2003 Finalist – Contractor of the Year by Equipment World Magazine
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Jeff O’Risky
O’Risky Excavating
Evansville, IndianaO’Risky Excavating has been growing modestly, “slow and steady like we want to,” O’Risky says. “Our local market is so diversified it’s kind of insulated and doesn’t really react to national ups and downs.”
The company, which does site development, subdivisions, basements and some light commercial work, has added a scraper, skid steer, semi truck and a dozer to its lineup. “We’re also still keeping all our old machines,” O’Risky says.
O’Risky admits he sometimes has to quell the itch to look at other contracting avenues beyond what he’s doing. “I’m always trying to exploit new opportunities,” he says, “but if you stick to what you are good at everything seems to work out. You don’t want to lose focus on what got you there.”
Advice: “This is an expensive business to get into so make sure you manage and limit your debt ratio. Well-maintained used equipment will serve you well, especially if there’s a downturn.”
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