About Us
From Concept Through Completion
History
For more than 46 years, Steele & Freeman has delivered high-quality commercial and institutional construction throughout the Fort Worth–Dallas Metroplex and the greater North Texas and Southern Oklahoma region. Our diverse project experience includes K–12 schools, municipal facilities, industrial and entertainment venues, medical and higher education buildings, commercial developments, and faith-based projects.
Our long-standing success is backed by both industry recognition and an exceptional team. Steele & Freeman has earned multiple exemplary construction awards from TEXO and AGC Texas Building Branch, recognizing our commitment to quality, safety, and performance in the field. We are also proud to be recognized by Fort Worth Inc. as the #1 Best Company to Work For in Fort Worth in 2025, a reflection of the culture and people behind every project we build.
Supported by our SFI Method of Customer Service and a hands-on leadership approach, we provide a seamless, highly personalized experience for our clients ‘From Concept Through Completion.’
LEADERSHIP
MICHAEL FREEMAN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mike Freeman serves as Chief Executive Officer of Steele & Freeman, representing the firm’s second generation of leadership. He began working in construction during high school, gaining hands-on experience in the field before advancing into project management roles. Mike further developed his understanding of the business by studying business management at Texas A&M University, graduating in 1992.
REILLY FREEMAN
PRESIDENT
Reilly Freeman has been with Steele & Freeman for seven years and is an integral part of the firm’s leadership team. He oversees the day-to-day management of the company’s business operations, helping guide strategic planning, financial performance, and overall execution of the firm’s vision.
SCOTT DePAUW
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Scott has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. He joined SFI in 2009. Scott began his construction career at an early age as a laborer, working alongside his father on job sites. He earned a construction degree from Texas A&M University. Scott has experience working on a variety of facilities through design and construction of parking structures, maintenance, education, athletics, movie theaters, retail developments, office buildings, tenant improvements.
JARED JONES
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Jared Jones serves as Vice President of Operations at Steele & Freeman and has been a key member of the team for more than 20 years. He is responsible for overseeing all project management and field operations, ensuring each project is executed with consistency, efficiency, and the highest standards of quality. Jared provides direct leadership to project managers, superintendents, and senior field staff, and plays an integral role in the overall success of every project the firm delivers.
CULTURE
At Steele & Freeman, our culture is built on our core values and a commitment to serve clients with a Can-Do Spirit. We work collaboratively with clients, architects, and each other to deliver first-class projects and a rewarding experience for every team member.
In 2017, we formally defined our professional values – not as a marketing statement, but to ensure the principles guiding our work were clearly understood and consistently practiced throughout the company. Through this process, we discovered that our culture could not be captured in a few simple words. Instead, it is shaped by a comprehensive set of behaviors and beliefs that influence every decision, interaction, and project we take on.
Through multiple collaborative work sessions, leaders from across the company defined the behaviors and practices that make Steele & Freeman unique. Today, we call these 23 fundamentals The Steele & Freeman Way. They reflect how we relate to clients, partners, vendors, and one another, and they serve as the foundation of our extraordinary success. For example, Fundamental #1 is “Sacrifice Everything for Safety.”
Our culture has also been recognized externally. Steele & Freeman was named the #1 Best Company to Work For in Fort Worth in 2025 by Fort Worth Inc. and has been honored as a Best Company to Work For for eight consecutive years. These accolades, alongside multiple exemplary construction awards from TEXO and AGC Texas Building Branch, reflect our commitment to people, safety, quality, and teamwork.
We are always looking for talented professionals to join our team. Steele & Freeman is currently accepting resumes for Project Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Project Managers, and Assistant Project Managers with commercial construction experience. Please send resumes to resumes@steelefreeman.com.