Brent Gerken, President
The Gerken Companies
ABOUT GERKEN
Our success is rooted in a commitment to integrity, the relentless drive to earn customer trust, and an ongoing demonstration of our core values.
Since our beginning, Gerken has worked to successfully build and improve infrastructure throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Gerken companies have continuously evolved to handle advances in technology, workforce needs, and industry regulations. Our track record demonstrates a unique ability to respond to any challenge.
Our dedicated workforce includes more than 600 men and women committed to providing quality construction and responsive customer service. Working with Gerken means having access to various support companies, which makes projects more efficient and cost-effective. Not surprisingly, we build lasting partnerships with our clients.
GERKEN CORE VALUES
Integrity
As a multi-generation family business, acting with integrity has always been the cornerstone of our company. Doing what’s right might stall growth, but we’ll always stand by our work, our products, and our word.
Safety
We focus on safety because everyone at Gerken is family. And everyone wants to keep their families safe. We continually improve our safety programs to meet and exceed industry standards.
Shared Success
We endeavor to help others succeed by providing customers with excellent service, quality work, and technical expertise and offering rewarding and stable livelihoods to our employees and their families.
Professional Development
We believe in empowering, training, and trusting our team members. We foster an atmosphere that makes individuals feel part of something steady and stable, with plenty of room to grow.
Community Support
We do more than work in the communities our companies serve; we live here, too. We promote community involvement and environmental awareness while supporting local organizations that improve the world.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Gerken is a proud member of the following organizations. The professional development, networking, and educational opportunities these memberships provide strengthen our company, team, and ability to deliver exceptional customer service.