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
Project Controller / Past 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 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. In 2026 he sold Zengel Group to his son and daughter.
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. In 2014, she joined Jim full-time 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 a son-in-law, and granddaughter.
Patrick Zengel
Production Manager / Owner
Patrick earned his Bachelor's in Entrepreneurship from the University of Cincinnati. Since he was old enough to hold a hammer, Patrick has been learning the trade. From helping his grandfather finish concrete, to spreading straw with his father's crew on new yards; his passion for helping others and building has only grown with his age. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, riding his bike, and spending time with friends.
Jenna Robbins
Pre-Production Manager / Owner
Jenna joined the family business full-time in February 2021, bringing with her a diverse professional background that includes leadership roles in banking, event coordination, and guest experience as a Cast Member at Walt Disney World. Outside of work, Jenna enjoys traveling, baking, and spending time with family and friends. She has been married to her husband since 2014, and together they have a daughter and two dogs.
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.
Chris Satanek
Estimator
Peter Garde
Project Lead
Tyler Hatch
Apprentice Carpenter
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.