Bob, while a student of Indiana University, School of Business, formed Bob Kort & Associates offering services in landscaping, painting and construction, in the late 1980’s. In 1993, Kort Builders was incorporated as the successor to Bob Kort & Associates and began specializing in full service commercial construction. An active person in the business community, Bob was a recipient of the Indianapolis Business Journal’s 2001 “40 Under Forty” award. He continues his education with seminars and course work in a variety of industry related disciplines. While Bob oversees operations, he has never lost his enjoyment of the physical art of constructing a building. Even today, he still takes on an active role in the project management for Kort Builders.

Steve is a graduate of the University of Omaha with a Degree in Business Administration (Major in Accounting). He practiced Public Accounting for twelve years following graduation. Steve has specialized in closely-held business ownership and management for over thirty-five years including ten years as a practicing CPA specializing in small and closely-held businesses, and over twenty-five years as an owner-manager of several businesses including a company that owned and operated a chain of restaurants (19 units), a company that distributed and serviced industrial products, a residential real estate company and Kort Builders. Steve was named Indiana Small Business Person of the Year in 1981 and was appointed to the Indiana Small Business Advisory Board by the Small Business Administration.

Jeff’s area of responsibility is overseeing all production with involvement in estimating, budgeting, scheduling, safety and overall project management. Jeff’s operations and production responsibilities facilitate close interaction with clients, from pre-construction services through move-in and post-construction needs.