Culture
Where People and Purpose Thrive
Our Mission
Provide our customers with the best possible value for our services and products. We achieve this by committing to a safe work environment, servicing and standing behind our products, and an uncompromising commitment to our promises. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing a best-in-class work environment. We conserve our client’s resources as if they were our own, while producing a fair return to continue to grow, improve and innovate.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become southeastern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois’ leading contractor by establishing long-term relationships built on safety, quality, integrity and success.
As one of southeastern Wisconsin’s largest MEP employers, the Lee family of companies serves clients in a variety of markets and offers design/build expertise for new construction, expansion or renovation of existing sites in manufacturing & distribution, healthcare, education, recreational, food processing, power piping and residential service markets.
WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO WORK AT LEE MECHANICAL
Day in the Life
Lexi Degroot
Sheet Metal Journeyman
As a Sheet Metal Journeyman, Lexi Degroot works on large-scale commercial projects ranging from data centers to healthcare facilities. Her days start early with safety-focused planning and hands-on coordination in the field. With three years at Lee Mechanical, Lexi takes pride not only in her craft, but in teaching the next generation and helping her crew deliver precise, efficient installations.
Steve Marin
Environmental Service Technician
As a Local 18 Environmental Service Technician, Steve Marin plays a key role on Lee Mechanical’s commissioning team. From verifying that complex data center systems are installed and running to spec, to ensuring critical facilities meet uptime expectations, Steve’s work helps keep essential infrastructure operating without interruption. Every day brings new technology, new lessons, and new challenges to master.
Adam DeBaere
Plumbing Project Manager
With nearly a quarter century in the trade and nine years at Lee Mechanical, Adam DeBaere manages plumbing projects that keep facilities running safely and efficiently. He thrives on the flexibility of his role—balancing jobsite visits, coordination calls, and field problem-solving—all while staying connected to the team and clients. For Adam, every system installed represents clean water, sanitation, and real impact.
We Prioritize:
Safety – Integrity – Quality – Success
Lee is a well-established company and we have developed a business philosophy that has served us well over the years. The spirit and heart of the company is all about doing the job right. We say what we do and do what we say. But it’s much more than just the job:
It’s about SAFETY: of our employees, the job site and every decision we make.
It’s about INTEGRITY: in how we treat our employees, our customers and our community.
It’s about QUALITY: in the services, expertise and experience we provide to our customers.
It’s about SUCCESS: for the company, our employees and our customers.
What’s Happening At Lee
News
What Wisconsin’s New Fire Protection Regulations Mean for Your Facility
At Lee Mechanical, life safety is more than a service. It is a commitment to protecting people, property, and business continuity. Fires and emergencies can put everything at risk in minutes, which is why our team designs, installs, and maintains comprehensive life safety systems that go beyond compliance to create safer, more resilient environments. From alarms and sprinklers to monitoring and training, our expertise ensures that businesses are prepared for the unexpected and positioned to recover quickly when incidents occur. Investing in life safety with Lee is one of the best decisions a business can make.
Lee Mechanical Ranked #1 Among Extra Large Companies in Milwaukee’s 2025 Best Places to Work
Lee Mechanical is thrilled to announce that we have been named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Milwaukee. We officially received this prestigious award on September 11 at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater at Henry Maier Festival Park.
