day-to-day site activity and ensuring projects run smoothly. Brice is married to his wife Kyla and is the proud father of two sons. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, and working with horses.

Chris Hilgendorf

Shop Manager/Driver

In addition to managing our shop, Chris drives to pick up and drop off job materials, as well as filling in the gaps mowing properties and tracking our equipment maintenance schedule. He enjoys Chiefs football, KC Royals baseball, and spending time with his family.

Garrett Fracchiolla

Carpenter

Garrett, from Temecula, CA, now in Sterling, is the second oldest of four siblings. He teaches art for a local homeschool co-op and enjoys creating. At work, he appreciates the opportunities to work with flooring and tile. Passionate, creative, and dedicated, he brings artistry to both his personal and professional life.

Micah Hanshew

Carpenter

Micah is a skilled carpenter from Greensburg, KS, who has two brothers and two sisters. Outside of work, he loves hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. On the job, he particularly enjoys the challenge and satisfaction that come from working with concrete.

Carson Gray

Carpenter

Carson, a Sterling native, is a full-time student-athlete at Sterling College, balancing academics, sports, and his role at Hood Construction. He enjoys basketball and video games. On the job, Carson takes on various tasks, from material handling to framing.

Malachai Scott

Lead Painter

Originally from Topeka, Kansas, Malachai takes pride in delivering high-quality finishes and creating clean, lasting results for our clients. When he’s not on the job, he enjoys gaming, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family.