Breaking Ground for Regal Place

Washington County, in partnership with Economic Development Washington County (EDWC), the Village of Kewaskum, American Companies and Regal Ware hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Regal Place in Kewaskum on Monday, June 9, as part of the Next Generation Housing Initiative, providing attainable homeownership opportunities to area residents and workers.
“Next Generation Housing exemplifies a successful public-private partnership and a win for the people of Washington County. We appreciate the opportunity to work together with Regal Place in helping more families realize the American Dream of homeownership,” Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann said.
Once completed, Regal Place will provide 48 new townhomes in Kewaskum. The development expects to start having occupancy by fall of 2025. The owner-occupied townhomes are being constructed on the site of the former Regal Ware headquarters, which in recent years moved operations to Milwaukee.
“I was terrified when I went to talk to my grandfather, to tell him we’re going to knock down the building that he ultimately lived and worked in for over 50 years. He looked at me and he said, ‘Well, everything changes, doesn’t it?’” said Ryan Reigle, chairman and CEO of Regal Ware.
Reigle said his grandfather, James D. Reigle, who died on Saturday at the age of 99, was very pragmatic and realized that nothing can stay the same because the world changes.

“I would like to think that today is he’d be so proud of what we are ultimately doing here because we are families giving back and creating opportunity for families,” Reigle said. “Today’s groundbreaking is more than the start of a new development — it’s the continuation of a legacy. Regal Place honors the roots of our family, our company and this community. It’s a tribute to the generations who came before us and a promise to those who will call this place home.”
Regal Place is the fourth Next Generation Housing Development to break ground in Washington County since the initiative started in 2022 with the goal of 1,000 new owner-occupied housing units by 2032.
“Our partnership with Regal Ware began back in the 1950s when my father, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother immigrated to Kewaskum from Serbia. Employment was a requirement to earn entry into the U.S. at that time. J.O. Reigle and his company not only provided them with jobs but also a community that helped nurture and develop us into who we are today. I am deeply grateful for the support and opportunities Regal Ware extended to my family, and I am honored to contribute to this project that reflects our shared values,” said Kraig Sadownikow, president and CEO of American Companies.
“Regal Place represents more than just homes. It represents an ongoing spirit of Kewaskum, a place to grow, a place to thrive and a place to continue building on the strong community ties that we all value here,” Kewaskum Village President Fuzz Martin said in his remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony.
A grand opening celebration is scheduled for fall 2025. At that time, members of the public will be invited to tour the first completed townhome and get a preview of the quality and design the future neighborhood will offer. Additional event details, including the official date, will be announced in the coming months.