Our Story

Crooker Construction is one of Maine’s most experienced earthwork, utility, and paving contractors. Since the mid 1930’s Crooker has been providing superior construction services throughout the Mid-Coast region, building our reputation as efficient, reliable, and dedicated to our customers.

Started in 1935, Crooker has transitioned from one man and a shovel to the construction industry leader we are today. In 2014 the ownership changed hands from Harry C. Crooker and Sons, Inc. to Crooker Construction, LLC, led by President and CEO Tom Sturgeon. Tom was the Chief Engineer for 26 years prior to purchasing the company and used his industry experience to grow Crooker to a 250-employee company. In December 2025, Tom Sturgeon and his investors sold the company to all the employees, turning Crooker into an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company.

Our most valuable resource is our people and the best way to honor their hard work and dedication is to have them share in the future success of the company. We have a highly skilled local labor force, many who have 20, 30 or even 40 years’ experience in the industry. These leaders are always training the next generation, as we believe internal training is essential. We also have borrow pits, quarries, and the latest equipment necessary to provide our clients with superior service.

Crooker is also a leader in community involvement. We support many local charitable organizations and programs, regional school districts and sporting programs. Giving back and supporting our community has always been a priority.

Our Culture

MISSION

Employee-owners providing quality products and services within the excavation, paving, and precast industry.

VISION

Employee-owners will create long-term growth through superior performance while building careers, maintaining valuable relationships, and preserving our legacy.

VALUES

Respect – We will respect ourselves, our equipment, the environment, and our community. It is our foundation for building trust and establishing and retaining relationships.

Ownership – We hold ourselves responsible as individuals and as a company by taking accountability and ownership. As a team we go beyond job descriptions to drive company success through pride and continuous improvement.

Commitment – With decades of service, we have and will continue to live up to our commitments to our employees, the community, and the environment through high performance and customer satisfaction.

Knowledge – We recognize that the way to move our company and the industry forward is with a commitment to training and continuous learning. We value long-term employees mentoring the next generations through career development and instilling their industry expertise. Knowledge is our engine to drive growth, innovation, problem solving, and adaptability.

Safety – We strive for zero harm to employees, to the public, and to the environment. We empower employees to evaluate options and exercise prudent judgment before taking actions that may result in unnecessary risks.

Safety is the anchor of our values