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Experts in design,
partners in ministry

Partner with the best in design & construction management

Building the right space for churches starts with having the right people—a committed team to envision the ideal space, earn our partners’ trust and manage construction.

At Aspen Group, our staff drives our success and embody our values, every step of the way. Their solid character forms our foundation, while their inspiration and courage continually push us toward what’s possible—ensuring that we can serve your church with the utmost professionalism, delivering results that exceed expectations.

“Aspen nailed it—this is the most dignified, beautiful space that allows us to do ministry with these precious families every day.”

Erin Wise,

Shepherd's Heart Care Center, a Ministry of Chapelstreet Church

“You know you've found an advisor when they can put language to the things that you know 'this is what we’re seeing and this is what needs to happen'.

Rob Wheeler,

Senior Pastor at Osterville Baptist Church

"Aspen is not just a company who builds buildings. They partner up with people to build environments for kingdom use, and there is a difference."

Lucas Ashley,

Lead Pastor at Bridge Church

"We've said we have kindred spirits with the Aspen Group. These are humble, authentic, real people that aren't trying to come in and up-sell."

Nick Tallo

Executive Pastor at 2Rivers Church

Our team

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Third generation business owner. Keep on chooglin!

Ed Bahler

CEO

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Amateur meteorologist

Derek DeGroot

President, Architect

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Motorcycle enthusiast

Mike Foltynski

Vice President of Operations

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The lake is my happy place

Becky Phillips

Vice President of People and Culture

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Took my sons mountaineering starting at age 5

Jon Van Dyk

Director of Finance

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Ask me about my chickens

Elena Forsythe

Executive Assistant/Content Strategist

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Sk8r

Greg Snider

Vice President of Growth and Development

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I want to ride my bicycle

Matt Rodgers

Director of Project Development

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Chief Kayak Officer

Josh Gregoire

Director of Development

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Says he lives on Gilligan's Island

Pat Kase

Senior Project Developer

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Mountains, Oceans, Coffee

Craig Dobyns

Project Developer, Architect

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I've done some crazy mountain bike riding!

Barney Paradise

Project Developer/Project Manager

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No hour is wasted on the back of a horse.

Jennifer Reinert

Director of Design, Architect

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You better Belize it!

Rosie Mitchell

Senior Architectural Project Manager

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Fish on the fly, catch and release

Doug Lasch

Senior Project Architect

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Christopher Morris

Senior Project Architect

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Always planning my next Disney vacation

Ryan Bouck

Lead Designer, Architect

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Drinker of fine coffees, collector of excellent pens

Jonathan Leonard

Lead Designer, Architect

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Shark fanatic! I call myself a sharkitect.

César Espinoza

Architectural Project Manager

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Manager of beautiful chaos!

Andrea Burks

Architectural Project Lead

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See you on the tennis courts!

John Sohn

Senior Architectural Associate

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Spontaneity Planner

Katie Eberth

Architect

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Can quote every episode of The Office

Katharine Rants

Interior Designer

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Lost in a good book or a beautiful song.

Brianna Finley

Interior Designer

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Living in the Sunshine!

Kaitlyn Hubert

Architectural Associate

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A man of many hobbies, from hunting to sewing.

Matthew Carpenter

Architectural Associate

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My Little Mrs. Ray of Sunshine

Donette Moss

Design Coordinator

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You'd be hard-pressed to find a song I don't like

Tom Shields

Director of Field Operations

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They call me Mother Aspen

Jenny Davis

Director of Integrated Services

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Courtney Scheidegger

Director of Construction Management

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Always accepting book recommendations!

Ken Speelman

General Superintendent

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Transitioning Into Grandpa Mode

Gary Walker

Project Manager

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Matt Scott

Project Manager

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Gone Fishin!

Jason Ziganto

Project Manager

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The great outdoors is my home away from home!

Brad Rice

Senior Estimator

Chillin with Millie (the Bernese Mountain Dog)

Jim Stech

Senior Superintendent

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I rescue Arabian horses

Keith Lidberg

Senior Superintendent

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Ken Vander Laan

Superintendent

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I restore old Chevy muscle cars

Bob Holland

Superintendent

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Scroll being fulfilled!

Matthew McWhorter

Superintendent

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Family is everything

Russ Heamer

Superintendent

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Gone Fishing

Chad Van Drunen

Assistant Project Manager

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ICE CREAM. ALL DAY, EVERY DAY

Julianna Kettering

Project Engineer

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Ask me what project I started at 10pm last night

Kristin McNeely

Project Administrator

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Wildlife photographer

Dave Palmer

Associate Director of IT

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Always cooking something!

Tracy Pulchinski

Executive Assistant

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Always searching for my next vacation spot

Stela Rodrigues Carneiro

Controller

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I'm a pastor in my free time

Juan Rojas

Senior Accountant

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Fran Sikirica

Accountant

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Love playing softball

Yuliana Amigon

Project Accountant

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Passionate about health and fitness!

Leanne Ostrander

Senior Development Specialist

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Gym enthusiast

Derek Stark

Business Development Specialist

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An avid toy collector transforming and rolling out!

Jim Yeung

Video Producer

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Prima Ballerina

Sophia Snider

Office Manager

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9645 Lincolnway Ln Ste 201
Frankfort, IL 60423

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