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Suicide is Construction’s ‘Silent Epidemic’

As many construction employees hit their breaking point after a long summer, Emery Sapp & Sons observes National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to promote awareness of what’s often a hidden crisis, especially for those in the construction industry.

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An Afternoon Well Spent – Learnin’ and Earnin’

Suicide is Construction’s ‘Silent Epidemic’

As many construction employees hit their breaking point after a long summer, Emery Sapp & Sons observes National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to promote awareness of what’s often a hidden crisis, especially for those in the construction industry.

Company, Equipment, Projects

Paving The Way In Stringless Technology

We caught up with the crew who are currently operating one of only a few asphalt pavers in the country equipped to run stringless to hear more about this technology and its innovation within the industry.

Community, People

Another Basstacular Sapp & Bass In The Books

Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) Hosts Second Annual Sapp and Bass Fishing Tournament

Invested In Ownership

Here at the Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) family, our mutual desire to succeed is what motivates our employee-owners to go the extra mile and dig a little deeper.

Community, People

Emery Sapp Names a New CFO

Emery Sapp is excited to announce the promotion of Dan Hoover to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the holding company.

Company, ESOP, People

Shareholder Week 2023: It Starts With Us.

With a growing company, it was time to take our Annual Meeting to the next level.

Honoring Our Class Of 2023 Blue Bloods

Each year, we have three new inductees into the Blue Bloods. These employee-owners are the embodiment of what it means to “bleed blue” through their daily hard work and commitment to the company.

Awards, People, Safety

Eric Chambers: 2022 Lance Trager Memorial Safety Award Recipient

Lance Trager was a former employee-owner who focused on safety and inspired his team to follow suit.

Company, People

Strengthening Our Leadership Bench

We’re excited to share that our Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) team has strengthened our leadership ranks

Company, People

In Memory Of Pete Grathwohl

Pete passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023 surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Company, People

Justin Gay Memorial Scholarship: Honoring His Legacy

The ESS Foundation Awards the First-Ever Justin Gay Memorial Scholarship

Company, People

Why We Play: The ESS Foundation 5th Annual Golf Classic

5th Annual ESS Foundation Golf Classic

Company, Partners

Rummel Joins Emery Sapp Family

We are excited to share that we have welcomed Rummel Construction, Inc. (Rummel) of Phoenix, Arizona into the Emery Sapp family!

Company, ESOP, People

ESOP Month 2022

At Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS), our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is the foundation of our company’s values.

Company, People

Brian Burks Named Vice President of Columbia Operations

We’re excited to announce that Brian Burks, P.E. has been named Vice President of Emery Sapp & Sons’ (ESS’) Columbia operations team.

Company, People

New Core Values: The 5P’s

In case you haven’t heard, 2022 is a big year for us! No, we’re not talking about our backlog or the fact that we turned 50 this year — but all that is still pretty cool too.

Company, People, Safety

Mental Health Awareness | You’ve Got Backup

Raising Awareness for Mental Health

Awards, Projects

The Trophy Case Keeps Expanding: Three ESS Projects Secure ABC EIC Awards

It is widely known that Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) produces award-winning projects. So, it may come as no surprise to learn that THREE — yes, THREE — of our projects recently won Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Arkansas Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards!

Aaron Matthess: 2022 Award of Excellence Recipient

What do you do when you’re given another opportunity? Our very own employee-owner, Aaron Matthess, took advantage of a second chance that led him to Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS)!

Greg Hill: Lance Trager Memorial Safety Award Recipient

The Lance Trager Memorial Safety Award Presented to Greg Hill

Billy Sapp: Emery Sapp Legacy Award Recipient

At the 2022 Annual Meeting, Founder Billy Sapp received the Emery Sapp Legacy Award as the “Original Blue Blood.” Without Billy’s vision, grit, and determination to be the best, Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) would not be what it is today.

Bleeding Blue: 2022 Blue Blood Award Recipients

At the 2022 Annual Meeting in Rogers, Arkansas, we recognized three employee-owners who “bleed blue” through their commitment to Emery Sapp & Sons.

Company, ESOP, People

Back in Action: 2022 Annual Meeting & 50th Anniversary Celebration

After pivoting to a virtual meeting in 2021, Emery Sapp & Sons’ (ESS) employee-owners were anxious to get back in person for our biggest and bluest event ever.

