Empowered to Exceed Expectations

John Nolan and Kendra Keys 

I would like to recognize the exceptional work of John Nolan and Kendra Keys with an E3. Our team has delivered outstanding results supporting the City of St. Louis through their emergency water main replacement program. This effort has been led in the field by John Nolan with office support from Kendra Keys, along with contributions from many others including Kenny Sexton, Matt Evrard, Brad Biderman, etc.  Our client has specifically called out John and Kendra for their exceptional dedication, responsiveness, and commitment to serving them — often after hours — which speaks directly to Keeley’s values of integrity in action, and disciplined execution. Because of their hard work, we have quadrupled our annual revenue for emergency repair work, and STL City Water continues to look to Keeley for additional opportunities. In a recent meeting, they highlighted that John and his team completed an incredible 33 emergency water main repairs in just 11 days! Outstanding work by John, Kendra, and the entire STL City Water team — your efforts exemplify what it means to be a Keeley’n! 

Mike McDonald
After a recent visit to our job site in Terrell Texas, I want to recommend Mike McDonald, a site supervisor with the Building Group, an E-3. Mike has been a great asset to our Lone Star Credit Union project. He's shown to me and our client that he is dedicated to doing a great job. He communicates well with the client, excels at being a problem solver, and he is very cognizant of the importance of a clean and exemplary and safe jobsite. He excels at team and sub communication, making sure that we are all informed and involved in keeping the project going smoothly, addressing any problems quickly. I am grateful to him on behalf of our Building Group team and our clients for the dedication he shows. I highly recommend Mike for an E3. 

Sergio Maciel

E3 to Sergio Maciel, Safety Manager with Keeley Construction Group, on passing his CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) certification!  This achievement is a direct reflection of his dedication to the craft of safety and his commitment to protecting our Keeley’ns in the field. Earning a CHST isn’t just about passing a test — it represents discipline, technical knowledge, and a genuine passion for Keeping People Safe!  Congratulations, Sergio — well-earned and well-deserved. 

Rob Miller
I want to take a moment to sincerely recognize Rob Miller for stepping up in a big way this week. Yesterday morning (3/2/2026), while we were headed to Bentonville, AR for the 2026 Walmart Pavement Summit, Walmart reached out and asked if we would be willing to present on Safety the very next day — Tuesday, 3/3/2026 at 2:00 PM CST. With less than 24 hours’ notice, I immediately called Rob to see if there was any possible way he could make it work. Within an hour, Rob rearranged his schedule, committed to representing Keeley, and drove five hours to ensure we showed up prepared and professional. This wasn’t just any presentation. Rob presented our Safety Program to Walmart’s Pavement Team, along with every CEC, General Contractor, testing agency, and material supplier that Walmart partners with to repave their parking lots. The audience was significant, and the opportunity to represent Keeley at that level was critical. Rob — thank you for dropping everything, making the drive, and delivering a message that reflects the standard we hold ourselves to. You spoke on the topic you are most passionate about — SAFETY — and you did so in a way that represented Keeley with credibility, professionalism, and pride. You truly saved the day, and we are incredibly grateful.

Katherine Hoisington and Civil team 
We’d like to recognize and thank Katherine Hoisington and the Civil team for helping the Paving Group with our bid submittal paperwork on some recent projects. Katherine is an absolute delight to work with and a rock star at her job! Thanks Hoisington!

Yvonne Ping, Zoey Recar, Haley Stegman and Melissa Swank 
Huge shout out to Yvonne Ping, Zoey Recar, Haley Stegman and Melissa Swank who joined myself in leading the discussion during the Hard Hats, High Impact: Women Leading, Building and Shaping Construction program! Your stories, lessons learned and personal journeys were inspiring to everyone. By sharing both the challenges and the triumphs you’ve experienced in this industry, you created space for connection, growth, and encouragement for the next generation of women in construction. I am truly proud to work with you!

Alyssa Grimm
Under Alyssa Grimm’s leadership, the 2026 Intern Program is performing significantly ahead of plan and is nearly fully staffed. Alyssa continues to demonstrate strong execution, proactive workforce planning, and effective partnerships with the groups. • Spring 2026: Secured 10 interns (6 new hires, 4 returning interns/co-ops) across Civil Texas, Civil Infrastructure, Paving, Marketing, Talent Acquisition/HR, and the Shop. • Summer 2026: Secured 42 interns (35 new hires, 7 returning interns) across Civil, Paving, Building, Industrial Manufacturing, Heavy Industries, KRS, Accounting, Marketing, Safety, People Operations, and Risk. • Fall 2026: Secured 1 intern to date in Civil Texas, with an additional 10 co-op opportunities expected to convert from the Summer Intern Program based on performance and business demand, to be evaluated and offered in July/August. In total, the 2026 Intern Program is projected to support approximately 64 interns across the organization. Alyssa’s work directly strengthens the company’s long-term talent pipeline. Great Job!

