We continue to build on the ESS legacy forged in the field over the last 50 years by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
By the Numbers
Our Impact the First 50 Years
As one of the Midwest’s leading infrastructure contractors the last 50 years, ESS has had enormous impact to the region.
ESS is made up of more than 1,600 full-time employee-owners across all operations, making it one of the largest employers in any industry in the Midwest.
Our operational teams deliver an average of 450 infrastructure projects annually, ranging from commercial site development to roadway construction.
The ESS Foundation has granted more than 140 scholarships to students since 2019.
Our History
Pushing Boundaries Since 1972
Since our company’s founding in 1972, Emery Sapp & Sons has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible as one of the Midwest’s leading infrastructure contractors.
Our history is one of continual innovation and entrepreneurship, from our services and delivery methods to our employee-ownership model that empowers our people to take ownership of their careers and futures.
