Built Right. Built Local. Built to Last.
Our History
In Iowa, your name means something. It’s more than a label on a truck or a sign in the yard — It becomes your promise. At Magee Construction, we’ve spent over 40 years living up to that name.
Magee Construction Company
Founded in 1982 by Wayne Magee, a 4th-generation builder, ironworker and U.S. Army veteran, this company was born the way Iowans do things — with grit, pride, and a deep respect for honest work. When times got tough at John Deere, Wayne rolled up his sleeves and started building to support his family. What began as just a way to survive, became a business that families across the Cedar Valley now trust with their homes and businesses.
Today, Magee Construction is known for high-quality new home construction, kitchen, bathroom, basement, and whole-home remodeling, along with roofing, additions, fire and water restoration, and outdoor living spaces. We also handle commercial and industrial construction with the same care and integrity.
But what really sets us apart?
We’re not just builders.
We’re Iowans.
And we treat every project like we’re building it for our neighbor — because chances are, that may be true.
Our Name Is on the House for the Life of the House
That’s more than a slogan. It’s a belief passed down from Wayne’s grandfather, Earl “Pete” Magee, who once refused to use flood-stained lumber in a home he was building — even though the customer owned the lumberyard. Pete said:
“You might own the house, but my name is on it — and I won’t use anything I wouldn’t be proud to stand behind. In the future, people may forget you owned this home, but they will always know who built it.”
That’s the kind of pride and principle that still drives us today.
Meet the Magee Team
Our leadership team includes some of the most experienced and loyal professionals in the industry
— folks who’ve stuck with us for decades:
Deb Waterman
Residential Estimator
31 years
Roger Yoder
Industrial Estimator
26 years
Chris Michels
Controller
24 years
Matt Freet
Production Manager
22 years
Rick Keopke
37 years
Jon Hackman
22 years
Bill Clark
21 years
Darin Seegar
26 years
Samir Kajtezovic
22 years
And many more, including field team members who’ve been part of this family longer than most companies have even been around.
We’ve also had the privilege of giving back — from building a home for a wounded veteran through the Gary Sinise Foundation, to restoring historic homes, and supporting veteran causes, local scouting, and community groups throughout Iowa.
Magee is the Key and it’s true—whether you’re renovating your home or business, restoring history, or building from the ground up:
