Our Team

Reynold Franklin presents 23 years of insights to Stueve’ s business, strategy and operations having held various positions within the company since 1999. He had been on executive Leadership role as well as served multiple key responsibilities for Engineering, Project Management, and technical standards development.

Reynold was appointed CEO of Stueve Construction LLC. in September 2015.

Under his leadership and vision, Stueve has grown to be a Specialized Design-Build firm in the Agricultural sector and has changed focus to provide turnkey solutions, offering Engineering and Construction Management Services.

Reynold leads Stueve India, an Engineering division, based in Chennai, India as well as executes major turnkey Projects with Integrated Solutions.

Reynold graduated from West Virginia University with a PhD degree in Civil Engineering. He also holds an MBA degree from University of Colorado and is a licensed Professional Engineer in several states across U.S.

Jim Bishop has over 34 years of experience in Engineering & Construction Operations. Prior to joining Stueve in 2021, Jim served number of years in senior operational roles, including at Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (CB&I) for nearly 30 years.

Mr. Bishop has significant on-site experience with all aspects of turnkey facility operations including civil, mechanical, tanks, electrical, instrumentation, and Construction Operations.  He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Illinois and passed the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam.

Jim graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Master of Business Administration in Project Management degree from Western Carolina.

John Muehring has over 20 years of experience in engineering and construction.  Prior to joining Stueve in 2025, John served in key roles both in an Owner’s capacity and at an industrial Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor.

Mr. Muehring possess a range of experience in the agricultural and ag-adjacent industries including business development, engineering management, technology selection and dry flowable material handling, project management, capital portfolio management, construction management, and procurement.  John holds Project Management Professional (PMP) credentials.

John completed his undergraduate studies at Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from Iowa State University.

Russell Buscher is the VP of Engineering at Stueve Construction LLC, offering over 30 years of experience in various key roles he holds in Stueve. He leads the Engineering and Drafting team in developing the construction documents.

Russell extends his experience, assisting the Project Engineers and Superintendents with various project components. He is also involved in the Conceptual and Estimating phases of the projects.

Russell earned his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Iowa State University in 1989 and is currently Licensed as a Structural Engineer in many states throughout the U.S. Following his graduation, he worked on the East Coast for a couple of years designing forming and shoring systems for concrete structures. After his stint in North Carolina, Russell moved back to his hometown to work at Stueve Construction in 1991.

Laremy Seelow is the VP of Sales & Marketing at Stueve Construction LLC.

Mr. Seelow is responsible for our sales, marketing, and growth efforts for our customers, employees, and trade partners as well as having direct management of defined sales territories.

Laremy possesses a rich history in agricultural retail, starting from an entry-level position as product procurement and advancing through various roles, ultimately reaching the position of Vice President of Agronomy. His experience across different organizational levels equips him with a unique understanding of clients’ requirements, enabling him to personalize facility solutions.

Laremy finds fulfillment in assisting retailers in enhancing their local communities through strategic investments in facilities.

Dave Bauman is the VP of Construction for Stueve Construction LLC. Some of his roles include but not limited to managing and overseeing all field Operations, Plan review and actively participating in pre-construction phase.

Dave started his career in Stueve as a Construction Crew. He worked alongside his dad, Dave Bauman Sr. who shared him, his vast knowledge and expertise of stueve buildings. This experience along with watching his dad at the Jobsites ever since he was a young boy, provided Dave practical knowledge and skills in managing projects which helped him advance to his current role.

His exceptional motivation and communication skills and the ability to work through day-to-day challenges make him a valuable part of our construction team