Haren Companies
Our Commitment to Great Leadership
At Haren Companies, we believe that people are the most important part of our business. This refers to our team, to our clients and to the people we help in our community. Because we feel that our people are what sets our company apart, we hire experienced, skilled professionals who are always open to improvement. We believe that the right fit between our team and yours is integral to a project’s success.
Since 1932, our company has been bringing construction projects to fruition in Kansas City and the surrounding area. Haren is now in its third generation, continuing to follow the original commitment to providing quality craftsmanship along with excellent value and top customer service. We always aim to exceed the expectations of our clients.
We are experienced in providing a range of services to different types of projects that further our community and those around us. We work with multi-family, senior living, sustainability, mixed-use developments and other projects. We use our stellar skill set and commitment to core values to help our clients improve their communities for everyone.
We aim to make our community better through our projects, whether we are creating places to live, work or come together. Yet our commitment to our community goes beyond the projects we work on. We partner with numerous charitable organizations to further their missions to better life for everyone. We promote a focus on children, families and education.
Our leadership is committed to guiding our company and to responsibly shaping our community. They lead by following key principles that include collaboration and communication between each person connected to a project. Every story has a place, let us build the place in your story.
Our Experienced Experts
Marketing Manager
Lindsey Aston
Lindsey Aston
Marketing Manager
Email: lmilligan@harencompanies.com
Lindsey Aston is the Marketing Manager with Haren Companies. With a knack in A/E/C marketing, Lindsey collaborates closely with colleagues to craft targeted marketing strategies. Her industry knowledge plays a pivotal role in effectively positioning Haren Companies. She conducts ongoing market research, enabling the firm to adapt to industry trends and stay on top of shifts in the market. Lindsey’s dedication and strategic ability are key drivers in enhancing Haren Companies’ market presence.
Lindsey’s contributions involve incorporating fresh concepts and procedures to uphold the company’s sense of mission and clear vision. This vision serves as her compass, motivating her to question assumptions, nurture curiosity, explore avenues for advancement, demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges, and adapt to evolving business landscapes.
Director of Business Development
Deb Blaylock
Deb Blaylock
Director of Business Development
Email: dblaylock@harencompanies.com
Deb Blaylock is the Director of Business Development with Haren. Deb is more than a business developer, she’s a relationship developer. Over 80% of Haren’s work comes from clients that we have worked with before and Deb continues to nurture those relationships and build new ones. Deb is also involved in several local-area business development councils, CREW KC, DBIA, and other industry associations.
Superintendent
Tate Chaney
Tate Chaney
Superintendent
Email: tatec@harencompanies.com
Tate is a project superintendent and has 16 years of construction experience in carpentry and field supervision. He has completed a wide array of construction projects ranging from mixed-use developments using podium construction to office buildings to historical renovations to schools. Tate is dedicated to safety, quality workmanship, and maintaining the project schedule.
Experience
- Bluhawk Apartments – Overland Park, KS New construction of eight buildings containing 201 apartments.
- Interurban Lofts – Overland Park, KS Podium construction of 60,506 SF including 41 apartments, 53 stall parking garage, and retail space.
- Newbern Apartments – Kansas City, MO Historical renovation of 108 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment units.
- Bee Creek Luxury Apartments – Branson, MO New construction of garden-style apartments.
- Westport Central – Kansas City, MO Historical renovation of a 1940s Art Moderne movement building.
Senior Project Manager
Cory Davison
Cory Davison
Senior Project Manager
Email: cdavison@harencompanies.com
Cory Davison is a Project Manager with Haren Companies and has more than 15 years of construction experience as both a site team member and a project manager. He has a diverse range of experience including senior living community construction, facility site supervision and multi-family renovations and historical renovations. Cory is an experienced project manager who prides himself on open communication with our clients to ensure an efficient build process.
Experience
- KCK Fire Station No.12 – Kansas City, KS 10,200 SF fire station with two and a half apparatus bays.
- Consolidated Fire District No.2 – Prairie Village, KS 15,000 SF fire station with three apparatus bays.
