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Elevate Podcast Ep. 11 - From the Bottom to the Top - Jeff Hagerman, Chairman of the Hagerman Group

Jeff Hagerman, Chairman of The Hagerman Group, shares the story behind one of America’s longest-standing construction companies and the leadership lessons learned from growing a fourth-generation family business. Founded in 1908, The Hagerman Group has grown into a major construction management and development firm delivering projects across the United States and internationally. But Jeff’s path into the family company wasn’t automatic. After graduating from Purdue with a degree in Construction Engineering and Management, Jeff started his career at Messer Construction, working his way from project engineer to project manager while helping launch a new office in Columbus, Ohio. When Jeff eventually joined the family company, he expected to step into a leadership role. Instead, his father told him he would start at the bottom and learn the Hagerman way first. That lesson shaped the leadership philosophy that still guides the organization today. In this episode, Jeff shares insights on: • Leading a fourth-generation family business • Why working outside the family company builds stronger leaders • The importance of company culture and mentorship • Growing a construction company into a $500M+ organization • Expanding into real estate, parking management, and international markets • Why early childhood education is critical for stronger communities • How construction leaders are thinking about technology and AI From job sites in Indiana to business expansion in Dubai, Jeff’s story is a masterclass in leadership, culture, and long-term thinking. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, construction leadership, family businesses, or building companies that last for generations, this conversation is for you. 🎙 Elevate Podcast | Powered by Braden Business Systems