For Jason French, working at Ames feels like family—sometimes literally.

Jason’s dad, Ed French, is a superintendent on the 69Express project in Kansas, while Jason’s son, Jesse French, works in carpentry/structures in the Rocky Mountain Region. 

Jason was promoted this year from project superintendent to construction manager. He’s responsible for ensuring crew safety, quality, and production.

“I enjoy the day-to-day interaction with the team while we work together to accomplish a goal,” he says.

Jason and his wife, Kelly, have been married for nine years, and they have a six-year-old daughter. They enjoy riding UTVs, going to the lake, boating, jet skiing—anything with a motor, Jason says.

RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

I haven’t thought about it much, but my wife would like to go to the Mediterranean. Happy wife, happy life!

What is your favorite music genre/artist?

Country, especially Zach Bryan

What is your favorite piece of equipment on the job?

Bid-Well Bridge Machine

What is your favorite TV show?

“Street Outlaws” on the Discovery Channel

What is your favorite family tradition?

Getting together with family on the holidays

What is the best gift you’ve ever received?

My kids

What is your favorite meal?

Mexican cuisine