Exit Interview

Jerry Long joined Story Construction in 1983 as a project engineer, ultimately working for the company for 41 years before retiring at the end of 2024. He progressed to the rank of superintendent and then project manager in 2000, overseeing projects in industrial, treatment plants and a variety of other markets. Hear from Jerry as he wraps up more than 40 years in the construction industry!

Joe Hewitt retired in 2024 after 10 years with Story Construction managing safety initiatives and compliance. Prior to joining Story, Joe had a long career with Martin Marietta in supervision and safety roles. Joe imparts some knowledge and perspective around safety and the industry in general in this Exit Interview.

Dean McCormick joined Story Construction in 2017 after 22 years leading Iowa State University's design and construction services team. His career includes the rare combination of sitting in the design, owner and contractor seats at the table before retiring this spring. Dean's impact at Story Construction and on the construction industry in Iowa is immeasurable, and we're glad he took time this summer to sit down with us for his Exit Interview.

Kenny Lendt retired from Story Construction in 2023 after more than 37 years with the company. Hear from Kenny as he talks about his career as a superintendent in the construction industry and shares some lessons learned during his time at Story.

After beginning his career with Spencer Construction in northwest Iowa, Rick Sippel and his wife Cindy picked up roots and moved to central Iowa, where he began his career at Story Construction. He retired from running the crane full-time in December 2022 and sat down with us to discuss his life and career as a crane operator.