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…
This new, 62,000 sf third through fifth grade building, will accommodate 475 students. The building will feature tall ceilings, more space for movement, a separate wing for each grade-level, and increased natural light. A two-story foyer will host a skylight and a staircase to the second floor. The first floor will…
Currently under construction, this multi-phase expansion at Hudsonville High School is being constructed over the course of three years.The project is funded by a $140 million Bond Program, passed in 2019 by local voters. The program also includes a new 5/6 building, and extensive district-wide…
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…
