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Johnny Fife had the vision to purchase a small construction firm, Apollo Contractors, to bring commercial construction capabilities to the Arkel Group of companies.
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Awarded the contract to build the Coushatta Casino in Kinder, LA.
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The company name is changed to Arkel Constructors.
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Derek Fife Began working at Arkel Constructors in November of 2000 as a project laborer
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Company revenues exceed $25M.
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Steve Koetsier named Vice President
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Derek Fife named Vice President
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Began first industrial project for Albemarle West Lab III Project
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Began construction of the new Campus for Woman’s Hospital.
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Founded ACI Facility Support.
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Completed construction of the new campus for Woman’s Hospital.
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Founded Arkel Constructors Industrial Service Division.
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Awarded the first industrial maintenance contract at BASF. $50M Revenue Achieved.
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Awarded contract for ExxonMobil Project in Texas. Began major remodel of Arkel Constructors Home Office facility.
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Began construction for Woman’s Hospital Cancer Pavillion.
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Completed 3rd major renovation of the home office. $100M Revenue Achieved.
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Awarded the Huey P Long Field House Renovation which was the first CMAR project for Arkel Constructors with the State of Louisiana.
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Opened regional office in Lake Charles.
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Broke ground on $130m Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women.