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About Us
meet our employees
Not Just a Team, but Family
At Mid-States Construction, we’re more than just a team—we’re family. Built on trust, dedication, and a shared commitment to excellence, we support each other just as we support our clients. Every project is a reflection of our strong values, craftsmanship, and the relationships we build along the way. When you work with us, you’re not just hiring a construction company—you’re joining a team that treats every project like it’s our own.
Don Shaum Sr.
Midstates was founded in 1975 by three partners, including Don Shaum Sr. By the early 1990s, Sr. had acquired full ownership, buying out the other two. The company’s core business centered on concrete and steel erection for manufacturing plants—its bread and butter.
Sr was deeply hands-on, running the company from the field and working shoulder-to-shoulder with the crew. He built Midstates on the values of hard work and integrity, earning respect as a man who kept his word.
Don Shaum Jr.
Job Title: CEO
Years at Mid-States Construction:
Since 1989
Don Shaum Jr.
Stephen Ryno
Job Title: President
Years at Mid-States Construction: Since 1997-2004, 2016-Present
Katie Yoder
Job Title: Office Manager
Years at Mid-States Construction:
Since 2020
Andrew Shaum
Job Title: Sales Executive
Years at Mid-States Construction:
Since 2020
Dylan Troyer
Job Title: Sales Team Member
Years at Mid-States Construction:
Since 2016
John Hurley
Job Title: Purchasing Agent
Years at Mid-States Construction:
Since 2015
John Shaum
Job Title: Project Manager
Years at Mid-States Construction:
Since 2008
Jim Ulrey
Job Title: Sales Team Member
Years at Mid-States Construction:
Since 1984-1988, 2017-Present