Aanensen's is a family business in its third generation. In 1950, Al Aanensen, our founder, suffered an industrial accident that left him with a broken back and no job. With just two unemployment checks and a prayer for work, Al Aanensen founded our company in 1951. He learned the crafts of carpentry and cabinetmaking on the job, and his quest for excellence set the high standards we still hold today. Together with his wife Gladys, who ran the office, they worked hard and sacrificed much to lay a strong foundation for the company that future generations could build upon. Mr. and Mrs. Aanensen are now comfortably retired from active business.

Ted Aanensen is Al and Gladys's son, and the current president of the company. He was raised in the business, and has worked in all aspects of construction, design, job supervision and management. He joined the company full time after graduating from Upsala College in 1966. Gayle Aanensen, also a graduate of Upsala College, is Ted's wife, and the current corporate secretary. She joined the company part time while caring for the couple's three children, and is now responsible for most aspects of the financial life of the company.

Matthew Aanensen represents the third generation of the company, and is current vice president. He was raised in the company like his father, and officially joined the firm in 1998 after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate University, and a Masters of Architecture degree from Washington University in St. Louis.

Ted and Matt adhere to the founders' philosophy of excellence and relationship building, and welcome you to become part of their expanding family of satisfied customers.