Who We Are
In 2017, Brad Battin, Troy Woodruff, and Dustin Frye united to establish BW Construction, a dynamic, innovative, and full-service construction firm. Rooted in their commitment to creating lasting partnerships and delivering unparalleled customer service, BW Construction has since forged a robust foundation. BW’s team is dedicated to being solution-oriented problem solvers, ensuring that they understand the unique intricacies of each project, and striving to be the ultimate force behind achieving our clients’ goals and ambitions.
At BW Construction, we believe in harnessing our collective expertise to offer comprehensive solutions across a wide spectrum of construction and development needs. Our diverse range of services allows clients to tailor their experience, choosing from preconstruction planning, general contracting, construction management, design-build solutions, BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer), or Owner’s Representative services.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the trusted leader in construction and development, crafting dreams and building futures in our communities while fostering lasting relationships based on trust and built with excellence and integrity.
Our Core Values
Integrity
No shortcuts, no compromises. We hold ourselves to an unbreakable code of ethics- honesty and transparency in every decision, every action.
Open Communication
Zero guesswork. We keep the lines open and honest, ensuring everyone stays on the same page, every step of the way.
Others First
Client-driven, community-focused. We don’t just build for you- we build with you, always putting people over profit.
Solution-Oriented
We don’t do excuses, we do results. Every problem is just an opportunity for a better solution.
Team Spirit
One team, one mission. We roll up our sleeves and get it done – no egos, just action.
Gratitude
We build with gratitude. Every project is an honor, and we never forget the privilege of serving our communities.
Welcome to BW Construction,
where we are Crafting Dreams and Building Futures!
The Team
At BW Construction, our success story begins with the exceptional people who make up our team. Our dedicated professionals bring their expertise and unwavering commitment to every project, transforming your dreams into reality and building a brighter future for our clients and the communities we serve.
Executive Leadership

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Dustin Frye
Co-Owner, President of BW Construction

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Brad Battin
Co-Owner, President of BW Development

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Troy Woodruff
Co-Owner
Directors

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Jay Trauring
Director of Preconstruction

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Bill Galvin
Director of Construction

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Greg Lannan
Director of Business Development and Marketing
Staff

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Max Hamm
Superintendent

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Jonathan Harkins
Operations Manager

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Damon Hood
Preconstruction Manager

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Caleb Jessup
Superintendent

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Matthew LaFary
Project Engineer

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Missy Lowstetter
Executive Administrator

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Mark Manship
Project Manager

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Kay Piotrowicz
Project Manager

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Jason Rusk
Senior Project Manager

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Chuck Sawochka
Superintendent

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Nathan Sommers
Project Manager

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John Sondgerath
Superintendent

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Adam Thiemann
Controller

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Trevor Stenger
Assistant Project Manager

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Robbie Waggoner
Development Manager

Dustin Frye
When he is not in the office or on a job site, you’ll often find him on the golf course, pursuing his passion for the game. Off the course, he’s equally enthusiastic about coaching his children’s sports teams or cheering on the Purdue Boilermakers!
Family is at the core of everything he does. He’s been happily married to his lovely wife, Amy, for 17 wonderful years, and together, they’re blessed with six beautiful children—two daughters and four sons.
Dustin also spends time serving as an Elder at his church and as the Vice President of the Mooresville Baseball/Softball league. He also serves as the Secretary of the Morgan County Plan Commission.

Brad Battin
Brad is a graduate of Ball State University. When he’s not developing the framework for the next opportunity, Brad enjoys traveling with his wife Ellie and two daughters or catching a round of golf with friends.

Troy Woodruff
He is always seeking new ways to improve the company to better help its clients. A graduate of Indiana State University, former Indiana State Representative, Former Chief of Staff and Chief of Operations for the Indiana Department of Transportation under Governors Daniels and Pence, Troy is also a former Marine who grew up in Odon, Indiana. He is married to Melissa and they have 2 sons, Austin and Evan.

Jay Trauring
Jay is Director of Preconstruction and is responsible for overseeing all preliminary project planning, budgeting, and bidding activities. Jay believes that being meticulous and organized in the early stages of a project is the foundation to a successful project and for mitigating risks to all parties.
He holds a degree from Purdue University’s Building Construction Management program and possesses more than 15 years of experience. Outside of his knack for numbers and building professional relationships, Jay enjoys spending time with his wife Paige and their two children, Nolan and Blakely. He is also a native of central Indiana and likes activities outdoors, playing golf, cheering for the Boilermakers, Colts, and Pacers, and working on things in the garage.

