Client Spotlight- JM Fahey Construction

JM Fahey Construction Builds the Region’s Roads and Highways, With Capital from Country Club Bank

Few companies know Kansas City from the ground up quite like JM Fahey Construction. For more than five decades, the family-owned firm has paved and maintained the roads, highways, and runways that keep the region moving. 

From asphalt production to concrete paving to heavy construction, the Fahey name has become synonymous with craftsmanship, quality, and a long-standing commitment to the communities the company serves.

Today, President Andrew Fahey leads the second generation of the business, working alongside his father, Kevin Fahey, and a team of about 150 employees across the metro area. Like many family leaders, he’s held nearly every job in the company. 

“I started out of school as a laborer and worked my way up, from foreman to superintendent to estimator and project manager, and now president,” Fahey said. “There are challenges that come with any business, but there are also enormous benefits and responsibilities associated with being a good steward of the resources we’ve been trusted with.”

JM Fahey is a vertically integrated company that produces its own asphalt and aggregates through its quarry operations. 

“We’re one of the few asphalt producers in Kansas City,” Fahey said. “We supply a lot of outside contractors in addition to our own paving work. It’s a simple business at its core, rock, sand, and oil, but we take pride in doing it well.”

That mix of practicality and pride carries through to the company’s long-standing relationship with Country Club Bank, a partnership spanning multiple generations. 

“They’ve really stood the test of time with us,” Fahey said. “Dan Teahan and his team have been a tremendous resource, from day-to-day banking to loans and everything in between. They’re always accessible, always willing to work through an idea.”

When it comes to service, Fahey says the relationship feels more like an extension of his own team. 

“They’re always quick to respond,” Fahey said. “If we need to move fast on something, they make it happen. That kind of follow-through is rare, and it matters. We know we’re not just a number on a balance sheet.”

According to Fahey, communication has also been key to the partnership’s longevity. “It’s open, it’s direct, and it’s honest,” he said. “We’ve had real conversations over the years, about needs, about growth. That transparency builds trust, and I think that’s why our relationship works so well.”

Like many construction companies, J.M. Fahey’s needs vary with the season. 

“Sometimes you need a little support early in the year to get projects rolling,” Fahey said. “Country Club Bank understands our business cycle. Whether it’s a line of credit, equipment financing, or real estate needs, they’ve always been flexible and fair.”

That accessibility and prudence extend beyond financing. 

“They’re proactive about security and fraud detection with clients, and we’ve seen it firsthand,” Fahey said. “If something looks unusual, a large wire transfer or a signature question, they’ll call me directly to double-check. As an owner, that gives me a lot of peace of mind. You know they’re looking out for you.”

For Fahey, the relationship is also grounded in a shared commitment to people, service, and Kansas City.

“I was raised to believe you support the place you live,” Fahey said. “Seeing Kansas City thrive, being part of that, that’s extremely important to us. And I know Country Club Bank feels the same way. I’ve seen it firsthand and felt the impact.”