FARMINGTON, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) met with Brockmiller Construction Inc. in St. Francois County today where he received an update from Brockmiller Construction President Collin Rogers on the company’s policy priorities and broader issues facing the construction sector.

Congressman Smith said, “It was great to join Mr. Rogers and his team for a productive conversation about what Congress can do to ensure companies like Brockmiller Construction continue to grow and thrive. Brockmiller has been a pivotal part of the Farmington and St. Francois County community since its founding 100 years ago, and as an employee-owned company, Brockmiller is an outstanding example of the success a company can achieve when it always puts its employees first. Republicans in Congress delivered economic certainty for businesses like Brockmiller in the Working Families Tax Cuts, and I look forward to building on that success by continuing to support legislation that benefits employee-owned businesses and the broader construction industry.”

As part of his visit to Farmington, Congressman Smith toured the 8,400-square-foot Farmington Public Works building that Brockmiller is building for the city. The company employs roughly 80 workers and operates under an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which Congressman Smith has long supported through legislation he authored to strengthen ESOPs nationwide. Roughly 75%–80% of Brockmiller’s work is contracted by Farmington Public Works, alongside its partnership with 9 different counties across the region.

During his visit, Mr. Rogers, along with Farmington Mayor Chris Morrison and City Administrator Gregg Beavers, discussed ongoing challenges with Congressman Smith, including federal red tape surrounding reverse mortgages and federally backed properties. Congressman Smith deeply appreciated his conversation, and looks forward to continuing his efforts to secure our supply chains, promote economic certainty and growth, and cut bureaucratic red tape that only hurts businesses like Brockmiller Construction.