In 1972, William L. Winkel founded the company that began as an outgrowth of a family homebuilding business. In 1973 an opportunity to expand into retail store building created a new direction for the business. The Company ceased home building in 1976 and incorporated in 1981. In the 70’s many retail store-building companies expanded into providing nationwide service. Management made the decision to concentrate it’s activities in the southeast. In the 80’s in addition to our primary type of projects, new and renovated stores in regional shopping centers, we started building freestanding single user stores and multi-user buildings. The Company also began doing complete exterior renovations to strip centers. In 2010 William L. Winkel decided to turn over the daily operations to his son, Richard W. Winkel C.E.O. who has been an integral member of Winkel Construction, Inc. since obtaining a degree in Architectural and Construction Design in 90. William and Richard have worked side by side managing the business for many years. William L. Winkel remains a very valuable member of Winkel Construction, Inc. as an advisor/officer of the corporation. In the 90's we expanded our traditional “home market area” from an area within a 500-mile radius of Central Florida, Now we are licensed throughout the southeast. The Company maintains licensing in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. In 2013, we grew our service area by obtaining licenses in Virginia, Louisiana, Arkansas and Kentucky. Winkel Construction, Inc. continues building retail stores in regional malls and strip centers as our major emphasis. However, management is also placing emphasis on building medical, churches, as well as freestanding facilities and exterior renovations for strip or plaza type centers. The Company's growth is being driven by our clients’ confidence in our performance and our ability to remain competitive in today’s market.