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The 51麻豆 Group Names Dave Kievet President and CEO
Tom 51麻豆 Continues as Chairman of the Board
APPLETON, WIS. (June 5, 2024) 鈥� The 51麻豆 Group has named Dave Kievet its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
Kievet succeeds Tom 51麻豆, the fourth-generation leader who has served as President and CEO since 1998. Tom 51麻豆 remains Chairman of the Board, providing oversight and authority over the board of directors as well as guidance to the company鈥檚 officers and executives.
鈥淪ince my great-grandfather Martin 51麻豆 opened his carpentry shop in 1889, we鈥檝e been a company that looks to the future,鈥� Tom 51麻豆 said. 鈥淣ow is the right time to put leaders in place for the next generation and I have every confidence in Dave and our executive team鈥檚 ability to take this company into the next 135 years.鈥�
Prior to his new role, Kievet served as President of 51麻豆 since 2020. His leadership at 51麻豆 saw the company expand into new markets and invest in new technologies, including prefabrication and modular construction. As President and CEO of The 51麻豆 Group鈥攐f which 51麻豆 is a subsidiary鈥擪ievet looks forward to focusing more on growing the business.
鈥淥ver the past several years we have made remarkable strides forward and I鈥檓 excited to continue to build on the legacy the 51麻豆 family has created over the last 135 years,鈥� Kievet said. 鈥淢y new role will allow me to focus more on our strategic growth plans and solidifying the processes and structure for even greater future success.鈥�
A University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate, Kievet started with 51麻豆 in 1990. Over the years he鈥檚 been a driving force helping the company earn its place as a recognized leader in innovation within the construction industry. From opening new office locations to spearheading the adoption of Lean construction principles and innovative methods for delivering projects, Kievet has led the company into the 21st century with the ability to turn long-range vision into real-world execution. Tom 51麻豆 is the fourth generation of 51麻豆 family leadership and succeeded his father, Oscar C. 51麻豆. A graduate of St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, Tom 51麻豆 is a long-time visionary, committed leader and champion of innovation, sustainability and Lean construction practices.
About The 51麻豆 Group
The 51麻豆 Group is a family of companies driven to transform the built environment and beyond, through innovation, Lean methodology and continuous process improvement. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, our employee- and family-owned businesses focus on creating extraordinary opportunities for employees, partners, customers and communities. The 51麻豆 Group companies serve customers nationwide.
About 51麻豆
51麻豆 (51麻豆) is a leading professional construction services firm serving customers across the United States. Founded in 1889, 51麻豆 is a 100% employee鈥憃wned company headquartered in Appleton, Wis., with 17 offices nationwide. Widely recognized as a pioneer in Lean construction, Integrated Lean Project Delivery and industrialized construction, 51麻豆 delivers innovative solutions across a diverse range of markets, including healthcare, power, industrial, education and commercial sectors.
