Catholic: Straub Construction

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Hi, we’re Straub Construction.

PROJECT CONTACT Ernie Straub III, Chairman & CEO 913.451.8828 erniestraub@straubconstruction.com

We build spaces for communities to live, heal, work, learn, and

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pray. We love doing it. Which explains why we’ve done it since 1920. Today, our focus is to develop community-driven projects with clear purpose. We’re dedicated to creating initiatives that we wholeheartedly believe in, fostering a sense of connection and impact within our community.

OUR SPECIALTIES Religious

Multifamily

Education: K-12 and Higher

Healthcare

Corporate

Senior living

Historic renovations

Specialty projects

LOCATION 7775 Meadow View Dr. Shawnee, KS 66227 YEAR ESTABLISHED 1920 | 105 Years in Business OUR SERVICES Preconstruction Construction Management Design-Build General Contracting Sustainability Tenant Improvement Campaign Support

Leaders who inspire.

ERNIE STRAUB, CHAIRMAN & CEO Ernie ensures we’re living our mission.

He’s been in construction for over three decades, continuing his grandfather’s third generation company. Across the city, Ernie is known for his generosity and philanthropic nature, instilling those same values into the work we do at Straub.

DAN VANDONGE, PRESIDENT Dan brings a streamlined approach.

With over 23 years of construction knowledge, he’s unlike most leaders. He’s active in our projects, actively engaged with our preconstruction, project management, and field teams ensuring a smooth construction process.

JOE RIEDEL, V P OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Joe is driven by relationships.

Most days, you won’t find him in the office, he’s out and about in the community meeting people and staying connected. Joe is passionate about sharing Straub’s story and is eager to discuss your organization and project needs.

OUR MANTR A

Believe in what you build.

Giving back is instilled in who we are.

Project C.U.R.E.

Giving back to the community is embedded in our DNA. We actively support more than 50 local charities.

We provide materials as well as our project managers, superintendents and laborers to charitable organizations across Greater KC. And we applaud our employees who volunteer to renovate houses, make presentations to student groups, fundraise for special causes, work at food pantries and remain active in their community churches, schools, scout groups and more.

Inclusion Connections | PawsAbilities

In 2025, we fought to end hunger, poverty, homelessness, medical scarcity, and obstacles to independence in Kansas City.

During our 2025 Annual Week of Giving, the Straub team impacted

1565+ LOCAL FAMILIES Shawnee Community Services

Everyone’s favorite week at Straub is our Annual Week of Giving. For 10 years, we’ve dedicated an entire week to giving back— serving 4+ local nonprofits each year.

Restoration House of Greater Kansas City

Our Lady’s Montessori School

The Hope Center KC

Bishop Sullivan Center: Adopt a Family

Olathe Pregnancy Center

Mother’s Refuge

Kansas City Hospice

One City Cafe

We view our success by the number of people we impact.

Between 2018-2028, 125,000 families each week will be impacted by facilities we’ve built–and we’re committed to growing that number.

OUR EXPEREINCE

Places of Prayer

A strong history in the Catholic community.

OUR CATHOLIC PROJECTS Queen of the Holy Rosary FIAT Center St. Margaret of Scotland

Bishop Ward High School Renovation

Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle

St. Paul Catholic School New School Preschool Secure Entry

Resurrection Cemetery Rosary Garden

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church & School

St. Joseph Catholic School Stadium

Church of the Ascension Site Repairs

The Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles Monastery Priory of Our Lady of Ephesus Church Priest Retreat House Abbey Guest House The Monastery of Saint Joseph

Sacred Heart of Jesus Narthex & Nave Enhancements New Church School Addition Bathroom Renovation

Avila University Goppert Performing Arts Center O’Rielly Hall & Learning Commons Benedictine College New Library New Quad Enhancements Bishop Fink Expansion Row Houses Phase I & II St. Benedict’s Hall Renovation & Vestibule St. Michael Hall Lemke Hall University of Saint Mary Berchman’s Hall Miege Hall Fitness and Wellness Center DePaul Library Berkel Memorial Stadium St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center One City Café at Bishop Sullivan Center Savior Pastoral Center Campus Improvements St. James Academy Marian Stadium St. Joseph Fieldhouse Locker Room Renovations Spark Center Renovation Media Arts & Campus Ministry Renovation Classroom Additions Wrestling Addition

