About Us
A Family Business Providing Quality Building Products since 1953

G. Nick Van Patten
Founder

Betty Van Patten
Founder
Meet the Team

Nick Van Patten
President, Owner

Jackie Hogan
Vice President, Owner
Des Moines

Jeffrey Graeve
Controller, CPA

Brady Hogan
Sales


Sean Hannan
Sales
Guy Bodwell
Sales

Randy Witmer
Sales and Customer Support

Marcia Thompson
Sales and Customer Support

Dick
Sales and Customer Support

Joy
Sales and Customer Support

Keith
Warehouse and Delivery

Sean Fontaine
Warehouse and Delivery

Sheldon Alviles
Warehouse and Delivery

De Witt
Warehouse and Delivery

Adi the Cat
Customeow Support

Todd Whitehead
Delivery

Jason
Logistics Coordinator

Kelly Hogan
Architect
Cedar Rapids

Craig Hefel
Branch Manager

Kevin Slaman
Sales

David
Delivery
Omaha, NE

Kasey Cochran
Branch Manager

Kurt Schanou
Sales

Devonta Tensley
Warehouse Manager
How it all began
In 1953, George (Nick) Van Patten founded Nation-Wide Builders in Des Moines, Iowa. He hired Betty Anderson who later became his wife. Together, they built one of the largest retail operations in the country at that time. Its success and growth led to the start and incorporation of ADI in 1961. G.Nick’s interest in the building industry and sales developed during his college days at the University of Iowa where he pursued an engineering degree.
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After starting his original operation on NE 14th Street in Des Moines, then moving to a larger facility at 1224 E. Diehl, he then entered into a business partnership with three other individuals. During this time, G.Nick’s incredible character and business acumen was clearly demonstrated by his fortitude in eventually buying out his partners when a tough financial time hit. Through their hard work and resiliency, they built a solid foundation for ADI for generations to come. G.Nick’s and Betty’s children and grandchildren remain an important part of this vital company and take great pride in carrying the legacy that was started in 1953.
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​The location at 706 East 2nd Street in Des Moines became ADI’s home in 1969. The facility was expanded in 1986 and again in 1996. The site contains more than 50,000 square feet of warehouse space. The location in Cedar Rapids was established in 2004, having started out of Alside’s window plant as a partnership with this quality manufacturer. In 2007, ADI outgrew the space and built a 13,000 square foot warehouse.
