Bruce Ekhoff was a carpenter, roofer and framer who had worked in the Peoria area since 1974. Having previously served his country in the U.S. Navy and then as a Peoria County Sheriff’s Deputy, he always knew his real passion was the construction business. He left the Sheriff’s Department in 1974 and went to work for Custom Builders. He began working with a partner but eventually went out on his own, changing the name of the business to Bruce Ekhoff Builders, Inc. Bruce’s reputation in the industry has always been that of integrity and excellent workmanship, and we continue to pursue those qualities today.
In 2005 Bruce hired Dustin Falkingham to assist in sales and product management. Dustin, 31 at the time, had ten years of experience in the industry as both a sales representative and business manager. Having worked as a laborer in roofing and siding from the age of 15, Dustin learned the business from the ground up and brought a wealth of experience with him when he joined Bruce.
Bruce and Dustin’s working relationship grew to one of mutual respect for each other’s abilities, faith, and devotion to family. Together they steadily expanded the business until Bruce retired in 2015. Bruce had the confidence and trust in Dustin to not only lead the business going forward, but to also continue upholding the traditions of quality and integrity. Though Bruce is enjoying a much deserved retirement, he still serves as a part-time consultant.
Dustin resides in the Pekin area and enjoys spending time with his seven children, and his two beautiful grandchildren. He is active in the community and his church. When time allows, he will also travel to Haiti to engage in mission work. Dustin is a visionary and works hard to build on the strong foundation
“It is our desire at Ekhoff Builders to conduct our business with honesty and integrity. We are proud to carry on Bruce and Rose Ekhoff’s legacy and we hope we have the opportunity to serve you in the future!”
Natalie Ekhoff/ Debelak, originally from Peoria, Illinois, currently commutes from Kansas City and brings a lifelong connection to the construction industry. As the daughter of Bruce Ekhoff, she developed a strong foundation and keen eye for detail from an early age. Natalie is passionate about problem solving, customer satisfaction, marketing, communication, and building the best Ekhoff team she can. She holds a Master’s degree in Leadership and Communication from Park University, equipping her with the expertise and strategic perspective to support Ekhoff’s continued growth and success as the Vice President of Operations.
Peoria property owners deserve a home remodeling company that knows exactly what their needs are. At Ekhoff Builders, we aim to surpass your expectations and alleviate any headaches you may have. We believe your home remodeling project should be done in the most efficient manner while guaranteeing your satisfaction. If you’re in or near any of our service areas below, contact us today to schedule a free inspection.