Company Description:
Ironically, the history of a Great Lakes innovator in marine and foundation construction can be traced back to a simple, low-tech wooden barge.
The barge belonged to Edward E. Gillen, who received it from his New Orleans ship-captain father along with an invitation to go out and make his fortune. Opportunities led him to venture up the Mississippi to Southeastern Wisconsin, where he established the tradition that still distinguishes our company today: a willingness to pioneer new construction ideas.
The spirit kindled by Edward E. Gillen definitely didnt fade when he died in 1951. Its still alive today, guiding the company that has become a trusted leader in deep foundation and marine construction work all across Lake Michigans southeastern shore.
When Mr. Gillen retired, he wisely chose to pass the company on to Andy Jackson, his right-hand assistant since the early 1930s. Jackson built on the Gillen reputation with new ideas of his own before passing the reins to his son Gary Jackson in 1980. Gary still owns the company today, and remains dedicated to continuing the heritage well into the future.
Todays Gillen reputation for quality spreads across three separate centuries. With the help of our valued clients, were eagerly expecting to make it four.
Ironically, the history of a Great Lakes innovator in marine and foundation construction can be traced back to a simple, low-tech wooden barge.
The barge belonged to Edward E. Gillen, who received it from his New Orleans ship-captain father along with an invitation to go out and make his fortune. Opportunities led him to venture up the Mississippi to Southeastern Wisconsin, where he established the tradition that still distinguishes our company today: a willingness to pioneer new construction ideas.
The spirit kindled by Edward E. Gillen definitely didnt fade when he died in 1951. Its still alive today, guiding the company that has become a trusted leader in deep foundation and marine construction work all across Lake Michigans southeastern shore.
When Mr. Gillen retired, he wisely chose to pass the company on to Andy Jackson, his right-hand assistant since the early 1930s. Jackson built on the Gillen reputation with new ideas of his own before passing the reins to his son Gary Jackson in 1980. Gary still owns the company today, and remains dedicated to continuing the heritage well into the future.
Todays Gillen reputation for quality spreads across three separate centuries. With the help of our valued clients, were eagerly expecting to make it four.