St. Peter’s School St. Therese Catholic School Our Lady’s Montessori School Good Shepherd Catholic Church Church of the Nativity St. Vincent De Paul Academy Church of the Annunciation St. Charles Borromeo Parish Holy Angels Catholic Church New Church Adoration Chapel Addition Holy Spirit Catholic Church St. Philippine Duchesne St. Monica Catholic Church St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center Sisters of Charity Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Eucharist

As parishes grow or humbly start to sprout, we build churches and places of prayer to accommodate parishioners.

Open the doors, see all the people.

Since 1920, we’ve worked on over 50 churches in the Kansas City metro. Every church and parish is unique, and we’ll work passionately to understand your specific needs.

A church is more than a structure, it serves as a platform to help you live your mission.

CONTACT OUR CATHOLIC REFERENCES Archbishop Joseph Naumann The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas abnoffice@archkck.org 913.721.1570 Bishop James Johnston The Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph bishopsoffice@diocesekcsj.org 816.756.1850 Mother Abbess Cecilia Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles prioress@benedictinesofmary.org 816.424.3194 Martha Kauffman The Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph kauffman@diocesekcsj.org 816.714.2370 Father John Riley The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas frriley@archkck.org 913.721.1570 ext 154 Father Michael Hermes St. Paul Catholic Church frhermes@spcatholic.org 913.764.0323 Dan Himmelberg The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas 913.515.1975

Father Richard McDonald Holy Angels Catholic Church pastorholyangels@gmail.com 913.724.3122 Sister Diane Steele University of Saint Mary diane.steele@stmary.edu 913.758.6329 Father Greg Haskamp St. Elizabeth Catholic Church ghaskamp@stekc.org 816.523.2405 Steve Minnis Benedictine College sminnis@benedictine.edu 913.360.7400 Father Al Ebach Church of the Annunciation alebachcpps@yahoo.com 816.628.5030 Kurt Heinen The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas kheinen@archkck.org 913.647.0322

Monastery of St. Joseph Ava, MO

Since our first completed project in 2010 for the Benedictine’s of Mary, Queen of Apostles in Gower MO, the order has seen consistent interest in new vocations to religious life. To increase their reach, the sisters are now building another priory & church in Ava, MO. This partnership with Baker Architects will include a priory to house 48 women, a church, walkway, and cloister area.

Phase I will begin with the wood frame construction of the priory, all site work and shell of the steel frame church. Phase II includes completion of their beautiful church.

CLIENT INFORMATION Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles benedictinesofmary.org PROJECT 45,000 SF $20 million

Benedictine College | Library Atchison, KS

Benedictine College is on the brink of a remarkable transformation. In fall 2026, a 58,867 square-foot library will open, tripling study space and adding classrooms, individual study areas, and a coffee shop.

Looking ahead, a new courtyard project will connect to the library with fountains, gates, and arches, creating a cohesive campus experience.

CLIENT INFORMATION Benedictine College benedictine.edu 913.367.5340 PROJECT 58,867 SF $37.6 million

Our Lady of Ephesus Church Gower, MO

The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles called upon Straub to accommodate their growing monastery and community. Praying 3 times a day, the Sisters had a specific vision in mind for their new Abbey – a space that was so architecturally beautiful that it lifts one’s soul.

This new 13,790 SF abbey church features ornate architecture mimicking the historic churches of Europe, boasting hand painted murals, Italian marble, groin vaulted ceilings and splayed windows.

CLIENT INFORMATION Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles benedictinesofmary.org PROJECT 13,790 SF $6.5 million

Queen of the Holy Rosary FIAT Center Overland Park, KS

The FIAT Center is a symbol of new life for the Queen of the Holy Rosary community. Inspired by Mary’s FIAT, it symbolizes obedience, trust, and commitment to God’s plan. With over 30 ministries expanding, the center offers an engaging space for parish members to deepen their faith and connect with one another.

