Kesteloot Excavation

10/27/2026

It’s great to have our equipment on-site as this project reaches its groundbreaking milestone!

10/26/2026

🚧 Meet the Team Monday! 🚧

This week, we're spotlighting Austin, Founder and President of Kesteloot Excavation!

Originally from Marshall, Minnesota, Austin attended South Dakota State University, where he studied Agricultural Education. Before becoming a business owner, he spent four years teaching shop and Career and Technical Education (CTE) in the Madison School District. Teaching strengthened his communication and management skills and reinforced the importance of building relationships with people.

Austin's path into excavation began long before KX. Growing up cattle farming, he learned the value of hard work and operating equipment at a young age. He entered the heavy civil industry in 2016 while attending college, developing a reputation for tackling challenging projects and finding solutions when others see obstacles.

Challenges early in life instilled a strong sense of determination and self-reliance that continue to influence his approach to business. Guided by his faith, Austin strives to lead with integrity and build something meaningful for his family and community.

In 2021, Austin recognized a growing need for a local commercial contractor in Madison and decided to take the leap into business ownership. Leaving his full-time teaching career to run Kesteloot Excavation was one of his biggest milestones. Today, he oversees employees and projects, works directly with customers, and helps guide the company's continued growth.

Austin believes that integrity, honest communication, and strong relationships are the foundation of a successful business. And while KX's work continues to expand beyond Madison, staying committed to his community remains a priority. He's excited to see KX projects become lasting infrastructure.

A few things you might not know about Austin:
🎣 Days off: Fishing, hunting, golfing, and relaxing on his 13-piece patio set (a 12-pack and a lawn chair😂)
👑 Fun fact: His kids and employees have a name for his wife: “the big boss.”

For Austin, Kesteloot Excavation is about more than completing projects; it's about investing in people and building a business grounded in faith, integrity, and commitment to his community. We're thankful for Austin's innovation, leadership, and continued support for his team. There's a reason he was selected as Madison's 2025 "Employer of the Year!"👷🏻

10/19/2026

🚧 Meet the Team Monday! 🚧

This week, we're introducing Elisabeth, Vice President of Kesteloot Excavation!

Originally from Marshall, Minnesota, Elisabeth graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and minors in Sustainable Energy Systems and Mathematics. Her professional background includes work in the energy industry and experience as a project engineer, giving her a unique perspective on both the engineering and contractor sides of the industry.

Since Kesteloot Excavation was founded in 2021, Elisabeth has helped build the business from the ground up. She oversees many of the behind-the-scenes operations that keep KX running, including safety compliance, business administration, project scheduling, all company finances, and office systems. Her technical background has helped the company implement processes and software that improve efficiency as the business continues to grow.

One milestone that stands out to Elisabeth was building their office in 2024. Having a permanent location has allowed the company to better serve customers, expand its services, and strengthen its presence in the community.

For Elisabeth, success goes beyond business growth. Building relationships, communicating with integrity, and giving back to the community are important parts of what makes KX special. Through scholarships, internships, and support for local childcare and educational initiatives, she and the team are committed to helping create opportunities for the next generation.

A few things to know about Elisabeth outside of work:
☕ Go-to order: Black coffee
⛳ Days off: Gardening, golfing, and spending time with family
💡 Fun fact: She has her own patent!

We're grateful for the technical knowledge, dedication, and community-minded perspective Elisabeth brings to Kesteloot Excavation. Her work behind the scenes helps build the strong foundation that allows our team to keep moving forward!

10/09/2026

Today, Madison Family Dental LLC is celebrating the opening of their beautiful new facility with an open house and ribbon cutting! 🦷

We’re proud to have been part of the project, providing the dirt work to help bring this new location to life. It’s always exciting to see a project go from an open site to a finished facility that will serve the Madison community for years to come.

And everyone loves a good before & after! 👏 Swipe through to see the transformation from the beginning stages of the site to the beautiful new facility that stands today.

Congratulations to the entire Madison Family Dental team on your new building and new location! We’re excited to see all that’s ahead for you.

10/09/2026

🎉 Join us in celebrating Madison Family Dental’s beautiful new location! We’re excited to have been part of this project and can’t wait to see you there! 🦷

🏡 JOIN US FOR OUR OPEN HOUSE! 🏡

Come celebrate with us on Friday, October 9th! 🎉

We’d love to welcome you, show you around, and celebrate this special occasion together.

📅 Friday, October 9th
🎉 Open House Celebration
Ribbon Cutting at 4pm with light snacks and drinks to follow

We hope to see you there!

10/08/2026

We’re excited to be part of Dakota State University Athletics Indoor Practice Facility project here in Madison!

We are completing the dirt work for the new dome facility, and today marks our third day on site. We’re looking forward to seeing the project progress and are proud to have a part in the work!

📍Dakota State University

10/01/2026

Fall projects are underway...
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Whether you're working on a driveway or getting started on a construction project, we offer:
🪨Crushed Gravel
🪨Screened Gravel
🪨Crushed Concrete
🪨Crushed Asphalt
🪨Screened Topsoil
🪨Fill Material
🪨Oversize Rock
🪨Clay

📞Get a quote for material by calling (605) 556-4000

09/23/2026

We're out at Prairie Village getting the track dialed in for next year!💪

Preparing for 2027 by getting the track laser leveled up in Madison, Sd on the campus of Prairie Village.

09/21/2026

🚧 Meet the Team Monday 🚧

This week, we’re introducing Justin Rogers!

Justin brings nearly 16 years of experience in the mining and heavy equipment industry to our team. He began working in the mining field around 2010 and has gained extensive experience with crushing units, wash plants, and a wide variety of heavy equipment both on and off site.

When it comes to equipment, Justin has spent plenty of hours in the seat of blades, loaders, dozers, and excavators. His favorite? The dozer, followed by the excavator and blade. And when it comes to excavators, Justin says, “You name it and I’ll learn its attitude.” We like that attitude.

Outside of work, Justin stays busy year-round. Sprint car racing is his biggest hobby and keeps him busy throughout the summer. When racing season winds down, you’ll find him hunting, fishing, and trapping.

Workday playlist: Five Finger Death Punch, with some ’80s and ’90s country making an appearance later in the day.

Justin’s combination of industry knowledge, equipment experience, and willingness to take on a challenge makes him a great addition to the KX team. We’re glad to have him on board!