The Brackman Group is an organization of family-owned construction businesses serving Twin Falls and the Magic Valley of Southern Idaho since 1976.

 

That’s when Bill Brackman, the patriarch of the family, launched “The Finishing Touch,” in 1976. It was a concrete finishing company and by the 1990’s Bill and his small company had a stellar reputation. His wife, Judy, worked with Bill and their customers, answering phones and keeping the books, while also starting a family and running a household.

 

When Bill passed in 1997, the family included Judy and their three children. All were struggling to meet the challenges brought about by such a loss and the pain of facing the future without him.

 

In 1999, Judy approached their family friend, Loren Haugee, asking him if he would consider taking over management of The Finishing Touch. After much deliberation, Loren accepted and worked with the company, including the two teenaged boys: Matthew and Andrew. The story of their on-the-job training is still unfolding.

 

The family lore contains many stories that track a family, a father’s legacy, two sons finding their way in the world and untold lessons learned.