On this, the 15-year anniversary of the passing of David M. Righter, we would like to share a little about the history of The Righter Company, Inc., as we honor the life of a leader and friend. You may learn something new!
The Righter Company was founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1976 by Don and David Righter, a father and son team. As a general contractor, the company slowly but steadily grew. Their construction services included: bridges, culverts, locks and dam repairs, waste and water treatment plants and various miscellaneous public work improvement projects, in addition to general building construction and renovation projects.
In 1984, Donald W. Righter was succeeded by David Righter who took over as President for the expanding and profitable construction company. The open shop general contractor found its core work in the civil area, working primarily for public owners such as Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), Ohio Department of Administrative Services, and various Ohio counties and cities, while maintaining some involvement in the private sector with selected industrial clients and the telecommunications markets.In 1994 with the launching of the Piling and Shoring Division, the company recognized a construction specialty need that matched the work experiences and the strong engineering expertise that the company had developed.
The Righter Company mourned the loss of David M. Righter, on April 15th, 2005, after a long and courageous struggle with cancer. We strive to continue his legacy. This company Dave and his father founded helped provide jobs and income for many families. With Dave being a huge Buckeyes fan, the Buckeye tree planted in his honor at the entrance into our office parking lot serves as a reminder of Dave’s life and his contributions.
