Kokosing Who We Are

Our organization is like the mighty oak tree, growing strong and steady from deep roots. Our longevity is founded in the set of core values and faith-based principles that have guided us since 1951.

ABOUT US

As a third-generation family-owned company, Kokosing offers clients the accessibility of a local firm with the stability and resources of one of the largest contractors in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Our associates are respected experts in the industry, with an endless drive for innovation and the ability to solve construction’s toughest challenges; this, coupled with our capability of self–performing up to 80 percent of the work on projects we construct is a significant differentiator when clients select Kokosing. The depth of our capabilities is reflected in the variety of large and small projects we build and the materials we supply – from commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and power plants to transportation, pipelines, and marine projects. Kokosing’s equipment is the largest, most modern, environmentally friendly, and privately-owned fleet in the Midwest and
Mid-Atlantic. We have the financial stability for our clients to rest assured.

Our integrated family of companies provides a diverse range of services that complement each other, allowing Kokosing to deliver the most complex and time-sensitive projects safely and economically.

Kokosing is the contractor of choice. Leveraging the individual strengths of our companies, we collectively provide clients with more resources, capabilities, capacity, experience, and value than any other self-performing contractor east of the Mississippi River. We back up what we do with a reputation built upon impeccable integrity and dependable service since 1951.

$2 Billion


Annual Revenue

3,800


Team Members

$500 Million


Equipment Assets

OUR COMPANIES

Kokosing is one of the largest family-owned construction companies in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Known for unwavering integrity and exceptional safety and quality, Kokosing companies provide extensive resources for our customers. Kokosing’s primary business lines include industrial, transportation, pipelines, water and wastewater, marine and renewable energy. Additionally, aggregates and asphalt material suppliers are part of the Kokosing family of companies. 


Kokosing Construction Company is a market leader in self-performing transportation and sitework projects ranging from highways, bridges, paving, and mass excavation.


Kokosing Industrial specializes in heavy civil, industrial manufacturing, marine, power and energy, and water treatment construction for both public and private clients.


McGraw Kokosing is an industrial maintenance contractor with extensive pipe fabrication capabilities serving a vast array of customers.


Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services offers a full range of pipeline construction services, including installation and maintenance of pipeline systemswater resourcesintegrity managementfacility work, and fabrication.


Kokosing Materials, Inc. is dedicated to making quality asphalt products and providing the best customer service across Ohio.


The Olen Corporation and Area Aggregates provide high-quality aggregates including sand, gravel, and limestone to businesses and homeowners in and around Ohio.

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      OUR LEADERSHIP

      Brett Burgett President/Co-CEO, Kokosing, Inc.

      Wm. Brett Burgett, President/Co-CEO, Kokosing, Inc.

      Brett is a third-generation owner of Kokosing; he is steadfastly committed to Kokosing’s legacy while striving for continuous improvement. He began working at Kokosing during the summer of 1993 as a laborer helping build the Fredericktown Ohio Library and continued working during future summers as a pipelayer on several projects.

      After graduating from college, he gained extensive field, project procurement, and management experience in the water/wastewater and heavy industrial market sectors as he progressed throughout his career from field engineer to superintendent to project manager. As area manager, he pioneered the expansion of Kokosing Industrial into two new geographic regions while managing operations of existing regions. As vice president of operations Brett provided oversight to field operations as well as pursued new project opportunities. His responsibilities have also included executive leadership for the Human Resources, Accounting, IT, and Legal Departments. Prior to becoming President/co-CEO of Kokosing, Inc., Brett served as CEO of Kokosing Industrial and McGraw Kokosing. Brett has served on the Kokosing, Inc. Board since 2015.

      Brett graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. He takes a personal interest in philanthropic goals of Kokosing in the communities we work and live in. He has served on the construction management advisory board for Bowling Green State University, he is a committee member for the Associated General Contractors of America’s Utility Infrastructure Division, and is a member of the Ohio Business Roundtable.

      Wm. Bryce Burgett, Co-CEO, Kokosing, Inc.

      Wm. Bryce Burgett, Co-CEO, Kokosing, Inc.

      Bryce Burgett has over 20 years of experience, in addition to a childhood of watching his family grow Kokosing from a two-man, residential remodeling outfit to the conglomerate that it is today.  As a third-generation owner of Kokosing, Bryce holds true to the core values instilled into Kokosing by his grandfather as well as pushing the companies to new heights.

      Bryce first joined the Kokosing Highway division and gained many years of experience in various field and management roles. Bryce transitioned to providing leadership within The Olen Corporation and Kokosing Materials, Inc. and establishing Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services. His responsibilities also included executive leadership for the Safety and Equipment Departments. Prior to this promotion to co-CEO of Kokosing, Inc., Bryce served as CEO of The Olen Corporation and Kokosing Materials, Inc. and Managing Member of Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services.  He also serves as a member on the Kokosing, Inc. Board of Directors.

      Bryce graduated from Ohio Northern University with a Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering Degree. He is an advocate for and contributes to Kokosing’s community involvement. He is part of many industry organizations including Associated General Contractors, National Asphalt Paving Association, and past Chairman of the Flexible Pavements of Ohio.

      John Householder, President, Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.

      John Householder, President, Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.

      John Householder has over 30 years of heavy highway construction experience, across many roles including project manager, area manager, and vice president. He has served as president since 2018 and has led Kokosing Construction Company through significant growth and complex projects such as the Columbus Crossroads, Jeremiah Morrow Bridge, and Corridor H in West Virginia.

      John graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the University of Cincinnati, and completed the Advanced Management Program through the Harvard Business School.

