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Our Team
Dave Prindiville
Owner/General Manager
Dave was one of the first employees hired by Hopfauf Custom Builders, and his evolving roles in the business over the past 30 plus years contributed to the smooth transition to ownership. His knowledge and enthusiasm for every aspect of the business shows throughout the process. His thinking is logical and analytical, and also creative and visionary, enabling him to see both the details and the big picture. His quick sense of humor and easy smile contribute to his unique and inspiring leadership style.
"Every person working here has chosen this as their career. The quality of our work is reflected in every job, whether a large custom home or small remodel, because of the talented team that takes pride in the finished product." - Dave
Jake Hipp
Project Manager
Jake started his career with us as a carpenter because he was interested in learning all aspects of the industry. His hands-on knowledge is invaluable in his role as Project Manager. After high school he played junior hockey for several years in Waterloo, Sioux Falls, and one year here with the Bismarck Bobcats. He then went on to attend Saint John's University, where he studied Biochemistry & played 4 more years of hockey. Following his time at Saint John's, he attended the University of North Dakota, where he studied Chemical Engineering and met his wife Kelly. They moved back to Bismarck to be near family and now have three children.
He enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, working at the farm and playing men's league hockey.
Nick Reiss
Project Manager
Gary Schweigert
Lead Finish Carpenter
Gary was an experienced carpenter before his time with Hopfauf Custom Builders and has been with the company since 1992. He puts on the finishing touch. He and his team are the final carpenters on the project and whether they are installing railing, trimming out windows, or installing baseboards or crown molding, his attention to detail and penchant for perfection ensures a first class finish. No call backs on a job done by this guy. He does it right the first time.
Brian Steffl
Lead Framing Carpenter
Brian gives life to the design plans. He leads a team of carpenters to transform a drawing into a real life structure. He gives form to the project and makes sure it is sturdy and strong, plumb and square. He then adds all of the custom details that give a home its unique personality.
"At Hopfauf Custom Builders, we make sure the customer is satisfied with the end product. And it's a great place to work because everyone gets along with each other." - Brian
Lance Trihub
Sales/Estimating
Lance was born and raised in Berthold, ND. Prior to joining the Hopfauf Custom Building team he had been in the building industry for 18 years working in both retail and wholesale. Along with his great personality he brought his wealth of knowledge in building products. Lance is married to his wife Lisa and has a stepson Cooper. In his free time he enjoys camping and fishing most every weekend in the summer and hunting geese and pheasants in the fall. He also makes time to golf and work with his chocolate Labrador.
Becca Berreth
Accounts Manager
