About
Branden Bergen is a highly motivated and skilled problem solver who served over 9 years in the United States Air Force. He is an effective communicator who is eager to learn and work with individuals, team members, and groups from diverse backgrounds. Branden has worked in commercial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction since he left the military in 2014 and learned about Kaiker Development + Construction while seeking new opportunities in the construction industry. Working with Kaiker Development, Branden enjoys the connection with working in the inner city of Cincinnati and looks forward to making an impact in the areas he loved growing- up in. Branden is passionate about building his career and creating a brighter future for his family. He strives to be better today than he was the day before.
In his free time, Branden enjoys competitive powerlifting and spending time with his wife and son.
Bio
Branden joined Kaiker Development + Construction as Project Manager in June 2022.
Representative Project Experience:
MEP Construction Experience
Laser Spine Institute – Renovation
Gilbert Avenue, OHJewish Hospital – New Construction
Kenwood, OHP&G Original K Building – New Construction
Mason-Montgomery Road, OHThe Verge – New Construction
Clifton, OHChrist Hospital – New Construction
Liberty Location, OHChrist Hospital – Renovation
Liberty Location, OHBaldwin Office Building – Renovation
Cincinnati, OHP&G Buildings J,L,M – New Construction
Mason-Montgomery Road, OHSilverlake Rec Center – New Construction
Erlanger, KYL’Oreal Wastewater Management Facility - New Construction
Florence, KYVA – New Construction
Clifton, OHAmity Elementary – New Construction
Deer Park, OHPeters Cartridge Factory – Renovation
Maineville, OHMedpace – New Construction
Redbank Road, OHKhora Restaurant & Hotel – Renovation
Cincinnati, OHSpringdale Commerce – New Construction
Springdale, OHLincoln Elementary – Renovation
Dayton KYNewport Gaming & Racing – Renovation
Newport, KYAmazon – New Construction
Hebron, KYMadison Place – Renovation
Covington, KYBethesda North – Renovation
Montgomery, OH
Military
United States Air Force – Wichita, KS
Crew Chief-Maintenance/Mission Readiness on 60+ aircraft on the largest KC-135 flightline in the Air Mobility Command.
Affiliations, Certifications & Awards:
OSHA 30-hour card.
IFTA Personal Trainer Certification
CPR Certified with National Health & Safety Association
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for 30+ consecutive days deployed in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Air Force good conduct medal for 3+ years of active-duty service and receiving service ratings of excellent or higher.
Air Force Accommodation Medal for effective service during tenure as an active-duty KC-135 Crew Chief
Education:
Colerain High School – Cincinnati, OH
Community College of the Air Force- credit hours towards Applied Sciences
2-week Multi-point refueling pod course 10/2013
3-day 900 hour/periodic inspection course 02/2014
Gear Group Management Course
1st gear 02/2019-02/2020
2nd gear 02/2020-02/2021