Kelchner Inc.

At Kelchner, safety isn’t just a policy—it's part of who we are.

Today our entire team came together for our annual Drug Free Workplace Training, reinforcing our commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for everyone.

We also had a great morning with Austin Duckworth from BuildWitt, a leader in workforce development for the heavy civil, construction, and dirt world. They focus on helping crews build stronger communication, leadership skills, and jobsite culture. Austin brought energy, insight, and practical takeaways our teams can use every day.

A big thank‑you goes to Megan Wendling from HTH Safety Solutions, who led our Drug Free Workplace Training. Megan walked the team through the importance of maintaining a drug‑free environment, how impairment impacts safety, and what each of us can do to look out for ourselves and one another. Her session was engaging, informative, and reinforced why this training matters for every employee—from the field to the office.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make today a success. Investing in our people is what keeps Kelchner strong.
Proud to keep raising the bar—together.

🎉 Congratulations to All Our Chili Cookoff Champions! 🍽️🔥

Thank you to everyone who participated, tasted, judged, or cheered from the sidelines. Events like this remind us what makes our culture so special — great people coming together, having fun, and sharing experiences.

Congrats to Keith Clellan for winning 1st place!!! Check out that trophy lol.

Congratulations to Kevin Crabtree on 30 Years with Kelchner!

His dedication, expertise, and commitment have been instrumental to Kelchner’s success over the years.

Thank you, Kevin, for your outstanding contributions and leadership. Here’s to continued success and many more achievements ahead!

🏆 Kelchner Wins the Auman Award for Excellence in Safety! 🏆

We’re proud to announce that Kelchner has been recognized with the Auman Award for Excellence in Safety by the Dayton/Miami Valley Safety Council!

This award was established in 2022 to honor companies with exemplary safety programs and exceptional safety performance. It is named after long-time chamber supporter and safety advocate Gary Auman.

Winning this award is a reflection of our team’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a strong safety culture and ensuring every employee goes home safely each day.

Thank you to the Dayton/Miami Valley Safety Council and Gary Auman of Auman, Mahan & Furry for this recognition — and congratulations to our entire Kelchner team for making safety a true priority!

🎉 Celebrating 25 Years with Kelchner – Congratulations, Richard Lewis! 🎉

Today we proudly celebrate Richard Lewis for reaching an incredible milestone — 25 years with Kelchner!

Richard’s dedication, leadership, and deep commitment have made a lasting impact on our team and our success over the years. From taking on tough projects to mentoring others and always leading by example, Richard embodies the hard work and integrity that define Kelchner.

Thank you, Richard, for your loyalty, professionalism, and the countless contributions you’ve made over the past quarter-century. We’re grateful for everything you’ve done — and excited for all that’s still ahead!

Please join us in congratulating Richard on this outstanding achievement! 👏

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Mitch Hoog is the recipient of this month's Good Catch Award. A Good Catch is a positive behavior observed or action by an individual that exemplifies the safety culture at Kelchner. Congratulations, Mitch!

🎉 Happy Birthday, Ruth! 🎉

Today we celebrate Ruth Cavaness. We’re grateful for all that you contribute and hope this year brings you continued success and happiness.

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday from all of us at Kelchner! 🎂

🎉 Kelchner Company Picnic – A Great Day Together! 🌞

This past Saturday, the Kelchner team gathered for our annual Company Picnic — and what a fantastic day it was! Great food and company. It was a perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and celebrate the incredible people who make Kelchner what it is.

A huge thank-you to everyone who helped plan and make the event special, and to all the employees and families who came out to enjoy the day. We’re proud of the strong team culture we continue to build together — on the job site and off.

Here’s to many more memorable moments with the Kelchner family! 💪🍔🎈

Celebrating 15 Years of Service

Today, we are pleased to recognize S***t Fryman for his remarkable 15-year work anniversary at Kelchner. S***t's unwavering dedication, exceptional work ethic, and commitment have played a huge role in our success.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to S***t for his outstanding service and look forward to many years of collaboration and achievement.

Celebrating 20 Years of Dedication!

Please join us in recognizing Henry Schrimper, our Stabilization Foreman, for an incredible 20 years at Kelchner!

Henry’s hard work, leadership, and expertise have been vital to our success over the years. His dedication to quality and commitment to getting the job done right have made a lasting impact on our team and projects.

Thank you, Henry, for two decades of outstanding service. We appreciate everything you do and look forward to many more years ahead!