Casey Worth 
Good morning Core Values Team, I’d like to recognize Casey Worth for the exceptional work he continues to deliver across our projects. Casey consistently steps in to fill technical gaps and has a remarkable ability to lead, teach, and guide the team through complex technical challenges. He takes the time to coach others and clearly explain solutions, ensuring everyone involved understands the path forward. Casey is also an absolute pleasure to work with. His positive attitude, enthusiasm to jump into new work, and willingness to support the team create a strong sense of confidence for everyone involved in the projects he’s a part of. When Casey is involved, the team knows the work will be approached thoughtfully and executed the right way. His leadership, technical expertise, and ability to elevate those around him have been critical in helping multiple projects reach the finish line. Casey’s contributions are a great reflection of our Keeley values of People, Integrity, and Discipline. Thank you for everything you do, Casey—your leadership and support make a real difference! #E3 #KeeleyValues #EmpoweredTeams

Candance Nicholson
Good morning Core Values Team, I’d like to recognize Candace Nicholson for her continued efforts in ensuring the UKG to CMiC integration is validated thoroughly and effectively. Candace consistently goes above and beyond to make sure employee data is accurate and aligned across systems, playing a critical role in maintaining the integrity of our data and processes. She regularly takes initiative beyond what is asked of her, proactively identifying items that need attention and stepping in to address them. Candace is also incredibly flexible and always willing to jump in when new tasks or priorities arise, helping keep our work moving forward. On top of her strong ownership of the work, Candace approaches everything she does with a great attitude and a collaborative mindset, making her a pleasure to work with and a trusted partner on these efforts. Thank you, Candace, for your dedication and for helping ensure our systems and data stay consistent and reliable! #E3 #KeeleyValues #EmpoweredTeams

Callaghan Stamer 

I want to recognize Callaghan Stamer for recently completing the Kellogg Professional Certificate in Product Management. This is a highly respected executive education program, renowned for its focus on modern product strategy, customer insight, and product leadership. Balancing the demands of the Product Owner role while pursuing a program of this caliber is no small feat and speaks volumes about Callaghan’s discipline, perseverance, and commitment to professional growth. Accomplishments like this represent a meaningful investment in strengthening product management expertise and enhancing capabilities in a field that’s constantly evolving. This proactive approach to professional development benefits Callaghan individually and raises the bar for all of us, reinforcing our team’s commitment to excellence. Callaghan’s drive to keep learning and growing embodies the values we hold dear at Keeley—Discipline, Empowerment, and Pride. I hope you’ll join me in congratulating Callaghan on earning this well-deserved certification. It’s a significant milestone and one that certainly deserves to be celebrated!

Tucker Emerson 

d like to highlight Tucker Emerson’s recent achievement in completing the Dale Carnegie Course. Tucker dedicated considerable effort to strengthening skills that directly benefit our team: intentional communication, active listening, and thoughtful preparation. What’s especially impressive is how early and quickly Tucker integrated these lessons into his daily work. He’s become much more deliberate in preparing for meetings and engaging with teammates, helping ensure discussions are focused, productive, and that everyone has the opportunity to contribute their perspective. These skills are particularly valuable in Tucker’s role supporting product ownership and requirements development, where clear communication and strong listening are essential for translating stakeholder needs into well-understood work for the team. His focus on listening to understand and communicating with clarity has strengthened alignment and collaboration across the group. Tucker’s commitment to improving how he works with others reflects Keeley’s values of Respect, People, and Integrity. By fostering an environment where team members feel heard, prepared, and aligned, he is helping our team operate more effectively and deliver better outcomes together.

Marlen Carnero

I like to recognize Jacksonville Emergency Response Team, specially to Marlen Carnero, During a Non-OCC incident. After alert was activated, she took upon herself and call EMS immediately, her fast response and proper preparedness from the team that previously brought the EMS on site for area familiarization during a CS work, reflected how well the incident was handled to the point that the EMS arrived on site withing 7.5 minutes. Build ZERO let’s go!

Nathan Hongisto

I would like to recognize Nathan Hongisto for going above and beyond in support of safety and teamwork on site. Recently, he took the initiative to assist a subcontractor who was backing a truck into a tight area. By stepping in to help guide the vehicle, he played a key role in preventing a potential struck-by incident. His awareness of the surroundings and willingness to act quickly helped ensure the safety of everyone in the area. This action reflects a strong commitment to our company’s safety values and a proactive approach to looking out for others. Rather than assuming someone else would step in, Nathan Hongisto took responsibility and made a positive impact. Thank you, Nathan Hongisto, for your dedication to maintaining a safe work environment and for setting a great example for the team. #KEELEYSAFE

Delaney Libbert

Thank you Delaney Libbert for exceeding expectations as noted by our customer Cushman & Wakefield [Mastercard]. At the Mastercard site in O’Fallon MO, Keeley aggressively pursued and won 3 separate projects (all having different contract types, contract holders, and scopes of work). We set the stage for big expectations and Delaney and our team are delivering on our promises! Outstanding Work!!!!!!!!