MESSER, INC.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

At Messer, we’re a company of builders and champions of craftsmanship. We specialize in managing, developing and performing complex commercial construction in the communities in which we live and work, and delivering value to our clients through quality construction experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s track record of success can be traced to past and present architectural icons and institutions located across the Midwest and Southeast that foster healing, learning, service, and innovation. It starts with an unwavering and sustained commitment to excellence and doing the right thing – building our projects safely, on-time, on-budget, and with the utmost of craftsmanship, innovation and care. We create opportunities for local businesses to grow and succeed through the projects we're awarded, and give our time, dollars and service to organizations and causes that contribute to the greater good. Our approach to our work is transparent and lean. We treat every project, every dollar as if it were our own because we’re not just a service provider for our clients, we’re a business partner. But don’t take our word for it. Experience the Messer difference for yourself.   Frank Messer & Sons, Inc. is founded by Frank Messer in 1932. The family-owned company focuses on public works, constructing the central post office in Nashville, Tennessee, the public library in Toledo, Ohio, and a number of schools in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Nashville Post Office, completed by Messer in 1934, is located in Downtown Nashville and today is known as the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Messer is awarded the contract to build the $37 million Wright Aeronautical Plant in Evendale, Ohio. It was considered at the time to be the largest building award ever let under one contract in the United States. Construction of Denison University’s Life Science Building in Granville, Ohio, was completed by Messer in 1940. The Terrace Plaza Hotel in Downtown Cincinnati was completed by Messer in 1948. Under the leadership of Frank’s son, Charles Messer, the company continues to grow as the company’s expertise begins to shift toward high-rise construction. Messer constructing the Cincinnati Public Library, which was completed in 1952. Messer focuses on attracting and retaining high-performing construction professionals and building the company’s capacity for performance. The focus pays off, and in 1987, the company performs more than $100 million worth of construction for the first time in its history. Downtown Cincinnati’s 25-story One Lytle Place apartment tower was completed by Messer in 1980. Messer’s 99 employees purchase the company from the Messer family in 1990. The company begins to expand its footprint by opening regional offices in Lexington, Columbus and Dayton. Each region’s employees would live and work locally, preserving the company’s longtime commitment to delivering quality to customers. Rapid growth follows, and by 1997, Messer hits the $300 million annual revenue plateau for the first time. The Aronoff Center in Downtown Cincinnati was completed by Messer in 1995. Messer completed a renovation of Cincinnati's iconic Museum Center at Union Terminal in 1990. The company changes its name to Messer Construction Co. Its regional footprint continues to grow with the opening of four additional regional offices – Louisville, Knoxville, Indianapolis, and Nashville. Messer put in place more than $500 million of revenue for the first time in its history and formed its Economic Inclusion department in 2005. The 2,300-seat Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center in Downtown Dayton was completed by Messer in 2003. The University of Louisville’s 290,000-square-foot Clinical and Translational Research Building was completed by Messer in 2009. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Building in Frankfort, Kentucky, was completed by Messer in 2004. Messer opens its Charlotte regional office and more growth ensues. Twenty-five years after becoming employee-owned, the company’s workforce has increased tenfold, its annual revenue has multiplied by more than eight, and it operates in nine cities throughout the Midwest and Southeast. The Ohio State University North Residential District Transformation features 1.1 million square feet of new construction: eight new residence halls for more than 3,800 students, two dining halls and a fitness center. This project earned Messer the AGC of Ohio's prestigious 2016 Build Ohio Award. Messer is committed to creating and maintaining a zero injury culture. We are a company of builders who respect not only each other but also our business partners. We are passionate about keeping everyone safe. We are responsible for and take action to ensure our own safety and the safety of those around us A  Core Messer value. Achieving and encouraging diversity is pivotal for our future. The primary and single most important element for successful Economic Inclusion is to have commitment from the top leaders within a company. Our Economic Inclusion is successful because it is a corporate business goal that’s driven from our President, Tom Keckeis, and the Executive Management team. As advocates for Economic Inclusion, they ensure all Messer employees understand that these business goals are essential to Messer and to support and uplift the communities where we live and work. This is evidenced through: Messer's Economic Inclusion awards and recognitions Economic Inclusion is the lifeline of our future. It’s not just something that we say we do; it is a key component of our business plan, and is critical to the economic vitality of the rich mix of diverse communities and customers that we serve. To Messer, Economic Inclusion means concentrating on three key areas: Supplier Diversity - supporting diverse subcontractors opportunity to bid on Messer projects The strength and consistency of our Economic Inclusion commitment comes from our dedicated department supporting the company leadership and diverse business communities in the regions we serve. The department is equipped with an annual budget and staff led by Stanford Williams, Jr., Vice President/Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, who is also an officer within the company. Messer is proud of the strategic partnerships we have grown and developed over the years.