Celebrating 75 Years of Success
Seventy-five years ago, Miller Bros. Const. Inc. started with two brothers as a small, Northwest Ohio-based excavating firm. Three generations later, MBC has expanded to become a large, diversified company licensed in twelve states. From heavy highway projects to civil site work, our company has the financial strength, resources and skills to successfully complete nearly any project.
We’re celebrating our 75th anniversary with pride in our past, appreciation for the present and excitement about the future. This celebration is possible thanks to our firm foundation and a team-wide commitment to integrity, safety and innovation that has remained constant since the beginning.
The Founders: Dale & Floyd Miller
Brothers Dale and Floyd Miller started out in 1945, digging ditches on weekends and evenings. The jobs they fit into their spare time soon turned full-time work building interstates. With the help of an expanded team, the company grew from a local company to a regional one, taking on various earthwork and drainage-related projects.
Our founders’ drive and initiative is commemorated with a plaque near the entrance of the MBC’s headquarters that reads, “Wherever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.”
Second Generation: Dean & Bob Miller
Dean and Bob Miller, sons of the founders, eventually rose to leadership roles. The pair continued to focus on company growth, diversifying company operations and further expanding MBC’s reach. While the heart of the company continued to reside in highway projects and civil site work, Dean & Bob expanded operations to include coal mining in Kentucky and West Virginia.
Third Generation & Beyond
While much has changed at MBC, one thing remains consistent: family leadership. Bradley Miller, son of Dean Miller and grandson of Dale Miller, is now company president, leading a team that shares the family’s commitment to its core values.
Growth, both in service offerings and geographical footprint, continues to be a priority for those at the helm. However, that growth won’t come without a skilled workforce, which is why we are proud to be a founding member of the I Build America movement.
I Build America is a national initiative designed to promote pride within the construction industry and showcase the many career options available. As a leader in Ohio, MBC continues to find innovative ways to support our current workforce while recruiting new talent.
From interactive field trips that allow children to test out equipment and safety gear, to pathways that help employees advance through the company, Miller Bros. Const. Inc. remains committed to people. That means investing in the next generation of construction professionals now and helping current employees grow, learn and expand their skills.
To us, family-owned means more than having our name on the door. It means working to become a stronger company with every generation.