Bill Galvin
Bill brings an incredibly diverse construction portfolio that transcends 35 years. As Director of Construction, he is responsible for overseeing all field staff, construction activity, and the delivery of our finished products. He relies on the experiences of his past to guide him in his work. His service in the military earned him status as a decorated veteran, a time when he also acquired strong leadership skills. This experience has allowed Bill to actively manage projects ranging from $50,000 to $400 million. His portfolio includes projects in the multi-family, tenant improvement, healthcare, hospitality, commercial, and civil/infrastructure markets.
Bill is a decorated veteran. He was a combat engineer in the Navy. Currently, he is an avid collector of bourbon and enjoys getaways to deep sea fish off the Florida Keys when time allows. At home, you will find him working on various remodeling projects or playing with his three German Shepherds.

Max Hamm
As superintendent, he manages and coordinates all on-site subcontractor work, maintains project schedules and costs, and ensures a safe and efficient jobsite. Max is a true leader in implementing practical processes in the field and keeping a focus on scheduled deadlines.
Max is a graduate of the University of Evansville. During his free time, you will find Max in the gym or working around his house. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, two cats, and two Bernese Mountain dogs.

Jonathan Harkins
Jonathan joined BW Construction as Operations Manager, bringing nearly two decades of experience in client management and strategic operations. Before BW, he worked in the Strategic Accounts Program at Ricoh USA, managing the organization’s largest law firm clients in the northern Midwest. He started his career in sales at IKON Office Solutions and graduated summa cum laude from Shippensburg University with a degree in Psychology, specializing in Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
At BW, Jonathan oversees scheduling, forecasting, operational processes, employee development, and cross-department coordination to ensure efficiency and growth.
Jonathan and his wife, Kaila, live in Mooresville, IN, where they homeschool their four children. He’s the Co-Founder of The Finding Place Ministries and volunteers at Hope Heals Camp.

Caleb Jessup
In his role, Caleb thrives in working through complex problems to find the most efficient and effective solutions. He loves being able to take his children to projects he’s completed and show them the results of his work and dedication.
Caleb is a graduate of the IUPUI Construction Engineering Management Technology program. He enjoys spending time with his wife and three young sons. As a family, they love to camp, and during the spring months, he coaches his sons’ t-ball teams.

Kay Piotrowicz
Most recently, in the construction industry, Kay has collectively managed over $200 million dollars in office / retail tenant improvement projects as well as ground up projects in retail, healthcare, mixed-use, and multi-family across the Midwest and Southeast. With her diverse background, she brings a multitude of skills to the project team. Kay’s ultimate goal as a Project Manager is to create a project that is delivered on time, under budget, and exceeds the client’s overall construction expectations.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. You can frequently find her outdoors hiking, biking, watching baseball games (Go Cubs Go!), or working in her yard. Kay loves to travel and has been to over 30 of the 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, the Caymans, and Honduras. Her favorite trip was to Switzerland, Italy, and Iceland in 2017. She has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and loves to search used bookstores or antique shops for vinyl records!

Jason Rusk
He graduated with a B.S. in Construction Management from Purdue University.
In his free time, Jason enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He relishes working outside in his yard and working with his hands to create beautiful spaces. He has two lovable cocker spaniels, Arthur, and Rosalind.

Nathan Sommers
Nate’s role as project manager encompasses all aspects of the construction process, from subcontractor buyout, to finishing closeout procedures. His construction journey has taken him nationwide, affording him the opportunity to contribute to projects in the Midwest, East coast, and Western United States. Nate has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence and delivering high-quality results.
Nate graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Construction Management, specializing in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design and has a minor in organizational leadership. He is a native of Indy’s south side who loves the Colts and Pacers and all Boilermaker sports. If he’s not spending time together with his wife and two kids, you can find him on a local golf course.

John Sondgerath
When asked about his favorite aspect in his role as superintendent, John stated “problem solving and seeing the project come together piece-by-piece”. John graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Building Construction and Contracting. He enjoys working outside on his property, riding his motorcycle, and camping.

