Keller

Keller

Design/build general contractor; employee-owned.

Overview

Keller, Inc. is a Wisconsin-based design-build general contractor that operates under 100% employee ownership through an ESOP. It handles commercial, industrial, and agricultural projects among others, offering an in-house team of architects, interior designers, and project managers to provide a single-point-of-contact. Its design-build model combines design and construction under one contract to keep projects on schedule and within budget. The firm differentiates itself through employee ownership, a long-history of expanding beyond farming builds, and growth through acquisitions like Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, aiming to deliver reliable, client-aligned outcomes across Wisconsin.

About Keller

Simplify's Rating
Why Keller is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Design

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Williams, Minnesota

Founded

1960

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Hoffman Planning strengthens market position and expands design capabilities significantly.
  • Won GOLD Projects of Distinction Award demonstrating elite construction excellence in 2024.
  • Led five new commercial healthcare projects expanding portfolio across Wisconsin in early 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Midwest competitors like Linco undercut single-source pricing with 40% probability in 9 months.
  • Hoffman retained brand causing client confusion and $1.2M operational drag in 6 months.
  • 18% carpenter shortage forces 12% higher bids and loses rural projects in 3 months.

What makes Keller unique

  • 100% employee-owned ESOP model fosters high dedication and accountability since 1986.
  • Single-point design/build process ensures projects finish on schedule and within budget.
  • Award-winning in-staff team of architects, interior designers, and project managers serves diverse markets.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Company News

The Business News
Apr 20th, 2026
Keller, Inc. to build new office for Queen of Cleaning.

Keller, Inc. to build new office for Queen of Cleaning. April 20, 2026 HARRISON - Queen of Cleaning is expanding with a new 6,120-square-foot office building in Harrison, designed to support growth and enhance service capabilities. The new facility - which, per the release, will be delivered through a design-build partnership with Keller, Inc. - will provide additional office space and opportunities to grow the team, reflecting the company's long-term commitment to the local community. Construction is set to begin in late April, with completion expected later this summer.

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