Founder & President of Coon Restoration
Taking a summer job as a teenager at a restoration company is how Steve Coon started in this industry. While the work was difficult, it helped him discover his passion for restoring buildings. Today, Steve is the Founder and President of Coon Restoration & Sealants.
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In 1983, a few years after marrying his wife Jenny, they formed Coon Caulking and Sealants. The first 10 employees hired by Steve and Jenny remain with the company today, which has flourished to well over 100 employees to date. With the help of their dedicated team of employees, the Coon family built the business into one of the largest restoration companies in the Midwest. It’s because of their unique expertise in building restoration, rehabilitation, and maintenance, that Coon Restoration & Sealants has expanded the family business throughout Ohio and numerous other States.
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Taking pride in the craft of restoration and gaining satisfaction in assisting customers with the restoration of their buildings, is what has inspired the Coon family for nearly 40 years.
Ticket Required. Take a hard hat tour with developer Steve Coon. The tour will consist of the Rekert Building and the Landmark Tavern. Approved for 3.50 AIA HSW, sponsored by Schooley Caldwell. Field session sponsored by Gossman Group.
We invite you to enjoy a great lunch and even greater discussion at this year’s Developers’ Roundtable. Come ready to share stories, passion, and pathways to the redevelopment of downtowns across Ohio. Together, we’ll explore: • The economic development tools shaping our cities • The critical role of public–private partnerships • The architectural significance of our historic fabric • How vision and strategy come together to overcome today’s marketplace challenges in construction, commercial leasing, and retail. This is your chance to connect with fellow leaders, exchange ideas, and be inspired by the bold work of revitalizing Ohio’s urban cores. Lunch is provided — bring your insights, your questions, and your vision for the future. Approved for 3.00 AIA LU credits, sponsored by Schooley Caldwell.
Downtown Canton had blocks of historic buildings that stood in the crosshairs of demolition—empty shells waiting to be erased from the city’s memory. Where others saw decay, developer Steve Coon and architect and preservation consultant Jonathan Sandvick saw possibility. Alongside the City of Canton, they fought through doubt, setbacks, and enormous challenges to craft a vision that would defy the wrecking ball and reignite a community. Their bold redevelopment strategy transformed endangered landmarks into catalysts for growth, sparking a downtown revival that few thought possible. Come hear how luck was rewritten into legacy. Feel the passion behind saving a city’s soul. And walk away inspired by a story of grit, vision, and unstoppable determination. Approved for 1.00 AIA LU, sponsored by Schooley Caldwell.
Restoring historic buildings is never easy. It demands vision, diligence, and relentless tenacity. Every detail matters—how design dovetails with funding sources, how vision transforms into place, and how perseverance turns risk into reward. Historic preservation is more than saving bricks and mortar—it is one of the most powerful economic development tools we have. It creates architecturally significant spaces that anchor communities, spark investment, and restore civic pride. Behind every success lies a complex financial capital stack—layered with multiple sources, each with its own criteria and timing. Navigating that maze requires creativity, strategy, and unwavering determination. The result? A building reborn. A city revitalized. And a story of preservation that proves the past can be the foundation for the future.
Once marked for demolition, The Onesto now stands proudly as an icon of revitalization in downtown Canton. Walk through this remarkable building and hear firsthand from developer Steve Coon and architect/historic preservation consultant Jonathan Sandvick as they reveal the untold story behind its rescue. From the uphill battle of navigating the marketplace, to the struggle of financing an architecturally significant property in a small-town setting, to the challenges of construction—this is a story of vision, persistence, and triumph. Experience how a threatened landmark became a masterpiece of preservation and a beacon of what’s possible when determination meets community.