05/22/2026
After nearly 20 years with Horst Excavating, Carl has become much more than our Shop Foreman. He’s one of the people who helps keep everything moving behind the scenes each day.
From coordinating repairs and troubleshooting breakdowns to managing parts inventory and supporting our field crews, no two days are ever the same in the shop. Carl’s experience, creativity, and problem-solving mindset have made him someone our team can always count on no matter what comes through the doors.
When talking about what it takes to work in this industry, Carl emphasized the importance of hard work, adaptability, and being willing to solve problems even when the answer is not always obvious. As equipment continues to evolve and become more advanced, so does the work that goes into keeping it running.
After almost two decades at Horst, Carl says one thing has remained constant: the people.
“A lot of times it’s the people that keep you at a place for a long time.”
That kind of loyalty is built through years of teamwork, trust, and always being someone others can rely on.
While much of Carl’s work happens behind the shop doors, the impact of it is felt on every project we complete. We are grateful for everything he brings to Horst Excavating and proud to spotlight someone who has dedicated nearly 20 years to helping keep our team moving forward.
Thank you, Carl, for your hard work, leadership, and commitment.
