Kip Golden will join Rice Companies as President of the Appleton location. With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry and deep-rooted knowledge of the Appleton market, Kip will lead the location while fostering strong client and community relationships. The existing CR Structures team will also join Rice Companies, bringing valuable local experience and continuity to the transition.
“I’m thrilled to be part of the team at Rice Companies,” said Kip Golden, Appleton Location President. “With Rice Companies’ strong core values and decades of construction expertise, we’re eager to expand these services and bring even more value to the community through Rice Companies and Rice Service.”
Kip and the team will build upon Rice Companies’ partnership-based approach to its design, construction, and facility maintenance offerings in the region.

With a comprehensive history in commercial construction, design-build projects, and facility maintenance, Rice Companies is well-equipped to support the growing Appleton community. This Appleton, Wisconsin location marks Rice Companies’ seventh location and fourth acquisition. Headquartered in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, Rice Companies also operates regional offices in Glencoe, MN; Mankato, MN; Fargo, ND; Sioux Falls, SD; and Cedar Falls, IA.