CLIENT INFORMATION Queen of the Holy Rosary queenoftheholyrosary.org 913.432.4616 PROJECT 5,277 SF $2.6 million

St. Margaret of Scotland Lee’s Summit, MO

The interior of St. Margaret of Scotland is undergoing a much-needed renovation to enhance both function and aesthetics. The project includes raising the interior slab to align with the vestibule, adding a new choir loft, and reconfiguring offices and conference rooms for improved usability.

Within the Nave, the ceiling height is being adjusted, and new HVAC upgrades, including a rooftop unit, are being installed. The renovation also features new fixtures, detailed interior wood trim, and updated finishes to bring renewed warmth and vitality to the church.

CLIENT INFORMATION St. Margaret of Scotland stmos.org PROJECT 12,200 SF $3.2 million

Cathedral of St. Peter Accessibility Enhancements Kansas City, KS

Established in 1907, the Cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle is a Roman Catholic parish located in the heart of Kansas City, Kansas. Serving as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, the Cathedral holds a central role in the spiritual life and leadership of the region. For generations, it has been a place of worship, guidance, and community, continuing a long standing commitment to faith and service.

We added a new ADA ramp and stairs and completed stonework to enhance accessibility at the Cathedral. These updates make it easier and safer for everyone to enter and move around the site, supporting the Cathedral’s mission to be welcoming to all who visit.

CLIENT INFORMATION The Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle office@cathedralkck.org 913.371.0840 PROJECT $960,000

St. James Academy Master Plan Lenexa, KS

Since opening in 2005, St. James Academy has seen significant growth in its student population and needs to upgrade its facilities to support modern learning. Over the past few years, we’ve completed various projects, including a new athletic field and stadium, media arts and campus ministry upgrades, renovating the SPARK Center, and building a new multipurpose athletic facility. We are currently designing a new performing arts center.

CLIENT INFORMATION St. James Academy Catholic High School sjathunder.org 913.254.4200 PROJECTS $14.3 million

St. Elizabeth Early Childhood Center Kansas City, MO

A beacon to the Waldo community for over 100 years, St. Elizabeth’s Parish and School needed to improve safety, security and functionality for their students, faculty and staff.

The 20,000 SF project includes a conversion of the existing rectory, built in 1948, into modern learning spaces designed specifically for students’ pre-school through kindergarten. The main sanctuary renovation improves accessibility, functionality, storage and acoustics.

CLIENT INFORMATION St. Elizabeth School stekcschool.org 816.523.7100 PROJECT 20,670 SF $5.7 million

Holy Angels Catholic Church Basehor, KS

Collaborating with the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas, a new 2-phase masterplan was put together for Holy Angels Catholic Church to accommodate their growing parish.

Masterplan Phase I: 21,000 SF church and narthex, holding 800 people for worship. The ornate ceiling consists of tongue-in-groove wood decking. Three pairs of 10-feet tall, full-lite glass doors surround a storefront curtain-wall looking into the Nave.

Masterplan Phase 2: A 1,000 SF adoration chapel was added to the existing church.

CLIENT INFORMATION Holy Angels Catholic Church holyangelsbasehor.org 913.724.1665 PROJECT 22,000 SF $6.15 million

Good Shepherd Catholic Church Smithville, MO

Constructed on 35 acres, this church is a breathtaking sight on the landscape. A collaboration with the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, a breathtaking church was built for the growing Catholic community of Smithville.

Good Shepherd Catholic Church is stunning architecture that meets function. The exterior consists of wondrous peaks and natural stone veneer, while the interior showcases an eye-catching ceiling made of tongue-in-groove wood decking.

Construction consisted of a new church, parish hall, seven classrooms, offices, a social hall and parking.

CLIENT INFORMATION Good Shepherd Catholic Church gsccmo.org 816.532.4344 PROJECT 24,840 SF $4.78 million

St. Paul Catholic Church & School Olathe, KS

Since the 1960s, St. Paul Catholic School had been occupying a leased space that they were quickly outgrowing. Looking to their future, it was decided to build a new school 4-miles down the road with many updated amenities.

