History

For over a century, Dolese Bros. Co. has provided the construction materials for our communities to build a better world around us.

Founded by four brothers - William, John, Henry and Peter - the company originally focused on the construction of streets, sewer facilities, and other public projects in and near Chicago.

William soon decided to leave the company in the sole ownership of his three younger brothers. They changed the business of the company from contracting to operating railroad-owned ballast plants and quarries in various locations along the main lines in Kansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

Prior to Oklahoma's statehood in 1907, Dolese Bros. Co. was already operating several quarries in the territory, as well as in Colorado and Iowa. As Oklahoma was settled, Dolese provided the many thousands of tons of crushed stone and sand that were needed to construct the young state's roads.

As the state's settlements and communities grew into towns and cities, Dolese's business expanded. In 1927 the company entered the ready-mixed concrete business.

Roger M. Dolese, Peter's son, joined the company in 1940. Applying the philosophy of offering quality products and excellent service at a fair price, Mr. Dolese led the company through many years of growth and development until his death in late 2002.

Consistent with Mr. Dolese's belief in sensible growth, Dolese Bros. Co. has continued to expand its production and sales capacity in Oklahoma and in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area through acquisitions and organic development. Expansion continued in 2011, as Dolese became one of the leading concrete producers in the Tulsa, Oklahoma market.

Thanks to Roger Dolese's vision and leadership, the company today includes:

• Over 45 ready-mixed concrete plants in Oklahoma and seven in Louisiana.
• Over 330 concrete mixer trucks providing ready-mixed concrete daily in a two-state region.
• Over 15 facilities providing crushed stone, sand and gravel materials to the construction industry.
• A state-of-the-art concrete block manufacturing plant that produces a wide range of concrete blocks, pavers, and landscaping products.
• A warehouse that offers a wide range of concrete and masonry accessories to contractors and to the the public.