Keeley Companies

The story of Keeley Companies is a testament to the power of family, vision, and relentless growth. It all began in 1976 when Larry Keeley, with a single dump truck and a bold entrepreneurial spirit, founded L. Keeley Paving. What started as a small, local paving business in the Midwest laid the groundwork for a sprawling enterprise that would one day build communities across the nation. Larry's son, Rusty Keeley, took the reins at the young age of 26, inheriting his father's drive and vision. He didn't just want to continue the family business; he wanted to transform it. Rebranding to L. Keeley Construction, Rusty began to diversify the company's services, expanding into the industrial, building, and civil sectors. This was just the beginning of a strategic expansion that would see the company evolve into the multifaceted organization it is today.

Under Rusty's leadership, the company embraced a philosophy of intentional growth, setting ambitious goals to expand by 20% year over year. This led to the formation of Keeley Companies, a holding company that unified a growing family of businesses, including Keeley Construction, Keeley Properties, and Keeley Restoration Services. This 'Power of One' approach allows them to be a single, trusted source for clients, offering a seamless experience from investment and development to construction and restoration. Today, with over 1,700 dedicated 'Keeley'ns' nationwide, the company's culture remains its cornerstone. Guided by the principle that 'if you get the people right, the results will follow,' Keeley Companies fosters an environment of safety, well-being, and continuous learning. From its humble beginnings, this family-owned enterprise has become a national powerhouse, leaving a lasting, positive impact on the communities it serves, all while staying true to the core values of quality, safety, and service that Larry Keeley championed from the very start.