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Chandler Sanburn

Regional Construction Manager

Chandler has found his calling in the construction side of our business. He stepped up as a partner to our Edge Door Replacement team without being asked, taking ownership of crew coordination and problem solving on his own initiative. He takes chances, brings solutions, and has shown the kind of growth that tells us he's building a long career here at SteelBlue.

Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Where you grew up, interests, other bits about your life.

I grew up in Avon, IN, but have lived in Wichita, KS for the past 11 years. Attended Wichita State University. Married my wife, Katelyn, in 2018, and our daughter Haven blessed us in 2023.

What role do you have at SteelBlue? When did you start? What is your day to day like?

My current role is a Regional Construction Manager in our construction department, which I switched over to last summer in 2025. I started with the company in March of 2022 when we first started producing doors and hallway material, and have taken on a number of roles both in the factory and in the office. My day to day consists of assigning crews to future install projects , and managing the crews, timelines, standards, and expectations of current install projects.

What is one thing that people would be surprised to know about your job?
SteelBlue has several core values: Safety, Collaboration, Transparency, Inclusion,and Evolution. Can you tell us which one resonates with you the most and why?

Collaboration – There are many moving parts both internally and externally for each project. It takes a high level of collaboration to make it run smoothly and successfully.

What is the company culture like for you at SteelBlue?

We are the A-Team.

Can you tell us about a moment of pride that you felt while working for the company?

Watching our first truck full of doors be loaded and hauled away.

If you could swap roles with anyone at SteelBlue for a day, who would it be and why?

Wouldn’t need to swap, but working with Bray Allen on R&D of the future of the company.

Which work benefit or perk is your favorite and why?

Travelling to job sites across the country.

What are some fun facts about you that people should know about?

I’m not fun enough to have any of these.