Blackmer Pole Buildings in Hart, Michigan

Our Staff

Michael Blackmer (Owner/Operator)

  • Master Electrician (2000); Builders License (1989)
  • Married to Laurie (Oomen) formerly of Hart
  • They have two kids: Jake and Jessie
  • Graduate of Hart High School 1981
  • Attended Ferris State College
  • He has worked as an electrician for 17 years and a builder for 12 years.
  • Employed at Buildings Plus of Hart for 11 years and worked for Silver Lake Electric for 7 years
  • Mike enjoys bow hunting -food plotting – watching all sporting events – raising animals
  • Community Involvement: Building code appeals board, youth football program, youth wrestling, Crystal Valley Fire Department, Varsity wrestling coach.

Kristy Sauser (Michigan Residential Builders License)

  • Married to Steve Sauser
  • Kristy and Steve have 2 children: Jenna and Trisha
  • Graduate of Hart High School: 1993
  • Attended Baker College with an Associate Degree in Architectural Construction Technology
  • Employed with Blackmer Electric and Construction for 7 years.
  • Formerly worked at Buildings Plus for 7.5 years
  • Kristy enjoys spending time with her girls, horse back riding, driving her mini horse, raising llamas, gardening and being outdoors.
  • She has been a 4-H leader for Brooks Bacon Makers, market swine club for 17 years.

Charles Van Bergen (Electrical Estimator)

  • Chuck is married to Toni (Verschueren) formerly of Hart.
  • They have two boys: Ryan and Tyler
  • Graduate of Hart High School: 1983
  • Retired United States Air Force. He served 20 years as a Airfield Operations and Scheduling Specialist.
  • Completed accredited course study in leadership and communication skills.
  • Chuck has been employed with Mike Blackmer Electric Inc.since 2004, with 3.5 years of experience in the electrical field, and currently works in the office, doing electrical billing and estimating. 
  • He and Toni currently reside in Whitehall, Michigan.
  • He and his wife enjoy both college and high school sporting events.
  • Chuck enjoys working with the White Lake Area youth program, he also is a member of the Golden Sands golf league. 

Charlie Routley (Crew Supervisor)

  • Married to Pamela
  • Charlie has 2 children: Mat Benham and Mark Benham
  • Graduate of Hart High School
  • He attended Newago County Area Vocational School for blue print reading CAD/CAM
  • Employed with Blackmer Pole Buildings for 7 years and has 18 years experience as a builder
  • Charlie fromerly worked at Buildings Plus and BTC Cabinets
  • Charlie enjoys playing disc golf, kayaking and waterfalls

Craig Bowen (Master Electrician)

  • Craig has 2 children: Hayden and Trinity
  • Graduate of Hart High School
  • Employed with Mike Blackmer Electric Inc. for 10 years
  • Attended Muskegon Community College, studied Electricity 101
  • Enjoys hunting, softball and spending time with his children.

Larry Jenks (Builder, Crew Supervisor)

  • Not married
  • Larry has over 37 years of construction experience
  • Employed wirth Blackmer Pole Buidings for 7 years.
  • He formerly worked for Farm Bureau Building and Buildings Plus of Hart.
  • He enjoys woodworking, restoring both cars and motorcycles and is a member of Black Powder Club.

Doug Boundy (Electrician)

  • Married to Sandy
  • They have three children Shawn, Jana, and Leah
  • Doug has worked for Mike Blackmer Electric Inc. for 8 years
  • He previously worked for Weidman Forest Products for 22 years.
  • Doug enjoys hunting, fishing, riding his Harley Davidson with friends and cook outs.
  • Doug serves on his church building and maintenance committee.

Travis Johnson (Carpenter)

  • Married to Lori (Campbell) formerly of Hart
  • Travis and Lori have 2 children
  • He is a graduate of Hart High School. 2000
  • Travis has worked for Blackmer Construction  for 5 years
  • Travis enjoys bow hunting, archery, and golf.

Nick Kokx (Journeyman Electrician)

  • Nick has been a Journeyman for 1 ½ years and has been with Blackmer Electric for the past 7 years.
  • He is a graduate of Pentwater High School
  • Nick spends his free time fishing and snowmobiling

Josh Carter (Apprentice)

  • Josh is married to Ashley (Foster) formerly of Hart
  • They have one boy Kaiden
  • Josh is a graduate of Hart High School: 2000
  • He studied courses at both Muskegon and Westshore community colleges.
  • Josh has over 5 years experience in the electrical field and 2 years in construction.
  • Josh and Ashley reside in Hart
  • He enjoys music and dirt biking. He also enjoys tinkering on his vehicles.

Leon Nead (Builder)

  • Married to Elizabeth
  • Leon has been with Blackmer Construction for the past two years
  • Leon enjoys spending time with his family and friends

Jake Blackmer (Electrician)

  • Worked with Blackmer Electric for 6 years as an electrician and builder.
  • Graduate of Hart High School: 2007
  • Attended Central Michigan University, and currently attends Muskegon Community College.
  • Jake enjoys wrestling, snow cross and X-box
  • Volunteers as Hart High School wrestling coach and youth football coach.

Buster & Cocoa (Office Help)

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