Rick Hendel, 36
Owner, Hendel Homes, Hendel Construction
Wayzata, Minn.
EDUCATION
B.S., Biology, Bethel University
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Launched custom home-building and remodeling firm at age 22
• Won numerous awards for home design and construction excellence, including the 2004 and 2009 Dream Home award from the Builders Association of the Twin Cities
EXTRACURRICULAR
Helped raise nearly $50,000 for building schools and providing supplies for a mission project in Rwanda
OFF THE CLOCK
Hobbies: Hunting, hockey, golf, and snowmobiling
Unusual talent: He has been told he’s a good arm wrestler
Favorite dish: Barbeque ribs from Famous Dave’s BBQ
Getaway spot: Anywhere with great architecture
SECRET LIFE
Worked as a tissue-harvester for the Red Cross
Wife’s grandfather was one of Darby’s Rangers in the 1st Ranger Battalion during WWII