Payton Hosch Named Rising Young Professional of the Year

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Finance and Commerce named Kraus-Anderson’s Project Manager Payton Hosch a 2023 Rising Young Professional of the Year.

[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”#cc0202″ class=”” size=”18″]“This award and recognition is a great reminder to all the rising young professionals, that it matters what you put into your career and yourself. The old saying “the more you put in, the more you get out,” rings so true and I am proud of all my fellow honorees for proving that the we are putting in the work to create a better future.”[/perfectpullquote]

Background

Payton’s journey into the world of construction started at a young age. Surrounded by the hum of power tools, the smell of freshly poured concrete, and the joy of seeing families move into their a new home for the first time. “My father was a project manager and owner of a residential construction company, but it really wasn’t until I stepped away and went to college that I realized how much I not only missed the job site but how much I enjoyed seeing something built,” says Hosch. He explains that’s what keeps him inspired each day. Turning blueprints into realities and walking down the streets of downtown Minneapolis, and beyond, being able to see his work and his impact all around him. “It’s a very tangible industry to be in. See your work physically become reality and shaping skylines, adding meaningful places to communities, and creating places that people can enjoy is what makes being a project manager so rewarding.”

Hosch graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a degree in Construction management. He spent two summers with Kraus-Anderson as a project engineer intern and accepted a full-time position in 2018 where he’s grown his career ever since.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_images_carousel images=”31283,31281,31282,31284,31376,31377,31378″ img_size=”full” autoplay=”yes”][vc_separator][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Project Highlights

Hosch works primarily in the Housing sector, but also takes on various leadership roles and responsibilites. Some of his most notable projects include:

• Scheels- An atypical retail project which included unique elements such as an aquarium, candy/coffee shops, an indoor Ferris Wheel, an airplane hanging from the ceiling, and more.
• The Larking- $100-million development, 341 market-rate apartments and retail space in downtown Minneapolis. Assumed a large amount of responsibility and worked closely with the ownership group, closing out the project and playing a pivotal role in its success. “I continue to grab more and more responsibility and look for ways to better myself and learn more,” Payton said.
• Ladder 260/O2- Combined market-rate and affordable housing complex in downtown Minneapolis, as well as 5,358 square feet of retail space.

[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”#cc0202″ class=”” size=”18″]“Scheels in Eden Prairie is one of those projects that always stands out to me. It was such a fun project for so many reasons. The logistics of an indoor Ferris wheel, navigating conversations with suppliers from Jordan (yes, the country) for a 40 foot aquarium and so many one off unique details that Scheels pours into their buildings.”[/perfectpullquote][/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_images_carousel images=”31275,31274,31276,31277,31278″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Leadership

While Hosch is known around the jobsite for his positive attitude and charisma he is passionate about learning and creating a welcoming workplace for all employees.

• Leadership Development Program: One of 10 individuals selected, year-long program, completes project, which identifies a process or technical inefficiency and aims to provide viable solutions for KA, presents to senior leadership.
• “KAmbassador”: So far, has mentored four individuals through internal mentor-mentee program, ensuring individuals feel welcomed and are able to ask questions or seek advice as needed.
• Intern Panel: Speaks on the Intern Panel each summer when a new set of interns begin, detailing his experience and answering any questions they have.

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Community

It’s important for Payton to give back to the community, and construction industry, and he steps outside the job site to do so.

See below for some of the ways in which he’s made a positive impact:

• MCA Committee Member: Serves on the Communications Committee (2.5+ years)
• ACE Mentor Program: Mentored students from various St. Paul schools throughout a yearlong project, dedicating two hours (after work) of his time weekly from October to March.

[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”#cc0202″ class=”” size=”18″]“It’s important that people know about the opportunities that the construction industry provides. Cultivating fresh, young talent is necessary and I want to help develop the next group, as we’re always looking for more people.”[/perfectpullquote][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=”31272,31273,31309″ img_size=”full” autoplay=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

• NAIOP Committee Member: Recently joined the Developing Leaders Committee; led job site tour for the group and hosted a happy hour to promote networking
  • Additionally, Payton signed up to be the mentee to an individual on the development-side of the industry. “It’s unique to see a project from their perspective. A groundbreaking ceremony is like a developers end, while it’s our beginning. I want to understand the whole process and appreciate the project as a whole. It’s a valuable learning opportunity,” Payton said.
• Attends UW-Stout Career Fairs: Payton visits his alma-mater each year to talk about his career experience and the construction industry.
• Volunteering: Payton participates in the KA housing group’s volunteer opportunities, including their most property clean-up at Mount Olivet Rolling Acres, as well as Hearts & Hammers.

[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”#cc0202″ class=”” size=”18″]“I am constantly learning and asking questions. Part of growth is learning to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Not shying away from any opportunity or any piece of advice someone gives you. There are so many brilliant minds in our industry that offer so much knowledge and support as we (young professionals) are paving our way. I owe many thanks to my mentors, team members, and industry colleagues who’ve supported my endless curiosity. “[/perfectpullquote][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]