Stories of Our People, Partnerships, and Projects

Whether it’s recognizing our employees, highlighting client partnerships, sharing project milestones, or announcing new company initiatives, these stories reflect the relationships that drive our work forward.

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Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Co. Names Jim Hopper as Florida Regional Vice President

Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company (O‑A‑K), a premier general contractor with a deep-rooted presence in Southwest Florida, has named Jim Hopper as Regional Vice President for its Florida operations.
February 26, 2025
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O‑A‑K's New Corporate Headquarters Construction Tour

Enjoy this sneak peek at our new downtown Grand Rapids corporate headquarters - coming summer 2025!
February 19, 2025
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Project Updates
Michigan
Project Updates
Michigan
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Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company Appoints Maya Suckova as Estimator

Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company (O‑A‑K), a leading general contractor with a long-standing presence in Southwest Florida, has announced the appointment of Maya Suckova as Estimator.Suc
February 4, 2025
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Florida
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Employees
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Grandville High School Preconstruction Class

O‑A‑K is partnering with Grandville High School to help students explore careers in construction. From learning to read drawings to hands-on preconstruction exercises, these sessions are desi
January 8, 2025
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Community
Michigan
Community
Michigan
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Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company Appoints Laura Hoff as Senior Estimator

Owen Ames Kimball Company (O A K), a preeminent general contractor with a longstanding presence in Southwest Florida, has named Laura Hoff Senior Estimator.Hoff brings 25 years o
December 11, 2024
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Florida
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KDL Walker Groundbreaking

Congratulations to the City of Walker on breaking ground for the expansion of their Kent District Library branch! This project will transform the existing 8,000-square-foot space into a conne
November 19, 2024
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Michigan
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Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company Appoints Christian Kasper as Senior Estimator

Owen Ames Kimball Company (O A K), a preeminent general contractor with a longstanding presence in Southwest Florida, has named Christian Kasper Senior Estimator.Kasper brings 40
November 18, 2024
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Florida
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Employees
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East Kentwood High School ESports Gaming Room

What was once a classroom and storage space at East Kentwood High School is now a high-tech Esports gaming room. This dynamic space also serves as a hands-on learning environment, teaching Ke
November 8, 2024
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Michigan
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Spring Lake Fieldhouse Construction Tour

Spring Lake Public Schools' student-athletes will soon have the chance to train in a state-of-the-art fieldhouse! Take a look at the progress in the video below and explore what’s to come: a
November 6, 2024
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Michigan
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Careers in Construction Month Wrap-Up

Did you know? October was Careers in Construction month! We asked O‑A‑K team members to share an inside look at what it's like working in the industry, from the challenges to the rewards. Rea
November 5, 2024
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Florida
Michigan
Colorado
Employees
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Hudsonville Park Elementary Construction Tour

Join Project Superintendent Ethan Elzinga and Assistant Superintendent Pat Briggs as they walk through the progress at Hudsonville Public Schools' Park Elementary. This challenging addition c
October 10, 2024
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Michigan
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Rockford Edgerton Trails Ribbon Cutting

Rockford Public Schools has officially cut the ribbon and opened the brand-new Edgerton Trails Elementary School! This new school features thoughtfully designed spaces inspired by Michigan’s
September 12, 2024
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Byron Center Heritage Elementary Ribbon Cutting

O‑A‑K recently celebrated the grand reopening of the newly renovated Byron Center Heritage Elementary School alongside Principal Nathan Clophus and the Byron Center community. The school's ex
September 10, 2024
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Michigan
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GRPM Safety Walkthrough

Jobsite walkthroughs are an important part of O‑A‑K's safety culture, addressing and correcting any potential hazards. Seth Wehner, SWMGT Safety Consultant, and Rob Gulliver, O‑A‑K Safety Dir
August 21, 2024
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Michigan
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Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Franklin Park Elementary

Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company (O‑A‑K), a preeminent general contractor with a longstanding presence in Southwest Florida, celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the new Franklin Park Elementary School
August 8, 2024
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St. Paul the Apostle Middle School and Parish Commons Addition Ground Blessing

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School recently celebrated a new chapter with a ground blessing ceremony for their middle school and parish commons addition. O‑A‑K previously collaborated with
June 28, 2024
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Michigan
Project Updates
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