- St. Peters Memory Care – St. Peters, MO 35,000 square foot facility including 60 beds operated by National Health Care.
- Norman School Lofts – Kansas City, MO Historic renovation of 70,026 SF turn of the century school into apartment units. Two additional annexes wer built to the East and West of the main building that house more apartments.
- Ambassador Apartments – Kansas City, MO Historic renovation into 114 apartment units.
- The Promenade at Brentwood – Brentwood, MO 20,000 SF shell of a strip mall addition.
- Park Central – Kansas City, MO Historic renovation into 102 apartment units.
Estimator/Project Manager
Haley Davidson
Haley Davidson
In-House Trades Estimator/Project Manager
Email: hdavidson@harencompanies.com
Haley is a project manager/estimator and has 7 years of construction experience. Haley is a project manager with Haren with experience in pre-fabrication, interior renovations and ground up construction. An interior designer by trade, Haley specializes in design-build casework and countertop installation projects. She is often brought into projects to design and fabricate cabinets and countertops.
Experience
- Waldo Flats – Kansas City, MO New construction of 44,000 SF of mixed-use. First floor is retail space and four-stories of apartment units above.
- PV Police Casework – Design and fabrication of custom cabinets for the Prairie Village Police Department.
Superintendent
Rob Dawson
Rob Dawson
Superintendent
Email: rdawson@harencompanies.com
Rob Dawson is a project superintendent and has more than 27 years of construction supervision experience. He has completed a wide array of construction projects ranging from mixed-use developments to office buildings to data storage facilities. Rob will be solely dedicated to safety, quality workmanship, and maintaining the project schedule.
Experience
- Corinth Quarter – Prairie Village, KS New construction of 25,460 SF of three retail buildings for retail and restaurant tenants.
- VAL 400 John Knox Village – Lee’s Summit, MO New construction of 19,920 SF of assisted living space. Includes a 25-unit single-story building to replace an outdated two-story facility.
- Brookdale Senior Living – Kansas City, MO Renovation of Brookdale Wornall Place’s corridors. Including new paint and carpet throughout.
- Walmart Supercenter – Lee’s Summit, MO Ground-up new construction of a 179,000 SF Supercenter with site development.
- Blue Buffalo Plant – Joplin, MO Dog food manufacturing plant ground up 50,000 SF addition steel-structure built for food-grade production.
- Oread Water Storage Tank – Lawrence, KS Demolition of two above-ground water storage tanks and replaced with new cast-in-place tanks with a new pump station.
Superintendent
Harry Goodwin
Harry Goodwin
Superintendent
Email: hgoodwin@harencompanies.com
Harry is a project superintendent with Haren and has more than 37 years of construction supervision experience. For 10 years, he ran his own business building custom homes. Harry is a wood frame specialist and has a wide range of construction project experience ranging from historical renovations to multi-family & senior living.
Experience
- District at City Center – Lenexa, KS Mixed-use development consisting of office space, retail space, 170 luxury apartments, and 2 precast parking structures.
- East 9 at Pickwick Plaza – Kansas City, MO 260-unit historical renovation of 10-story building.
- Gardens at Jackson Creek – Independence, MO New construction of a wood frame 4-story senior living apartment building with 113 units.
- Sweet Life of Overland Park – Overland Park, KS 100 beds of skilled nursing, 40 assisted living units, and 40 memory care units.
- Park Central – Kansas City, MO 102-unit historical renovation.
- Villages of Jackson Creek – Independence, MO 172-unit senior living facility including bar, physical therapy area, salon, and recreation areas.
Field Operations Manager
Trent Gustin
Trent Gustin
Field Operations Manager
Email: tgustin@harencompanies.com
Trent is the Field Operations Manager for the In-House Trades team and has 20 years of experience in construction supervision. Trent leads a team of 30 carpenters, foremen, laborers, project managers, and estimators. He will be providing support to the estimators and project managers who will be leading Haren’s In-House Trades work and assisting in the coordination of manpower. In the past three years, Trent and his team have completed work in 14 public safety projects. Many of those projects included renovations of operational fire and police stations.
Experience
- Lakeview Village – Lenexa, KS Occupied renovation of six one-bedroom apartments combined into four two-bedroom units using metal framing.
- John Knox Village – Lee’s Summit, KS Occupied renovation of six one-bedroom apartments into three two-bedroom apartments in the Meadows Building.
- City of Olathe On-Call Services – Olathe, KS 2018-Present, over 30 projects ranging from renovation of historic structures to modifying fire station bunk rooms to renovating an emergency operations center.
- City of Belton On-Call Services – Belton, MO 2020-Present, Renovated an administrative building on the former Richards-Gebaur airbase into a Parks and Rec facility.
- WaterOne On-Call Services – Johnson County, KS 2018-Present, Renovated lab space, kitchen and break room, and also updated the security measures at the front desk installing bullet proof glass and electronic locks.
Superintendent
Mike Hagedorn
Mike Hagedorn
Superintendent
Email: mhagedorn@harencompanies.com
Mike Hagedorn is a project superintendent and has more than 23 years of construction supervision experience. He has completed a wide array of construction projects ranging from retail and residential historic renovations. Mike has also completed mixed-use developments, office buildings, and data storage facilities. Mike is dedicated to safety, quality workmanship, and maintaining the project schedule.
Experience
- Essence of Australia – Kansas City, MO Tenant improvement of historic building in Crossroads District into a two-story bridal boutique.
- Monogram Building – Kansas City, MO Historic renovation of building in Kansas City, MO featuring 13,424 SF of retail space for multiple tenants and a 4,937 SF micro-guesthouse on the second story.
- Ragazza food & Wine – Kansas City, MO Tenant improvement in the historic Karnopp Building into a restaurant.
- Switzer Lofts – Kansas City, MO Historic renovation of the Switzer School into 105 luxury apartments.
- Armour Park Apartments – Kansas City, MO Historic renovation of Armour Park Apartments in Hyde Park converted 12 apartments into six 2,000 SF apartments.
Vice President
Rueben Hamman
Rueben Hamman
Vice President
Email: rhamman@harencompanies.com
Rueben is the Director of Project Management with Haren and has more than 15 years of construction experience as both a site team member and a project manager. He has a diverse range of experience including senior living community construction, mixed-use, multi-family renovations, and historical renovations. Rueben is an experienced project manager who prides himself on open communication with our clients to ensure an efficient, responsible build process. Rueben leads a team of three project managers.
Experience
- Waldo Flats – Kansas City, MO New construction of 44,000 SF of mixed-use. First floor is retail space and four-stories of apartment units.
- KCK Fire Station No.12 – Kansas City, KS 10,200 SF fire station with two and a half apparatus bays.
- Consolidated Fire District No.2 – Prairie Village, KS 15,000 SF fire station with three apparatus bays.
- Interurban Lofts – Overland Park, KS 41-unit mixed-use, 4-story building.
- Bluhawk Apartments – Overland Park, KS 337,278 SF of apartments in eight buildings containing garage spaces.
- East 9 at Pickwick Plaza – Kansas City, MO 260-unit historical renovation of a 10-story building.
- Silvercrest at College View – Lenexa, KS New construction senior living facility with 136 units and an underground parking structure.
Manager
Chuck Haren
Chuck Haren
Manager
Email: chuck@harencompanies.com
Chuck got his start in construction doing jobsite clean up and light carpentry. Today, Chuck works closely with the business development and marketing teams at Haren Companies and serves as the manager of Haren Contracting, LLC. Chucks project experience includes historic renovations, commercial and multifamily developments, and senior living.
Experience
- Monogram Building / No Vacancy – Kansas City, MO Historic renovation of building in Kansas City, MO featuring 13,424 SF of retail space for multiple tenants and a 4,937 SF micro-guesthouse on the second story.
