Chief Industries is a family-owned, privately held corporation headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, with a history dating back to 1954. Founded by Virgil Eihusen as a residential construction company, it has grown into a diversified global enterprise with over 1,400 employees. The company operates through seven specialized divisions, including Chief Agri, which manufactures grain storage and handling equipment; Chief Buildings, producing non-residential metal building systems; Chief Ethanol Fuels, operating Nebraska’s first dry-mill ethanol plant; and Chief Carriers, offering trucking and logistics services. Other divisions focus on modular homes, steel fabrication, and construction management. Led by Virgil’s grandson, DJ Eihusen, Chief Industries emphasizes innovation, quality, and customer service, providing solutions across agriculture, construction, energy, and manufacturing while maintaining strong community involvement.
Beth Frerichs, Director of Marketing & Communications:
