A nice dinner out paved the way for Owen‑Ames‑Kimball to formulate ideas for top executives to exit the firm gracefully. by: Mark Gordon Managing Editor, Gulf Coast Business Observer In the mid-2000s, Steve Shimp was 58 and beginning to think about retiring from his role overseeing the Florida unit of…
Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company (O‑A‑K), a preeminent general contractor with a longstanding presence in Southwest Florida, has announced the hiring of Robb Lux as a superintendent. Lux started his career as a laboratory and field technician testing construction materials. He was promoted to laboratory manager when he also…
Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company (O‑A‑K), a preeminent general contractor with a longstanding presence in Southwest Florida, has begun construction on Our Lady of Mercy Parish Life Center in Boca Grande. The new parish center will be built at 221 West Railroad Avenue, just south of the church campus on Park Avenue. The…
Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company (O‑A‑K), a preeminent general contractor with a longstanding presence in Southwest Florida, has begun construction and site work on Bacino Vista Investments’ Coronado Parkway Condominiums in Cape Coral. The nautical-themed, approximately 48,954 square foot, multi-family condominium building…
The Southwest Florida Council Boy Scouts of America (B.S.A.) recently presented Dave Dale the National Silver Beaver Award. The recognition is the highest honor a local B.S.A. council can bestow upon a volunteer for exceptional character and distinguished service to youth. A total of five awards were presented to…