- Ragazza food & Wine – Kansas City, MO Tenant improvement in the historic Karnopp Building into a restaurant.
- Avenue 80 – Overland Park, KS 273,083 SF project including 218 apartment units, retail, and office space.
- VAL 400 John Knox Village – Lee’s Summit, MO New construction of 19,920 SF of assisted living space. Includes a 25-unit single-story building to replace an outdated two-story facility.
CEO
Wells Haren
Wells Haren
CEO
Email: wells@harencompanies.com
Wells has been a part of Haren for 35 years. His experience began in 1978 working summers as a laborer then a carpenter. After college, he worked in the office in nearly every capacity until becoming President and Owner of the the company in 1998. Wells continues to lead Haren Companies that now include: HarenLaughlin Construction, Haren Contracting, HL Restoration, and TruePlane Concrete.
Superintendent
Gary Lamb
Gary Lamb
Superintendent
Email: glamb@harencompanies.com
Gary Lamb is a project superintendent and has more than 39 years of construction supervision experience. He has completed a wide array of construction projects ranging from mixed-use developments to office buildings to data storage facilities. Gary will be solely dedicated to safety, quality workmanship, and maintaining the project schedule.
Experience
- KCK Fire Station No.12 – Kansas City, KS 10,200 SF fire station with two and a half apparatus bays.
- Consolidated Fire District No.2 – Prairie Village, KS 15,000 SF fire station with three apparatus bays
- Avenue 80 – Overland Park, KS 273,083 SF project including 218 apartment units, retail, and office space.
- Bellerive Apartments – Kansas City, MO Historic renovation of the vacant Bellerive Hotel into 150 apartment units.
- Missouri Bank – Kansas City, MO Major overhaul of mechanics garage into a LEED-certified Gold banking center.
Executive Vice President
Mike Mannino
Mike Mannino
Executive Vice President
Email: mikem@harencompanies.com
Mike has 29 years of experience in construction and construction management. His extensive project experience ranges from public safety facilities to senior living communities and multi-family units to commercial office and spiritual facilities. His responsibilities have included construction management, quality control, project management, and field management. He currently serves as the Director of Operations. Mike leads a team of 10 superintendents and operations personnel.
Experience
- Waldo Flats – Kansas City, MO New construction of 44,000 SF of mixed-use. First floor is retail space and four-stories of apartment units.
- KCK Fire Station No.12 – Kansas City, KS 10,200 SF fire station with two and a half apparatus bays.
- Consolidated Fire District #2 – Prairie Village, KS 15,000 SF fire station with three apparatus bays.
- Lenexa Fire Station No.5 – Lenexa, KS Site work and new construction of LEED-Silver certified fire station.
- Bellerive Apartments – Kansas City, MO Historic renovation of the vacant Bellerive Hotel into 150 apartment units.
Director of HR & IT
Melissa Morrow
Melissa Morrow
Director of Human Resources/IT
Email: mmorrow@harencompanies.com
Melissa is the Director of Human Resources and IT and has more than 20 years of experience with Haren Companies. She prides herself on creating a welcoming, protective climate at Haren where our employees feel that the company is looking out for their best interests on the job sites.
Superintendent
Brian Powell
Brian Powell
Superintendent
Email: bpowell@harencompanies.com
Brian Powell is a project superintendent and has more than 34 years of construction supervision experience. He has completed numerous occupied renovation projects where Brian’s ability to run a clean, safe, and efficient jobsite has earned him praise from past Haren build partners. Brian will be solely dedicated to safety, quality workmanship, and maintaining the project schedule.
Experience
- Brookdale Senior Living – Overland Park, KS Occupied renovation of the assisted living wing into 19 memory care apartment-styled units. Also added was a solace room, serenity room, cabinets for storing medical care electronic charts, and locking doors at every exit.
- Lakeview Village – Lenexa, KS Occupied renovation of assisted living units & office space in an active senior living community.
- District at City Center – Lenexa, KS 300,000 SF including apartment units, retail, office space, and parking structures.
