About Keller

Keller Structures was founded in 1960 by Walter Keller, who recognized a need in the farming community for buildings to store equipment and feed. Starting with just nine employees and no prior construction experience, Keller’s first project was completed that same year. Over the next several decades, Keller expanded into the commercial and industrial industries, while maintaining its agricultural roots. In 1986, Walter sold the company to its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), instilling a culture of ownership and dedication.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Keller continued to grow, becoming Wisconsin’s largest employee-owned design-build firm by 1998. The company rebranded to Keller, Inc. in 2003 to reflect its expanded services and opened satellite offices in Milwaukee, Wausau, and Madison.

Today, Keller remains an industry leader with over 275 employee-owners, committed to Walter’s original vision of treating every project as if it were their own. Their success is a testament to the power of hard work, integrity, and employee ownership. As we move forward, Keller remains dedicated to building strong relationships and creating exceptional projects, ensuring that the legacy of ownership and excellence continues to thrive for years to come.

To learn more about our history visit “Celebrating 65 Years of Keller: A Legacy Built on Hard Work, Dedication, and Employee Ownership”.

At Keller, being 100% employee-owned means every team member you work with – whether it’s your Project Manager, Architect, Estimator, or Foreman – is also an owner of the company. This ownership mindset translates into tangible benefits for you: quicker responses to your questions, cleaner and more organized jobsites, and work completed with a sense of pride and accountability. When you choose Keller, you’re not just hiring a contractor – you’re partnering with a team that’s personally invested in the success of your project.

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safety

At Keller, we’ve made safety a top priority and our efforts have more than paid off. Our efforts in incident prevention start at the highest levels of leadership and management. The comprehensive set of safety guidelines we’ve developed teaches every Keller employee in practices and procedures that protect them from injury.

These efforts have more than paid off, and reflect in the 2023 Workers Compensation Modification (Mod) factor of 0.64 and our 2023 S.T.E.P Bronze Safety Award presented to us by Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin.

“At the end of the day our safety goal is simple, all individuals have a right to return home to their families healthy every day.”

– Ethan Kaschak, Safety Manager

“We’re going out there every day and rolling up our sleeves to get something done, but we’re going to have fun doing it, and we’re going to pat one another on the back and we’re going to do it together. That’s the attitude and the moral and the comradery and all of the things that continue to make us an awesome place to work”.

– Cory VandeWettering, President & CEO

culture

At our company, we believe that a positive attitude and dedicated effort are the cornerstones of success. We foster a culture where every team member is encouraged to bring their best self to work every day. We value hard work, resilience, and a proactive approach to challenges. Together, we achieve more, celebrating each milestone and learning from every experience.

supporting our communities

We are focused on making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Our involvement goes beyond working with business partners; it includes engaging in volunteer work, making charitable donations, forming partnerships with local organizations, and supporting law enforcement.

By investing in our communities, we help create a better, brighter future for everyone.