Changing the landscape of Nebraska one excavation, one utility, one road at a time. For Kara Habrock, that meant guiding the 50-year-old family business, Roloff Construction, through a pivotal transformation from a union shop to a 100% employee-owned company.

Along the way, she modernized project and financial management systems and codified culture building fundamentals to honor her father’s vision while ensuring Roloff’s people-first foundation endures for generations.

A trailblazer in construction and in her community, Kara leads with authenticity, humility and grit. Whether serving on the school board, volunteering with nonprofits, or mentoring her team, Kara’s passion is clear: create opportunities for others to succeed.

Kara’s Leadership Lessons:

• The ROI on culture is always worth the investment.
• Rip off the band-aid — address tough issues quickly.
• Stay humble — we’re all coworkers.