Our History in Post-Frame Design, Engineering, & Construction

After returning home from World War II, Jack Walters settled with his wife, Alice, on a modest 40-acre farm near Kohlsville, Wisconsin. By the late 1950s, Jack had built a reputation among local dairy farmers as a dependable problem-solver. When those farmers began asking for better, longer-lasting barns, Jack answered by starting Jack Walters & Sons Corp in 1958.

Armed with a small crew, borrowed equipment, and an unwavering belief that “if you’re going to build it, build it right,” Jack laid the groundwork for a company defined by honesty, craftsmanship, and customer trust.

As demand for dependable farm structures grew, Jack’s sons Jim and Bill joined the business, helping expand operations throughout southern Wisconsin and into Illinois and Iowa. During these decades, Walters Buildings opened regional offices and began assembling dedicated field crews to ensure every project carried the same quality Jack demanded from day one.

By the early 1980s, the company had completed thousands of agricultural and light-commercial buildings and had established its headquarters in Allenton, Wisconsin—still home to the company today.

The 1990s brought a new era of modernization. Walters Buildings invested in in-house engineering and developed a computer-aided design (CAD) software solution to improve precision and efficiency.

To support growth and maintain quality control, the company added truss and column manufacturing facilities in Fairfield, Illinois, and expanded its network of regional project managers across the Midwest.

When Scott Walters—the third generation—became President in 2007, he focused on integrating design, manufacturing, and construction under one roof, ensuring that every component met Walters’ standards before it reached the jobsite.

In 2024, Zach Walters became President, representing the fourth generation of family leadership.

Today, Walters Buildings continues to grow with offices and crews serving Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Kentucky, and Ohio. Each project—whether a farm shop in Dodge County, an equestrian barn in Lexington, or a commercial storage complex in rural Illinois—is engineered, manufactured, and constructed by Walters’ own teams using 28-gauge G-90 steel, STP laminated columns, and BeckryTech™ 35-year finishes.

While tools and technology have advanced, the promise remains unchanged: to build every structure as if it were our own and to treat every customer like a neighbor.