Who We are

Two smiling men standing outdoors in a park with green trees in the background, one in a maroon T-shirt and the other in a black T-shirt, both with hands on their hips.

ian ellison and ben kitzel

Bear’s Repairs Co-Owners Ian Ellison and Ben Kitzel worked on job sites together for 3 years before making the decision to start their own contracting business to ensure a quality experience for clients from start to finish.

Ian Ellison has over 15 years of experience in contracting, with a speciality in tiling and framing.

Ben Kitzel has been in the business for 12 years, with a focus on electrical work and carpentry. Together, they work on both the practical and the aesthetic qualities neccesary to bring each project at hand to life.

A fluffy black dog with a slightly open mouth showing small teeth, lying on a gray textured surface.

Bear kitzel

The CEO, CFO, and Foreman of every project!

Bear is Bear’s Repairs mascot, biggest hype-dog, and the namesake of the business!

When Bear is not doing the extremely taxing job of keeping her crew in line, she enjoys long walks around Rochester, extra crispy bacon, and lots of naps.