Our Service Inspired Philosophy 'The McMahon Way'
At the center of everything we do at McMahon is a philosophy we call the McMahon Way. It’s about values, culture and relationships.
Every project we take on, every decision we make, every word we speak is guided by this service-inspired philosophy.
VALUES | We hire people who strongly identify with our team’s core values. Every person working for McMahon:
- Acts with honesty and integrity in all communications between clients and other team members
- Knows the value of work and effectively contributes to our operations
- Strives for excellence with the understanding that we can always improve
- Places the client and customers first in a service-oriented approach
CULTURE | McMahon is dedicated to creating a work culture that mentors and empowers our team. Together we:
- Invest in our employees
- Allow our employees to operate and innovate with independence
- Entrust and empower all employees to make the best decisions for their projects
- Present diverse design capabilities and expertise to clients
RELATIONSHIPS | We take pride in becoming a trusted partner for our clients. We build connections by:
- Taking time to truly understand our clients’ needs, goals and challenges
- Communicating openly and effectively
- Always striving for client satisfaction
Our Company History
McMahon began as a small civil engineering firm in 1909, providing services to those in the Wisconsin Fox River valley. After more than a century in business we remain rooted in the core values that founded us – providing unmatched service for our clients and building long-standing relationships. We attribute these values to our success and growth over the last 100+ years. Our firm now has offices in Illinois and Indiana in addition to our corporate headquarters in Neenah, Wisconsin. We have designed and managed projects across the country and even internationally. Our offerings have expanded, and we’ve established affiliate companies. And still, we maintain a personal, small-business touch while delivering our professional services.
As engineers, architects, surveyors, technicians and more, our team at McMahon shares one common goal – to understand our clients’ objectives, connect with their vision and make it happen. Through every service we provide, our focus is not only on producing an end-result that is of quality but to earn trust and build long-term relationships of our clients.
When you choose McMahon for a project, you’re gaining a member of your team. We share in your excitement and problem-solve any challenges right along with you. We respect what you do and any constraints you may be under. Our experience allows us to see the promise behind your ideas, and we have the diverse expertise to transform those ideas into reality.
1909
Albert E. McMahon founds A.E. McMahon Engineering Company.
1944
Company incorporates with the state of Wisconsin as McMahon Engineering Company.
1944
Merritt O. Clinton
President 1944 – 1968
1965
Company name changes to McMahon Associates, Inc.
1968
Arthur Scholl
President 1968 – 1971
1969
Company moves from downtown Menasha, WI to a new office on Midway Road in Neenah, WI.
1971
Robert E. McMahon;
President 1971 – 1985
1985
Dennis J. Lamers
President 1985 – 2018
1987
Affiliate Midwest Contract Operations, Inc. (MCO) incorporates serving municipalities with contracted operations and technical support. MCO becomes independent company in 2013.
1989
Regional McMahon office established in Valparaiso, Indiana.
1991
McMahon, Inc. established as company’s Design/Build firm.
1993
Regional McMahon office established in Machesney Park, IL.
1993
Miller Wagner Coenen parters with McMahon offering additional architectural services and is incorporated under the name Miller Wagner Coenen/McMahon, Inc. (MWCM).
1995
Corporate headquarters relocates to McMahon Drive within McMahon Business Park in Neenah, WI.
2005
SlaM Architects partners with MWCM.
2008
Architecture and Engineering services merge and operate under a single entity – McMahon.
2009
McMahon celebrates 100th anniversary.
2014
McMahon celebrates 105th anniversary.
2015
Integrated Public Resources, LLC is established as Public Private Partnership (P3) firm.
2018
Paul E. Benedict;
President 2018 – present
2020
McMahon Associates, Inc. acquires the assets of RW Management Group, Inc., a Wisconsin-based public and emergency management consulting firm.
2021
RW Management Services moves under the umbrella of McMahon as Public Safety and Municipal Management service group.