J
eff Hansen knows a thing or two about tests, not the kind
you get in school but the kind life throws at you—some-
times known as opportunities.
Although Hansen grew up working in the construction
business started by his grandfather and great uncles, he
traveled out of state to attend college at the University of Nevada
Reno. Needing a part time job to help with expenses, he applied
to a local construction company. When told to show up at 4:30
a.m. on his fi rst day, Hansen pulled into the parking lot at 4
a.m. The boss showed up 20 minutes later and Hansen had
passed the test.
EquipmentWorld.com | July 2016
71
contractor of the year
|
by Tom Jackson
|
TJackson@randallreilly.com
Jeff Hansen, Hansen Bros. Enterprises
City, State: Grass Valley, California
Year Started: 1953
Number of
employees: 105
Annual revenue: $14 to $15 million,
construction division
Markets served: Site development, civil
construction
Employees take charge
of their destinies in this
California construction fi rm
