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SECOND EDITION 2024: Our People
CROWDER
George Ellis, Otis Crowder, Tommy Henson, Bill Crowder, Lynn Hansen, and Carlos Norris
Thank You and Looking Ahead
I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your hard work and dedication this past year. Over the years, you have shown that Crowder is a company that can adapt, innovate, and thrive in any situation. Your contribution is important for Crowder to be consistently successful.
As we enter a new year, I want to share with you some key objectives that have guided our strategy and actions in the past and will continue to guide us in the future:
• Continue to provide our employees a safe place to work and continue to be an industry leader in safety;
• Build quality projects for our clients;
• Provide opportunities for growth for our employees;
• Plan for the future and be proactive as we deal with changes in our markets and the construction industry;
• Maintain a culture that allows our employees to feel valued and proud of working for a company like Crowder and
• Give back to communities where we work and live.
These objectives are not only important for our business success, but also for our mission and vision as a company. We want to be a company that makes a positive difference, and that starts with you, our employees. You are the heart of Crowder, and I am proud to work with you.
Thank you again for your amazing work and dedication. I look forward to working with you in the new year and achieving our goals together.
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE
Focus Projects on pages 4, 6, and 8
OUR CLIENTS
All Focus Project Pages
OUR EMPLOYEES Pages 10-24
Lynn Hansen,
WE’RE LISTENING
If something is bothering you, if you have a question, if you feel you or another employee are being harassed, or if you believe that you have not been treated fairly, WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT. Please go to your bulletin board and use our
Concern and Complaint Procedure (or call 1-800-849-2966 and ask for Employee Services) to get your question answered, your concern addressed or your problem resolved.
Wellness is important to us!
We’re excited to announce that Crowder is providing eligible* employees with $250 to use for healthcare-related expenses!
How will I receive these funds?
Emails were sent earlier in June detailing how you will receive the $250 in wellness funds, which may vary due to your individual benefit elections. Funds will be made available within the month of June.
What are healthcare-related expenses?
This covers almost anything related to your health such as helping with co-pays at the doctor’s office, glasses and contacts, prescriptions, and even approved everyday hygiene and wellness products.
Where and when can I use these funds?
In addition to the doctor’s office and pharmacy, you may use these wellness funds at an approved FSA/HSA store or on approved FSA/HSA items at participating retailers. The FSA wellness funds are available for use on expenses incurred between 6/1/24 and 12/31/24.
*Active, full-time employees who worked during fiscal year ending 3/31/24
How is Youturn Health different?
Youturn offers peer coaching, not therapy. A peer coach provides non-clinical peer support to help engage, educate, and support employees through issues such as stress management, mental health, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation. Often, peer coaches have been on their own recovery path, so they understand the stress and anxiety of what you’re going through. Youturn focuses on connection, “here and now” solutions, and offers flexible platforms such as phone, email, and chat options through the app.
Youturn Health is available at no cost to you and your family members. The program provides confidential access to a virtual support program with online education and a peer coaching support phone line.
Calls Creek Water Reclamation Facility 3.0 MGD Upgrade
On to Phase 2
Work for the Crowder team is ongoing at the 3.0 MGD expansion of the Calls Creek Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) in Watkinsville, GA. This ambitious project marks the second phase of our upgrade efforts, following the successful completion of Phase 1 in November 2023. The contract value for Phase 2 is over $17 million, and includes significant improvements to enhance the facility’s capacity and efficiency.
The expansion project involves the addition of a 1 MGD aerobic digester, complete with associated blowers and coarse bubble aeration. A new headworks structure is being constructed, featuring a center flow fine screen, a bypass channel with a manual bar screen, and a grit removal system. The effluent pump station will be equipped with three 150 hp vertical turbine effluent pumps and two 25 hp vertical turbine non-potable water pumps. Additionally, the existing equalization (EQ) basin will be upgraded to include fine bubble aeration, and a new 1 MW emergency generator with an automatic transfer switch (ATS). The project also involves the installation of new electrical gear, instrumentation, and controls.
Limited Space and Long Lead Times
Working within an operational facility and limited space for new structures posed significant challenges. To overcome the constraints of an operational facility, we engaged in detailed planning and close coordination with plant operations to minimize disruptions, scheduling necessary shutdowns and tie-ins around plant operations. The limited space for the new headworks structure required innovative solutions. We employed an expert blasting subcontractor for careful excavation of subsurface rock while maintaining the integrity of the existing structure. Multiple trench boxes were used to protect excavation
areas where trench sloping was not possible. Additionally, well points with a sedimentation collection box were set up to dewater the excavation and prevent contamination of Calls Creek.
Long lead times on equipment were another challenge we faced. To mitigate this, major equipment orders were executed early in the project. We maintained close communication with vendors and engineers to ensure timely submittals and coordinated lead times with the construction schedule to avoid delays.
