Beau Daffer

I’ve spent my entire working career in and around the construction industry. I started at age 14 as a general laborer for an electrical contractor and continued that job through college. In 2001, I graduated from the UNL College of Engineering with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management. I spent 11 years building homes followed by eight years in commercial construction. As a result, I’ve had many opportunities to work with a variety of people and levels of construction. Since returning to building custom homes, I truly enjoy the relationships and working to make someone’s vision a reality. Most recently in 2024, I had the honor of serving as president of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln—a wonderful opportunity to serve my community. 

What is the most memorable place I have visited?
In June of 2008, I went on a 10-day mission trip to Guatemala. We stayed in downtown Guatemala City for several days and then visited a small rural town and a Mayan village. While there, we visited a prison, orphanage, the city dump, a tribal village, and hiked a volcano. One thing that really impacted me was the fact that literally thousands of people live in and around the city dump which is where they find their food. Seeing the level of poverty that exists in places like this was life-changing for me.

What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about my church and reaching out to and serving our Lincoln community. I like working on projects that help people in need and also helping local charities.

How do you spend your spare time?
I love spending time with family and being outdoors. We have two children that keep us busy, and we enjoy doing things together. When I do have free time, I love to play and watch sports, fish, and golf.i