      Tom Muraski, President, Kokosing Industrial, Inc., McGraw Kokosing

      Tom Muraski, President, Kokosing Industrial, Inc., McGraw Kokosing

      Tom Muraski started his career working for a consulting engineering firm, but soon discovered that construction was where he wanted to build his career. Starting out as a project engineer with Kokosing in 1992, Tom was promoted to vice president of the building division in 1997. Tom led Kokosing Industrial to some of its largest and most complex projects including the SunCoke projects in Haverhill, St. Louis and Middletown, and the Army Corp of Engineers Marmet Lock and Dam near Charleston, West Virginia.

      Tom has served as president of Kokosing Industrial, Inc. and McGraw Kokosing since 2018.

      Tom has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University, and has served in multiple roles in industry organizations including the Associated General Contractors of Ohio Chapter President.

      Ken Holland, President, The Olen Corporation and Area Aggregates

      Ken Holland, President, The Olen Corporation and Area Aggregates

      Ken has over 34 years of experience in the aggregates business, and has been president of The Olen Corporation and Area Aggregates since 2001.  With his extensive experience, he has guided Olen through a number of expansion projects including new plant installations and zoning and permitting of additional reserves.  Today Olen has grown to be one of the top ten aggregates producers in Ohio and top fifty in the U.S.

      He is a 1987 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering; and received a Masters in Business Administration from Capital University. He is an active member of several professional and trade associations, including the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, Society For Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, and a past president of the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association.

      Lee Schloss, President, Kokosing Materials, Inc.

      Lee Schloss, President, Kokosing Materials, Inc.

      Lee started his asphalt career in 1995, working during the summer months for his family’s asphalt company. His experience includes all aspects of asphalt, from managing paving and milling crews, managing asphalt plants, and leading sand and gravel operations. Lee has been the president of Kokosing Materials, Inc. since 2014. He has also filled the role of superintendent on multiple highway projects, obtaining first-hand experience on the construction aspects of paving.

      Lee earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Cincinnati. He is an active leader in the Asphalt Institute, where he serves on three boards, including the Board of Directors.

      Timothy Seibert, President, Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services, LLC 

      Timothy Seibert, President, Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services, LLC 

      Tim has over 30 years of pipeline construction experience. Starting out as a compressor station operator, he filled a multitude of other roles throughout his career, gaining first-hand experience with all phases of the natural gas industry. Looking for a new and challenging opportunity, Tim co-founded Integrity Pipeline Services, LLC and took on the role of president, becoming part of the Kokosing group of companies in 2012, elevated capabilities and resources, opening up a new realm of capacity in the pipeline construction market. Tim continues to utilize his experience to develop relationships and find ways to provide our customers with the type of contractor that knows customers’ needs and challenges and provides support as a valued partner.

      ENR NATIONALLY RANKED CONTRACTOR

      At Kokosing, we are proud to be consistently ranked as an industry leader in a variety of market sectors — including a top revenue contractor in the US by ENR Magazine. Our reputation is built on the glowing leading positions we occupy. As one of ENR Magazine’s consistently top-rated revenue contractors, we are proud to be an industry leader in a wide variety of construction market sectors. Our extensive experience, commitment to excellence, and proven stellar performance earns us constant accolades.

      60


      TOP 400 CONTRACTORS

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      11


      HIGHWAYS

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      20


      TRANSPORTATION

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      12


      BRIDGES

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      12


      MARINE AND PORT FACILITIES

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      3


      MINING

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      21


      AIRPORTS, INCLUDING TERMINALS

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      12


      STEEL AND NON-FERROUS PLANTS

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      14


      SEWERAGE AND SOLID WASTE

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      14


      SANITARY AND STORM SEWERS

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      11


      WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      5


      PIPELINES

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      20


      WATER SUPPLY

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      17


      WATER TREATMENT AND DESALINATION PLANTS

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      48


      Top 100 Contractors by New Contracts

      International Rankings

      28


      PETROLEUM

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      10


      DAMS AND RESERVOIRS

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      13


      TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      18


      Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors

      U.S.- Based Rankings

      RECENT RECOGNITION

      Kokosing is proud to be recognized by our peers, customers, and the public for our extensive resources, devoted team, and vast experience.


      ENR MIDWEST REGIONAL PROJECT AWARD OF MERIT

      Euclid Water Pollution Control Center Improvements


      AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES OF INDIANA AWARD OF ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE

      Wm. E Ross Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 Improvements


      DESIGN-BUILD INSTITUTE OF AMERICA MID-ATLANTIC PROJECT OF THE YEAR, AWARD OF EXCELLENCE & BEST IN DESIGN EXCELLENCE, AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE MARYLAND CHAPTER INFRASTRUCTURE HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE

      Harry W. Nice/Thomas Middletown Bridge


      OHIO CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION DON CONWAY PARTNERING AWARD
      ROADS AND BRIDGES MAGAZINE #5 IN TOP 10 ROADS AND BRIDGES
      AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HIGHWAY ENGINEERS OUTSTANDING TRANSPORTATION PROJECT OVER $10 MILLION

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      KOKOSING’S FOUNDER

      William “Bill” Burgett was a farm boy with humble beginnings – a visionary and a man of courage and integrity. Bill was bestowed with God-given talent, aspirations, and innate knowledge of how to build things with his hands.  It was in 1951 in the small town of Fredericktown, where two men, Bill Burgett and Lester Rinehart, started turning work into jobs so they could feed their families. In the early days, odd jobs included building and remodeling houses, barns, churches, schools, a milk house, and several small commercial projects.

      Guided by Christian values, Bill was supported by friends, mentors, family, and the people who worked for the company. The second and third generations of Bill’s family have inherited his tenacity for perfection, integrity, and the same Christian values that are the foundation of the company. They have prepared themselves through education and learned well from their father and grandfather who has been their mentor and role model.

      BURGETT FAMILY

      September 2021: First Generation through Fourth Generation