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We consider each potential employee individually. Whether you are brand new to the construction industry or a experienced carpenter looking to lead your own crew, we may have a spot for you.
JD Powell Construction was founded in 2003. We offer various custom construction projects. We are centered in Holmen, WI and we do work from LaCrosse to Winona to Bangor.
Owner
Jon is originally from Wonewoc, WI where his family farmed. He moved to La Crosse where he attended WWTC. He started his career with Wieser Brothers Construction in 2001 and was promoted to job site superindentent in 2004. In 2014 he received an opportunity to work with Kirchner Custom Builders and continued to work with commercial jobs as well as adding more custom residential work. He gained more experince with concrete inlcuding foundations, floors, driveways, patios, and specialty coloring, staining, and stamping. In 2018 he was recruited to become an instructor for Minnesota State College Southeat in Winona, MN. He reformed the curriculum and established a 2 year Construction Technology Associate degree option for students. He initiated a collaboration with Winona Habitat for Humanity which created a great learning experience for the students benefiting the Winona area Community. He remained an instructor until 2022 when he left to continue to expand JD Powell Construction full time. Jon lives with his wife and 5 children in Holmen, WI. In his free time Jon enjoys hunting, gardening, spending time with his family, friends, and his two dogs, Ellie and Coco.Â
Job Site Superintendent
Hometown: Winona, MN
College: Minnesota State College Southeast
Favorite Construction Activity: Common Framing/Setting Trusses
Years with JD Powell: 4
Total Years in Construction: 8
Outside of Work Favorite Activities: Bow Hunting, Fishing, Spending Time With Family
One Thing that Makes Dylan Extra Special: I Shot an Elk Montana in 2024
Job Site Superintendent
Hometown: Tomah, WI
College: Western Tech
Favorite Construction Activity: Seeing Projects Through From Start To FInish
Years with JD Powell: 2
Total Years in Construction: 30
Outside of Work Favorite Activities: Hunting, Fishing, Camping
One Thing that Makes Brian Extra Special: Life Exprerience Makes Me Extra Special
Job Site Superintendent
Hometown: Onalaska, WI
College: Western Tech
Favorite Construction Activity: Working With Clients On All Of The Details To Bring Their Dreams From Paper To Reality
Years with JD Powell: 1
Total Years in Construction: 24
Outside of Work Favorite Activities: Golfing, Joy Rides In The 1984 Z28 Camaro, Watching My Kids Do Amazing Things in The Sports They LoveÂ
One Thing that Makes Brian Extra Special: My Father Started His Own Construction Company in 1981. I Worked With Him Growing Up, And Then Took Over The Family Business Before Joining JD Powell
Job Site Superintendent
Hometown: La Valle, WI
High School: Weston High School
Favorite Construction Activity: Siding
Years with JD Powell: 1
Total Years in Construction: 4
Outside of Work Favorite Activities: Hunting, Fishing, Spending Time With My Dogs, Golfing
One Thing that Makes Hayden Extra Special: I Was The Valedictorian In My Graduating Class
Estimator
Hometown: Buffalo, MN
College: Winona State University '20, Minnesota State College Southeast '21
Favorite Construction Activity: LVP Flooring or Drywall
Years with JD Powell: 4
Total Years in Construction: 5
Outside of Work Favorite Activities: Watching the Timberwolves, Side Jobs,Â
One Thing that Makes Alex Extra Special: I Am A Licensed Realtor in MN
Carpenter
Hometown: Viroqua, WI
College: Western Tech - Carpentry '23
Favorite Construction Activity: Framing
Years with JD Powell: 2
Total Years in Construction: 2
Outside of Work Favorite Activities: Playing Basketball, Golfing, Watching Sports
One Thing that Makes Ayden Extra Special: I Have A Funny Personality And Can Put Anyone In A Good MoodÂ
Carpenter
Hometown: LaCrosse, WI
High School: West Salem High
Favorite Construction Activity: Framing, Trim, Decks
Years with JD Powell: 2
Total Years in Construction: 7
Outside of Work Favorite Activities: Hunting, Fishing, Golfing
One Thing that Makes Tyler Extra Special: I'm Quick On My Feet, Confident Decision-Maker
Carpenter
Hometown: Barre Mills, WI
High School: West Salem High
Favorite Construction Activity: LP Siding
Years with JD Powell: 3
Total Years in Construction: 3
Outside of Work Favorite Activities: Farming, Hunting, Fishing, Spending Time With Family, Working on Vehicles
One Thing that Makes Drew Extra Special: I Eat 8,000 Calories A Day And I Can't Gain Weight
Carpenter
Hometown: Holmen, WI
High School: Luther High
Favorite Construction Activity: Soffit/Fascia
Years with JD Powell: 7
Total Years in Construction: 7
Outside of Work Favorite Activities: Beer League Softball, Watch Sports, Go Out On The River, Play Basketball
One Thing that Makes Timmy Extra Special: I'm Working On A Degree from UWL in Accounting and Finance
Carpenter
Hometown: Holmen, WI
High School: Western (
Favorite Construction Activity: Framing
Years with JD Powell: 1
Total Years in Construction: 1
Outside of Work Favorite Activities: Hunting, Fishing, Fixing Up My Truck
One Thing that Makes Aiden Extra Special: I am Very Strong and I Do All The Heavy Lifting Around Here
Carpenter
Hometown: Melrose, WI
High School: Coulee Christian
Favorite Construction Activity: Framing
Years with JD Powell: 1
Total Years in Construction: 6
Outside of Work Favorite Activities: Hunting, Fishing, Logging, Helping Grandpa Farm
One Thing that Makes Matthew Extra Special: I Have A Killer Mustache
Carpenter
Hometown: Onalaska, WI
High School: Luther High
Favorite Construction Activity: Framing
Years with JD Powell: 1
Total Years in Construction: 1
Outside of Work Favorite Activities: Deer Hunting, Watching the Packers, Fishing
One Thing that Makes Eli Extra Special: I have Chilling Blue Eyes and Better Mustache than Matthew
Carpenter
Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
College: Viterbo University
Favorite Construction Activity: Interior Remodels, Painting/Staining
Years with JD Powell: 3
Total Years in Construction: 3
Outside of Work Favorite Activities: Carpentry is my favorite activity along with spending time with my family
One Thing that Makes Ricky Extra Special: I double as a Nurse Practicioner
Carpenter
Hometown: Barre Mills, WI
High School: Central High (LaCrosse)
Favorite Construction Activity: Framing
Years with JD Powell: 1
Total Years in Construction: 2
Outside of Work Favorite Activities: Working on Machines, Side Carpentry Jobs, Skiing
One Thing that Makes Matthew Extra Special: I Have an Extremely Strong Work Ethic, I Can't Stand Still
Carpenter
Hometown: St. Joe's, WI
High School: West Salem High
Favorite Construction Activity: Sheething Roof/Walls
Years with JD Powell: 1
Total Years in Construction: 2
Outside of Work Favorite Activities: Golfing, Hunting Mule Deer
One Thing that Makes Jackson Extra Special: I have califlower ear in both ears from wrestling
Office Manager
Residential Designer