About
Our Mission
Dramatically Improving the Communities We Serve.
At Shook, our Mission is what drives us every day. We work to fulfill it not only through the community‑enriching projects we build, but also through our commitment to those we serve.
Five pillars serve as the foundation of our Mission.
The Five Pillars
The Five Pillars
Community Leadership Initiative
Shook trains our leaders to better understand what it means to be good stewards of the community, then encourages them to serve on boards or committees of groups that drive positive change where they live and work.
The Five Pillars
The Five Pillars
Community Outreach
For every construction job Shook performs, we undertake a service project in that community each year. We’re driven to make a lasting impact, leaving every place where we work, live, and play better than we found it. Each year, teammates donate more than 2,000 hours of service, benefiting dozens of organizations.
The Five Pillars
The Five Pillars
Global Mission Trips
Biennially, Shook sends team members to communities around the world to support projects that deliver essentials such as clean water, modern learning spaces, and healthcare facilities. For our team members, these experiences broaden perspectives, deepen cultural understanding, and provide insights that strengthen the work we do to serve our communities at home.
The Five Pillars
The Five Pillars
The Shook Foundation
Funded and operated by Shook team members, this nonprofit invests in transformational causes by awarding grants to organizations that serve our communities in lasting, meaningful ways.
The Five Pillars
The Five Pillars
Workforce Development
We are committed to helping create meaningful workforce opportunities and supporting careers in construction. Each year, we partner with school districts and universities to promote construction careers and offer hands‑on experience through workshops, presentations, our Co‑Op Program, and more.
Community Leadership Initiative
Community Outreach
Global Mission Trips
The Shook Foundation
Workforce Development
"I’ve had the opportunity to experience Shook’s culture and Mission firsthand. Its commitment to ‘Dramatically Improving the Communities It Serves’ is not just something Shook says — it’s something the company consistently demonstrates. I’ve always been impressed by the level of engagement the Shook team brings to community service, whether it’s organizing something as simple as a canned food drive or making significant financial investments to improve local spaces and facilities.”
Jeffrey J. Valus, Principal, CBLH Design
"Shook's (Mission), 'Dramatically Improving the Communities We Serve,' are not just words. Everyone I have worked with at Shook Construction have represented this to the fullest. Shook has built a relationship with the West Carrollton School community that will endure long after the last building is complete."
Jack Haag, Business Manager, West Carrollton City Schools
“For 100 years, Shook has built the foundational infrastructure of our city — our hospitals, schools, and water treatment facilities. But their most impactful investment is in the people of the Miami Valley. Whether they are rebuilding a tornado-damaged facility for a local employer or riding miles to fund cancer research, Shook operates with an unwavering commitment to the growth and well-being of the Dayton region.”
Stacy W. Schweikhart, CEO, Learn to Earn
“Since 2020, Crayons to Classrooms has been fortunate to have a Shook representative serve on our Board of Directors and Fundraising Committee, bringing talent, energy, and passion to ensure that teachers in under-resourced schools have the supplies they need for their students to learn. Beyond board service, Shook employees have generously volunteered their time—contributing more than 48 volunteer hours to prepare classroom materials for teachers across the region.”
Amy Kopp, Executive Director, Crayons to Classrooms
"Shook is doing great work on Chatham County's new wastewater treatment plant — but they're also doing so much more for the community. Shortly after they broke ground in Siler City, they were asking if they could come volunteer on our build sites. We were happy to host them — their group was enthusiastic, attentive and very safety-oriented, which our Site Supers loved. Then they asked if they could come back — again, and again. We've been blown away by how generous they've been with their time!"
Matt Zornow, Director of Communications & Volunteer Programs, Chatham Habitat for Humanity
"KIND is grateful for our longstanding partnership with Shook Construction and for allowing KIND to benefit from the Soin Award for Community Impact. Your commitment to our mission extends far beyond financial support, with Shook employees generously sharing their time, expertise, and talents through volunteer service that has strengthened our transportation fleet and helped guide our long-term facility planning. This partnership has had a meaningful impact on our organization and the families we serve. Because of Shook's investment in KIND, we are better positioned to serve East Dayton children and their families to achieve their full potential."
Keith Valiquette, Board Member, Kids in New Directions
2025 Impact
Organizations Impacted Through Community Service
Students Reached Through Workforce Development Events
Organizations Impacted By Board Service
Service Hours
Awarded in Shook Foundation Grants
“ 'To Dramatically Improve the Communities We Serve' means to create a lasting, positive impact where we work and live. Building a water treatment plant is more than managing schedules — it’s helping provide clean water to thousands of people every day. I want to make a positive difference, whether that’s by delivering excellent work, helping a team member, supporting the community, or simply treating others kindly. Success isn’t just what I accomplish; it’s the impact I have on others. Shook’s Mission is a big reason why I joined the company, and I’m so glad I did.”
Brianna K., Project Engineer, Shook Construction
"Shook's Mission is To Dramatically Improve the Communities We Serve. By giving back to the communities where we work, live, and play, we create meaningful connections, build trust with our clients and partners, and leave a positive impact that lasts long after construction is complete. Living our Mission every day is the best example of how we are being stewards of this company that we are fortunate enough to be part of."
Matt D., Vice President & Great Lakes Regional Manager, Shook Construction
