Team of Craftsmen

Doug Hansen, Owner. Doug Hansen
Owner of
Hansen Wheel and Wagon Shop

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Dave Thill
Maintenance

We break it, Dave fixes it. Working here part time, we could not operate if it wasn't for Dave's expertise at building new equipment or repairing the old. Dave also is a native South Dakotan and loves the outdoors.



Holly Hansen, Vice President and Book Keeper. Holly Hansen
Vice President / Book Keeper
holly@hansenwheel.com

Holly got her start with the business when she married Doug. Like most small businesses, we are family owned and operated. Holly's background goes beyond bookkeeping; she is also involved in advertising, producing our catalog, upholstering, and customer relations. Along with a wealth of family activities that include Holly and Doug's daughters, Leah and Emily, she enjoys gardening and crafts.



Jerome Evans, Shop Foreman. Jerome Evans
Shop Foreman
jerome@hansenwheel.com

Jerome has been with Hansen Wheel and Wagon since 1995 and has experience in every aspect of the trade. He is a South Dakota native with two years technical training at Mitchell Technical Institute. Because of Jerome's many skills, you might find him forging hardware in the blacksmith shop (his primary expertise), building a coach or on the phone with a customer. Jerome enjoys hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors, often scheduling his vacation time to correlate with opening deer season.




Tim Hoffman, Wheelwright.Tim Hoffman
Wheelwright

Tim started as a wheelwright apprentice in 2000. With his construction background, he quickly moved up to master wheelwright. Tim is a South Dakota native farm boy. Along with all types of wheel construction, he also gets involved in wagon construction. On weekends, you will find Tim and his dog Jack traveling the country roads in search of game.



Joel Westburg, Blacksmith. Joel Westburg
Blacksmith

Joel is our main blacksmith and can build anything from iron. Joel has been with us since 2002 and has a background in metal fabrication. This experienced horseman is a native South Dakotan who enjoys rodeos and hunting.