Our Heritage

At Greenfire, our tribal roots run deep.

The rich legacy of our Potawatomi ancestors inspires us, drives us, shapes the structures we build and guides the way we do business. Our heritage teaches us to treat our partners with respect, to listen carefully to their words and welcome their contributions. We’ve also learned the value of serving the needs of the community in which we live and work, as well as the interests of the neighborhoods surrounding the projects we create.

a legacy of excellence

2010

Welcome to the neighborhood

Greenfire is established as a full-service construction management firm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
2012

One small step

Greenfire completes the build-out of the Bgemagen building. This is the first building renovated under the Forest County Potawatomi ownership.
2012

The beginning of a beautiful friendship

Greenfire forms a joint venture with Gilbane and begins construction for the first phase of the Potawatomi Hotel development.
2013

Expanding our portfolio

Greenfire completes renovation of Mayfair Crossing – Urology Center. This is the first non-FCP project completed by Greenfire.
2014

Strong leadership

Kip Ritchie joins Greenfire as president.
2014

Developing a new market

Greenfire completes renovations at Paper Box Lofts. This is the first privately owned mixed-use development completed by Greenfire.
2017

Growth spurt

Milwaukee Business Journal names Greenfire as one of the Fastest Growing Firms in Milwaukee.
2019

Operations expand

Greenfire opens a new office in Wausau, Wisconsin. The Northern Operations office holds a grand opening for the community and Jeb Meier is promoted to Chief Operating Officer.
2019

Building for the future

The Forest County Potawatomi Community Center team holds a ground blessing for the new building. This project will provide generations to come a place to gather and live well.
2019

Towering above

The second tower and expansion of the Potawatomi Hotel and Casino is completed.
2019

Among the best

Greenfire receives the Marketplace Governor’s Awards – Wisconsin Minority Business Enterprise Award for Outstanding Large Business.
2020

High five

Greenfire is named to the Top Five largest Milwaukee-area based minority-owned businesses.
2021

New chapter

Greenfire promotes Jeb Meier to president. He oversees all preconstruction and field operations of the company.
2021

FCP Community Center

Greenfire completes the cornerstone project for our ownership, the Forest County Potawatomi. The Center is a cultural hub for education, wellness, and interaction for the Tribe.
2025

Celebrating 15 Years

2025 marks Greenfire's 15th Anniversary.

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Treat the earth well,
It was not given to you by your parents,
It was loaned to you by your children.

- Guiding Proverb

Our Commitment to the Community

Greeneway development kicks off with infrastructure

Greeneway Infrastructure

The Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC), Sagewind Development, Potawatomi Business Development Corporation (PBDC) and Greenfire Management Services celebrated a groundbreaking on the Greeneway project in Kenosha County, a community-oriented, mixed-use development with integrated design features across 240 acres. Located on the site formerly occupied by the Dairyland Greyhound Park, the development will include multi-family residential, light industrial and commercial space and is planned to maintain and establish natural sites including woodlands, wetlands and prairies.

The FCPC purchased the Greeneway property in 2017 as part of its commitment to invest in and support growth throughout southeastern Wisconsin. The groundbreaking took place following a blessing of the property by Tribal elders and representatives and included local business and political leaders.

“Today marks a significant milestone in our history,” said Forest County Potawatomi Chairman James Crawford. “We are breaking ground on land the Potawatomi called home for hundreds of years, improving our current footprint in southeastern Wisconsin through substantial investment, while also honoring our past. This is the next step in fulfilling our ongoing and long-term commitment to Kenosha.”

Greenfire’s work on the Greeneway begins with developing new public infrastructure to deliver pad ready sites for development of commercial and multi-family residential uses.

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Our Commitment to the Community

Greeneway Infrastructure

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