Dominique Fryer Age: 26 Occupation: Estimator – Haggerty Construction (general contractor) How long I’ve lived in San Joaquin County: I was born in Hayward, but lived in Manteca for 25 years. The people who mean the most to me: My heart belongs to my wife and kids. Also, I couldn’t be where I am today without the love of my parents, brothers, and friends. Favorite SJ County place to take friends when they come to visit: On the boat/jet skis out on the Delta. There’s nothing like a weekend of no worries on the water! A key event in my life and the impact it had on me: 1. Having my children! Gave me a new look at how I should spend my time, and gave me extra push to get me where I am today. 2. Getting my bachelor’s degree. It gave me the tools needed to achieve anything I desire. I got the opportunity to become a part of the team at Haggerty Construction, a design-build general contractor located in Stockton. Favorite sports team: Pro: My entire family are Raiders fans which the exception of my wife, who loves the Broncos. My father was born and raised near the Oakland Coliseum so he has passed that tradition down to us. High School: Manteca High School football – I played there for all four years, and my father has coached it for over 10 years and is not stopping anytime soon. They have an awesome coaching strategy, and green and white is in our blood. What I’m reading now: Lots and lots of blueprints! Ha ha! Favorite vacation destination: Disneyland by far! It’s the greatest place on Earth. Hobbies: Building/creating things for my home and family. Sports I enjoy: Snowboarding/wakeboarding/paintballing Pet: Lots of robot pets. Seems like it’s the new thing for the kids. Robot dogs, hamsters, fish, etc. Favorite food/dessert: Homemade: My wife’s brownies… sooo good! Purchased: Elephant Bar’s crispy teriyaki chicken with white rice and no vegetables. Other information you would like to share: I grew up on construction sites. Building is my passion. My parents own Fryer Door Installation, a family-owned commercial door contractor out of Manteca. They have been in business for over 17 years. As I was growing up, I spent my summers out on job sites with my father. It all started when I was as young as 8 or 9, observing and collecting small scrap parts to play with. This caught my attention, and eventually led to a full-time position with them. I proudly worked for them for over 9 years. Now I work for Haggerty Construction, a general contractor out of Stockton. Without my father’s hands-on teaching and knowledge, I wouldn’t have the skills and background I use now to reach great heights in the construction industry.
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