Iron River Construction Staff

Tracy Dahlin
Owner and President
Email: tracy@ironriverco.com
Phone: 952-442-1762

Tracy has been the owner of Iron River Construction since its inception in 2000. She has handled all aspects of the business; from design and site preparation to subcontractor bidding, selection and scheduling. Tracy is a licensed contractor, a licensed insurance adjuster, and a certified roof inspector. She has five children, ranging from 16 to 25 years old.

Rick Tollerud
Senior Project Manager
Email: rick@ironriverco.com
Phone: 612-578-4824

Rick has over 20 years of experience in the building industry, with roles ranging from Laborer to Owner of a 40+ home per year General Contractor.  Rick has worked with single-family construction ranging from small houses to $3 million homes.  Rick and his wife Jen live in Montgomery.  They have two children and two grandchildren.

Alex Buckentine
Project Manager
Email: alexb@ironriverco.com
Phone: 612-505-9394

Alex has 12 years experience in the construction and contracting trade. He has a degree in construction technology from Riverland Community College in Austin, MN. His prior experiences have included building and installation of custom cabinets, residential framing for new construction and remodeling, and project managing jobs ranging from $2,000 to $2,000,000. Alex and his wife Nikki live in NYA with their daughter and are expecting another child July of 2017. When he has free time he likes to spend it in the woods or on a lake hunting or fishing. He also still enjoy playing amateur baseball for the Young America Cardinals.

Catherine Parker
Office Manager
Email: cat@ironriverco.com
Phone: 952-442-1762

Cat is originally from a small town in southern Georgia. She worked as a police officer for over 15 years as well as an undercover officer for the Bibb County Sheriff Department and per diem for the US Marshalls. She moved to Minnesota in 2006 where she has resided ever since with her two children Brandon 20 and Bailey 16. She has been in the construction industry for over 10 years with experience in general construction including residential & commercial as well as real-estate development. She has experience in Xactimate, building code & insurance claims. She brings to Iron River over 20 years of Office & Operations Management experience with dedication to team building, employee advocating, development, company growth as well as customer satisfaction. In her spare time she is a professional photographer who enjoys shooting landscape photography as well as rock music festivals and concerts. She has photographed some iconic rock bands including Dokken, Jack Russell’s Great White, Tesla and Lynch Mob just to name a few.

Randy Spring
Project Manager
Email: randy@ironriverco.com
Phone: 612-597-2424

Randy graduated from Iowa State University and became a teacher in the trades. After moving to Minnesota, he became a licensed General Contractor for over 18 years specializing in custom deck construction and lower level remodeling. As an owner, he has worn the tool belt, performed estimating and sales, and managed crews and subcontractors. Randy and his wife, Linda, live in Apple Valley. They have three sons and identical baby grandsons.

Mark Lenaker
Sales Representative
Email: mark@ironriverco.com
Phone: 952-201-5591

Mark has over 10 years remodeling/landscaping experience with most of that in exterior remodeling. His sales philosophy is geared more towards being a consultant, always looking to do what is right for the home and what are the best options for the homeowner. When not working, he’s usually with family and running around to his kids sporting events, or playing outdoors.

Shari Blair
Accountant
Email: accounting@ironriverco.com
Phone: 952-442-1762

Shari has been in the accounting world for over 30 years. She has experience with financial reporting & analysis, payroll, accounts payable & accounts receivable. She is a local girl, growing up in Mayer, Mn. She currently lives in Waconia with her husband, Tom.

Gailen Kjos
Apprentice Carpenter
Email: gailen@ironriverco.com
Phone: 952-442-1762

Gailen likes fishing and doing a little hunting. He also likes to hang out with friends or just chilling with his girlfriend watching movies. He also really likes playing video games when not at work.

Derek Wittnebel
Carpenter
Email: derek@ironriverco.com
Phone: 952-442-1762

I have 3 years of framing experience but just wanted to get into something a little different. In my free time i enjoy being in the outdoors i really enjoy hunting and fishing. I also like to hang with friends and my girlfriend and go watch a movie or go do something fun.

Patrick Darlington
Carpenter
Email: patrick@ironriverco.com
Phone: 952-442-1762

Patrick is in the Army National Guard. Raised in the construction industry, he has over ten years of experience in residential remodeling. Loves to travel with his girlfriend, and spend as much time outside as possible.