Allen Giesting, owner of Dunlap Supply, grew up working on his family’s dairy farm outside of Oldenburg, where he learned the value of early mornings, honest work, and taking care of what matters. In high school, Allen served as Vice President and then President of the Batesville FFA chapter, deepening his love for agriculture and leadership. After graduation, he built and ran a successful lawn care business for 18 years before taking on a new challenge: purchasing Dunlap Supply in July of 2020 (Yep, right in the midst of a global pandemic!) Since then, he’s poured his energy into keeping the legacy of this historic lumberyard not only alive, but thriving. Allen is a wealth of knowledge, possesses a never failing can do/will do positive attitude, and is always an “outside of the box” thinker. He led the charge on our new siding, signage, and window renovation project last year and is looking forward to start Phase II of the project later this year. A fun fact about Allen is he collects nativity scenes. If you swing by the store, you will see his favorite dozen on display behind him - and he keeps them up all year long. When he’s not at the store, Allen is home on the cattle and grain farm he shares with his wife, Samantha, and their four daughters. His roots run deep in hard work, small-town values, and a love for serving his community.
Diane Fullenkamp, from the Fullenkamp family that owned this place from 1973-2020, started working at Dunlaps in July of 1997. She graduated from Batesville High School in 1980. Her specialty here at Dunlaps is paint matching and researching. If you can’t figure it out, Diane absolutely will. Her favorite part of working here at Dunlaps is her co-workers and customers. She loves to talk to them and listen to the stories that they have. A fun fact about Diane is she and her husband, Steve, worked here together for over 25 years! Diane said that there were too many good memories to pick her favorite. While not working at the store, Diane enjoys spending time with her five grandkids.
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Mike Rennekamp, better known as Who Man, started working at Dunlap Supply in June of 1988. He graduated from Batesville High School in 1990. His specialty here at Dunlaps is screens, glass, and he knows where EVERYTHING is! Who Man's favorite part of working at Dunlaps is the coffee bar that we just built! A fun fact about Who Man is he is the oldest of 11 kids and of all the employees, has worked here the longest! When he is not working here at Dunlaps, you can find Who Man at truck and tractor pulls or watching Nascar and Indy car races.
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Jim Lunsford ( Jimmy or James a we call him) started working here at Dunlap Supply on January 5th, 2021 (at 7:00 AM he would like to add). He graduated from Batesville High School in 1988. His specialty here at Dunlaps is deliveries. His favorite part about Dunalps is working with his co-workers as well as all the customers that we have come in. His favorite memories here at Dunlaps all include contractors doing things that make us laugh. A fun fact about Jimmy is he will try anything once. When Jimmy is not working here at Dunlaps, you will find him working over at St. Mary’s of Rock maintaining the church and site or frying chicken at the Knight’s Hall.
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Ashley Brack started working at Dunlap Supply in January of 2023. She graduated from Southmont High School in 2012. Her specialty here at Dunlaps is doors and being able to identify many different types of wood. Her favorite part of working here at Dunlaps is helping our contractors find worthwhile products that they love. Ashley’s favorite memory while here was when we printed a house plan sized (24” x 36”) statement bill for one of our contractors. Outside of work, Ashley volunteers at the Franklin County Animal Shelter, hikes, woodworks, and spends time with her husband and their 4 dogs.
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Chris Bauer (hence the name “CB”) started working at Dunlap Supply in March of 2024. He graduated from Batesville High School in 1980. He hails from the late Village Workshop as a cabinet maker. His specialty here at Dunlaps is doing things that involve patience and intricate designs. Chris is great when it comes to building your custom wants and wishes! His favorite part of working at Dunlaps is working in the mill and making customer’s dreams turn into a reality. A fun fact about Chris is that he is not predominantly handed, meaning he does some tasks left-handed and some tasks right-handed. While not working, Chris loves to spend time with his son and grandson and go fishing.
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Veronica started working at Dunlap Supply in August of 2024. She graduated from Batesville High School in 2025. Her specialty here is bouncing around - being able to jump in where needed. She can do the behind the scenes work as well as help customers. Veronica’s favorite part of working at Dunlaps is working with her co-workers to problem solve…all while laughing. Her favorite thing here at Dunlaps has been learning all the odd nicknames that our customers have. When Veronica is not working you can find her watching sports with her family or spending time with friends.
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Amber Giltner joined the Dunlap Supply team in late 2025. She graduated from Franklin County High School in 2005 and later attended esthetician school, building a career centered around helping and caring for others. At Dunlaps, Amber’s specialty is stocking the store and managing stock orders, helping keep our shelves full and our inventory running smoothly. Known for her quick wit and great sense of humor, Amber is always ready with a joke and has a knack for making both customers and coworkers smile. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her two daughters. She also loves hiking, swimming, and making the most of the outdoors.
Samantha Giesting is the heart behind the scenes at the store, bringing creativity and organization to the business. Samantha has a background in English and 6-12 Education (a former North Decatur High School English and Speech Teacher and a former St. Louis Catholic School Literature Teacher). Her duties outside of being our chief CAD home and remodel designer include running payroll, filing and paying taxes, paying vendor bills, everything HR, processing credit apps, and tech support. She loves to honor the store’s history and is the schedule keeper - keeping all things running smoothly for our people. She is known for her thoughtful (and meticulously wrapped) Christmas gifts to all the employees and for her love of writing. When she is not at the store, she is home on the family farm with her husband Allen (the owner of Dunlaps) and their four little girls.
At the heart of our business is a mighty team of employees and friends who show up every day with grit, kindness, and a shared love for this community. We are more than just coworkers—we're your neighbors, volunteers in the local schools and sports teams, and familiar faces who’ve become a true staple in the lives of the people we serve. Whether it’s lending a hand on a project, offering expert advice, or just sharing a smile at the counter, our team helps keep our small town strong, connected, and proud. Second to none!