Meet Ryan
A skilled craftsman with 18 years of experience in heavy equipment operation and construction. Montana born and raised, Ryan DuBay is the true definition of weekend warrior.
From backyard projects to full builds, he’s spent the last 12 years refining his knowledge and skillset to complete projects both effectively and efficiently. Ryan consistently shows up to face challenges with grit and honesty - and is unrivaled behind the controls.
When he’s not slinging rocks and dirt, Ryan enjoys spending time in the mountains alongside his wife, Chelsi, and three girls.
Meet Chelsi
A third-generation Montana gal who chases dreams and kids. Raised in an entrepreneurial family, she developed an avid love of creating and numbers. Unafraid of paperwork, website building, and budgeting, Chelsi is the gears behind DuBay Excavation.
No newbie when it comes to building and design, she’s assisted Ryan in two homes from the ground up. Over the past decade, Chelsi has been an electrician, framer, drywaller, cabinet designer, operator, and everything in-between. Most importantly, she has poured herself wholeheartedly into raising their daughters, and homeschooled for the past three years.
Consistently searching for art in the everyday, Chelsi documents her life with Ryan through photographs. You can follow along their journey @thedubays on Instagram.
Experience.
18 Years Operation.
Ryan started his heavy equipment journey at age 18, chipping logs in the winter for a local paper mill. Since then, he’s operated everything from a trench roller, to a road grader - but prefers an excavator.
12 Years Construction.
Building houses with your own two hands takes grit + hard work. Experiential learning has helped keep us resourceful and knowledgable in this fast-paced industry, while deepening our appreciation for every trade expert.
14 Years Business.
Chelsi started her first business at 18, if you don’t include selling lemonade + artwork to neighbors. She’s successfully started and sold two companies, and branded a handful in-between.