Chuck Sawochka
Chuck possesses over 28 years of experience in commercial construction. As a project superintendent, he oversees day-to-day work on-site and coordinates the trade contractors from beginning to end.
Chuck holds a B.S. from Purdue University in Construction Management. He is a people oriented leader and thrives in a team atmosphere. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling and relaxing with his two dogs.

Trevor Stenger
In his role, Trevor assists his project managers in maintaining construction schedules and costs, as well as managing all submittals, requests for information, project meetings, and documentation to ensure an organized and efficient project.
You can find Trevor either on a pickle ball court or golfing when he isn’t working. He loves to hang out with friends and family when possible. Trevor also devotes leisure time to woodworking and refurbishing furniture. He and his dad love to construct things together, and their most impressive project has been building a 2,000 square foot cabin in his hometown.

Adam Thiemann
Adam graduated with degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from Indiana State University. He joined BW in 2022 with over 12 years of experience as a CFO, budget analyst, accountant, and account manager for the State of Indiana within a multitude of departments.
When Adam isn’t wearing his controller hat, he passes his free time outside golfing and camping. He is also a collector of Leatherman multitools. Adam and his wife, Lottie, have four boys and their family are active ministry partners at Grace Church in Camby, where Adam serves on the leadership board.

Robbie Waggoner
Robbie transitioned to the BW team from the banking industry and graduated with degrees in Finance from the University of Evansville and an MBA from Purdue University.
Outside of work, Robbie spends most of his time with friends and family and his Husky, Leo. As a Purdue alumnus, he supports all Boilermaker sports! Robbie also enjoys woodworking and golfing.

Missy Lowstetter
Missy comes from an education background with 15 years of experience in various roles within special education. Most recently, she also owned and operated a wedding and event venue for 3 years in Anderson, Indiana.
In her role as Executive Administrator, she is able to combine what she learned in education and entrepreneurship to use her organizational skills, creativity, and can-do attitude to help lead office projects and support all teams as needed.
Missy was born and raised in Ohio and became a Hoosier in 2006 when her and her husband moved to Indianapolis. She has 3 kids and loves watching and supporting them in all their activities and sports. She is also known to stop and pet every dog she sees and enjoys being outside walking or hiking.

Mark Manship
Mark comes with 25 years of construction experience. He started off his career as a Certified Craft Profession as a Journeyman Carpenter. Since then, he has filled roles in various sized construction projects, including retail, K-12 academic, multi-family, and municipal projects.
In his role as a Project Manager, Mark works with the preconstruction and field teams to manage projects from the office and on site. In addition, he collects and reviews data to keep our projects running on time and within budget.
When he isn’t keeping the gears turning on his BW projects, he enjoys deer hunting and doing some local fishing. He also enjoys playing guitar and song writing.

Damon Hood
Damon comes to BW with 10 years of construction experience. He has worked on a variety of design-build projects during his career and earned his degree in Building Construction Management from Purdue.
As preconstruction manager, Damon leads projects through design and bidding up until the commencement of construction. He is adept at coordinating all parties involved such as architects, subcontractors, permitting agencies, and owners toward a common goal.
With his free time, Damon enjoys being outdoors, golfing, and hunting. His biggest hunting experience was a trip to Africa with his wife where they hunted for 5 days.

Greg Lannan
Greg started with BW at the beginning of 2024. Before coming to BW he worked for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation as the Manager for Legislative and Regulatory Affairs. He has years of experience working with municipalities to help bring their visions to life and grow communities.
As the Director of Business Development and Marketing Greg is responsible for leading the planning and execution of different BW growth initiatives. He works closely with business leaders and city officials to develop projects and ensures consistent brand messaging throughout all marketing efforts.
He and his wife have been lifelong Fishers residences. He enjoys football, baseball and being at IMS in the month of May. In his free time he enjoys hanging out with family and friends and participating in local events.

Matthew LaFary
Matthew joins BW Construction from the Martinsville, Indiana area, bringing experience in municipal and government projects. While working for the City of Martinsville, he also obtained his CDL B certification, further strengthening his expertise in operations and logistics.
As a Project Engineer, Matthew collaborates closely with the Project Manager to oversee project progress, coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, and ensure seamless execution. He also plays a key role in maintaining schedules and budgets.
Outside of work, Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife, family, and friends. An avid sports enthusiast, he stays active by working out and participating in various sports. He also enjoys time with his two dogs.