The O.O. Keiver Lumber Corporation was established in 1953 in Beverly, Massachusetts by Osmund Keiver, Sr. In 1970, Emerson "Speed" Willard partnered with Keiver and formed Keiver-Willard Lumber Corporation. In 1976, the company moved its operations to historic Newburyport, Massachusetts to expand its distribution and millwork operations. Osmund's son, Robert D. Keiver is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of the company.