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CEO of Hamstra Group Shares Story at Kentland Rotary

Kentland Rotary Club had the opportunity to meet Mitch Van Kley, Executive Vice President and CFO of The Hamstra Group from Wheatfield, Indiana.  Mr. Van Kley will also serve as the new Chairman of the Board of the Kenbancorp.  Hamstra Builders began building private homes and have expanded into multifaceted Hamstra Group that performs services in the areas of construction, property management, real estate development, and also operates various businesses. One of their recent ventures involves the purchase of Sandy Pines Golf Complex and the addition of private condos on the property, a sports theme restaurant, and the construction of pavilion for weddings and other events. Hamstra Group also owns and operates a golf cart dealership and an automobile dealership.  They have constructed airport hangers, libraries, drug stores, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, medical offices, education facilities, factories, dairy structures, and are currently constructing two satellite Veterans outpatient clinics in Las Vegas, NV.   Hamstra Builders have left their mark in Kentland with the construction of the CVS building, Ice River Springs Plant, and the recent upgrade of the Kentland Library.  Mr. Van Key explained that their business success is related to valuable employees.  The Hamstra Group has 20 employees with more than 25 years of experience each.  Mitch was the guest of Darrell Fredrickson.