Women in Construction Week 2022: Meet Stacy McGeehon

Get to know Stacy McGeehon, our job site water control warrior. Stacy is an Arizona native and employee-owner at our partner company, Achen-Gardner Construction.

People, Quality

Stringless Paving: A Short film

Job sites are looking a little different these days.

Aquarium at the Boardwalk: A Branson Project Feature

We are thrilled that the Branson-based infrastructure company Tom Boyce Excavating (TBE) has joined the Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) family!

Company, Equipment, People

The Final Stop: New Dump Truck Drivers

These truckers just made their final stop.

Nothing But Net: Spotlight on Daniel Cutbirth

Like any good family does, we think all our employee-owners are winners. Every once in a while, though, one of our teammates gives us the chance to show the world just how right we really are.

People, Quality

Discovery Parkway Extension: Constructing the Missing Link

As employee-owners, we take pride in everything we do. Every project we estimate and construct is important. After all, we’re building our nation’s infrastructure.

Winter Training: Safety Has No Off-Season

The construction lifestyle certainly has its challenges. We’ll be the first to admit that here at Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS). No BS here! That’s why safety is always top of mind.

Awards, People, Safety

Springfield Team Wins 3rd Quarter Safety Award

We know we keep saying this, but seriously – safety is a way of life for us here at Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS).

Company, Equipment, People

Diagnose. Repair. Repeat: Kansas City Shop Feature

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Emery Sapp and Sons (ESS)?

The Dual Operator – Spotlight on Chris “Cookie” Everman

In 2008, a heavy equipment operator position here at Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) fell into the lap of now long-time employee-owner, Chris Everman.

Community, Projects

A Game Changer: A Springfield Sports Complex Feature

What used to be raw farmland near the Springfield-Branson National Airport is well on its way to becoming a large sports complex that organizers hope will encourage tourism and become a premier sports destination.

Awards, Projects

Adding to the Trophy Case: Two ESS Projects Earn ABC EIC and AGC Keystone Awards

Two ESS Projects Earn ABC EIC AND AGC Keystone Awards

Mission Accomplished: The ESS Foundation 4th Annual Golf Classic

For the 4th year in a row, hundreds of golfers came together to have fun and support The ESS Foundation, which is the charitable arm of Emery Sapp & Sons.

Moving in the “Flight” Direction: Joplin Regional Airport Runway Reconstruction Project Feature

Moving in the "Flight" Direction: Joplin Regional Airport Runway Reconstruction Project Feature

A Veterans Day Special: Giving Thanks to Our Vets

In honor of Veterans Day on November 11th, we want to take the time to honor our employee-owners who have served for the United States.

Making Their “Something” Count: Jeff Potter & David “Donk” Hopkins Retirement

Jeff Potter and David “Donk” Hopkins are shining examples of what it means to make your career with ESS count.

Phil Divine: Paving Superintendent & Millionaire Club Member

Get to know Paving Superintendent and Millionaire Club Member Phil Divine, and learn how you can benefit from our company ESOP like he does!

Troy Hunt: Project Superintendent & Millionaire Club Member

Get to know Project Superintendent Troy Hunt, a member of the ESS Millionaire Club, and learn how you can benefit from the company ESOP like he does!

Virgil Bradbury: Project Superintendent & Millionaire Club Member

Get to know Superintendent Virgil Bradbury, a member of the ESS Millionaire Club, and learn how you can benefit from the company ESOP like he does!

Mike T. Crane: Superintendent & Millionaire Club Member

Get to know Superintendent Mike Crane, a member of the ESS Millionaire Club, and learn how you can benefit from our company ESOP like he does!

Awards, ESOP, People

A Look Back At Our 2021 Blue Bloods

At our 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting, the ESOP Advisory Board had the honor of recognizing Virgil Bradbury and Brian Sapp as ESS Blue Blood recipients.

Precision. Accuracy. Detail. Meet the DOT Estimating Crew

At Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS), we have a reputation for winning. We can thank the DOT Estimating crew for playing a major role in achieving that reputation.

Early Arrival: Fort Smith Airport Runway Rehab Project Feature

The combined efforts of the Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) Asphalt, DOT and Hutchens Construction (Hutchens) teams kept this project flying safely.

Talented Owners With Awards to Prove It

ESS earned two National Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Awards of Excellence.

The ESOP Advantage: Know. Grow. Retire Confidently

At Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS), our ESOP is the foundation of our company values.

