About Us
Own, Inc., is a 100% employee-owned company in the civil engineering industry, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. Established in 1954 under the banner of the Tri-Lakes Concrete Company, the firm has undergone significant evolution, expanding its services and changing its identity over the years. By 2023, the company rebranded from Anderson Engineering, Inc. to OWN, Inc., aligning the name with the collective identity and ethos of its team. While the name is new, the rich legacy forms the cornerstone of its present status: a cohesive community of skilled employee-owners committed to mutual success. OWN, Inc. specializes in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Land Surveying, and Field Services. Spanning Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Florida,
In 1998, Own, Inc., became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). In 1998, owners Bruce Rhodes and Steve Brady sought a path for retirement that would safeguard the company's culture and values. Instead of a conventional third-party sale, they opted to entrust its future to the dedicated employees who had invested their time and expertise. The firm's primary commitment is to ensure each employee-owner treats every project as if it were their own—because it is. Ownership at OWN signifies more than a mere portion; it represents the entire endeavor.