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Local Partners.
National Support.

Respect Local

Established in 2011, Kodiak Building Partners acquires family-run building material businesses, empowering local leaders to thrive while preserving their unique culture.

Community First

Kodiak Building Partners prioritizes community support and engagement, encouraging our teams across the country to give back through the Kodiak Foundation.

Building Growth

6500+ Total Employees

140+ Total Locations

29+ States

40+ Companies

Areas
Of Focus

  • Building Materials
  • Construction Supply
  • Door/Millwork
  • Gypsum
  • Kitchen Interiors
  • Lumber

Our partner companies specialize in a wide range of building materials, construction supplies, gypsum products, kitchen interiors, and lumber solutions.

See operating companies

Our goal is to honor our operating companies’ local culture with a small corporate team that is there to support them, not control them.

– Steve Swinney
CEO & Founder of Kodiak Building Partners

The Kodiak Foundation

Strengthening our commitment through giving and support

Fostering a culture of giving and support within our organization, the Kodiak Foundation supports our communities and team members in times of need.

Learn more about the foundation

partner with Kodiak

We champion locally led businesses, supporting your expertise and passion while providing support beyond back-end operations. Together, we’ll achieve success through our commitment to efficiency, local autonomy, collaboration, and vision.

Learn more about joining our team

Kodiak News

  • local leadership

    02.04.2025

    The Importance of Local Leadership in Driving National Success

    In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies are tasked with finding ways to scale their operations while maintaining agility, customer-centricity, and strong connections to the markets they serve. While it may seem intuitive to focus on a centralized leadership model, the true drivers of national success often lie within local leadership. The ability to empower…

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  • confidence in decision-making

    01.30.2025

    Build Confidence in Decision-Making: Insights from Kodiak CEO Steve Swinney

    Making tough decisions is a challenge all business leaders face. Whether planning a merger, streamlining operations, or managing workforce changes, the ability to lead with confidence and clarity is critical for long-term success. In his latest Forbes column, Kodiak Building Partners CEO Steve Swinney shares his perspective on navigating difficult decisions and fostering a culture…

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  • kodiak building partners new leadership

    01.28.2025

    Kodiak Building Partners Strengthens Continuous Improvement Team to Elevate Local Business Performance & Overall Company Growth

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo., January 28, 2025— Kodiak Building Partners, a leading building materials distribution company, announced today two significant additions to its continuous improvement (CI) team: Lance Grimm as senior vice president (SVP) of CI and Robert Doshi as vice president (VP) of CI training and development. These appointments highlight Kodiak’s commitment to equip its national…

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