I started working in this business because I believed in doing things the right way. A.O. Handy Inc. was founded in 2002 as a family driven masonry company built on quality, accountability, and pride in workmanship. When I stepped into a leadership role, my goal was simple. Protect that foundation while building something stronger and more capable for the future.
Growth at A.O. Handy Inc. has never been about getting bigger just to say we are bigger. It has been about earning the right to grow. Year after year, we focused on doing quality work, keeping our word, and building long term relationships with clients and partners who value professionalism. That mindset allowed us to take on more complex projects and expand across residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional work.
Over the past several years, the company has doubled in size and workload consistently. We did this without taking on unnecessary risk. Every decision was intentional. We invested in people before equipment, systems before scale, and leadership before volume. That disciplined approach is what allowed us to grow while maintaining quality and stability. Being recognized as a BizTimes Future 50 company is an honor because it reflects that controlled and thoughtful growth, not shortcuts.
What I am most proud of is the team. We have built a group of skilled craftsmen, project managers, and leaders who care about the work and the company name behind it. Everyone here understands that our reputation is built one project at a time. That shared standard is what keeps our clients coming back and trusting us with important work.
Looking ahead, I am excited about where A.O. Handy Inc. is going. The future is about continuing to grow the right way. Expanding our capabilities, taking on larger and more challenging projects, and investing in our people so they can build long term careers here. I want this company to be known not just for quality masonry, but for reliability, professionalism, and consistency at every level.
The excitement around our growth is something I see every day from our team, our clients, and our partners. We are proud of what we have built so far, and even more motivated by what is ahead.
The best years of A.O. Handy Inc. are still in front of us, and I am proud to be building them alongside the people who make this company what it is.