Author Archives: Christine Williams
Happy 20th Anniversary Josh Farar
11/20/2019
We want to congratulate and say thank you to Josh Farar for his 20 years of dedication to Williams Construction Co. Following in his father’s footsteps, Josh started with Williams as an Iron Worker Apprentice. A few years later, he moved-up to an Iron Worker Journeyman, then Iron Worker Foreman, and is now a dedicated Iron Worker General Foreman, where he has served Williams Construction Co. for the past 7 years....
Congratulations Beverly Ogg
11/01/2019
We want to congratulate Beverly Ogg on the recent completion of her Accounts Payable Certification. Beverly has been a valuable team member for the past 12 years. Beverly is an invaluable asset to the company and has worn several hats in her time here, including taking on the recent role of managing Accounts Payable. Although Beverly is incredibly proud to be a part of Williams Construction, she’s most proud of her...
33 years with Brent Pearson
06/06/2019
After graduating from OU with his Bachelor of Construction Science, Brent worked a short time for FlintCo and then found himself going back to his roots at Williams Construction. He started as a Field Engineer performing project layouts and surveying. Brent now works as our Senior Superintendent on some of our most critical projects. Brent started at OU with the intentions of becoming an architect, but quickly realized after growing up...
Congratulations Carlos Ruiz
06/06/2019
Williams Construction Co. would like to congratulate Carlos Ruiz on his recent promotion to Labor Foreman. Carlos started as a laborer in 2001 and worked in and around construction growing up. Carlos and his family moved from California just a few short months ago. In that short time, Carlos has more than proven himself as an exceptional and skilled worker, leader and continually trying to go above and beyond in his...
P66 Forced Main and Lift Station Replacement
06/06/2019
The beginning of 2019 marked the completion of an 8-month long capital project for our long-time customer, Phillips 66. This project consisted of 20,697 self-performed man-hours from the William’s team. Before being awarded the project, the Williams team spent 140 hours devising the details of the bid proposal, which consisted of in-depth details of how the project should be completed in order to stay within the desired time frame and meet...
OOWA Newsletter Feature
06/06/2019
Williams Construction Co. wanted to share with our customers, partners, and friends, an article featured in the recent MidAmerica Industrial Park Newsletter. Thank you OOWA for the opportunity to showcase Williams Construction Co., along with the partnerships of our valued customers in the MidAmerica Industrial Park. Read the full article here.
New Safety Director Rob Arric
03/07/2019
Williams Construction Co. would like to welcome Rob Arric as our new Director of Safety. Rob comes to Williams with 21 years of industry experience. Rob attended Northeastern State University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Safety Management and a Minor in Environmental Management. Currently, Rob is attending Tulane University pursing his Master of Public Health-Occupational Safety and Health Management. Some of Rob’s career specialties include, health and safety...
2018 Year End Review from President Mike McGehee
03/07/2019
As we wind-down another year, it always gives me an opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been over the past year, along with taking an introspective look on where we’re going as we move into 2019. The first thing that comes to mind is that Williams Construction Co. finished 2018 without a recordable safety incident. This is truly a remarkable accomplishment when knowing the type of work we perform, along with some of...
2019 Safety Calendars
03/07/2019
Williams Construction Co. wanted to show off some of the artwork from our 2nd annual Children’s Safety Calendars. Our safety committee, consisting of Kathy Porterfield, Rick Lamons, Jace Robertson, Jeff Hogle and Donnie Johnson came up with the idea to give the kids and grandkids of our employees the opportunity to showcase their art skills showing what safety in construction means to them. Needless to say, they did not disappoint...
14th Annual Christmas C.A.R.D. Celebration
03/07/2019
For fourteen years, Williams Construction Co. has been blessed to have the opportunity to help celebrate the Christmas season by handing out gifts at the Pryor C.A.R.D. Headstart locations. Members of the Williams team, which included Santa (played by Jay Hogan), Santa’s Elf (played by Kathy Porterfield) and Rudolph (played by Winston the bulldog), enjoyed in the excitement of the kids as they visited with Santa and opened gifts. Every...