The school features 25 classrooms, administrative offices, and a multipurpose room which dually serves as the church, gym and cafeteria.

CLIENT INFORMATION St. Paul Catholic School stpaulolathe.com 913.764.0619 PROJECT 48,750 SF $8.57 million

Avila University Goppert Performing Arts Center Kansas City, MO

At Avila University, 23% of undergraduate students participate in performing arts activities. More than 20 community groups and an estimated 14,000 community members utilize or attend performances in the Goppert Theatre, annually.

The new addition includes rehearsal space, an expanded 200-seat black box theater and a new shop for stage design production – providing performing art students with professional-level facilities, practices and equipment.

CLIENT INFORMATION Avila University avila.edu 816.942.8400 PROJECT 15,000 SF $5.2 million

University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS

The University of Saint Mary educates students of diverse backgrounds to realize their God-given potential and prepares them for value-centered lives and careers that contribute to the well being of our global society.

Since 2012, Straub has been advocating for the University of Saint Mary and have completed 7+ projects on their campus. These projects include; new athletic stadium, historic building renovation, nursing department renovation, library renovation, dining hall renovation, fitness/wellness center renovation, balcony & stairs remodel, etc.

CLIENT INFORMATION University of Saint Mary stmary.edu 800.752.7043 PROJECT $11 million

Benedictine College | St. Michael Hall Atchison, KS

153 students now call St. Michael Hall home during their educational journey at Benedictine College. Focused on enhancing the student community, the dormitory also provides large gathering space for student activities and tailgating.

Mimicking the historic buildings on campus, the exterior finishes utilize brick, cast stone and stucco.

CLIENT INFORMATION Benedictine College benedictine.edu 913.367.5340 PROJECT 40,000 SF $6.05 million

Benedictines of Mary Monastery Gower, MO

The Abbey of our Lady of Ephesus is a Benedictine convent. The order of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles seek to unite themselves with Our Lady at the foot of the Cross. This group of 35+ women strive to live in union with God in prayer, as guided by the Rule of St. Benedict.

The monastery features 35 bedrooms, 32 bathrooms, a chapel, library, sacristy, confessional, and chaplains’ quarters. The interior is comprised of reclaimed lumber from the Edison Toy Factory in Minnesota, which was built in the 1800s.

CLIENT INFORMATION Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles benedictinesofmary.org PROJECT 25,500 SF $2.07 million

Shalom House Men’s Transitional Living Program Kansas City, MO

A partnership with Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and NSPJ Architects this project is a 21,600 SF renovation of the former Sanctuary of Hope, Prayer and Retreat Center for Priests. This facility originally built in 1930 was owned by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and donated to Catholic Charities for the purpose of serving this important mission. The old Shalom House location had limited space and could only accommodate 24 men, the renovation will allow them to serve up to 60 men in need.

The new facility will feature 30 bedrooms, meeting rooms, common areas, a new commercial kitchen and a chapel. The scope of work will include finish upgrades, almost a full replacement of the MEP systems, windows and roof replacement.

CLIENT INFORMATION Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas catholiccharitiesks.org 913.433.2100 PROJECT 21,600 SF $2.21 million

One City Café at Bishop Sullivan Center Kansas City, MO

A basement community kitchen becomes a bright, spacious, restaurantlike dining experience for community patrons. Instead of standing in line for a meal, patrons are seated and waited on by staff and volunteers.

Previously, meals were cooked off-site and brought into the kitchen, where now the Chef has the space and appliances to create healthy home-cooked dining options.

This rehab highlights existing architectural elements: original brick walls, exposed structural beams and polished concrete floors.

CLIENT INFORMATION Bishop Sullivan Center bishopsullivan.org 816.231.0984 PROJECT 3,540 SF $1.17 million

Serving as your advocate.

Whether you’re ready to build or in the early stages of a capital campaign, our team will serve as your resource at no charge.

Why do we do this? It’s simple– because we want to help you succeed.

Give Ernie a shout.

Ernie Straub | Chairman & CEO 913.451.8828 erniestraub@straubconstruction.com

Believe in what you build.

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