History
In
1969, Ron and his brother John left jobs with area painting contractors
to start their own business. Thus, Goens Brothers was born. The brothers
had served apprenticeships with their father, who was also a painting
contractor, and Ron's sons have since joined the trade. John Goens II
came on board in 1982, and Ron Goens Jr. started in 1985. Both sons work
as project estimators.
Business grew gradually over the years
with a number of major restoration projects, including the historic
Kansas City Public Library building at 900 Locust, owned by Ozark
National Life Insurance. Specializing in historic preservation led
naturally to lead abatement. Goens Brothers abatement crews are
specially trained and licensed in the State of Missouri. Other
high-profile projects have included Station
Casino, Kauffman Stadium,
Muehlebach Hotel and The Great Mall of the Great Plains.
Since its inception in 1969, Goens
Brothers has expanded to five companies including: Goens Brothers
Painting, Goens Lead Abatement Inc. and Goens Equipment Rental &
Sales, and co-ownership in Beagle-Goens Homes Inc. and Home Siding & Window Company. Ron plans to keep it all in the family. Ron Goens bought
out his brother John in 1989, when he retired. And when Ron retires his
sons will take over. Thus keeping it, the Goens Brothers.
A long-time member of The Builders' Association, which has provided
valuable training and information about new jobs, Ron is also a member
of the Painting & Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) and the
Construction Specification Institute. Ron is committed to Kansas City
and to his company's future.
"The greatest reward is having my sons
in the business and seeing it grow, I see a great future ahead of us.
We've been growing for the last 37 years, and we're going to continue to
grow." -Ron Goens
