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Based in Seattle, Deeny Construction is a multi-generational underground utility
contractor specializing in storm drainage, sanitary sewer, fire main and domestic wa-
ter service installations. Recognized throughout the city for their unique logo−a "big
green shamrock" laidovertop a bright yellow backdropwith green trim−Deeny Con-
struction has thrived over their 77-year history to become one of the premier contrac-
tors in the Pacific Northwest.
Founded by John Deeny in 1938, the company started out with just "six picks and
six shovels."They have grown tremendously since then, and the company's history has
spanned four generations of the Deeny family. John's son, Terry, became a fulltime
employee in 1962, taking the company over when John retired in 1968. Terry's son,
Jon, joined the firm in 1988 and became President after Terry's retirement in 1999.
Lastly, Jon's son, Patrick, fittingly joined the family business on St. Patrick's Day of
2014.