JE Dunn Construction
Midwest

When John Ernest Dunn, Sr. founded JE Dunn Construction Company in 1924, his philosophy was a simple one. He lived by the Golden Rule, ensuring that everyone from client to employee, to subcontractor to supplier, was treated fairly and with respect. He believed in giving his clients far more than they expected, with a keen focus on quality work and on-time completion. This straightforward philosophy, he would later say, was the source from which his company's successes would grow from generation to generation.

Over time, Dunn would also set two defining standards in his business. First, he believed that the success of his company was a function of the caliber and commitment of his people. He sought the best of the best, and to this day, employee loyalty and longevity at JE Dunn stands as a proud reflection of its founder's ethic.

Second, relationships were everything to Dunn, and he taught by example. He wasn't in the business of building buildings. He was in the business of building relationships. Decades later, his legacy lives on. Today, over 80 percent of the company's business comes from repeat customers and referrals.

Led by President and CEO Jack Nix, JE Dunn Midwest continues to be a leader in the industry and the communities in which it works.