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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

  • kendell lumber acquisition

    01.14.2025

    Minnesota Lumber Leaders Unite Under Kodiak Building Partners to Drive Industry Excellence

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo., January 14, 2025— Kodiak Building Partners, a leading building materials distribution company, announced today the acquisition of Minnesota-based Kendell Lumber, further advancing Kodiak’s strategic growth in the region. This move brings together two respected Minnesota companies—Kendell Lumber and Simonson Lumber, both part of the Kodiak family—to enhance operations, drive efficiencies and deliver greater…

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  • business growth economic cycle

    01.03.2025

    Thriving in Any Economy: Insights from Steve Swinney’s Latest Forbes Column

    Navigating the highs and lows of the economic cycle is a challenge every business faces. From times of expansion and growth to moments of contraction and uncertainty, the ability to manage through these shifts defines the most resilient companies. In his latest column for the Forbes Business Council, Steve Swinney, CEO of Kodiak Building Partners,…

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  • strengthening business value chain

    12.31.2024

    Strengthening Relationships Across the Value Chain: A Strategy for Growth

    In a dynamic business environment, one of the most impactful ways to drive long-term success is by cultivating strong relationships across the value chain. At its core, the value chain represents the network of suppliers, partners, employees, and customers that collectively contribute to a business’s success. Strengthening these connections is not just a strategy for…

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