On Thursday, August 15th, Temple & Temple Excavating and Paving, Inc. joined Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg in Indianapolis to celebrate the company as a recipient of the Governor’s Half Century Business Award. This award recognizes Temple & Temple’s longevity and lasting impact on the state’s economy, communities, and people.

Ken Temple, President & CEO of Temple & Temple, leads the company with a deep appreciation for the foundation laid by Howard and Walter Temple in 1948.

"To see what the generations before me were able to accomplish has created a strong foundation for the company to thrive today," said Temple. "The recognition by the Governor and Indiana Secretary of Commerce would mean a lot to my father, one of the company’s founders."

Since joining the company after earning his degree in engineering, Ken Temple has been instrumental in upholding and expanding the business. He credits his father, Walter Temple, for business lessons that stressed the importance of long-term investments in the company, its people, and the community.

“Being in a position to give back to my community is what drives me,” Temple said. “My priority is to create lasting relationships that not only benefit the business, but also the communities we serve.”

Temple & Temple is one of forty-eight Hoosier businesses recognized by Governor Holcomb and Secretary Rosenberg this year. The program has honored over 1,250 businesses throughout its 33-year history for their exemplary commitment to our state and their communities. One community Temple & Temple has been proud to serve through its philanthropic efforts is the Town of New Pekin.

“Temple & Temple Excavating and Paving has always been the biggest supporter of the Town of New Pekin," said New Pekin Town Manager Jaden Stone. “They always assist with our projects for the community, most recently with a complete renovation of our Basketball Court at the Community Park and the Washington County Family YMCA’s planned expansion.”

After 76 years, the company and the communities it serves have never been stronger.

Temple & Temple plans to continue its focus on providing long-standing, quality infrastructure while expanding its offerings to meet the housing needs of Southern Indiana.