Keller Fence Company - North, Inc.
GRAND RAPIDS, MN 800-241-2309 218-328-5504
Steve Hoopman, C.F.P. President / Owner
Steve Hoopman is the Owner and President of Keller Fence Company. He handles the crews, and is the Superintendent of each of the jobs at Keller. His extensive background in the fencing industry has been recognized not only at Keller Fence, but throughout the country.
Steve holds the office as President of the Regional Chapter of the AFA (American Fence Association). The region that he will preside over covers Minnesota, over half of North and South Dakota and also a large part of Wisconsin. Currently there are are 28 recognized chapters throughout North America, with several more to be approved soon!
Steve was also chosen as one of the Instructors at the Field Training School held yearly. There are only 16 instructors in the United States at this school, and to be chosen as one of them is truly an honor! AFA’s Field Training School puts it all together for foremen, superintendents, salesman and future leaders. The School teaches innovative installation techniques, provides in-depth knowledge of new technologies and a new pride in fencing. A combination of classroom and hands-on field instruction are provided in eight critical areas of fencing: PVC fence products; Bias Cutting; Chain-Link; Farm and Ranch; Gate Operators; Welding; Wood Fence; and Ornamental Metals.
What is a C.F.P.?
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The AFA has a rigorous certification program that recognizes individuals that have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to quality products and improving standards within the fence industry. A Certified Fence Professional (CFP) will have a good understanding of specifications, product quality and installation techniques that will help assure a first-class product for the consumer. A CFP must meet a continuing education requirement as well as industry service requirements to maintain this certification.
Look for the CFP designation on business cards, letterheads, and web sites. Discuss material specifications with your fence sales associate or project manager to assure that you are getting the appropriate materials for your job. |
Scott Windorski, Estimating & Sales
Scott Windorski has been with Keller Fence since 1997, starting out as a member of the crew. He quickly learned the aspects and requirements of many different kinds of fence.
Scott has the knowledge and experience to help you decide what fence is best to fit your needs and is always happy to help with specifications and project planning!
Scott is in charge of Estimating and Sales for Keller, and oftentimes will go over jobs with the crews, and follow the jobs through their duration.
Patti Casey, Office Manager
Patti has been with Keller Fence since 1998. Patti helps run the day to day operations of the office, and also helps with some aspects of the estimating and contract administration.
The Keller Crews....
A number of our employees are graduates of the Field Training School (held in Tulsa, OK) and are knowledgeable in many, many types of fence!
Not enough can be said about the crews of Keller Fence! These are some of the hardest working individuals you will find! Many of our crew members have been with Keller for a number of years and their professionalism and knowledge get stronger from year to year! Keller Fence would not be where it is without the professional & courteous crew members that we have!
