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Rick Forth

Owner

Owner & President, Built-Mor Buildings

Built-Mor Buildings is a premier post-frame construction company serving Southern Illinois since 1983.

With over 40 years of experience in finance, management, and community leadership, Rick brings a wealth of expertise to his role.

Career Highlights

  • Built-Mor Buildings (Owner & President): Leads company specializing in high-quality, cost-effective post-frame structures.
  • Knapp Oil Co, Inc (1985-2020): Managed all aspects of business including finance, construction, and asset management.
  • Elliot State Bank (1980-1984): Served as Controller, reporting to the Board of Directors.
  • Pepsi Mid-America (1978-1980): Designed and implemented the company’s first Internal Audit Program.

Education & Certification

  • MBA, Southern Illinois University
  • BA in Business Administration, Graceland College
  • Certified Public Accountant, University of Illinois

Past Community Service

  • Past leadership roles in Illinois Fuel & Retail Association and Illinois Truck Stop Association
  • 16-year Board Member and President of Flora, Illinois Unit 35 School Board
  • Active in community service: Pastor, Youth Leader, and Treasurer at Brush Creek Campground

Built-Mor Buildings continues its tradition of excellence in post-frame construction, offering customized solutions for agricultural, commercial, and residential needs.

Rick’s diverse background ensures a deep understanding of client needs, while his community involvement reflects the company’s commitment to family-centric and faith-based values.

Our shared commitment is that  Built-Mor Buildings maintains its legacy of providing Southern Illinois with durable, efficient, and tailored post-frame buildings for years to come.

Ready to talk about your building?

Tell us what you want to build and where. We call you back to go through it.

Dark gray post-frame home with an orange metal roof at sunsetPost-frame warehouse with a loading dock at sunsetPost-frame building with a covered porch and white entry doorGray post-frame building with a black overhead door and brick wing

The people who answer the phone

  • Rick Jones, Built-Mor Buildings sales representative.
    Rick JonesSales Representative
  • Del Wilkins, Built-Mor Buildings sales representative.
    Del WilkinsSales Representative
  • Gary Sink, Built-Mor Buildings sales representative.
    Gary SinkSales Representative
Rick ForthOwner & President

With over 40 years of experience in finance, management, and community leadership, Rick brings a wealth of expertise to his role.

Andrew ForthSales Representative

What You Don't See

Double Column Anchors

Doubled columns tie into the footing with anchors, so wind and uplift loads travel into the ground.

No-Splice Support Columns

Each column runs as one continuous piece, so there is no splice to weaken the wall.

Steel Purlin Hanger

Steel hangers hold each roof purlin to the truss with an engineered metal connection, not nails alone.

Where we build

Southern Illinois

Post-frame construction and metal buildings in twenty-seven Southern Illinois counties.

  • Bond
  • Clay
  • Clinton
  • Edwards
  • Effingham
  • Fayette
  • Franklin
  • Gallatin
  • Hamilton
  • Hardin
  • Jackson
  • Jasper
  • Jefferson
  • Johnson
  • Lawrence
  • Madison
  • Marion
  • Massac
  • Monroe
  • Perry
  • Pope
  • Pulaski
  • Randolph
  • Richland
  • Saline
  • St. Clair
  • Union