About Us

Dan Nourie- Owner/Vice President/Site Manager

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Dan Nourie’s mechanical background speaks for itself with over 20 years in maintenance for I.S.J. Hospital and Cargill in Mankato, Minnesota. He also obtained hands-on experience in the construction industry in drywall for many years. Dan’s specialty is his knowledge of solid building practices and his desire to hire reliable sub-contractors. Dan takes great pride in the structural details and he is on-site, daily, making sure you get the quality you expect. Dan’s philosophy is to do it right the first time and not take any short-cuts. Take a tour through one of our homes and you will see Dan’s quality shine through. It is obvious to home buyers they are getting a high-end product. Dan, in partnership with Dave Drummer, incorporated Heartland Homes in 2002. Dan obtained his contractors license in 2004. Since that time Heartland Homes has built over 100 residential homes and many multi-unit rental properties and commercial buildings. Their fast-growing business is testament to their incredible work ethic, attention to detail and their ability to accomplish structural integrity. Dan and his Heartland Homes team will consider all your family’s needs and will customize a sound foundation for your precious investment – your home.

Dwight Langford- Managing Master Carpenter

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Dwight has been a business owner and master carpenter for nearly 20 years and is one of those “Jack of all Trades”. His knowledge in building homes from the ground up and hands-on involvement in every step of the building process gives Heartland Homes that edge that only life experience can give. You’ll find him on-site framing, trimming, laying wood floors or ceramic tile, installing cabinets, constructing built-ins or fireplace surrounds and helping in nearly every step of the building process. He’s one of those rare people who can build things better than you ever even imagined. He has an incredible ability to visualize something before it’s even created. That’s not only a sign of a great carpenter, but of a good designer. Those words don’t always describe every carpenter, but they describe Dwight. We always say if you can dream it, Dwight can build it. Often times people will bring him a photo of a fireplace or a built-in they’ve seen in a magazine and not only can he duplicate it to perfection, but can customize it to fit your needs. In every Heartland Home you will find many of Dwight’s one-of-a-kind custom creations. Dwight is a true artisan and adds a valuable creative aspect to the Heartland Homes team.

Kenny Ackerman- Master Carpenter

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Kenny Ackerman, a licensed contractor, has been immersed in his family custom home-building company and his own construction business for more than 25 years. His knowledge in building homes from the ground up and hands-on involvement in every step of the building process gives Heartland Homes that edge that only life experience can give. Kenny has a vast background in many areas including masonry and flatwork, framing, roofing, trimming and even custom cabinet building to name a few. On the Heartland Homes work site, you will find him laying brick and cultured stone, framing, trimming, installing windows, cabinetry and countertops and is involved in virtually every construction step. Kenny’s background will ensure that your home is built with the level of structural integrity that you would expect from someone with his level of expertise.

Amber Kircher - Architectural Technician/Project Manager

From a young age Amber Hunzeker has been interested in floor-plans and it was no surprise when she decided to specialize in architectural drafting and has been working in the field since 2001 in both commercial and residential venues. Amber has been drafting floor-plans and exterior elevations for Heartland Homes since 2005 and has done hundreds of plans over the years. Amber’s solid background gives her the ability to transform a customer’s vague concept of their dream home into a reality using her honed skills as a drafts-person. Whether you come in with a simple drawing or detailed one, she can turn it into a complete architectural representation and will have valuable input along the way to give your home the structural integrity you deserve.

As project manager for Heartland Homes, customer service is her number one priority. Amber goes above and beyond to assure that all bids are accurate. Amber goes that extra mile to provide good communication to clients, so their specifications can be carried out by the subcontractors. Working closely with the framers, electricians, plumbers, cabinet suppliers ensures that your home is going to turn out just as you had planned. Multi-tasking is her specialty and she has the organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Her extraordinary communication with her clients is the key to making our homeowners happy.

Craig Kauffmann- Building Crew

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Craig has been involved in the construction industry for over 6 years and has accumulated a variety of experience in many areas. He has background in everything from framing, siding, installing windows to hanging sheetrock and finish-work. On the Heartland Homes work site you will find him framing, installing windows, trimming and also hanging cabinets and installing countertops. He is a valuable addition to the crew and brings a great deal of talent to the Heartland Homes team.

Justin Borgmeier- Building Crew

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Justin is our "Go-To" guy on everything from A to Z. He is great at filling in wherever he is needed. Framing, installing windows, running the lift and laying wood and ceramic floors and finish-work are just some of the areas in which he has been involved. He takes care of alot of items that complete a home. You can count on him to take care of all the details from hanging towel bars, mirrors and shelves to keeping the work site clean. He is a valuable part of the crew and brings a great deal of talent to the Heartland Homes team.