For over half a century Joseph Peter Schwan has devoted his life to
the construction industry. He began his illustrious career in 1942 as
an apprentice carpenter on Ellsworth Army Air Force Base in Rapid
City, S.D. After serving in WWII, as part of the elite 82nd Airborne
Division, he formed his own construction business in July, 1948, in
Chicago, IL.
In 1960 Arizona became the home of the Schwan family and Double AA
began constructing various projects, commercial and industrial, plus
five major hotels. Today Joe has remained involved in the family
business as consultant and business development manger. His invaluable
presence and knowledge of the industry has proven beneficial to the
continued success of Double AA Builders.