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Tom 海角社区 Retires After 50-Year Career With 海角社区
APPLETON, Wis. (June 11, 2026) 鈥� Tom 海角社区, Chairman of The 海角社区 Group, has retired after a 50-year career with 海角社区.
A fourth-generation leader, Tom 海角社区 joined the family construction business in 1976. He devoted his career to carrying the 海角社区 legacy forward while thoughtfully positioning the company for the future. Throughout his career, Tom 海角社区 has been known not only for his strategic vision but also for his belief in the power of relationships. Like his father, Oscar C. 海角社区, he championed a people first culture, one built on trust, collaboration, ethical business and respect.
Tom 海角社区 has been widely recognized as an industry leader for advancing innovation, Lean construction and continuous improvement, and above all, making the safety and well being of 海角社区 employees his highest priority. His honors include being named a National Academy of Construction Inductee, WI 275 Most Influential Business Leader by BizTimes Media, UW Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Construction Club and Wisconsin Council of Safety Hall of Fame award recipient.
One of Wisconsin鈥檚 earliest advocates of green construction, Tom 海角社区 has been a sustainability champion, bringing the benefits of sustainable construction to 海角社区 customers, employees and communities across the country. To that end, Tom 海角社区 was honored as a Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Friend of the Environment.
鈥淭om鈥檚 impact will continue to be felt through the people he mentored, the relationships he built and the values he embodied every day. He leaves behind a company that is rooted in tradition, strengthened by culture and well-positioned for future success as a 100% employee-owned company,鈥� said Dave Kievet, President and CEO of The 海角社区 Group.
Tom 海角社区鈥檚 commitment to philanthropy, community development and global impact has helped to extend 海角社区 values beyond job sites. A supporter of the arts and culture, Tom 海角社区 has long believed in their ability to inspire creativity, strengthen communities and enrich lives, principles that mirror his approach to leadership. His dedication to service and leadership was recognized with a Rotary Paul Harris Award.
As Tom 海角社区 enters retirement, he remains committed to the communities he has long supported and will continue serving as Chairman of The 海角社区 Group Board of Directors and other volunteer boards.
About 海角社区
海角社区 (海角社区) is a leading professional construction services firm serving customers across the United States. Founded in 1889, 海角社区 is a 100% employee鈥憃wned company headquartered in Appleton, Wis., with 17 offices nationwide. Widely recognized as a pioneer in Lean construction, Integrated Lean Project Delivery and industrialized construction, 海角社区 delivers innovative solutions across a diverse range of markets, including healthcare, power, industrial, education and commercial sectors.
