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O-A-K Welcomes Nancy Johnson as First Chief People Officer
May 21, 2026
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O-A-K Honored with 2026 Southwest Florida INCredible Award
May 18, 2026
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Owen-Ames-Kimball celebrates groundbreaking of new LaBelle High School
May 11, 2026
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O‑A‑K Nears Completion of Cape Coral Technical College Expansion
April 23, 2026
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Castle Rock Fire Station 156 & Logistics Center Breaks Ground
April 16, 2026
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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 Florida Welcomes Interns
Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company (O‑A‑K), a preeminent general contractor with a longstanding presence in Southwest Florida, welcomes two interns, Joao Rocha, and Ramian Smith. The interns will work
June 15, 2023
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Employees
Florida
PR
Employees
Florida
PR
Construction at Paw Paw High School is officially underway!
(Paw Paw, MI) June 7, 2023 – Staff at Paw Paw Public Schools and members of the community broke ground on construction and renovations at the high school on Tues
June 14, 2023
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Community
Michigan
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Project Updates
Community
Michigan
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O‑A‑K Welcomes New Team Members
(Grand Rapids, MI) June 13, 2023 – Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Co. (O‑A‑K), local professional construction firm, announces the hiring of new staff, including George Alverson, Bailey Baas, Tori Brayton
June 13, 2023
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Employees
Michigan
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Employees
Michigan
PR
Owen‑Ames‑Kimball’s Matthew Zwack and Taylor Sawatzky Graduate from Leadership Collier
Matthew Zwack, President of Owen‑Ames‑Kimball (O‑A‑K) Florida, and Taylor Sawatzky, O‑A‑K’s Director of Strategic Development, recently graduated from Leadership Collier. Leaders
June 8, 2023
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Employees
Florida
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Employees
Florida
PR
Rockford Public Schools, New Elementary School Construction Tour
Behind the scenes tour of Rockford Public Schools’ new elementary with Project Superintendent, Jared Gauss, and Rockford Superintendent, Dr. Steve Matthews!
June 6, 2023
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Project Updates
Michigan
Project Updates
Michigan
Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Florida Promotes Alesha Watchowski to Director of Operations
Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company (O‑A‑K), a preeminent general contractor with a longstanding presence in Southwest Florida, has promoted Alesha Watchowski to Director of Operations."Al
May 24, 2023
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Employees
Florida
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Employees
Florida
PR
Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Florida Names Taylor Sawatzky Director of Strategic Development
Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company (O‑A‑K), a preeminent general contractor with a longstanding presence in Southwest Florida, has named Taylor Sawatzky Director of Strategic Development. Sawatzky is
May 10, 2023
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Employees
Florida
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Employees
Florida
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Owen‑Ames‑Kimball’s Cory O’Donnell Joins Leadership SWFL Class of 2023
Cory O’Donnell, the marketing manager of Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company (O‑A‑K) Florida, has joined the Leadership SWFL Class of 2023. O’Donnell, along with thirty-four area professionals, has com
May 2, 2023
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Employees
Florida
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Employees
Florida
PR
Kentwood Public Schools, Culinary Arts Construction Tour
In this video, Kevin Polston, Kentwood Public Schools Superintendent, and Jeremy Amshey, O‑A‑K’s Chief Operating Officer, discuss the construction of the industrial culinary arts center!
April 28, 2023
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WMMCA Event
We were honored to host the West Michigan Minority Contractors “After Hours” Event. Adam Tweedy, O‑A‑K’s Director of Preconstruction and Kate Wezeman, VP, Finance and Operations at Grand Rapi
April 27, 2023
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Community
Michigan
Community
Michigan
Tri County High School Construction Tour
Get an inside look at the renovation happening at Tri County High School! The new event center, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2023, will be a great multipurpose area for students,
April 7, 2023
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Project Updates
Michigan
Project Updates
Michigan
Tri-County New Elementary School Tour
Jeremy Amshey, O‑A‑K’s Chief Operating Officer, and Allen Cumings, Tri-County Area Schools Superintendent, are back at the new elementary school to showcase the extraordinary progress being m
March 2, 2023
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Project Updates
Michigan
Project Updates
Michigan
Forest Hills Central Middle School Construction Tour
Did you know? Forest Hills Central Middle School is in phase two of a four phase renovation! Check it out as Jon Haga, FHPS Central Middle School Principal and Jeff Diemer, O‑A‑K Project Supe
March 1, 2023
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Project Updates
Michigan
Project Updates
Michigan