Company Spotlight: Williams Construction
04/13/2026
Building on a Legacy - Family leadership and industrial expertise drive Williams Construction forward at MidAmerica Industrial Park
For Williams Construction, legacy is not just something remembered. It is something built into every project. As a third-generation company rooted in northeast Oklahoma, Williams Construction continues to carry forward the values established decades ago by its founders while expanding its capabilities to meet the needs of modern industry.
The company’s culture was shaped by founder Chuck Williams and later strengthened by his son, Ivan Williams, who built the business around integrity, hard work and taking care of people. Today, those same principles continue to guide the company under the leadership of Ivan’s sons, Chris and Marty Williams.
“The culture our grandfather and father built still guides us today,” said Chris Williams, president and CEO of Williams Construction. “They believed in integrity, hard work and taking care of people, and those are values we remain deeply committed to carrying forward.”
Chris Williams oversees team leadership, operations and client management, while Marty Williams leads business development, focusing on relationships, new opportunities and helping bring projects across the finish line. Together, the brothers are leading the company into its next chapter while preserving the foundation that has made it successful.
Williams Construction has built a strong reputation in complex industrial work, a niche Ivan Williams helped develop and one the company continues to refine today. The firm has grown to more than 80 employees and expanded its services to meet client needs across the region.
“We’ve protected our focus on complex industrial work because that’s where Williams Construction does its best work,” Chris Williams said. “At the same time, we’ve continued to grow the company, expand our services and invest in the team that makes it all possible.”
Today, Williams Construction specializes in equipment installation, piping, excavation and concrete work. A growing piping division has further strengthened the company’s ability to support major industrial clients and deliver increasingly complex projects.
The company is also known for its close partnerships with clients and for building a workplace where employees take pride in their work.
“When you have a strong team that enjoys working together, everything else tends to follow,” Marty Williams said. “We take a lot of pride in building a company where people are proud to work.”
MidAmerica Industrial Park has played an important role in that growth. Being located in one of the nation’s largest industrial parks gives Williams Construction the opportunity to see firsthand how industrial investment is transforming the region and how the company’s work contributes to that momentum.
“One of the best parts of being in MidAmerica is being able to watch growth happen around you,” Marty Williams said. “We can see equipment leave our warehouse headed to a jobsite and later see the results of that work taking shape on the horizon.”
That connection to MidAmerica is more than geographic. For the Williams brothers, it reflects a shared commitment to building a thriving industrial park that attracts a talented workforce and supports the surrounding community.
Looking ahead, Williams Construction plans to continue its steady growth by hiring, developing its team and strengthening leadership across the company.
“Investing in our people has always been key to our long-term success,” Chris Williams said. “As MidAmerica continues to grow, we’re excited to be part of that momentum and to keep building for the future.”
Even as the company evolves, its guiding principles remain unchanged. For Williams Construction, the future is being built the same way it always has been: through strong relationships, skilled craftsmanship and a commitment to doing the job right.