The theme of our project became “ahead of schedule and under budget.” C.D. Smith worked with a number of local subcontractors which made our school board and citizens happy. We received very good bid prices which allowed us to upgrade materials and allocate more money into remodeling older sections of our elementary school. Our finished project helped restore public confidence in our school district. C.D. Smith was a big part of our project success.
Jerry L. Rosso
Superintendent
Mosinee School District
Company Profile
In 1936, Charles D. Smith established C.D. Smith Construction. His son, Donald, joined the firm in 1941. The focus of the C.D. Smith firm's early years was in water treatment facilities and other labor intensive projects.
The father and son team grew the business by focusing on a single concept, to "exceed the owner's expectations." As the company thrived, the workforce swelled and the need for enthusiastic superintendents and project managers grew.
In 1955, Thomas D. Baker joined the firm as an estimator/project manager, after previously working summer months as a laborer. Tom's enthusiasm and building skills allowed him to rapidly move forward and by the early 60's, Tom was supervising C.D. Smith's largest projects. In 1964 Charles Smith passed away and his son Donald became President with Tom being named V.P. In 1975 Tom was made Executive V.P., and then President in 1978 upon Donald's retirement. Today Tom holds the position of Chairman.
In 1974, Donald's son Gary joined the management team after receiving his BSCE. In 1978 Gary was promoted to V.P., and in 1995, he was named President, which is the position he holds today.
C.D. Smith continues to be a closely held family business. Gary's brother, Patrick Smith, is Secretary, as well as, the Safety Director. Gary's son Justin is a Vice President and his nephew, Michael Krolczyk serves as Director of Construction Services. Thomas D. Baker's two sons, Thomas J. Baker and Robert Baker, hold the positions of Vice President and Treasurer/CFO, respectively.
Today, C.D. Smith's annual revenue exceeds $235 million. The company's belief in delivering quality in every aspect of its operation is held by every one of its 500+ associates. In recent years, C.D. Smith has completed major projects in almost 20 states. To date we have completed approximately 20 LEED/Sustainable projects, many utilizing BIM software to aid in the construction process.
With the very latest in labor saving construction equipment and technology, and a strong workforce committed to delivering outstanding service and construction value, C.D. Smith is well positioned to "exceed your expectations".
