Title: Owner and Director of Operations
Company: Precision Ag Construction
Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, United States
David S. Nordhues, Owner and Director of Operations at Precision Ag Construction, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Business Owners for dedication, achievements and leadership in Agricultural Construction.
Mr. Nordhues, a leader in agricultural construction, has served as the owner and director of operations at Precision Ag Construction in Grand Island, Nebraska, since 2018. In this capacity, he oversees a team of 45 employees and regularly connects with his leadership group to ensure they have the support and resources needed to excel. Deeply involved in customer relations, Mr. Nordhues frequently engages directly with clients to discuss upcoming projects and prepare detailed quotes. His hands-on approach extends to providing guidance and assistance to his staff, fostering a collaborative environment that has contributed significantly to the company’s growth and reputation.
Reflecting on his organization’s success to date, Mr. Nordhues is particularly proud of the trust he has cultivated with his customers, which he considers his most notable professional achievement. Under his leadership, Precision Ag Construction has demonstrated remarkable resilience, especially during its formative years when the company faced a protracted legal challenge from Mr. Nordhues’s former employer. Despite unfounded allegations and a three-year legal battle that strained his startup’s resources, he guided the business through adversity, solidifying its standing in the industry.
Before founding Precision Ag Construction, Mr. Nordhues excelled as the vice president of operations at Preventive Maintenance Inc. (PMI) Nebraska, LLC, a specialty millwright contractor in Alda that repaired, rebuilt, renovated, and installed equipment in the material-handling industry. From 2004 to 2018, he managed operational strategies in his executive role while honing his industry expertise.
Mr. Nordhues began his career at an agricultural construction services company, where he spent over 20 years in roles including production employee, project manager and other leadership positions. Starting at the construction level, he steadily advanced through progressively greater responsibilities, gaining comprehensive experience across all facets of agricultural infrastructure development. This extensive background laid the foundation for Mr. Nordhues’s later success as an entrepreneur and industry expert.
A respected member of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society since 2001, Mr. Nordhues remains actively engaged in industry developments and professional networking. His membership underscores his ongoing commitment to staying informed about best practices and emerging trends within the field.
Throughout his career, Mr. Nordhues has been recognized for his commitment to safety and operational excellence. He is a recipient of numerous recognitions from the Great Plains Safety & Health Organization, reflecting his dedication to maintaining high standards in workplace safety and health practices. Mr. Nordhues credits much of his success to influential mentors, including one with whom he worked at Cargill, whose guidance on professionalism and business acumen was pivotal in shaping his approach to leadership and operations.
Supported by his spouse, Brenda, who serves as the office manager at Precision Ag Construction and plays an integral role in daily operations, Mr. Nordhues continues to look toward future growth opportunities for the company. He also plans to expand his firm by establishing a new division dedicated to supporting the ethanol industry. He has already hired an ethanol division manager and is actively building the necessary infrastructure for this strategic expansion. Through decades of dedication, resilience and innovation in agricultural construction, Mr. Nordhues has established himself as a leading expert in building infrastructure for grain storage and processing, earning widespread respect from colleagues, clients and industry peers alike.
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