About Us

1961 - As a life long resident of the community, Albert Vandendaele started working for the North Kansas City Fire Department.

1965 - As a second income Albert went into business with a friend and started Strutco Fence Company doing residential fence installation.

1969 - Still working for the North Kansas City Fire Department, Albert went into business on his own and formed Van's Fence Contracting. He worked every other day for the fire department and began doing residential and commercial work on his off days. He also became involved with recreational fencing that included baseball fields, soccer fields and tennis courts. Albert had four part time employees working for him at this time.

1993 - Jerame Breeden, a young energetic 19 year old was a neighbor and friend of Albert's. He began working for Albert installing fence. Over the years, Jerame became a leadman for the company and formed a very trusting relationship with Albert.

1999 - Albert was now Battalion Chief with the North Kansas City Fire Department. He was promoted to Chief of the Department which required him to work five days a week. With the high demands of managing 58 employees and a city budget, Albert had to make a decision between the fire department and the fence company. Through many long conversations, Albert decided to offer Jerame the chance to purchase the fence company. With much honor and respect, Jerame accepted this once in a lifetime opportunity and purchased Van's Fence. Albert continued his work with the fire department and assisted Jerame with any questions regarding owning a business.

2002 - After many years of hard work and dedication, Albert retired as Chief of the North Kansas City Fire Department.

2004 - Jerame and his wife, Phyllis, went into business together and formed Van's Fence, L.L.C. Together with their team of employees they continue a high standard of work ethics and values that Albert Vandendaele promoted in his original fence company.

2009 - Jerame and Phyllis Breeden have a growing family of four daughters, as well as a thriving business that is well respected in the community. They would like to thank family, friends, employees, customers and their founder, Albert Vandendaele, for their continued encouragment and support.

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