Teichert 125th Anniversary Profile

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Teichert Inc. is a pillar in the construction

industry and a Northern California icon.

Teicherts impact can be seen at nearly every

turn throughout our communities, from

our cities infrastructure and the highways

connecting them to the companys outstand-

ing charitable contributions to the region.

Founded in 1887 and celebrating 125

years in business, Teichert continues to

grow with integrity and excellence as the

Sacramento region and Central Valley grows.

From the early craftsmanship of sidewalks

built by founder Adolph Teichert to some

of todays most signifi cant construction

projects, the company stands fi rm as a re-

spected leader in our regions development.

Over the course of its long and storied

history, Teichert has grown into a diverse

mix of businesses, including Teichert

Construction, which holds the oldest

active contractors license in the state,

and Teichert Materials, one of the largest

aggregate producers in the nation. Teichert

Foundation, the companys charitable

arm, improves lives throughout the region,

and StoneBridge Properties, Teicherts

real estate development division, creates

land uses that ensure economic vitality.

The pioneering family business launched

in the 1800s has been guided by fi ve

generations through more than a century

of economic ups and downs to become

the industry leader that it is today.

Teichert has seen a long evolution in

equipment and procedures since the days

Adolph Teichert used mules to help pave

sidewalks. The company has stayed on the

cutting edge, from training employees to

outfi tting construction equipment with in-

novative technology for greater job effi ciency.

With a team of highly skilled professionals,

quality products, an extensive fl eet of equip-

ment, impressive safety record and commit-

ment to providing quality work on time or

ahead of schedule Teichert Construction

is dedicated to fi rst-class customer service.

In looking back, we can refl ect on the

wisdom and hard work of many people over

the years who have created and sustained

our fi rm to help us endure when others did

not, says Teichert CEO Jud Riggs. We

look forward to the opportunities and

changes that lie before us and recognize

that great people - employees and owners -

remain the continuing key to our success.

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Teichert paved runways for an air fi eld in Stockton during World War II

Teicherts 125th anniversary is a

unique opportunity to look back

with pride and to look forward to

creating a successful future.

Jud Riggs

CEO

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RENOWNED CRAFTSMANSHIP

As a German immi-

grant in 1866, Adolph

Teichert may have

arrived in America with

a dream of creating a

thriving business based

on his skills as a stone

mason, but could he

have imagined that

his craftsmanship,

business sense, and

integrity would develop into the

national leader and multi-million-dollar

company that Teichert is today?

In 1875, the California Arti cial

Stone Paving Company hired Teichert

for his exceptional skills as a stone

mason. He laid sidewalks around

Nob Hill and its most expensive

mansions before he moved to

Sacramento to lay sidewalks around

the California State Capitol building.

In 1887, Adolph Teichert launched

his own company from an o ce at 21st

and M streets and worked on walkways,

cellar oors, sidewalks, fencing and other

projects. His reputation as a skilled arti-

san and an honest businessman quickly

made him admired and successful.

LAYING CALIFORNIAS GROUNDWORK

Adolph Teichert had a strong

partnership with his wife, Carrie, and

relied on her down-to-earth advice as

he managed his growing company. By

1912, one of their four children, Adolph

Jr., joined him in the company, which

was renamed A. Teichert & Son.

A. Teichert & Son expanded its busi-

ness to include highway construction

and won one of the earliest highway

Family Owned and Operated for

Since the late 1880s,

the remarkable fi rm of A.

Teichert & Son has been

busy building the public

infrastructure of California.

Whether it be Nob Hill in

San Francisco, the State

Capitol in Sacramento or the

highways connecting the

vast regions of the Golden

State, the presence of this

pioneering contracting fi rm

is visible in the legacy of

fi rst-rate work brought in

on-time, on-budget and with

special attention to public

construction energized

by the highest standards

of the private sector.

Dr. Kevin Starr,

state historian and author

Building California from

1875 - Adolph Teichert hired by

California Artifi cial

Stone Paving Company.

1887 - Adolph Teichert business

formed with offi ce at

21st and M streets.

1912 - Son, Adolph Jr., joins A. Teichert & Son.

Highway construction was added to work

and Teichert was a successful bidder for one

of the earliest highway contracts awarded by

the new Highway Department of California.

1916-1918 - Completed Sacramento Bypass (Weir)

project, which provided fl ood

control for the Natomas area.

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Teichert concrete receipt, 1902

paving contracts awarded by the new

Highway Department of California.

e company worked on projects con-

necting Northern California counties

by paved highway. eir skills grew as

they also completed the Sacramento

Bypass (Weir) project, which provided

ood control for the Natomas area.

In 1929, the company received state

contractors license No. 8, now the

oldest active contracting license in

California. In 1932, Teichert began

production of aggregate, ready-mixed

concrete and asphalt at the Perkins

Gravel Company. In 1940, it built its

rst debris dam on the north fork of

the American River leading the way to

many other signi cant dam projects.

From those beginnings, Teichert

has had a strong in uence on both

state and countrywide construc-

tion. In 1949, Adolph Jr. was elected

national president of the Associated

General Contractors of America.

The fi rst newspaper

advertisement published

for Teichert ran in the

Sacramento Union on

August 15, 1887

125 Years

the Ground Up

1912 - Son, Adolph Jr., joins A. Teichert & Son.

Highway construction was added to work

and Teichert was a successful bidder for one

of the earliest highway contracts awarded by

the new Highway Department of California.

1929 - Teichert received state contractors license No. 8.

Now the oldest active contracting license in the state.

1925 - Teicherts fi rst low bed truck. 1932 - Teichert began production of aggregate, readymix

concrete and asphalt at the Perkins Gravel Company.

Teichert Materials is now one of the largest providers in the U.S.

Teicherts Early Ad

Mather Field runway extension, 1944

Teichert concrete receipt, 1902

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Vintage Teichert Logos

GENERATIONS OF GUIDANCE

A true family business, Teichert has

built its success by the ongoing involve-

ment and contributions of generations

of family members. Decade after decade,

theyve helped guide the company from

its humble beginnings to a multi-faceted

business of statewide and national scope.

Adolph Jr. was the second generation

to join the business. In 1938, the third

generation, Frederick Q. Teichert joined,

but passed away in 1944. e family lead-

ership continued when Henry and Adolph

H., also sons of Adolph Jr., joined the rm

in 1955. Lou Riggs, husband of Nancy

Teichert started working for the company

in 1958 and later became CEO in 1972.

More recently, further generations

have continued to play signi cant

roles. In 1977, Frederick Teichert,

son of Henry, joined the rm and

heads Teichert Foundation, a leader

in community a airs. In 1980, Jud

Riggs, son of Lou and Nancy Riggs,

was hired and is now the CEO. Mary

Rotelli, daughter of Fred Teichert,

took her place in the company in

2004 and represents the fth genera-

tion of Adolph Teicherts family. And

the work of third and even fourth

generations of employees through all

divisions of the company employees

are an example of the commitment

people have to the company.

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