Owner Ryan Hanson was born and raised in Chillicothe and attended Zane Trace. He started Hanson Excavating, Inc. and has been serving the Chillicothe and Ross County areas since 2005. 

In 2019, Ryan added A-1 Limestone to meet the needs of the surrounding community. Ryan is dedicated to doing the best he can to serve the home landscapers, farmers, and contractors in the Ross, Pickaway, Vinton, Jackson, and Hocking areas.