1936

Ace is founded by Ernst and Herman Schwegler.

1973

Ace is acquired by Donald and Gary Jackson, co-owners of Edward E. Gillen Company, a prominent marine construction and deep foundation company responsible for many of the foundation piles downtown Milwaukee is built on. The acquisition bolsters Gillen’s marine construction and ship repair markets while allowing them to diversify into structural fabrications for bridges, buildings, and industrial manufacturing.

19xxish

Brian Byrne, Richard Schultz and Ed Ribbons (left to right)

19xxish

We complete - large project placeholder.

1995ish

Ace becomes an independent entity under the sole ownership of Donald Jackson and leadership of standing president Dave Mathews.

2014

Scott Jackson steps into the role of a second-generation owner while existing President Jim Dorsey continues to lead day to day operations.

2019

We complete the American Family Insurance Amphitheater Roof Raise project, an eventual winner of the 2023 AISC Merit Award $15 million to $75 million category.

2024

Connor Jackson and Zach Raisbeck are introduced as Vice Presidents, while Scott Jackson remains as owner and assumes the President role.