Meet Keith
Experience:
Keith is the founder and Chairman of K.R. Swerdfeger Construction. He and his wife Sharon started the company in 1968. With a small bank loan and the drive for success, the young couple worked diligently at building a reputable company. Nearly 50 years later, Keith is still actively involved in the company. He believes in providing employees with a good wage and benefits to support a family and retire with a good pension. After a start in the water and sewer industry, he quickly realized that he would have to expand into gas and cable to be successful.
Today his company is sought after for the experience in all utility installation and sitework from municipal, federal and private utility owners in the region.
Industry/Community Involvement:
Keith is a civic leader believing in serving the country and community in which he lives. He has served on many boards including: State of Colorado Correctional Industries, United Way, Southern Colorado Economic Development District, Pueblo Economic Development Corporation, Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, Mountain States Employers Council, Associated General Contractors Association, Colorado Contractors Association, Distribution Contractors Association and many others. Keith was also elected and served as Colorado State Representative House District 47.
Current Position & Assignment
K.R. Swerdfeger Construction, Inc.
Major Stockholder
Chairman – KRSC Board of Directors
KRSC Experience Summary
1968 – Present Co-Founder, President, Project Management, Chairman, Major Stockholder
Major Projects and Clients
- Single Source Contract for a Major Telephone Communication Company in New Mexico, 55 Million Dollars
- Public Service Company of Colorado Gas Distribution, City and County of Denver
- City of Pueblo Various Projects, Pueblo, Colorado, 4–5 Million Dollars, 30+Years
- Pueblo Board of Water Works, Pueblo, Colorado, 5 Million Dollars, 30+ Years
- Los Alamos National Laboratories, High Security Fiber Optic Systems
- Design/Build, 5 Million Dollars, Los Alamos, New Mexico
| Years | Awards/Honors/Publications/Community Service/Volunteer Activities |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Parkview Foundation’s Annual Starlight Gala Honoree (Keith & Sharon Swerdfeger) |
| 2011 | Advisory Board Member, State of Colorado Correctional Industries |
| 2011 | Board of Directors, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) |
| 2011 | Committee Member, Colorado State Water Resources |
| 2010 | Elected Colorado House District 47 State Representative |
| 2010 | Pueblo Hall of Fame (Keith & Sharon Swerdfeger) Sponsored by PCC |
| 2009 | Chairman, United Way Campaign |
| 2008-Present | Board of Directors, Southern Colorado Economic Development District |
| 2008 | President, Pueblo Economic Development Corporation |
| 2008 | Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce 2008 Citizen of the Year |
| 2007 | Pueblo West Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year |
| 2007 | Chairman, Pueblo Economic Development Corporation |
| 2007 | Board Member, 1st National Bank |
| 2007 | Board of Directors, Mountain States Employers Council |
| 2006 | Latino Chamber Outstanding Corporate Member of the Year |
| 2004 | AGC of America, Willis Construction Safety Excellence Award |
| 2004 | President, Distribution Contractors Association |
| 2003-Present | Board Member, Hasan School of Business |
| 2003-2009 | Committee Member, YMCA Capitol Fund Campaign |
| 2000-2009 | Director, Pueblo Economic Development Corporation |
| 2000-2006 | Board Member, Wells Fargo Bank |