Construction Manager by Day, Steer Roper by Night

When ESS Construction Manager, Brayden Kelly isn't overseeing our highway projects, you can find him under the arena lights practicing at his Columbia home.

People, Projects

Paired For Precision: A KC Crew Feature

Together, John Stoneburner along with Tyler Gordan make up ESS' Kansas City trimming crew.

Company, Equipment

One-Stop Shop: ESS Announces New Asphalt Plant in Springfield

We are excited to announce that Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) has added a new asphalt plant to its equipment fleet in Springfield, Missouri!

No Delays at This Airport: Columbia Airport Runway Extension is On Schedule

When the City of Columbia needed a general contractor for the Columbia Airport Runway 2-20 Extension Project, ESS pursued the opportunity aggressively.

Community, Company, Partners

Springfield Equipment Rodeo Lasso’s In Build U Students

ESS' Springfield team lasso’d in more than three dozen future potential employee-owners to experience an “Equipment Rodeo” at their office.

Smart Cookie Alert: Joel Monnig Secures Masters in Engineering

Sending out major props to Joel Monnig, Estimator in our Columbia office with our Heavy Highway team for earning his Masters in Engineering.

A New Gateway to the Lake: A Project Feature on Route 54 Miller County Interchange

In the midst of the pandemic and the busiest year on record at the lake, ESS crews got to work upgrading the Business Route 54 and Osage Hills intersection.

Company, People

Level Up Live: An Intern Experience

An ESS shout out to the 2021 interns the "Level Up Live" half-day welcoming event that took place July 7th.

Community, Partners

Bright Future Ahead for ESS + Ranken Technical College

Ranken Technical College recently celebrated their groundbreaking for a new workforce development center in Ashland, Missouri.

Full Speed Ahead: A Project Profile on I-49 McDonald County

ESS crews have been working six days a week to construct 5 new miles of I-49, forming an alternate route around the congestion on US Route 71 at the Missouri/Arkansas border.

Company, People, Projects

A Fast Haul: ESS Lays Groundwork for KC’s Newest Distribution Hub

DF Chase selected ESS to construct a $9.2-million commercial site and roadway infrastructure package in Kansas City, Missouri.

Company, People

Safety. Quality. Production. In That Order: Underground Utilities Crew Feature

Simply put, Greg Hill has made a big impact at ESS and continues to be a pretty big deal in our book.

Company, Safety

2021 Trench Safety Stand Down

In partnership with National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA), ESS was proud to participate in the 2021 Trench Safety Stand Down.

Brand Ambassador, Community, Partners

Built for Speed. High Performance Guaranteed.

This year, ESS has launched a brand ambassador program and Brandon raced to the opportunity to rep our brand.

Company, People

Gearing Up for Growth: Welcome to the Team Chris Fitzpatrick

We would like to welcome back Chris Fitzpatrick to the team as our newest Project Manager for our ESS Asphalt – Columbia team.

People, Projects

Go the Extra Mile: Asphalt Crew Feature

Hutchens Construction (Hutchens), an ESS company, was awarded the rehabilitation contract for the 5.4-mile Will Rogers Turnpike Project in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.

ESS Lakeside: Project Feature on Lake Winnebago

ESS structures crews are working with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to replace two bridges at Lake Winnebago in Cass County, Missouri.

You Don’t Build a Road In One Day

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we’re encouraging everyone to be a part of the conversation.

Triple Threat: A Crew Spotlight

Josh Wisdom’s concrete paving crew provides several individual functions in a single unit, effectively creating a triple threat team that has the tenacity to crush any goal.

The Courage to Speak Up Is Powerful

ESS Safety Manager Evaristo Gonzales shares his personal journey through mental health to help others with their own experiences.

Company, Projects

Big Weigh-In: Sapp & Bass Fishing Tournament

On May 1st, Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) hosted its inaugural Sapp & Bass fishing tournament at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.

Company, ESOP, People

Leaving a Legacy: Employee-Owner Spotlight on Daniel Blades

Employee-owner Daniel Blades retires following his 34-year career as an ESS truck driver.

Company, Projects

ESS + NorthArk College: A Partnership Built to Last

ESS has partnered with NorthArk College to give students a leg up on the construction industry.

Company, Projects

Grinding It Out: A Project Feature on Route 67

ESS crews deliver major improvements on one of Arkansas' most used roadways: Route 67 in Jackson and White Counties.

A Mentorship Spotlight Featuring Randy Mauzey

Under Randy’s leadership, his crews have earned a reputation for taking on extremely challenging mass grading jobs.

