Goodwin Brothers founded by Charles Goodwin after returning from Pacific service in WWII with his brother Howard (Don) Goodwin. They primarily perform small residential and commercial projects in the suburbs south of St. Louis.
Charles undertakes his largest project to date in building the First Baptist Church of Festus/Crystal City.
1954
Past Vice President Don Wall joins Goodwin Brothers for a nearly 50-year career.
1961
Jay Goodwin, Current Vice President and Chief Estimator joins Goodwin Brothers.
1973
Current Secretary/Treasurer, Barb Young joins Goodwin Brothers.
1973
Current CEO, Larry Goodwin tackles his first project, Wal-Mart store #69.
1973
Steve Goodwin assumes role of President from his father Charles.
1974
Despite Charles' apprehension, the second generation constructs their first wastewater treatment plant.
1974
The second generation of Goodwin Brothers expands the company’s reach again to bridge construction that continues today.
1977
New GB logo is introduced.
1978
Larry Goodwin becomes president.
1978
Goodwin Brother begins a nearly 20-year relationship with Jefferson Memorial Hospital to build over 50 projects.
1980
Construction at the Bissell Point Treatment plant begins including pump station and trickling filters. At the time, the largest of its type in the US.
1986
Goodwin Brothers builds the Missouri River Phase III Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is the first of 5 major expansions Goodwin Brothers performs at this plant.
1989
Founder Charles Goodwin passes away.
1989
Goodwin Brothers expands operation out-of-state to a $24 million treatment plant expansion in Kansas.
1993
Goodwin Brothers helps save the church built by the founder in 1954 from the Great Flood of 1993.
1993
Current Vice Presidents Brian Vestal and Doug Wachsnicht join Goodwin Brothers.
Current President Charlie Goodwin joins Goodwin Brothers.
1999
Because of the 1993 flooding, US Army Corp of Engineers contracts with Goodwin Brothers to construct flood control projects. These projects have since successfully protected the oldest settlement west of the Mississippi River.
1999
Goodwin Brothers begins construction of its largest treatment plant project to date with construction of the Lower Meramec Treatment Plant in St. Louis. With this project, the third generation begins to make its mark on the company.
2003
Past Vice President, Nehley Goodwin joins Goodwin Brothers before pursuing next career as a stay at home mom
2005
Goodwin Brothers begins focusing on industrial work by taking key roles in construction of several cement plants.
2006
New GB logo coincides with 60th anniversary.
2007
Darin Roth assumes role of the company’s General Superintendent from Don Wall.
2008
Goodwin Brothers takes on their largest project to date at the Missouri River Treatment Plant. This is the culmination of multiple phases at this facility that began over 20 years ago.
2010
Charlie Goodwin transitions to President, and Larry Goodwin takes position of CEO.
Goodwin Brother embarks on two of the first public water and wastewater plants utilizing Design Build delivery in the state of Missouri.
2014
The third generation continues to expand Goodwin Brothers' capabilities by tackling the company’s first 1,000,000 cubic yard earthwork project.
2015
Goodwin Brothers again branches out to join forces with SAK Construction for the Maline, Jefferson Barracks and Deer Creek Tunnel projects in St. Louis.
2016
Goodwin Brothers' second and third generation celebrates 70 years of building and relocates to a new facility on Baumgartner Road in St. Louis.
2017
Goodwin Brothers celebrates 70 years of building a family tradition with rebranding and launching a new website...looking forward to the next 70 years!
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