About Us

The Peterson Story

James Peterson began this remarkable venture back in the late 1930’s with a homemade slusher (scraper) hauling dirt, pulled by a team of horses. Today we are a 5th generation business and since 1999 the scope of services has expanded dramatically with the addition of Buteyn Excavating and Grading Company, renamed to Buteyn-Peterson Construction Inc. (BPC Inc.). In 2005 we expanded even greater with the addition of Lakeland Enterprises which is now known as the Utility Division of James Peterson Sons Inc. (JPS – Utility). As we continue to grow, we still cherish our founder’s work ethic and we are committed to leading our industry in honesty, integrity, safety and exceeding our customers expectations.

The broad educational background and experience of the staff at JPS, Inc. enables the company to excel in leadership and integrity. Our spirit of cooperation quality workmanship and timely execution of projects may be verified by consulting engineers, private citizens and state agencies. Our company employs over 200 people including operating engineers, teamsters, laborers, mechanics, project supervisors, engineers and office staff. JPS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Along with our highly trained staff, we have over 25 JPS-operated gravel pits all through Wisconsin, which makes no project too large or complex for James Peterson Sons Construction. We Specialize in delivering clean and quality workmanship, and from our locations in Sheboygan WI, Medford, WI we can provide responsiveness and efficient service to meet the needs of our clients. Read through the rest of our website today to learn more about how we can provide your facility with reliable, safety-compliant project completion.

Our companies operate a complete line of excavating and hauling equipment which includes bulldozers, scrapers, motor graders, backhoes, loaders, compaction equipment, dump trucks and a complete spread of rock crushing and screening equipment. Our equipment is up to date and fully maintained with portable field maintenance facilities to produce on-time completion of projects.