Employee Testimonials

Cleary Building Corps. Corporate employees take an honest approach in the construction business making sure that we all make a difference in improving skills. Watch our employee testimonials to see just how Cleary keeps pushing their employees to thrive.

Cleary’s goal is to provide the best solution and the best service to our Clients. We use & develop the best technology and software to accomplish this goal.

Cleary Employees come to work every day with a passion for the work we do! View the videos below and see what life is like working as a Cleary Corporate team member!


Aaron Schrage, Branch Manager at the Cleary Building Corp. Fort Morgan, Colorado office, has worked at Cleary since 2013. In this clip, Aaron discusses his appreciation for the control he has of his own income as a Branch Manager at Cleary.

Dave Daleiden, Branch Manager at Cleary’s Ellsworth, Wisconsin office has been employed with Cleary since 2014. In the following video, Dave discusses his employment journey with Cleary Building Corp. thus far, his positive experience as Branch Manager, and the unlimited potential for earnings included in the Cleary pay plan.

Tony Easton, Building Sales Specialist in Clinton, IL since 2021, describes the structure of the Cleary pay plan and the ways in which it is designed to reward those who work hard. Tony breaks down the sales performance and production facets of the plan and the opportunities that Building Sales Specialists are given to optimize their earnings.

Travis Leeser, Building Sales Specialist at the Cleary Building Corp. Corporate office in Verona, Wisconsin, has been with Cleary since 2013. In this video, Travis describes his success in earnings at Cleary thus far, attributing it to 3 important characteristics that every Building Sales Specialist must possess to succeed.

Tyler Mize, Branch Manager at Cleary’s Delta, Colorado branch has been employed with Cleary since 2018. In this video, Tyler recounts his experiences at Cleary since he started, including the supportive team culture as well as the proven attainability of a high income based on the company’s pay structure.

With the culture of success in mind, Cleary is committed to their employees in striving to take care, respect, and make a difference in their worker’s lives.

Michael Waldera, AutoCAD Manager at Cleary Building Corp., mentions that he came to Cleary with no post-frame education or experience, and got promoted pretty early. “Cleary is a company that will reward you if you work hard.” Waldera went on to say, “It’s a great place to really expand your knowledge, expand your experiences, and come up with ways to further yourself.”

Cleary Building Corp. takes an honest approach with their excellence in construction and separates themselves from other construction companies by stressing the importance of their employee’s education, success, and career goals.

Cleary Building Corp puts honest, integrity and trust into their employees. As well as making sure Cleary not only makes a difference, but each employee makes a difference with their improving skills and procedures.

Justin Fluegge-Elmer, Level 1 Production Draftsman at Cleary Building Corp, says “I would definitely recommend Cleary as a place to work it’s very welcoming. Co-workers and managers get to know you on a personal level.”

Our employees are constantly tackling new challenges and working together to provide the best solution. Someone is always there to be a helping hand and encourage you to stay on top of your goals for future success within the company.

Steve Bell, Information Systems Analyst at Cleary Building Corp, says “You may be working on a task and have to divert to something else that’s more important but it keeps you on your toes. I enjoy the challenge and many other aspects of working at Cleary.”

Cleary takes time to invest in each employee and continues to bring out the best in each individual team member by helping form their own professional development.

“Here at Cleary Building Corp. they not only help you with your goals but there is opportunity to move up with the company if you are a hard-working individual,” Kelsey Philipps said. “My supervisors have talked to me about what my goals are, why they are important, and how to achieve them.”

No matter what stage of the building process our employees are in there is a sense of pride from beginning to end. Whether you are at the beginning stages of answering a client’s phone call or at the end of the building process there is something to admire about helping a client build their dream building.

"When I’m with my wife and kids I am pointing out all the Cleary buildings," Steve Bell, Information Systems Analyst, said. "To be like hey we built that. That is what dad’s company does. It makes me very proud."

We at Cleary Building Corp see the importance of each employer having pride in their day-to-day work. Whether you are part our office staff, or our field men and women, we make sure everyone is satisfied with their position.

Not only is Josh challenged with his day-to-day work, but he is satisfied with the ever-changing scenery that his position brings him, “You have to have a lot of common sense to you, because there are ditches, power lines; all kind of different stuff that you have to maneuver around,” Josh said. “What I do is challenging and I do something different every time.”

Cleary Building Corps. Field team makes sure Cleary separates itself from other construction companies by maintaining the importance of their field education, and success in day-to-day project goals. Follow our crew personal’s career path and hear from them what it is like to work for Cleary Building Corps. Field Team!

Our Cleary Team consist of professional field managers and crew personnel employed to construct quality buildings on site! Our team members work smart and safe until each project is done.

View the videos below to see just what it is like to be a Cleary team member out in the field!


Rick Lewis started on the Cleary Field team in 2009 with no construction background. However, the labor intensive environment, and admiration of being outside, helped form him into the Leadman he is today.

“Starting out and working on the Cleary Field Team made me a better person and drove me to challenge myself”

Rick Lewis, Leadman-Foreman in Training, said.

“I wouldn’t trade an experience with any of my crew members for the world.”

We care about our Employees. Cleary utilizes the Work Smart/Work Safe in-house safety program to properly train Employees, which reduces accidents.

Cleary provides the latest safety equipment, tools, and techniques. Crews use aerial Work Platforms and the latest in Fall Protection to reduce climbing risks and exposures.

Job tasks include physical labor, preparing building sites, constructing pre-engineered post-frame structures, operating hand and power tools, etc.

A common Career Path for an Entry Level Crew person would be to progress to a Crew Leadperson who assists the Foreman in running the job and overseeing other crew members. After gaining experience and progressing through the Company’s Foreman Training Program, Crew personnel have opportunities to advance to a Foreman level – responsible for leading and supervising a Crew of three (3) to four (4) others.

“Cleary Building Corp. helped improve my construction skills,” Gene Forseth, Cleary Foreman, said. “Once I became Foreman Cleary gave me all the resources I needed to help get the job done, and the answers to help me along the way.”

Cleary is proud of the value that each member puts into their work. Whether it is learning the ropes of the field or teaching it to others to help get the job done right.

“I enjoy coming to work and being able to have camaraderie with my co-workers and see the progression of the job,” Forseth added.

“Working at Cleary has made me a better person in general,” Orrin Gordon, Plant B & C Manager, noted. “I enjoy that each day is different from the last day of work and working with the Column machines that have changed over all these years.”

Cleary invests money in state-of-the-art equipment to give our employees the best tools in the industry to work with.


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