Meet Our Experts

At Younglove, our dedicated team brings decades of expertise to every project. Our engineering and construction management professionals boast an average of 20 years of experience, while our construction field supervisors average an impressive 32 years, most of which have been spent with us. With such a wealth of knowledge and commitment driving our innovative success every day, it's no wonder our clients stay with us project after project.

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John Gleeson

Chief Executive Officer

Construction Experience: 51 Years
Younglove Experience: 51 Years

  • Bachelor of Arts - Economics
    Claremont McKennan College

    Mr. Gleeson's primary role is to provide executive management for the construction operations and to reinforce the commitment of excellence to our customers.

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Ken I. DuBois

President

Construction Experience: 28 Years
Younglove Experience: 27 Years

  • Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
    South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (1995)

    KDuBois@younglovellc.com
    712-277-5303

    Mr. DuBois began his professional career as a Project Engineer for a major national construction firm before joining Younglove.  In his early years as a Project Manager at Younglove, his duties focused on managing projects, including review of design drawings for constructability; development of contract specifications, project budgets, and schedules; and procurement of material and equipment for individual projects.  As a Vice President, his role expanded to include field operations, which entailed working with Younglove’s experienced Superintendent team.  His current role is primarily to provide leadership to the Younglove team in implementing the company’s mission to be “Builders of value...Builders of trust”.

    Mr. DuBois is involved in coaching youth basketball, is involved at his local church, and is the Board President of Hope Center (a local non-profit).

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Kenny Gubbels

Executive Vice President

Construction Experience: 30 Years
Younglove Experience: 20 Years

  • KGubbels@younglovellc.com
    712-233-3211

    Bachelor of Science - Construction Management (Major)
    University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2005)

    Bachelor of Science - Business (Minor)
    University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2005)

    Associates of Sciences - Electrical (ELRC)
    Northeast Community College (2001)

    Licensed Journeyman Electrician

    Mr. Gubbels joined Younglove in April of 2006 as a Project Manager after several years of working primarily in electrical construction.  He offers a strong proficiency in the integration and value engineering of electrical and control systems in Younglove projects.  Mr. Gubbels has been active in the Electrical Residential/Commercial Contractors Association (ELRCA) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and has been a member of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) since 2006.

    In his free time, Mr. Gubbels enjoys spending time with his family.  He also enjoys hunting, motorcycle riding, and classic cars.

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Joseph N. Posivio

Vice President

Construction Experience: 16 Years
Younglove Experience: 11 Years

  • JPosivio@younglovellc.com
    712-233-3213

    Bachelor of Science - Construction Management (Major)
    Minnesota State University/Mankato (2014)

    A graduate of Minnesota State University with a degree in construction management. Mr. Posivio worked throughout his college career for a local cooperative, where he gained experience in millwright work and in estimating and creating drawings for expansion projects. Upon joining Younglove, he spent a year as the on-site Project Engineer for our Peco Foods project in Corning, Arkansas. He then moved to the office and joined our Project Management staff. He has managed the design and construction of several major poultry feed mills and a large Pet Food Plant.

    When not busy with Younglove work, he enjoys boating; collecting and using antique cars, tractors, and machinery; and attending car and tractor shows.

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KARL PITTMANN, P.E.

Vice President

Construction Experience: 15 Years
Younglove Experience: 12 Years

  • KPittmann@younglovellc.com
    712-293-5350

    Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering (Major)
    University of Nebraska-Omaha (2011)

    After obtaining his leadership skills in the United States Air Force, he went on to get his Construction Engineering degree from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He put those skills to work for Kiewit Power Constructors before taking a Project Manager position with Younglove. Mr. Pittmann has managed multiple feed mill projects and a megas flour mill in Tampa, Florida.

    He grew up in and around his family’s farm in the Siouxland area, where he loved watching his granfather rebuild equipment without the assistance of a manual. His wife and him returned to Sioux City to raise their three (3) young children.

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CADRIEN lIVINGSTON

Director of Safety

Construction Experience: 3 Years
Younglove Experience: 1 Year

  • CadrienL@klingercompanies.com
    712-233-3236

    Bachelor of Science - Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications (Major) Public Policy and Political Science (Minor)
    University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    As our Corporate Director of Safety, Ms. Livingston is responsible for assisting in the development, maintenance, analysis, and coordination of our company safety program. She has been involved in the safety industry since 2023.