Colorado construction company returns to roots

Colorado-founded GE Johnson Construction Company is establishing a presence in the Kansas City metro and bringing it back to where it all began.

The relationship-focused construction company is currently building out their new office in Lenexa, Kan. and hopes to begin occupying the space by the end of September.

The Kansas City office is being led by Derek Cox. who recently joined GE Johnson with more than 17 years of industry experience and extensive knowledge of the local market.

“What is fascinating about GE Johnson, a Colorado firm, is that it has roots in Kansas, where founder Gil Johnson and his son, current president and CEO Jim Johnson, were born. The culture at GE Johnson is built on ingenuity and relationships; we truly care about our employees, clients, and community. GE Johnson is a perfect fit for the Kansas City region, and I am excited to lead our efforts here,” said Cox.

In addition to their Kansas roots, both Gil and Jim Johnson are K-State graduates.

The company, who focuses on advanced technology, higher education, mixed-use and government & civic projects, is jumping in with both feet on notable, local project Advent Health South. Located at 165th and Antioch in the Bluhawk development in Overland Park, Kan., the $150 million hospital expansion is slated for completion in late 2021.

The team also recently added Kathleen Ismert Allen as a business development manager. Since starting the Kansas City office in October 2019, the local group has grown to a staff of fifteen.

Other GE Johnson locations include their headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo.; and offices in Denver and Vail, Colo., Jackson, Wyo. and Oklahoma City, Okla.