Glenroy Construction Co., Inc.

Building Indiana's Legacy Since 1945

About Us

Glenroy Construction Co., Inc. is a full-service commercial construction firm headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1945, Glenroy has built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, integrity, and experience across general construction, historic restoration, and job order contracting. For over 80 years, we have proudly served state and local government agencies, educational institutions, parks, museums, and private clients throughout Indiana.

Glenroy Construction — Indiana World War Memorial restoration project

Our Services

What We Do

General Construction

Historic Restoration

Job Order Contracting

Past Projects

Our Work

Soldiers & Sailors Monument Restoration

Indiana State Capitol Restoration

Indiana War Memorial – Shrine Room Restoration

Indiana State Library Restoration

Spring Mill State Park Grist Mill Restoration

Spring Mill State Park Inn Renovation & Restoration

Our Company History

1945 – 1966

The Glenroy Company was formed in 1945 as a general partnership between Glenn Yowler and Roy VanArsdall (GlenRoy). Mr. Yowler was a bricklayer and Mr. VanArsdall had previously been employed as a Real Estate Representative for the Shell Oil Company. The firm's early focus was on the construction of service stations throughout Indianapolis. In 1949, an office was built at 450 South Ritter Avenue (still home to the Glenroy Construction Company today). It was subsequently expanded seven times.

In 1952, Mr. VanArsdall acquired the entire firm from Mr. Yowler and incorporated it, forming the Glenroy Construction Co., Inc. He then shifted the company's focus from service stations to include the construction of homes (such as the Eagledale neighborhood) and commercial projects (such as Twin Aire Shopping Center).

IU Chemistry Building, an example of Glenroy's large-scale institutional work

1967 – 1994

In 1967, Jesse N. Jones, III was named President of the company and Mr. VanArsdall assumed the role of Chairman. During this period, Glenroy stopped residential construction and expanded into large-scale projects such as schools, hospitals, and convention centers. Mr. VanArsdall died in September 1986 and Mr. Jones became the sole shareholder of the company.

Indiana Government Center Parking Facility

1995 – 2025

In 1995, C. Lane Slaughter was named President of the Glenroy Construction Co., Inc., having begun his career as an Estimator with the firm in 1978. Mr. Jones assumed the role of Chairman and fully retired in 1999. Mr. Jones died in August 2011.

In 1997, James L. Kojetin was named Corporate Secretary and General Superintendent. Mr. Kojetin began his career with Glenroy in 1984 as a Project Superintendent. Mr. Slaughter and Mr. Kojetin owned and operated the Glenroy Construction Company as joint-partners until Mr. Kojetin's retirement in December of 2025.

Victory statue atop the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Indianapolis

2026 – Present

In 2026, C. Lane Slaughter became the sole owner of the Glenroy Construction Co., Inc. upon the retirement of James L. Kojetin after 30 years as joint-partners. Mr. Slaughter named Chase H. Slaughter as Corporate Secretary and James Rednour, Jr. as General Superintendent, effective January 1, 2026. The younger Mr. Slaughter began his career with Glenroy in 2009 as an Estimator, and Mr. Rednour began his career in 1999 as a Carpenter's apprentice. Both Mr. Rednour's father (James Rednour) and son (James Rednour, III) are Superintendents for the Glenroy Company.

Glenroy became one of the State of Indiana's first JOC (Job Order Contracting) contractors in 2017 and, since that time, has completed over 700 JOC projects totaling over $250 million. In 2025, Glenroy was awarded an Award of Merit in Job Order Contracting by the Gordian Group for "exemplary use of Job Order Contracting to successfully complete the ISD/ISBVI Track Resurfacing."

Looking toward the future, the Glenroy Construction Team looks forward to continuing to serve our clients with exceptional craftsmanship, integrity, and experience.