Our Story
Years of dedication to excellence in heavy equipment operation
Duane Larson
Founder & President
Duane and a business partner founded American Excavating, Inc in 1997 after 17 years of experience operating equipment for another large firm. When he's not on the job or diagnosing and repairing equipment, he enjoys time with his grandsons and building a small homestead with wife Cindy.
Darrin Larson
Owner & Vice President
Darrin joined his dad in 2021 as co-owner after a lifetime of following in his footsteps and honing his own operating skills as an American Excavating employee. He takes a consultative approach to bidding and planning jobs to ensure the most successful outcomes for clients. He enjoys sharing his passion for dirt work and heavy equipment with his young sons.
