With grit, determination, and one rubber-tired Ford tractor, my Father and Grandfather founded RG Elder in May of 1960. They began digging basements around the Des Moines area with my Father as the tractor operator, and my Grandfather working to expand the business. Today, we do much more than dig basements. There is no mountain too big for us to move, or pipe too deep to lay. The Elder Corporation you see now is a testament to all of the hard work and dedication poured into the company since its inception. While there have been changes in growth and expansion, one thing has never changed: We have a great foundation, great equipment and most importantly, great people. -J. Elder II