Stories of Our People, Partnerships, and Projects

Taylor Sawatzky, Director of Strategic Development at Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company (O‑A‑K), has been appointed to the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Alumni Association Board of Directors.

(Grand Rapids, MI) June 25, 2024 – Owen‑Ames‑Kimball (O‑A‑K), local professional construction firm welcomes 14 new employees, including Sheri Bergsma, Trevor Cole, Todd Conzemius, Benjamin Da

10 years ago, O‑A‑K increased our presence in Southwest Michigan by opening an office in Kalamazoo. To commemorate the occasion, we held a celebration at Bell's Brewery to thank our clients,

(Spring Lake, MI) May 30, 2024 – Staff at Spring Lake Public Schools broke ground on construction and renovations for the district on Tuesday, May 30th, signaling the beginni

Spend a day with Project Superintendent Mike Hoeksema, currently on-site at Portage Public Schools' Central Elementary, and learn how he keeps a project on track, from subcontractor communica

Godwin Heights Public Schools is transforming underutilized classrooms into a health clinic that will serve their students and community members. Learn more about the project with O‑A‑K's Dir

Tour Forest Hills Public Schools' Pine Ridge Elementary with principal Nathan Peltz and O‑A‑K's Director of Programming & Marketing Rachael Martemucci, and learn how the school is redesig

Join Johnny Edwards, Assistant Superintendent of Operations at Portage Public Schools

Learn about the challenges of working in an occupied elementary school with O‑A‑K superintendent Blake Gabler!

(Grand Rapids, MI) April 9, 2024 – Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Co. (O‑A‑K), local professional construction firm, announces the promotion of Kim Burchardt as Controller.“We are thrilled to

Did you know? The classrooms at Paw Paw Public School District's new Early Childhood Center are being built in pairs, giving students convenient access to shared common areas like the bathroo

Owen Ames Kimball Company (O A K), a preeminent general contractor with a longstanding presence in Southwest Florida, has named Charles “Chase” Harrison Project Manager.For the p

Grand Rapids Public Museum recently held an Engineering Day event, aimed at introducing young learners to STEAM concepts through hands-on activities. For O‑A‑K, this was a great opportunity t

At O‑A‑K, we believe that “building the best experience” goes beyond the physical work on construction sites. Someone who exemplifies this ideal is Project Superintendent Steve McCaskey, who

O‑A‑K is currently partnered with Grand Rapids Public Museum on a multi-year expansion and renovation. As part of this partnership, GRPM approached O‑A‑K to participate in their Engineering D

The 1,300 sf addition enhances the school’s capacity and creates valuable community spaces. Designed with flexibility in mind, the new areas support collaboration, meetings, and hands-on learning. Inside, the addition includes three offices, a reception area, and a secure vestibule with an advanced access control system for increased safety.