Business continues to grow steadily, but life is about to have a dramatic change for the family. Ivan Sr. gets a disheartening cancer diagnosis so he shifts his focus to training his six sons to take over the business. … [Read more...] about 1990
1987
Our first office is built where our headquarters remains today. The company continues to grow, adding more employees and building more projects. … [Read more...] about 1987
1980
With his wife, Virginia, son, Mike, and just a handful of employees, the Crossland company starts to grow. They began erecting metal buildings across the region. … [Read more...] about 1980
1977
Ivan sells his share of SEK Construction to start Crossland Construction on his own. Patrick, the last of the siblings, is born. Ivan and Virginia, along with their 10 kids begin to build up the company, one job at a time. … [Read more...] about 1977
1968
Along with two friends, Ivan starts SEK Construction and sells his concrete plant. In 1968, Christopher was born, followed by Teresa in 1971. … [Read more...] about 1968
1966
Mary, their seventh child, is born. Constantly trying new ventures to help provide for his family, Ivan purchases a Redi-Mix plant and moves the family to Columbus, KS. … [Read more...] about 1966