Bo Jones and Steve Powell started Tru-Built Construction while working around their class schedules at UNL. Starting the business from scratch, they have since built 50+ custom homes and completed countless remodeling projects. They are a full service new construction and remodeling company for residential and commercial projects. They have five project managers, an in-house designer, a CAD architect and a team of guys that perform on-site construction. Their diversity allows them to customize a team suited to fit the needs of each unique project.
What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? – Controlling growth without compromising our reputation has at times been a challenge. A majority of our work comes from repeat and referral clients that put their word on the line for us. When we make a commitment to a client we will find a way to make good on our word.
What has been your most important achievement professionally?
In the first 14 years of business we have built an incredible group of employees, subcontractors, and clients. I get to work every day with some of my best friends.
Tell us a little about your family.
My wife Amber and I have been married almost 10 years and we have two incredible children. Taylor is 6 and she can be found playing with her two kittens or talking on the phone and Brody is 4 and he enjoys playing with anything that involves dirt or water.
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life?
Getting married and having children has helped me to realize what’s most important in life.
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off?
Something outside with the family such as hunting, fishing, hanging out at the lake, or working around the garage are some of our favorites.
What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know?
I went to college to be a financial planner.
What are you the most proud of?
I take a lot of pride in the work we do but I am most proud of my family.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
It’s never as good as it seems and it’s never as bad as it seems.
What is the one goal you would most like to accomplish?
I would like to finish the ’64 GTO that I started 8 years ago.
How would your friends describe you?
Motivated.
Which talent would you most like to have?
I would love to play centerfield in Major League Baseball.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I would love to have the ability to de-stress during my 10 minute drive home from work so that the stress from work didn’t go home with me.
What is your favorite book or the last good book you read?
Does the Cabela’s catalog count?
What is your favorite movie?
Tombstone
What is your favorite TV show?
American Pickers
What is your favorite Lincoln restaurant?
Lazlo’s
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be?
Warren Buffett
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so?
They can email me at bo@tru-built.net, or by calling 402.477.4663 office , also try visiting us online at www.tru-built.net.