Steve is the CEO and Co-Founder of Koehn Building Systems which is a construction company for commercial and agricultural projects with an extensive knowledge in pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB). We are located in Rich Hill, MO and serve commercial and agricultural clients in Missouri and Kansas.
Steve’s Early Years and Background in the Construction Industry
At a very young age, Steve was taught the value of hard work. Winters consisted of cutting and hauling in lots of firewood, and, in the summer, Steve provided lawn care services and completed odd jobs for elderly neighbors and others around the small town in which he grew up. Steve appreciated the opportunity these jobs gave him and enjoyed time spent visiting and learning from the older generation.
Steve’s interest in the construction industry started at a young age, and, by the time he was 16, he was working for a commercial general contractor erecting large metal buildings. Steve also had the opportunity to work with his grandfather and also his uncle on various construction projects in the summer. He took pride in his work and was taught to do it right the first time. Steve discovered fulfillment in making others happy through quality service and learned the value of building relationships.
After a few years of hard work and dedication to honing his craft, Steve was a business partner of his own construction company.
Building a Successful Construction Company in Missouri
For several years, Steve handled the duties of office work, sales, and worked in the field erecting the metal buildings. In his time spent in the field, he became an expert in all phases of the construction process. This hands-on approach early on gave Steve valuable experience, and he quickly realized the importance of being intimately involved with the design and preconstruction steps of metal building and agricultural projects.
He ascertained firsthand that “all buildings are not created equal.” Much thought and strategy goes into improving building design for an efficient erection process, which in turns gives the owner a better value and a more reliable structure for years to come.
Additionally, Steve put extra emphasis on making sure all of Koehn Building Systems’ completed structures were also aesthetically pleasing. Part of this emphasis on aesthetics includes the integration of many exclusive design features in our buildings which make for a stronger and more attractive building. The priority of functional and aesthetic buildings is still being carried out by our team today.
