Aurora grad Willis has built a strong career in construction

Local native retires after 40+ years in construction industry in Lincoln

  • Aurora native Steve Willis retired in January after working 40 years at Stephens and Smith Construction in Lincoln where he served the last 15 years as company CEO. During his career, Willis was involved in helping build data centers, jails and substations. He is pictured here with his wife, Audrey.
    Aurora native Steve Willis retired in January after working 40 years at Stephens and Smith Construction in Lincoln where he served the last 15 years as company CEO. During his career, Willis was involved in helping build data centers, jails and substations. He is pictured here with his wife, Audrey.

    From learning to lay brick and pound nails as a boy growing up in Aurora in the 1970s, to now being retired from a more than 40-year career in construction, Steve Willis has built a life around the work ethic and values he learned in his hometown. Recently retired from the position of CEO of Stephens and Smith Construction of Lincoln, Willis is now taking time to enjoy life with those closest to h…