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Bob Brinkmann, founder and president of Brinkmann Constructors, is stepping down from the Chesterfield, Mo.-based company where he worked for 40 years to have more time to enjoy farming and travel, according to a company press release .
“I’m ready to spend some precious time with my wife, Kim, on our farm and traveling together,” Brinkmann, who recently turned 75, said in the statement. “I am grateful that the Brinkmann team is exceptionally well prepared to continue to deliver excellent results for clients and develop repeat relationships.”
Bob Brinkmann
Courtesy of Brinkmann Constructors
Brinkmann has been working since 2013 to transition ownership and leadership of the company to ensure a seamless exit, according to the statement. CEO Brian Satterthwaite and President Tom Oberle, who joined Brinkmann in 1994 and 1993, respectively, continue to lead the company’s 450 employee-owners.
The company is active nationally and locally in the industrial, multi-family and student housing, senior housing, mixed-use and hospitality sectors. In the past four decades, it has completed more than 1,500 projects in 38 states, representing $10 billion in construction, according to the release.
“Bob has built an incredible legacy and a platform upon which Brinkmann Constructors can continue to achieve consistent growth,” said Satterthwaite. “Our entire team is eternally grateful to Bob for his visionary leadership and generosity in transitioning Brinkmann Constructors to an employee-owned company.”
Oberle emphasized Brinkmann’s commitment to investing in the growth of team members.
“Bob’s constant emphasis on the training and development of our young engineers is now integrated into the career path of each team member. He always recognized that we drive the success and achievement of our clients through the capabilities of our people,” said Oberle.
Brinkmann will remain active in various community initiatives, according to the release. As a member of the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission, he played a key role in the legislative passage of a $2.8 billion program to rebuild about 200 miles of I-70. He is currently also engaged with St. Louis Police Foundation.
