As we approach Veterans Day, we’re honored to spotlight Dakota Buer, a Marine Corps veteran and Journeyman at Beeler Construction. With more than five years of service to our team, Dakota brings the discipline, resilience, and commitment he learned while serving his country as an F-18 powerline mechanic aboard the USS Nimitz. His core values, honor, courage, and commitment, show up every day in his work on our projects and in his genuine care for his teammates. Dakota embodies the spirit of service, both in his military service and in his contributions to Beeler Construction. Let’s get to know the man behind the uniform and the craftsman behind the hard hat.
Years with Beeler Construction: 5 years 3 months
Years in Construction Industry: 5 years 3 months
Certifications: Carpenter Apprenticeship school completion certificate
Q: What does a typical day look like in your role at Beeler Construction?
A: A typical day in my role at Beeler Construction consists of setting up/verifying containment is set up correctly and the job site is clean. After that, I would do removal and reinstall, replacement, or drywall countertops or cabinets.
Q: What’s the most challenging project you’ve worked on, and what made it memorable?
A: The most challenging job I’ve worked on would be the OR boom light project. What made it memorable was keeping pace with the schedule while making sure everyone stayed clean and organized.
Q: What do you enjoy most about working at Beeler Construction?
A: What I enjoy most about working at Beeler Construction is the camaraderie of everyone.
Q: With Veterans Day approaching, what skills, values, or lessons from your military service do you continue to apply in your day-to-day life and work?
A: I served in the Marine Corps as an F-18 powerline mechanic. I served on the U.S.S. Nimitz. Values I learned in the service I still use on a day-to-day basis are honor, courage, and commitment.
Q: What’s one thing people might be surprised to learn about commercial construction or your specific role?
A: One thing that people would be surprised about commercial construction, specifically in hospital work, is that schedules can change on a daily basis.
Q: If you could describe the Beeler Construction team in three words, what would they be?
A: Caring, resilient, and open-minded
Q: Outside of work, what are your hobbies or interests?
A: Outside of work, my hobbies include spending time with friends and family
Q: What is a fun fact about you?
A: A fun fact about myself would be I enjoy looking at the little things and how they operate to get to the finished product
Q: Favorite Local Restaurant or Favorite Food?
A: My favorite restaurant is Harvey Moy’s
Q: Favorite Vacation Destination?
A: My favorite vacation destination is Florida
Dakota’s journey from serving his country to serving our clients shows that true service doesn’t end when a uniform is hung up. It continues in every project, every collaboration, and every day on the job. This Veterans Day, we honor Dakota and all veterans who bring integrity, discipline, and resilience to their work and communities. Thank you, Dakota, for your service to our country and for your continued service to Beeler Construction and our team.