Congratulations to Our 2021 Class of Blue Bloods

Recognizing our 2021 Blue Bloods representing the ESS spirit through daily hard work and commitment.

2020 Safety Team of the Year

Quarterly winners of the 2021 Safety Team of the Year award received 8 hours of paid time off and custom hardhat stickers commemorating their wins.

Company, People

Congratulations to Referral Bonus Winner, Harold Moncada

ESS Foreman Harold Moncada earns $2,000 through our company-wide Bonus Referral Program.

Company, People

Congratulations to the 2021 5-Year Vested Employee-Owner Jacket Recipients

36 proud ESS employee-owners received 5-Year Vested Employee-Owner Jackets in 2021.

Company, People

To Employee-Owners, From Employee-Owners

Employee-owners company wide shared their kind words and expressed gratitude for others as part of the KUDOS segment of the ESS Annual Meeting.

2020 Lance Trager Memorial Safety Award

Employee-owners Chip Jones and Blake Hustedde were awarded the 2020 Lance Trager Memorial Safety Award.

Company, People

Women In Construction Week Spotlight on Destiny Musgrove

Destiny Musgrove, an ESS Operator Class 3 for Highway and Grading, shares her story as part of Women in Construction Week.

Company, Equipment, Projects

Breaking Ground & Taking Names: Urban Outfitters Fulfillment Center Project Feature

Highlights from the Urban Outfitters Fulfillment Project in Kansas City, one of the largest retail site projects in ESS history.

Company, People

Rockstar in the Making: An Employee-Owner Spotlight on Chyann Pate

Chyann Pate has been an employee-owner for 10 months and currently serves an Operator Class 3 for a grading crew in Columbia, Missouri.

Company, People

Shifting Gears: Mentoring the Industry’s Next Generation of Heavy Equipment Mechanics

Veteran ESS mechanic Marty Vandenburg is taking talented newcomer Jackson Lehr under his wing to help train the next generation of industry talent.

Awards, People, Safety

Columbia Team Earns Q4 2020 Safety Award

Congratulations to the Columbia team on earning our Quarter Four Safety Award by achieving the highest overall safety performance.

Company, People

ESS Builds New & Improved Data Infrastructure

ESS new data system implemented to help manage growth and scale decision-making throughout the company.

Big Moves: Kevin Smith Named Safety Coordinator for Springfield Region

Kevin Smith, former asphalt paving foreman at ESS, has been named Safety Coordinator for the Springfield region.

Live With Larry Cannon

ESS employee-owner Larry Cannon, superintendent, sat down to share his thoughts in an on-camera interview.

Community, People, Projects

A People Project

Crews with Achen-Gardner Construction (AGC) are performing roadway and utility improvements in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

A Dynamic Trio: Landwehr, Moody, and Mann Join Springfield Leadership Team

We are excited to announce the promotions of three employee-owners to our Springfield leadership team.

Army Vet | Passionate Safety Leader: An Employee-Owner Spotlight on Evaristo Gonzales

Evaristo joined ESS as an intern with our safety team in August 2020 under the Army’s Career Skills Program.

Mineola Hill Truck Climbing Lanes: Progress Speeds Up On I-70

ESS and design partner Bartlett & West were challenged to fix I-70’s largest bottleneck of heavy freight traffic within the $14.4 million budget.

New Structures Crew Making A Big Impact

An excellent example of best-in-class teamwork can easily be seen in Trent Dixon’s structures crew based out of Springfield, Missouri.

The ESS Foundation: More Than Just a Golf Tournament

Started and led by fellow employee-owners, this non-profit organization is dedicated to building and investing in the development of our current and future workforce.

The Father and Son Power Duo

Father and son due John Kreisel (54) and Cody Kreisel (30) have been working together on various dirt work projects for the past four years.

Community, ESOP

So, ESS is an ESOP. Does It Really Make a Difference?

Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) means our company is owned by the people who work here.

Awards, Company, People

2020 Blue Blood Award Recipients

This year's three "Blue Bloods" go the extra mile and raise the bar for others working alongside them.

Community, Company, People

A Walk-Through Winterset: Our Partnership with Gale Communities

Emery Sapp has had the privilege of providing comprehensive civil construction services for Gale Communities on the last 10 phases of the Winterset subdivision development.

Community, People

Missouri’s First Crane Training Center: An Investment In Our Future

ESS is proud to announce that Missouri’s first Crane Training Center has officially opened!

