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Building What Matters

As Deacon Construction marks its 45th anniversary, we reflect not just on the projects completed or the milestones reached, but on the values that have remained constant through decades of change and innovation. Ours is a story shaped by people: leaders, partners, and teams who believed from the very beginning that how work is done matters as much as what is delivered. Today, that belief continues to guide everything we do.

Our industry is one of consistent change, and adjusting to that change for 45 years while maintaining our core DNA has been no small feat. This year, key players in our firm have taken the time to share their thoughts on where we've been, where we are, and where we're going.

Q1 Update: Our Vision

Founder, former CEO, Chairman of the Board, and company namesake Steve Deacon has spent more than half a century in construction, and his perspective is clear: while methods, tools, and technologies evolve, the fundamentals of success do not. Deacon Construction was built on the conviction that fairness, honesty, and respect—especially in difficult moments—are what define a company's character. While the finished product may look similar to what others deliver, we have always believed the process our clients experience with us is what sets us apart.


"The most important things we have to offer are the way we treat others and how we handle challenges."

- Steve Deacon, Founder

Q2 Update: Operations and Shared Values

Chief Operating Officer Christine Schlicker sees our firm's 45-year journey as the result of people aligned around shared values and an entrepreneurial spirit. From the earliest days, the company was shaped by individuals who cared deeply about both quality and relationships: a mindset that has allowed Deacon to evolve while staying true to our roots. Today, that means embracing innovation, smart risk-taking, and purposeful change, all grounded in our core values of honesty and fairness, teamwork, open communication, and continuous improvement. Christine describes today's Deacon as a company that honors where it came from while always looking toward what's next.


"Over the years, Deacon hasn’t been afraid to adapt as the industry, our clients, and our teams have changed. Some of our most defining moments came from facing change when it wasn’t the easy choice."

-Christine Schlicker, Chief Operating Officer


Q3 Update: Evolving Technology, Steadfast Standards

Deacon has always embraced the cutting edge of construction technology. Ever since purchasing our first computer back in 1983, the stage has been set for technological adoptions in our firm. In our 45th year, we continue embracing the technologies that propel this industry: robotic layout, AI integrations, advanced planning tools, and more. Chief Technology Innovation Officer Curt Mills has witnessed firsthand how dramatically the industry has transformed, especially over the past two decades. Tools have advanced, information moves faster, and decisions are now made closer to the work than ever before. Yet despite these shifts, the standard remains unchanged. At Deacon, technology serves people, not the other way around.


"The details of how we build will continue to evolve, but the foundation remains the same: fairness, accountability, and a genuine commitment to the people doing the work."

- Curt Mills, Chief Technology Innovation Officer