About Us

In the Beginning:

Grooms & Company Construction, Inc. is part of an ongoing construction legacy that has been operating out of Wapello County, Iowa for over one hundred years. In the late eighteen hundreds Harvey Grooms started building in Southern Iowa. Many of the buildings built by him, his brothers, his sons and grandsons are still standing today. Harvey worked until his death in 1947

After the end of World War II, the company was re-established as Grooms' Brothers Inc. in 1948. Four of Harvey’s sons, Paul, G.E. “Gene”, Harvey, Jr., and Warren, now owned and operated the company. These four men and their sons worked throughout Southeast Iowa and Northern Missouri for the next thirty years. To allow for continuing growth and an ongoing tradition in the construction business a new company was established in 1978.

The Growing Years:

This new company, Grooms & Company Construction, Inc., consisted of the four brothers and seven of their sons. Today, three of these eleven owners are still leading the company and the remaining three are great-grandsons of Harvey, Sr.. The new company has grown in both size and expertise, handling projects of a scope and complexity never dreamed of when Harvey began his modest business.

In 1986 Grooms & Co. expanded operations to Northeast Missouri by relocating one of our owners to Macon, Missouri to build a 60 unit Senior Apartment Complex through the adaptive reuse of an historic Military Academy. This presence has continued for 26 years and resulted in providing many clients with well-built and cost effective buildings including a $5.5 million dollar gymnasium and arts & entertainment complex for the Moberly Area Community College which hosts an annual basketball game with our own IHCC Warriors.

Where we're going:

As we look to our future as builders in this area, we are certain that the legacy and tradition will continue. The qualities, skills, and values of Harvey Grooms have been passed down from generation to generation and are still evident today. The belief that providing a quality product for a fair price is as important today as it was for past generations of Grooms builders. We will strive to continue this legacy.

As Grooms moves forward into the next 100 years of service, we continue to provide a full range of building and planning services for all building types. From educational, hospitality, retail, commercial and industrial facilities, the experience we have accumulated throughout our history combined with the new technologies available today will provide our customers with the best possible solutions for all building needs.

Board of Directors:

	(Rod Grooms - President): With 37 years of experience as a carpenter and supervisor, Rod has contributed to the growth of Grooms & Company in many ways. Some of his projects include: Van Buren Co. Schools, Schwan's Warehouse, ORHC 4 Story Addition, Ottumwa Municipal Parking Ramp, Eddyville Clinic, Eddyville High Science Lab Remodel, McCreery Cancer Center, Bridge View Center Ottumwa, and the Fairfield Wastewater Treatment Addition. Rod took his uncle Gary Grooms seat as an owner of Grooms & Company in 1996. He lives in Ottumwa with his wife Bridgett, sons Zach & Jacob, and his daughter Emily.
	(James Cory Grooms - Secretary): You may know James as Jim or Cory. He has worked for the company for 24 years starting as a carpenter and working his way to supervisor. Jim has supervised projects such as schools, paving project, apartment complexes, and medical facilities. Some of his projects include: Good Samaritan Center Ottumwa Remodel, United Methodist Church Oskaloosa Remodel, Ottumwa Transit Authority Addition, River Hills Medical Center Remodel, Good Samaritan Center Ottumwa Twin Homes Construction, Burge Residence Hall remodel in Iowa City, Bridgeview Event Center Ottumwa Site and Parking, and the Ottumwa Eisenhower Elementary School Addition and remodel. James claimed his father John Grooms' seat in 2004. He resides in Wapello Co. with his wife Melissa. He has three daughters Jenna, Sydney, & Haley.
	(Nick Grooms - Treasurer): Nick started with the company in 1977. He has supervised many projects including:Centerville Community Schools Addition, Ottumwa YMCA daycare and gym additions, Wapello Co Joint Law Center, South Ottumwa Savings Bank, OHS Auditorium remodel, M street lift station in Osky, Drake Library Historic Renovations in Centerville, and Prairie Town Homes. Nick became an owner in 1985. He lives in Wapello Co. with his wife Cindy. They have a daughter, Amber.
	(Gregory Grooms - Vice President): Greg has worked for Grooms & Co. for 39 years. Some of his projects are OHS 4 story remodel, Ottumwa Progress First Step (Principal Building), Good Sam new 30 bed building, Farm Credit Services remodel, Northgate Alliance Church Addition and remodel, IHCC Dorm and auditorium remodel, Central Valley Bank Addition, and Evans Middle School Addition. Greg was an owner at the conception of Grooms & Company Construction, Inc in 1978. He lives in Wapello Co. with his wife Cheryl. They have 2 daughters, Natalie & Nicole.
	(W.L. 'Les' Grooms - Vice President): Les has been a part of Grooms & Company for 44 years. Some of his projects include: Moberly CC Activity Center, Lift Station G Replacement in Moberly, Thompson Campground Improvements, Moberly Schools Additions, and Renick Schools Additions. Les was an owner at the conception of Grooms & Company Construction, Inc in 1978. He lives in Missouri with his wife Nancy. They have 3 children: Brent, Mark & Michelle.
	(Brad Grooms - Vice President): Brad has worked for Grooms & Co. for 21 years. Some of his projects include: Forest Lake activity Center, Alliant Energy Remodel - Chariton, Law Office - Oskaloosa, Phase 3 of The Musco Corporate Headquarters remodel, AEA remodel - Albia, and Ottumwa Transit Office addition. Brad took his father, Larry Grooms' seat in 2007. He lives in Wapello Co. with his wife Heather and their children Hoyt, Allison, & Trent.