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Past Presidents
Since 1974, the Arrowhead Builders Association has been guided by leaders who dedicated their time, vision, and expertise to advancing Northern Minnesota's housing and construction industry. We proudly honor our Past Presidents, whose hard work established the strong foundation our association stands on today.
A Tradition of Service & Industry Advocacy
The growth and longevity of the ABA are direct results of the volunteer spirit of our members. Our Past Presidents have steered the association through changing economic landscapes, building code evolutions, and regional expansion—all while advocating for local contractors and promoting quality craftsmanship.
Many of our Past Presidents remain active voices in the ABA today, serving as mentors, committee members, and advisors to current board leadership.
Arrowhead Builders Association Past Presidents
Note: Below is a chronological list of leaders who have served as ABA Board President.
2025: Lindsey Whitlinger – Bell Insurance
2024: Jim O'Connell – Anderson & Hammack
2023: Heather Hiner – Hiner Home Designs LLC
2021: Keith Kylmala – Kylmala Truss
2019: Ryan Ostrofsky – JMF Construction
2018: James Wallner – RWC Construction
2017: Gloria Allan – US Bank
2016: David Hyopponen – St. Germain Cabinets - Supreme Counter Tops
2015: Matt Boo – Duluth Stove & Fireplace
2014: Nick Olson – Anderson & Hammack Construction
2013: Douglas Stevenson – Brock White Construction
2012: James Wallner – RWC Construction
2011: Eric DeGonia – Come Alive Integration
2010: Marty Knezovich – Marty Knezovich Home Design
2009: DuWayne Lenius – DuWayne's Wick Homes
2008: Robert Wallner – RWC, Inc.
2007: Robert Bell – Bell's Remodeling
2006: Curt Slowinski – Slowinski Construction
2005: Frank Gerard – Campbell's Do-It-Center
2004: Jill Winkler – North Shore Mortgage
2003: Raymond Moe – Raymond Moe Construction
2002: Jim Carlson – Arrowhead Concrete Works
2001: Tony Gagnon – Homestead Construction
2000: Matt Boo – Ace Hardware Downtown
1999: Eric Aamodt – Arrowhead Supply, Inc.
1998: Earl Heisel – Northwoods Construction
1997: Earl Heisel – Northwoods Construction
1996: Robert Wallner – RWC, Inc.
1995: Robert Wallner – RWC, Inc.
1994: Mike Swor – Swor Homes
1993: Mike Swor – Swor Homes
1992: Bruce Wickstrom – W/N Construction, Inc.
1991: Robert Bell – Bell's Remodeling
1990: Ed Shanblott – Home Beautifier Co Inc.
1989: Ed Shanblott – Home Beautifier Co Inc.
1988: Edward Aamodt – Arrowhead Supply, Inc.
1987: Edward Aamodt – Arrowhead Supply, Inc.
1986: Bill Raymond – Custom Timber Products, Inc.
1985: Bill Raymond – Custom Timber Products, Inc.
1984: Robert Wallner – RWC, Inc.
1983: Robert Wallner – RWC, Inc.
1982: Robert Wallner – RWC, Inc.
1981: Martin Meldahl
1980: John E. Anderson
1979: Leroy A. Johnson – L.A. Johnson & Son, Inc.
1978: Bruce Wickstrom – W/N Construction, Inc.
1977: Bruce Wickstrom – W/N Construction, Inc.
1976: Sam Shanblott – Home Beautifier Co Inc.
1975: Sam Shanblott – Home Beautifier Co Inc.
1974: Robert Wallner – RWC, Inc.
1973: Robert Wallner – RWC, Inc.
1972: Gerald Jaques – Jaques Builders, Inc.
1971: Gerald Jaques – Jaques Builders, Inc.
1970: William Wilson
1969: William Wilson
1968: Donald A. Anderson
1967: Lawrence Felsenberg
Preserving Our History
Do you have archived photos, news clippings, or historical details from past ABA administrations? Help us keep our history up to date! Please reach out to Association Manager Gloria Allan to share historical information or records.