Community, Projects

ESS Partners with Potterfield Group to Build New Midway USA Warehouse

ESS teams are working on a Midway USA warehouse project strategically placed close to I-70 for optimized distribution and logistics.

Company, People, Projects

Setting Up Success: Hannibal Asphalt Plant Crew

The build out of the Hannibal, Missouri asphalt plant is currently underway.

Awards, Community, People

Having That Grit: An Employee-Owner Spotlight on Kayla Ragsdale

Kayla Ragsdale is the Chief Financial Officer for our Hutchens Construction team in Cassville, Arkansas.

ESS Brings Innovative Notched Wedge Method to Oklahoma

The innovative "notched wedge method" is being used by ESS asphalt teams on Highway 10 in Delaware County, Oklahoma.

Community, Company

Tailgate Talks: Building the Future of NWA

ESS thought leaders discuss the region’s humble roots and the role of infrastructure in building a bright future.

The Power of Teamwork

A shining example of the drive that our employee-owners exhibit is the Sinclair and Old Mill Creek Roundabouts project.

A Jack of All Trades: An Employee-Owner Spotlight on Jon Brown

This month, we want to recognize Jon Brown, a phenomenal foreman and asphalt plant operator who loves every minute of what he does.

Community, People

Investing In the Next Generation: A Partnership with Columbia Public Schools

ESS is expanding its partnership with Columbia Public Schools (CPS) with a new 6-week introductory course in civil construction.

Awards, Community, People

Achen-Gardner’s Salt River Siphon Repair Project Wins National APWA Award

Achen-Gardner Construction received an American Public Works Association (APWA) Project of the Year Award.

Level Up: Focusing On Our Future

We are excited to announce the launch of our Level Up Internship Program.

Company, Projects

Post-Tensioning Techniques Anchor New Bridges at I-435 & I-70 Interchange

The Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) team is constantly looking for ways to use industry-leading techniques and advanced methods to construct best-in-class infrastructure.

From the Ground Up: An Employee-Owner Spotlight on Kyle Martin

Emery Sapp and Sons has its terrific team to thank for such a successful business these last 48 years. Kyle Martin is no exception to this stellar work.

Company, People, Projects

This month, one of our Hutchens asphalt crews is working on infrastructure improvements to Highway 59 in Watts, Oklahoma.

Company, Projects

ESS Adds Industry-Leading Telescopic Crawler Crane to It’s Fleet

A new Link-Belt Telescopic Crawler Crane has been added to the ESS fleet!

Community, Company

Building Arkansas

Emery Sapp & Sons was chosen to construct a new 2.5-mile alignment that connects Arkansas to Missouri in McDonald County along I-49.

Company, Projects

Building Multifamily Communities: A Partnership with Aspen Heights

ESS is currently working for developer Aspen Heights in Fayetteville, Arkansas on a large student housing project.

Company, People

Four New Foreman Ready to Make Their Mark

ESS is proud to announce the promotion of four Springfield team members to the position of foreman.

Company, People

A Band of Gypsies

This month, one of our Springfield concrete crews is working on the College of the Ozarks (C of O) project in Hollister, MO.

Company, People

You Know What I Mean: An Employee-Owner Spotlight on Greg Hill

It’s our amazing employee-owners that make us, well, us. This month, we’ll be featuring Greg Hill, Underground Utility Foreman.

ESS Opens New Office in Northwest Arkansas! Wallis and Eldredge to Lead Local Team

Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) is excited to announce the opening of a new office in Springdale, Arkansas.

Right On, Right On: An Employee-Owner Spotlight on Andy Breedlove

It’s our amazing employee-owners that make us, well, us. This month, we’ll be featuring Andy Breedlove.

Company, ESOP, People

9th Annual Employee-Owners Meeting Reaches New Heights

On March 12th and 13th, the Branson Convention Center was taken over by employee-owners from all branches and regions of the ESS Family.

Company, People

The Man Behind The Numbers

We are excited to announce the promotion of Nathan Alexander to Assistant Vice President of Finance.

Company, Projects

ESS Teams Work Together to Transform I-44 Between Sarcoxie and Halltown

Crews from Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) started work on this $36 million design-build project for MoDOT in the Spring of 2019.

Company, Equipment

ESS Reveals New Asphalt Plant

We are excited to announce that ESS has added a new mobile Astec plant to our equipment fleet!