This past year marked VAA's 40th anniversary. To help celebrate the milestone, VAA recognized five employees who have been with the company for over a quarter of a century by admitting them to its 25 & Up Club.
Click on each person's name to reach their full VAA stories and a short Q&A.
Gene Haldorson is our final club member of 2018 and longest-running employee to date. After 37 years, Gene’s authencitity and no-nonsense leadership is as valuable today as it was when he joined the firm in 1981.
Gary Nagel is celebrating 34 years with VAA. Joining the firm only seven years after its inception, he has quietly shaped the growth of VAA with his unshakable dedication to his work and his clients.
Bernie Jansen is VAA's resident agribusiness guru. Serving as a Partner at VAA for 18 years, Bernie is currently a principal and still values hitting the road for face-to-face visits with clients.
Connie Cronquist has been the front desk administrative assistant for the past 26 years. She is the personality/friendly face of the company.
Kelsey Brown, partner/structural engineer, is well respected for his technical skills and calm demeanor. He never misses an opportunity to acknowledge the growth and achievements of those around him.
