MARCH 31, 2021

Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Florida Recognized as a Third Largest Contractor in Region

Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company (O‑A‑K), a preeminent general contractor with a longstanding presence in Southwest Florida, has been recognized in the Business Observer’s Top 50 Contractors third largest company in the region. O‑A‑K was ranked number 6 the previous year.

Each year the Business Observer ranks companies from Polk County to Collier County based on reported annual revenue. Companies must be in a contracting field: electrical, general construction, roofing, HVAC, and more.

On this year’s list, which reflects 2020 fiscal year data, O‑A‑K ranked number three with $310 million in revenue, up 6.9% from 2019. On the complete list, revenue for the top 50 fell 11.6%.

Major projects by O‑A‑K in 2020 include the 167,000 square foot Lehigh Acres Middle School, which will open in August 2021, The 36,000 square foot Heights Early Learning and Education Center, and Family Health Center’s Lehigh Acres 63,100 square foot medical building.

“At a time of extraordinary uncertainty, we are proud to have experienced such growth,” said Matthew Zwack, president of O‑A‑K Florida. "We care about our people and our clients. We are constantly adjusting based on what we have learned. I believe our continued success is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to uphold our values and serve our clients with teamwork and integrity.”

An employee-owned company, O‑A‑K Florida, Inc.’s Board of Directors comprises members from the company’s Florida operations. Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company has provided premier general contracting, design-build, and construction management services in Southwest Florida since 1982.

O‑A‑K’s Florida operation is an affiliate of its parent company located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Florida operation has offices in Collier and Lee counties. Its Lee County office is located at 11941 Fairway Lakes Drive in Fort Myers. Learn more about O‑A‑K at www.owen‑ames‑kimball.com or call (239) 561-4141.

“I believe our continued success is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to uphold our values and serve our clients with teamwork and integrity.”

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