Two employees of Kawartha Lakes Construction are the new owners of the Lakefield building firm, which is also planning to expand.
General manager Mark Reid and director of construction Ben Reynolds have officially taken over ownership from Scott Wootton, who founded the design-build company in 1988.
“Over the past 30 years, Kawartha Lakes Construction has earned a reputation as one of the region’s most reliable and creative builders, enabling countless homeowners to realize their dream homes and cottages,” reads a media release issued on Tuesday (September 17). “Mark and Ben have been instrumental in building this reputation and will now lead the company into its next chapter.”
As part of that next chapter, the company also announced that it would be expanding.
“Today marks the beginning of a new era for us as we expand our operations to Builder’s Row, a hub of homebuilding services located on 8th Line Smith west of Lakefield,” Reid said, thanking Wootten “for his vision and leadership.”
According to the release, the expansion will provide customers with “comprehensive access to essential services, enhancing their ability to craft their ideal living spaces.”
“Having worked closely with Scott for over a decade, his passion has been a constant source of inspiration,” Reynolds said, adding that the company will continue benefiting from Wootten’s support “as he focuses on engaging new customers and sharing the vision of Kawartha Lakes Construction.”
To commemorate the next chapter for Kawartha Lakes Construction, the firm is hosting a customer appreciation BBQ from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 21st at their headquarters at 3359 Lakefield Road.
The event, which will feature food and live music by The Footnotes, will also include a fundraising initiative for Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawarthas Region.