- Bellerive Apartments – Kansas City, MO Historic renovation of the vacant Bellerive Hotel into 150 apartment units.
- Missouri Bank – Kansas City, MO Major overhaul of mechanics garage into a LEED-certified Gold banking center.
Estimator/Project Manager
Justin Schroeder
Justin Schroeder
In-House Trades Estimator/Project Manager
Email: jschroeder@harencompanies.com
Justin is a project manager/estimator and has 18 years of construction experience. He has completed a wide array of construction projects ranging from mixed-use developments to office buildings. Justin is an experienced project manager who prides himself on open communication with our clients to ensure an efficient and responsible build process.
Experience
- Waldo Flats – Kansas City, MO New construction of 44,000 SF of mixed-use. First floor is retail space and four-stories of apartment units above.
- PV Police Casework – Design and fabrication of custom cabinets for the Prairie Village Police Department.
Project Manager
Logan Simpson
Logan Simpson
Project Manager
Email: lsimpson@harencompanies.com
Logan has eight years of construction field supervision experience. His experience ranges from mixed-use construction to renovation of occupied senior living facilities. Logan will be assisting the project team during pre-construction by developing project schedules.
Experience
- Brookdale Senior Living – Vernon Hills, IL Renovation of 53,162 SF consists of four floors of senior living. Additions of a dining area to the 1st floor, a resident activity kitchen, spa, and an extended café.
- Avenue 80 – Overland Park, KS Mixed-use building containing 218 luxury apartments with clubhouse & commercial/retail components.
- District at City Center – Lenexa, KS 300,000 SF including apartments units, retail, office space, and 2 precast parking structures.
- East 9 at Pickwick Plaza – Kansas City, MO 260-unit historic renovation of a 10-story building.
Superintendent
Darrin Smith
Darrin Smith
Superintendent
Email: dsmith@harencompanies.com
Darrin Smith is a project superintendent and has more than 34 years of construction supervision experience. He has specialized in carpentry. He has also run his own company builidng homes for 8 years. Darrin has a passion for problem solving and design. He has a wide range of construction project experience ranging from multi-family, senior living, historic renovations, and church structures.
Experience
- East 9 at Pickwick Plaza – Kansas City, MO 260-unit historical renovation, 10-story building.
- Bellerive Apartments – Kansas City, MO Historic renovation of vacant Bellerive Hotel into 150 apartment units.
- Park Central – Kansas City, MO 102-unit historic renovation.
- Sweet Life of Overland Park – Overland Park, KS 100 beds of skilled nursing, 40 assisted living units, and 40 memory care units.
- Bickford of Raytown – Raytown, MO City and state upgrades from independent living to assisted living.
- Villages of Jackson Creek – Independence, MO 172-unit senior living facility including bar, physical therapy area, salon, and recreation areas.
President
Jeff Wasinger
Jeff Wasinger
President
Email: jwasinger@harencompanies.com
Jeff is the Director of Pre-construction with Haren and has more than 30 years of construction management and field supervision experience. He has experience in both the public hard bid market and the private/negotiated design-build market. Jeff’s responsibilities include early value cost feedback to the client. He helps to consistently guide designers and owners to within 5% of the original schematic budget because of our experience, accuracy, and knowledge of the current market and his relationships with trade partners. Jeff prides himself on open communication with our clients to ensure an efficient, responsible build process. Jeff leads a team of two estimators.
Experience
- Waldo Flats – Kansas City, MO New construction of 44,000 SF of mixed-use. First floor is retail space and four-stories of apartment units.
- KCK Fire Station No.12 – Kansas City, KS 10,200 SF fire station with two and a half apparatus bays.
- Consolidated Fire District No.2 – Prairie Village, KS 15,000 SF fire station with three apparatus bays.
- District at City Center – Lenexa, KS 300,000 SF including apartment units, retail, office space, and parking structures.
- Silvercrest at College View – Lenexa, KS New senior living facility with an underground parking structure.
- Newbern Apartments – Kansas City, MO 104-unit historical renovation, 10-story building.
