Our Story
Deep Pacific Northwest Roots
Keeley O’Brien grew up immersed in construction as his father, Pat O’Brien, built wineries and fine homes for decades in Oregon. This experience, along with formal education and work on diverse build projects from New Jersey to Arizona, instilled in Keeley a passion for construction in the Pacific Northwest.
In 2011, Keeley founded O’Brien to create the places that people love, specializing in wineries, breweries, hotels, restaurants, schools, and event venues.
13 Years and Growing
The company has grown to five offices in Oregon and has expanded into public works, seismic rehabilitation, and a variety of types and scales of housing projects, aiming to strengthen and diversify the communities in which our team lives and works.
Developing Future Workforce
Training Apprentices
Tillamook Bay Community College’s Oregon Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (OCJATC).
Teaching Students
Nestucca Career Technical Education (CTE) Training Facility built and outfitted by O’Brien with Nestucca Valley School District.
Broadening Diverse Participation
Supporting Tradespeople
Partnering with National Association of Minority Contractors – Oregon to engage with, support, and mentor BIPOC tradespeople and contractors in Oregon.
Targeted Mentorship
O’Brien is actively mentoring Lucas Design Build through our partnership of O’Brien & Lucas Ventures LLC, as general contractor for OSU Hatfield High Ground Housing.
Community Partnerships
Our commitment to supporting the development of our communities extends beyond our own projects. We are proud to stand alongside organizations that are driving lasting change within our industry and our communities.
NAMC-Oregon (National Association of Minority Contractors – Oregon) is a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to advocate for and support design and construction-related businesses. Their work helps create a more inclusive industry by advancing opportunities for minority-owned firms and promoting equitable growth across Oregon’s construction landscape.
The Maurice Lucas Foundation carries forward the legacy of the late Portland Trail Blazer Maurice Lucas, empowering Portland’s youth through education, mentorship, and sport. The foundation’s programs inspire leadership, confidence, and community involvement—values that align deeply with O’Brien’s belief in building stronger foundations, both on and off the job site.
Legacy Clients
O’Brien’s history, shaped by the leadership of Pat O’Brien and his son Keeley, includes longstanding clients who have partnered with both O’Brien companies over many years and projects. We take pride in these enduring relationships.
Keeley and Pat’s shared client list includes:
