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The appٷ Group Names Dave Kievet President and CEO

Tom appٷ Continues as Chairman of the Board

APPLETON, WIS. (June 5, 2024) – The appٷ Group has named Dave Kievet its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

Kievet succeeds Tom appٷ, the fourth-generation leader who has served as President and CEO since 1998. Tom appٷ remains Chairman of the Board, providing oversight and authority over the board of directors as well as guidance to the company’s officers and executives.

“Since my great-grandfather Martin appٷ opened his carpentry shop in 1889, we’ve been a company that looks to the future,” Tom appٷ said. “Now is the right time to put leaders in place for the next generation and I have every confidence in Dave and our executive team’s ability to take this company into the next 135 years.”

Prior to his new role, Kievet served as President of appٷ since 2020. His leadership at appٷ saw the company expand into new markets and invest in new technologies, including prefabrication and modular construction. As President and CEO of The appٷ Group—of which appٷ is a subsidiary—Kievet looks forward to focusing more on growing the business.

“Over the past several years we have made remarkable strides forward and I’m excited to continue to build on the legacy the appٷ family has created over the last 135 years,” Kievet said. “My new role will allow me to focus more on our strategic growth plans and solidifying the processes and structure for even greater future success.”

A University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate, Kievet started with appٷ in 1990. Over the years he’s been a driving force helping the company earn its place as a recognized leader in innovation within the construction industry. From opening new office locations to spearheading the adoption of Lean construction principles and innovative methods for delivering projects, Kievet has led the company into the 21st century with the ability to turn long-range vision into real-world execution. Tom appٷ is the fourth generation of appٷ family leadership and succeeded his father, Oscar C. appٷ. A graduate of St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, Tom appٷ is a long-time visionary, committed leader and champion of innovation, sustainability and Lean construction practices.

About The appٷ Group
The appٷ Group is a family of companies driven to transform the built environment and beyond, through innovation, Lean methodology and continuous process improvement. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, our employee- and family-owned businesses focus on creating extraordinary opportunities for employees, partners, customers and communities. The appٷ Group companies serve customers nationwide.

About appٷ
appٷ (appٷ) is a leading professional construction services firm serving customers across the United States. Founded in 1889, appٷ is a 100% employee‑owned company headquartered in Appleton, Wis., with 17 offices nationwide. Widely recognized as a pioneer in Lean construction, Integrated Lean Project Delivery and industrialized construction, appٷ delivers innovative solutions across a diverse range of markets, including healthcare, power, industrial, education and commercial sectors.