Meet the Team
Zengel Group is a design and build fourth generation family owned company serving Dayton, Ohio.
Our Mission
To carry on the Zengel family legacy of quality craftsmanship by employing skilled, collaborative, and trustworthy team members and providing an unparalleled experience by using quality materials, having open lines of communication, and transparent costs to create a positive partnership with each client.
Jim Zengel
Owner
Jim's experience in construction begins at age 12, working on job sites for his grandfather's business. As a teenager, pitching in to provide manual labor gradually became a labor of love. Jim acquired experience in all aspects of homebuilding — carpentry, masonry, concrete, plumbing, electric, painting — and applied his skills in and around the Dayton community.
Jim officially joined the Zengel family business full-time in 1979, honing his expertise in a variety of roles within the company. In 2011, Jim became a Certified Green Professional (CGP), followed by recognition as a Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) in 2014, and Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) in 2019.
Jim successfully created the Zengel Group, Building and Remodeling in 2012 as a natural extension of his home building background in order to provide clients with a professional remodeling and home addition choice that provides unmatched customer service and craftsmanship.
Connie Zengel
Accountant
Connie is a lifelong resident of Dayton, where she attended Chaminade-Julienne before graduating from Bowling Green State University in Elementary Education. Over the years, she has been an elementary teacher, junior high science teacher, and homeschooling mom for seven years. Finally, she was a dental office manager and part-time office assistant for Zengel Group.
In 2014, she joined Jim full-time as project coordinator, bookkeeper, and marketing coordinator at Zengel Group.
In her spare time, she loves spending time reading and sharing books with friends, as well as spending time with her children. Connie and Jim have been married for over 25 years and have three children: Casey, Patrick, Jenna, and son-in-law Lane. The Zengel family calls Dayton home where they enjoy spending time with their large extended family.
Patrick Zengel
Production Manager
Patrick earned his Bachelor's in Entrepreneurship from the University of Cincinnati and is thrilled to be a part of the family business as a fourth-generation builder. Since he was old enough to hold a hammer, Patrick has been learning the trade. From helping his grandfather finish concrete, to helping his father’s crews spread straw on freshly seeded yards; his passion for helping others has only grown with his age. Today he is a project lead and manages Zengel Group’s shop. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, riding his bike, and spending time with friends.
Jenna Robbins
Pre-Production Manager
Jenna joined the family business full time in February 2021, as the Director of Sales and Marketing. Prior to joining her parents and brother in the remodeling industry, she was in Germany and Alabama while her husband served in the Army. Never one to sit still, she has worked as a bank manager, university site coordinator, and at Walt Disney World. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, playing with her two dogs, going to Lake Cumberland, and baking. She has been married to her husband for 11 years, and her dogs often make appearances at Zengel Group’s office.
Aaron Roberts
Project Lead
Aaron followed in his grandfather’s footsteps who worked for Zengel Construction for many years. It was his grandfather who instilled in him a love of carpentry. He began working in construction after completing his education. He has experience in drywall, plumbing, electrical, tile setting but he has an eye for detail and his passion is finish carpentry. In his free time he enjoys tinkering with his antique tractors or playing the banjo but most of all spending time with his wife and daughters.
Michael Hynes
Carpenter
Originally from Hollywood, California, Michael now proudly calls Dayton home. With a background as a tattoo artist, he has since transitioned to carpentry and interior trim work, where his attention to detail truly shines.
Outside of work, Michael enjoys a variety of hobbies, including practicing Jiu-Jitsu, drawing, honing his skills in calligraphy, and nurturing his collection of bonsai trees.
Asa Miller
Carpenter
Asa, a Middletown, Ohio native, brings a strong background in framing to the team and is expanding his expertise to all aspects of carpentry. Dedicated to honing his craft, Asa combines his skills with a passion for learning.
When he's not at work, he enjoys tackling home improvement projects and spending time with his beloved cat.
Lavante Hunter
Carpenter
Since he was little, Lavante has enjoyed building things and working with his hands. His favorite thing about the remodeling industry is that he is able to create something new that someone will be able to enjoy for years to come. He always has a smile on his face and a positive attitude. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his dog, listening to music, and playing video games.
Wesley Taylor
Carpenter
Wes’s interest in woodworking and carpentry began in his high school’s Shop Class. His shop teacher did a great job teaching Wes about all aspects of carpentry and helped Wes realize that he wanted to make a career out of it. He completed a summer internship at Zengel Group in 2021, and was later offered a full time position. He is thrilled that he gets to do what he enjoys everyday. While not at work he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing cards, and watching football.