From Siblings to Business Partners: Engineering Our Own Success

In The 80/20 Principle, Richard Koch highlights a key trait of successful business partners: shared experiences. And what better example of shared experiences than siblings?

My brother and I grew up in the same backyard, tackled the same schoolwork, and pushed through the same academic challenges on our way to becoming engineers. We’ve always loved a challenge—and for the last 10 years, we’ve turned that mindset into a business.

Being both siblings and business partners means our strategy sessions often involve a mix of unspoken understanding, inside jokes, and decades of teamwork. While many business partners hold meetings to align, we often get there in half the time with a simple look and a well-placed family quote.

As the saying goes, in business, the fast outpace the slow—not just the big overtaking the small.

Speaking of fast, here’s a throwback to 2004 at the Mizzou Engineers Week Road Rally. I was a freshman, and Gabe, already an alum, returned for the camaraderie and excitement of Mizzou traditions. Here’s to partnerships built on trust, shared history, and a drive to solve problems—both in business and in engineering!

Mizzou Engineering Students 2004 Siblings

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Inspiring Future Engineers: A Day of Civil Engineering with Elementary Students

Recently one of our co-founders Gabe had the incredible opportunity to introduce a group of bright and curious elementary school students to the world of civil engineering. Seeing their excitement as they explored the basics of construction, bridges, and structures reminded us why we love what we do.

Inspiring the next generation


We kept it hands-on—mini bridges they could hold, concrete strength testing, aggregate handling, and even discussing how roads and buildings shape our communities. Their enthusiasm and creativity were inspiring!


Engineering isn’t just about numbers and blueprints—it’s about problem-solving, teamwork, and making the world a better place. If even one student walked away thinking, “I want to be an engineer when I grow up,” then the day was a success.

Let’s keep encouraging young minds to dream big and build even bigger!

You Are Cleared For Takeoff

Have you noticed the increased construction activity at Kansas City International Airport (KCI)? Bear with us. These short term delays are paving the way to an improved New Single Terminal airport. A MUCH needed upgrade to the hub connecting greater Kansas City to the world.

Curious how your interests as a taxpayer are covered? The scrupulous Kansas City Aviation Department vetted and chose Paslay Management Group to look after Kansas City’s interests in this massive construction project. In conjunction with KC Aviation Department, PMG knows aviation design and construction like no other. Their team of experts are bringing this design-build-finance undertaking to fruition. Pfefferkorn is honored to serve this huge Kansas City infrastructure experience alongside a hometown team of all-stars.

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