74 Business View - June 2015
Wheeler - “Committed to Performance”
Building on a legacy of forward thinking in specialized construction products
What began more than a century ago as a small, fam-
ily-run, lumber business in Des Moines, Iowa, is now
a respected leader in the pre-fab housing / railroad
/ highway construction sectors. Yet, while the scope,
product lines and customer base of the business have
grown immensely, its core principles and work ethic
haven’t changed.
Company founder, William Wheeler, would be pleased
that the company remains family oriented. Current
owner, David Hoak, is a third generation member of
the Wheeler team. His grandfather worked with Wil-
liam in the early days; his dad and uncle continued
the tradition, and David’s son will soon be joining the
ranks.
Wheeler now has five facilities, providing a variety of
specialized building products and services to the up-
per mid-west and beyond:
Des Moines, Iowa – Corporate Headquarters
Bloomington, Minnesota – Erickson Engineering –
Highway Products Group
Whitewood, South Dakota – Timber Fabrication and
Treating
Shakopee, Minnesota – Steel Fabrication, Landscape
Supply
Waverly, Kansas – Truss & Wall Panel Fabrication
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