Don Bronchick is a nationally recognized construction executive, consultant, and speaker with more than three decades of hands-on experience in residential construction. Over the course of his career, Don has personally sold more than $300 million in contracts and overseen the installation of work in 68,000+ new homes across multiple markets. Don’s background spans the full construction ecosystem, having operated as a licensed general contractor, subcontractor, dealer, distributor, and manufacturer. He previously held state general contractor licenses in Florida and North Carolina and has built, scaled, and led multiple construction organizations ranging from small regional firms to statewide operations. Today, Don is the founder of BuilderBeast Consulting LLC, where he works with residential subcontractors, builders, and building-materials companies that want to scale aggressively and profitably. His work focuses on sales execution, leadership, culture, risk management, and operational discipline—grounded entirely in real-world experience, not theory or academia. He is also the author of Built from the Ground Up, a practical guide to building profitable, durable construction businesses based on decades of lessons learned in the field. Don is a sought-after speaker at national and regional industry events, known for his candid, no-nonsense approach and deep understanding of what actually works in construction.

Ryan Krueger is the Owner of L.H. Krueger and Son Inc., with nearly 30 years of experience in residential construction. Since starting in 1996, he has built deep expertise in exterior systems including roofing, siding, and gutters, with a strong focus on quality installation and industry best practices. Ryan advanced from field installer to Siding Production Manager, where he oversaw 12 crews and managed materials and quality control. Since 2006, he has led the company as Estimator, Sales Manager, and Owner, overseeing operations, estimating, client relations, vendor negotiations, and sales team leadership. He is an active industry leader, serving on the Milwaukee Metropolitan Builders Association Board of Directors from 2012–2021 and participating in its Dispute Resolution Program since 2008. Nationally, Ryan has been involved with the NAHB Leadership Council since 2017 and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Health and Safety Committee. He has also participated in NAHB Legislative Day since 2018, advocating for the home building industry. A 2026 graduate of the NAHB Leadership Academy, Ryan holds multiple certifications including James Hardie, VSI, GAF Master Elite, and Certified Fortified Roofing Contractor.