Building Legacies: The SB Story
Superior Bowen’s story traces back multiple generations, all the way to the early days of Bowen Construction.
Now united under one name and one set of values, the companies that make up Superior Bowen combine their strengths, cultures, and resources to build legacies in Kansas City and beyond.
Matt Bowen Sr. founds Blue Valley Crushed Stone Company and Bowen Construction. Blue Valley sources the materials Bowen Construction needs to build and pave roads of all sizes.
After Matt Sr.’s passing, Mary Catherine Bowen runs the company. A pioneering woman in the heavy civil industry, she leads for more than two decades — her retirement takes place in 1985.
The second generation takes ownership of Bowen Construction. Matt Bowen Jr. and John Bowen join, serving as CEO and president, respectively.
Bowen Construction completes work on the Truman Sports Complex. Contributions include 110 acres of parking and the bases for playing surfaces on all sports fields.
Bowen Construction leaves the quarry business to devote all resources to asphalt production and paving.
The Manchester Asphalt Plant opens. It’s Kansas City’s first plant capable of asphalt recycling — a state-of-the-art cost-saving innovation. Visitors flock to the plant from all over the world.
Bowen Construction merges with Superior Asphalt, forming Superior Bowen.
Superior Bowen completes substantial work for the Kansas City International Airport (MCI). To make the job more efficient, the Northland Asphalt Plant is replaced with a new plant located minutes from the airport.
Superior Bowen launches the SiteWorks division. This branch of the company covers everything from the ground down.
Trey and Matt Bowen, third generation owners, take ownership of the company. They become CEO and COO, respectively.
Superior Bowen acquires O’Donnell & Sons Construction, a family-owned site construction and heavy highway contractor with its own asphalt plant in Olathe, Kansas.
Amanda Mohr becomes the new president of Superior Bowen. She is the second female president in the company’s history.
The Bowens form Legacy Infrastructure Group and position Superior Bowen as LIG’s platform operating company.
Superior Bowen celebrates 75 years of building legacies (and Kansas City’s most iconic infrastructure).
We’ve come a long way since 1948, and we’re thankful for your support over the years. Hear from company leaders past and present.
