Darren Fenster
Dark Horse General Contracting
About Us
At Dark Horse, our mission extends beyond profit margins; we strive to make a meaningful impact by providing quality service while actively supporting initiatives that promote the well-being and prosperity of the communities we serve.
We are a Native-owned business, and our team has helped build tribal communities in the Midwest as well as other regions of the United States.
We build relationships, fostering trust and collaboration with our clients, subcontractors, and the local community.
Choosing Dark Horse means partnering with a company that values making a positive impact at every turn.
I look forward to working with you,
Lee Meyer - Owner of Dark Horse and proud member of The White Earth Band of Ojibwe Nation


Darren Fenster, Senior Project Manager
Qualifications:
Darren has 25+ years of experience leading multimillion-dollar projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, and institutional sectors. Proven leader in shaping project strategy, building high-performing teams, and fostering strong client partnerships. Skilled in guiding projects from concept through completion with a focus on financial performance, operational excellence, and long-term client satisfaction. Recognized for consistently delivering complex, high-visibility projects that align with organizational goals while strengthening market presence and client trust.
Education:
A.A.S. in Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology with a second major in Construction Technology, North Dakota State College of Science (1993–1996); U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Construction Quality Management for Contractors (1996); OSHA 10-hour (2016) & 30-hour (2022) Construction Safety & Health; University of Minnesota Short Courses (2002, 2022); plus additional training in Business Management, Project Management, Building Envelope Design, and Leadership Development.

Leroy Meyer
CEO
Brian Goudge
President


Todd Olson
VP of Development

Mike Larson
Director of Preconstruction & Estimating

Darren Fenster
Sr. Project Manager

Ryan Byrne
Project Manager

Mikel Humbert
Sr. Superintendent

Dan Carlson
Superintendent

Steve Albertson
Superintendent

Stephanie Trehus
Sr. Project Coordinator/
Scheduler

Ayden Casas
Project Coordinator


