We build places to heal.
we’re Straub Construction.
We build spaces for communities to live, heal, work, learn, and 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. Hi,
Religious Education: K-12 and Higher Corporate
CONTACT
Dan VanDonge, President 913.451.8828
dvandonge@straubconstruction.com
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 55
LOCATION 7775 Meadow View Dr. Shawnee, KS 66227
YEAR ESTABLISHED 1920
OUR SERVICES Preconstruction
Construction Management Design-Build
General Contracting Sustainability
Tenant Improvement Campaign Support
Giving back is instilled in who we are.
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.
In 2024, we fought to end hunger, poverty, homelessness, and diaper needs in Kansas City.W
During our 2024 Annual Week of Giving, the Straub team impacted
1050+ LOCAL FAMILIES
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 3+ local nonprofits each year.
Thelma’s Kitchen
Morning Glory Ministries
Shawnee Community Services
HappyBottoms
Restoration House of Greater Kansas City
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Olathe Pregnancy Center
Kansas City Hospice
Our Lady’s Montessori School
One City Café at Bishop Sullivan Center
Mother’s Refuge
Morning Glory Ministries
Community is more than concrete, bricks and steel. The sense of belonging and responsibility doesn’t come from a collection of buildings. It comes from how people use those buildings. It comes from a vision of what a building can be.
Platte County Health Department
St. Anthony’s Senior & Assisted Living Kansas City, MO
We partnered with St. Anthony’s Senior Living to create a vibrant, fullservice senior living community in the heart of Kansas City.
Our team constructed a one-story building over an open parking lot, featuring 49 assisted living units and 32 memory care units—each designed to provide comfortable, supportive spaces tailored to residents’ unique needs. We also renovated and repurposed an existing nine-story building into 120 independent living units, complete with full kitchens, in-unit laundry, and spacious layouts.
The campus now offers a wide range of amenities—including a chapel, salon, fitness center, underground parking, St. Peter’s Pub, and beautifully landscaped courtyards—creating a warm and engaging environment where seniors can truly love the way they live.
ARCHITECT
HJM Architects
PROJECT
Renovation - 123,000 SF
New Build - 55,600 SF
$22 million
Baptist Homes of Smithville
Olathe, KS
This campus is designed specifically to meet the unique care needs of veterans particularly related to trauma care and Moral Injury. Baptist Homes has been working for several years through its Veterans Care Ministry to develop a standard of care for veterans, recognizing that as veterans age they will be dealing with unique care challenges related to the specific trauma they experienced while serving our country and its citizens. CLIENT INFORMATION Rodney Harrison President rharrison@ thebaptisthome.org PROJECT
32,900 SF $4.8 million
Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center
Olathe, KS
A collaboration with the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas and PGAV Architects, this project included a 3,577 SF renovation and an addition of 1,000 SF.
The facility renovations involved the increasing of existing room sizes, installation of new finishes, new guest bathrooms, new skilled nursing stations, and new office space.
The addition to Villa St. Francis included a new chapel and a new entryway.
ARCHITECT
David Worthington PGAV Architects
dave.worthington@pgav.com 913.362.6500
PROJECT
4,577 SF $1.4 million
Baptist Homes of Independence
Independence, MO
Our team partnered with The Baptist Home in Independence, to enhance their faith-based senior care facilities. This renovation converted doubleoccupancy rooms to single-occupancy, improving comfort and privacy for residents. Spanning 32,000 SF across two active buildings—an independent living facility (16 beds) and an assisted living facility (62 beds)—the project includes updated paint, finishes, and carpet. Work was completed in two 4.5-month phases to ensure uninterrupted care.
CLIENT INFORMATION Rodney Harrison President rharrison@ thebaptisthome.org
PROJECT
47,000 SF $2 million
Platte County Health Department
Addition & Renovation
Kansas City, MO
The Platte County Health Department needed to expand to serve the county’s needs. Currently located in both Platte County and Parkville, there’s desire to combine both locations into one, larger, fully functional space.
The county purchased an existing daycare to demo and transform into offices and clinics. Renovated interior spaces will receive new finishes and a fresh coat of paint, while two small additions include a metal garage drive through for immunizations.
Lakemary Center
Paola, KS
For over 50 years, Lakemary has been a leader in providing individualized services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental differences, impacting over 450 individuals and their families nationwide.
Straub, in partnership with Hoefer Welker, completed a 17,500 SF Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) featuring 40 resident bedrooms, treatment/activity areas, staff workstations, and administrative spaces.
CLIENT INFORMATION
Teddi Hernandez | CEO Lakemary Center
teddi.hernandez@lakemary.org 913.416.5176
PROJECT
26,000 SF $12 million
Amberwell Health Facility Improvements
Atchison, KS
Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities they serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence.
Over the last few years, we have completed:
• Material Mangement Addition | $1.2 million
• Pre and Post-OP Suite Renovations | $800K
• MRI Renovation | $1 million
• Orthopedic Center Renovation | $1 million
ARCHITECT
Sam Beckman
ACI Boland
sbeckman@aciboland.com
PROJECT 11,750 SF $4 million
John Knox Village Senior Living Lee’s Summit, MO
John Knox Village was founded in 1970. Today, the Village provides a wide array of home health services across the Greater Kansas City metro area and dozens of counties in Missouri and Kansas. With the success of their current facilities, John Knox Village is working to expand their existing operations to provide more living opportunities for older adults. Straub is building a 52 unit facility to accommodate for the increase in demand for senior living at John Knox Village.
Excelsior Springs Hospital Addition & Renovation
Excelsior Springs, MO
Excelsior Springs Hospital is a community-driven health system that provides superior care through their team of passionate health professionals. They partner with their community to offer personalized, innovative health, and wellness choices close to home.
Over two years, we completed 28,000 SF in new construction and 11,000 SF in additions and renovations. The new building featured a new main entry to the hospital, two out-patient surgery rooms, and new exam rooms. It also included a PT/OT Wellness Rehab, board room, pharmacy, executive offices and a lecture room.
During that time, we completed an MRI addition as well which sits adjacent to the newly built and renovated buildings.
ARCHITECT
ACI Boland
PROJECT
39,000 SF
$8.7 million
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, VP 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.
Serving as your advocate.
Whether you’re ready to build or in the early stages of design, our team is ready to serve you.
“Throughout the project, Straub Construction became an extension of the Lakemary Center team. Their dedication to the project and wanting to deliver the best space possible for our children was evident daily. With Straub’s leadership and support, we overcame many hurdles, and their sense of calm and creativity allowed us to reach our goals.
Kirk Davis Former Chief Executive Officer | Lakemary Center
