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The only Owner’s Rep serving Banks and Credit Unions

Serving the Financial Industry with the design, bid and build of new Headquarters, Branches and Renovations throughout the country.

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We’re on your side.

We are not just experienced financial institution executives. We are not just builders. We are an elite team combining the best of both.

You have a financial institution to lead and manage. We support your internal team as your Owner’s Representative, and represent only you. We sit on your side of the table and bring our national expertise to bear on your project.

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Structure First looks forward to presenting this "one of a kind" solution to financial institutions throughout the country via our exciting partnership with Diebold Nixdorf.

Bridge The Physical And Digital With The Right Branch Design

So, Why Us?

Why

By working with an Owner’s Representative versus a Design/Build company, our model saves you an average of 20% or more. No embellishment!

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"As we embarked on this transformative journey..."

– Chris Bower, CEO, Endurance Federal Credit Union

"You and your company helped us tremendously with the project..."

– Jeff McCoy, President/CEO, Great Southern Bank

"The planning and construction of our new banking center was a major undertaking..."

– G.C. (Kin) Kinney, III, Oxford Market President, Paragon Bank

"We are very pleased with our new Oxford Banking Center..."

– Robert S. Shaw, Jr., President/CEO, Paragon Bank

"I know Structure First is top notch (I’ve seen it firsthand)! I appreciate you addressing the potential cost increases regarding the tariffs today..."

– Angela Finn, President/CEO, Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union

Better Than Par: Banking, Buildings, and Bogeys

An industry podcast like no other.

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In the Field: Keeping it Moving!

Neil and Brit were in Pataskala, OH visiting the beautiful TrueCore Federal Credit Union branch we completed in 2020 as we discussed plans for a new location in a new market coming soon! As always, we remain On Your Side as we embark on continuous improvements!

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Take a peek at the next installment of our new Podcast, Better Than Par.

Season 1, Episode 3, which drops shortly, features Neil chatting with Dan Sutton, President/CEO, Kemba Credit Union as they discuss "Banking, Buildings and Bogeys." Look for this episode to drop shortly. To hear the prior episode, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dnGqx5PzjA&t=256s.

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Happy Anniversary! It was truly an honor to serve as Owner's Representative on behalf of Savings Bank of Mendocino County's 5,000 sq. ft. Branch Transformation, which was completed in April 2024 in Fort Bragg, CA. We wish you continued success with this beautiful facility.

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Take a peek at the next installment of our new Podcast, Better Than Par. 

Season 1, Episode 3, which drops shortly, features Neil Kool chatting with Dan Sutton, President/CEO, Kemba Credit Union as they discuss "Banking, Buildings and Bogeys." Look for this episode to drop shortly. To hear the prior episode, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dnGqx5PzjA&t=253s.

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Project Update: On the Way!

Eric is in Charleston, WV to check on the progress of Poca Valley Bank’s beautiful new 12,000 sq. ft. branch. This amazing corner location will definitely be a highlight for Charleston!

As always, it’s a pleasure to work alongside Agsten Construction and Design Collaborative.

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In the Field: Pleased as Punch!

Eric was on site in Covington, LA reviewing punch list items for EPIC Federal Credit Union’s stunning new 6,880 sq. ft. branch and operations center, which is targeted to open soon! As always, it is an honor and a pleasure to work with Kern Architects and Voelkel McWilliams Construction, LLC.

It is truly an honor to serve as Owner’s Representative on behalf of this exciting project. As always, we remain On Your Side!

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Lights, camera, action! Neil is in the studio with Dan Sutton, President/CEO, Kemba Credit Union as they discuss "Banking, Buildings and Bogeys" for the next installment of Structure First's new podcast, "Better Than Par." Look for this exciting and informative episode to drop shortly! To hear the prior episode, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dnGqx5PzjA&t=193s.

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15 years and counting! Neil Kool enjoyed a wonderful lunch with Bryan Meyers, CEO, VacationLand Federal Credit Union, which we proudly recognize as our first client back in 2011. 

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