Dan Z

PROJECT Manager

I grew up in Eagan, MN, and graduated from Eagan High School. I started my career in the field as a carpenter at 18, building custom homes. I learned every aspect of homebuilding from the ground up and eventually trained as a Project Manager under the owner of the company. After 13 years working in the field and managing projects, I transitioned into track home building for a national builder, overseeing multiple subdivisions throughout the Twin Cities as a Construction Manager. From there, I moved into multifamily and commercial construction. I bring 13 years of carpentry experience and 15 years in project management to my current role as Project Manager at Benson-Orth. I love the process of taking a project from the ground up and seeing it through to completion—construction is my passion, second only to my family.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family. I have one son, Will (15), and two stepsons—Finn (16) and Lewis (13). Much of our time is spent at the boys’ sporting events, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I also enjoy motorcycle adventures with my fiancée, Carrie (or let’s just say wife!). Time with family and friends is what I value most.