JANUARY 9, 2019

O‑A‑K Hires Four New Employees

(O‑A‑K), local professional construction firm, announces the additions Ryan DeHaan, Bill Cox, Brandon VanWert, and Lindsay Rose to their Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo teams.

Ryan DeHaan, Project Superintendent, (top left) is local to Southwest Michigan and has over 15 years of combined experience in both commercial and residential construction. He is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served honorably as an infantryman and a recruiter during his time in the service.

Bill Cox, Estimator, (bottom left) is a West Michigan native with 25 years of commercial construction experience. He joined O‑A‑K in 2018 as a Project Superintendent, and has now transitioned to an estimator role. His background includes an array of educational, healthcare, and retail projects.

Brandon VanWert, Project Superintendent,(bottom right) is a recent graduate of Michigan Technological University’s Civil Engineering program. He has previously served as an intern at O‑A‑K for two consecutive summers and as a member of the Army ROTC program for four years.

Lindsay Rose, Accounting Clerk, (top right) is a student at Davenport University studying business management. Prior to her hire, she served seasonally in O‑A‑K’s accounting department for two consecutive summers. Because of her academic excellence, she was recently honored to make Davenport University’s President’s List.

In Other News

01 EK Culinary Final v1 00 00 57 19 Still011

East Kentwood Culinary Arts Ribbon…

East Kentwood Culinary Arts Ribbon Cutting

Kentwood Public Schools students now have the opportunity…
Thornton Walk Thru Juan Sr 00 00 04 21 Still001

Shooting Range Construction Tour

Shooting Range Construction Tour

O‑A‑K Superintendent, Juan Martinez Sr., shares what goes…
01 GRR Final v1 00 00 07 01 Still002

Gerald R. Ford International Airport…

Gerald R. Ford International Airport Construction Tour

If you travel over the holidays, you might notice some…
01 Hudsonville Final v1 00 00 49 07 Still009

Hudsonville Public Schools 5/6 Building…

Hudsonville Public Schools 5/6 Building @ Georgetown Tour

Hudsonville Public Schools has officially opened their new…
00 Kzoo Ribbon Cutting v1 00 00 05 02 Still001

Kalamazoo Public Safety Station #2…

Kalamazoo Public Safety Station #2 Ribbon Cutting

Kalamazoo Public Safety has a new station in the Edison…
June 2023 New Hires

O‑A‑K Welcomes Nine New Employees

O‑A‑K Welcomes Nine New Employees

(Grand Rapids, MI) November 3, 2023 – Owen‑Ames‑Kimball…
Stanek Frank

O‑A‑K President/CEO Frank Stanek Named…

O‑A‑K President/CEO Frank Stanek Named Inaugural Crain's Grand Rapids 200 Most Influential Leaders in West Michigan

(Grand Rapids, MI) November 2, 2023 – Owen‑Ames‑Kimball…
IMG 1934

Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Thrilled to Announce…

Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Thrilled to Announce Awards from ABC Western Michigan Excellence in Construction Awards

Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Co. is thrilled to announce that two of…
01 Byron Center v1 00 00 19 04 Still006

Byron Center Public Schools Nickels…

Byron Center Public Schools Nickels Intermediate “Favorite Spaces”

Byron Center Public Schools recently opened their brand new…
Durocher Jo

Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Names Jo Durocher as…

Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Names Jo Durocher as Florida Division Controller

Owen Ames Kimball Company (O A K), a preeminent general…