On a quiet winter day in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Gary Johnson and Lonnie Laffen put pen to paper and drew thousands of people to the Grand Forks County Historical Society. On the blueprint, it looked like a pavilion. But in person, it was a catalyst for growth and connectivity: a landmark for the county to gather for ice cream socials, band concerts, weddings, and of course, to be a part of history. From that first project in 1989, JLG has also grown from a start-up to a legacy of employee-owners by designing our work and our company to stand the test of time and by driving forward under one purpose: that what we do is more than just a job – it’s about making life better for our clients and communities.