(800) 758-0307
(419) 667-3011
18018 St. Rt. 81
Venedocia, OH 45894
Contact: Steve Klausing
Email: steve.klausing@kbuildings.com
Website: www.kbuildings.com
Staff
Dan Klausing
Owner / President
Dan began his career at Elgin Service Center in the late 1960’s working for a two man operation primarily pouring bin foundations . Dan assumed ownership in 1972, turning his company into a corporation in 1974. After assembling multiple construction crews and providing quality equipment and service to the local agricultural community, the company began to prosper. In the late 1970’s, Dan’s desire to enhance the product line at Elgin Service Center resulted in the development of the K Building. As a member of several vendor advisory councils, Dan has been a staple in the ag community for decades. While Dan now enjoys a more leisurely approach to his involvement in the business, he still remains active leading his sons and the rest of Elgin Service Center as the owner and president.
Scott Klausing
General Manager
Scott has been the General Manager of the Elgin Service Center Venedocia location since 1992. In addition to running the day to day operations of the location, Scott is responsible for the long range vision for Elgin Service Center as a whole. Under his direction, ESC has doubled K Building production volume while adding PowerLift Hydraulic Doors and S.P.M. CNC precision machining to our lineup.
Steve Klausing
Operations Manager
Steve has been with Elgin Service Center since 1988 and is the department head for grain services at our offices in Venedocia and Kenton, Ohio. He is also tasked with the design and sales of on-farm grain systems as well as lead service technician for existing systems including fans, heaters and dryers.
Dave Knepper
Office Manager / CAD
Dave has been with Elgin Service Center since 2002 and is responsible for assisting customers and dealers with building inquiries and support. With his computer background, Dave is an invaluable asset to Elgin, as he oversees our CAD department as well as many of our technical issues related to our computer systems and online presence. Dave also tracks inventory and purchases many of our building components and accessory items.
Doug Hemm
Director of Marketing / Dealer Development
Doug has been with Elgin Service Center since 2008 and is responsible for developing and implementing the Elgin Service Center/K Building marketing strategy as well as developing the K Building dealer network throughout the country. Prior to joining Elgin Service Center, Doug spent 22 years as a lumber wholesaler. Please feel free to contact Doug directly to inquire about K Building dealer opportunities.
Clay Erman
Project Manager / Dealer Liaison
Clay comes to Elgin Service Center from Benjamin Steel. For years, Clay was our point of contact when placing orders for the structural steel that goes into the K Building. His responsibilities at Elgin include project management and liaison for the K Building dealers. In this capacity, Clay will work directly with dealers to confirm buildings orders, process change orders and resolve any issues.
Mike Klausing
IT / Purchasing
Mike has been with Elgin Service Center since 2019. His responsibilities include creating K Building material lists, scheduling building deliveries and purchasing lumber, covering and trims for building orders. Mike is our IT tech with extensive knowledge of computer and CRM systems.
Dillan Woods
Engineer in Training/Draftsman
Dillan has been with Elgin Service Center since 2021 and works with engineering firms and governing bodies, guiding projects through the stamped building approval process. With his BS degree in Civil Engineering, Dillan has experience in bridge inspections as well as various other disciplines of civil engineering and surveying. His goal is to become the first in house PE (Professional Engineer) for Elgin.
Kain Hernandez
Draftsman
Kain joined Elgin Service Center in 2024 and works in our drafting and design department. His primary role is to draw new building orders for dealer approval. Prior to joining ESC, Kain gained a tremendous amount of AutoCAD and drafting experience working for Elevator Services designing grain bin set ups and other steel structures.
Logan Jackson
Production Manager
Logan joined Elgin Service Center as a welder in 2017 upon graduating from Vantage Career Center in VanWert, Ohio. Within a short time, Logan was put in charge of our plasma tables, producing many of the parts used in the manufacturing of the K Building. Today, Logan is our Production Manager and is in charge of all elements of K Building production.
Deena Rice
Administrative Assistant
Deena has been with Elgin Service Center since 2011 and is responsible for overseeing the day to day office duties at our corporate office in Venedocia, Ohio. These duties include payroll, insurance, invoicing and updating pricing in our parts department. It is often Deena’s voice that greets callers into our corporate office. Prior to joining Elgin Service Center she was a team leader/office manager for a local medical office.
Jim Tabler
PowerLift Door Sales
Jim has been with PowerLift Great Lakes, a division of Elgin Service Center, since 2020. He is responsible for the development of our installed hydraulic door presence in Indiana and Ohio. With a 40+ year sales career, Jim has spent the last 20 years as a lumber wholesaler. Prior to his sales career, Jim gained experience in the construction industry pouring concrete and framing houses.
Zac Bricker
Crew / Transportation Manager
Zac joined Elgin Service Center in 2010 and is currently the coordinator responsible for scheduling K Building and on-farm grain service crews as well as deliveries to building sites. He is the head of our vehicle maintenance department and will occasionally deliver buildings or grain products to the job site.