Effluent Pump Station
Concrete Complete for New 1 MGD aerobic digester
Our strong relationship with the Calls Creek facility owner, established during a previous upgrade project in 2018, has been instrumental in securing this expansion project. The successful completion of Phase 1, on time and under budget, further solidified the owner’s confidence in Crowder, leading to the award of Phase 2. The shared savings from Phase 1 enabled the addition of owner-requested scope to Phase 2, showcasing the benefits of effective project management and teamwork.
Our team, consisting of 24 dedicated employees, brings a wealth of experience and a collaborative spirit to this project. Many team members worked on the original expansion in 2018 and Phase 1, fostering existing relationships with the owner and a deep familiarity with the plant’s processes. Weekly reviews of schedule, labor, budgets, and safety ensure everyone is aligned with the common goal of project success.
As Phase 2 progresses, Crowder remains committed to delivering exceptional results, building on our history of positive client relationships and successful project completions. We are excited to continue our work at the Calls Creek Water Reclamation Facility, enhancing its capacity and efficiency for the future.
The Team
Project Manager
Nick Cacciola
Electrical Project Manager
Brad Williams
Site Superintendent
Victor Martinez
General Superintendent
Bert Windle
General Superintendent
Brad Norton
General Electrical Superintendent
Jimbo White
Electrical Foreman
Kevin Chambers
Civil Foremen
Esteban Servin Hernandez
Jesus Martinez
Utility Foreman
Leo Tolosa
Safety Coordinator
Esteban Servin
Field Engineer
Tom Ellison
Project Engineers
Katie Robinson
Cristian Harris
Co-op
Nathan Warriner
Electricians
Jay Mitchell
Michael Bolton
Johnny Boswell
Lead Carpenter
Miguel Izaquirre
Carpenters
Yoni Baca Molina
Rene Perez
Javier Martinez
Pipe Fitters
Elman Castillo
Edwin Guzman
New Headworks Structure
Electrical Duct Bank from Blower Building to Effluent Pump Station
Cosgrove Avenue Extension and North Hobson Improvements
Helping Business Thrive in North Charleston
The Cosgrove Avenue Extension and North Hobson Improvements project, valued at $57 million, is a key component of the South Carolina Ports Authority’s (SC Ports) ambitious Infrastructure Investment Plan. SC Ports has injected over $2 billion into port infrastructure to bolster the state’s thriving business sector. This significant project involves extending Cosgrove Avenue, which currently ends at Spruill Avenue. The extension will route traffic over new rail lines being constructed as part of the adjacent “Navy Base Intermodal Facility (NBIF)” project, which is also underway. This will eliminate a substantial portion of the existing McMillan Avenue at-grade crossing, facilitating the free movement of rail cars in and out of the facility.
The new alignment features a 1,032-foot-long bridge that spans the Frontier Logistics driveway, their private rail, and the four new rail lines for NBIF. The bridge design includes earthquake drains, 36 drilled shafts (78 inches each), 8,200 feet of 54-inch Modified Bulb Tee girders, 4,000 cubic yards of concrete, and 1.7 million pounds of reinforcing steel. Additionally, the project will enhance North Hobson Avenue with new turning lanes, an upgraded storm system, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and asphalt.
Around 75 employees, including subcontractors and Crowder personnel, are currently engaged in this project, which is situated primarily on the old Charleston Naval Base. This base, operational from 1901 to 1996, provided critical defense capabilities for the United States. Following its closure, portions of the base have been leased to various government and private entities, and community parks have been established on its grounds.
A standout performer on this project is Tommy Henson, a foreman who has been with Crowder for 50 years. Tommy’s dedication, teamwork, and respect on the job site are invaluable. He is proactive, always questioning with purpose, and contributes significantly to site safety. His extensive experience across various types of work provides the team with reliable and practical insights. Tommy is not just a leader; he is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, including grabbing a shovel when necessary. His presence has been a tremendous asset to the team.
A Hard-Working Crew
Current State of the New Surcharge Section
Weekly Safety Meeting
The project has faced several challenges, particularly regarding existing utilities, which have delayed the schedule. From the outset, it was clear that these utilities would pose significant obstacles, necessitating extensive exploration before starting production work. This included soft digs, potholing, and numerous RFIs to assist the owner in finding solutions to the issues. Moreover, the presence of existing businesses and traffic in the work area has demanded extra traffic control measures. With approximately 25 driveways in the project area, coordinating with businesses to ensure safe access for their employees has required significant traffic control and careful planning.
Despite these challenges, the project has been highly successful. Crowder has established a strong relationship with the South Carolina Ports Authority, collaborating effectively to overcome utility issues, subgrade challenges, and various design hurdles. Financially, the project continues to perform well, and we are optimistic about its ongoing success. We are proud of the progress we have made and confident as we continue work on this crucial infrastructure development. Daily Traffic and Existing Utilities Present Challenges
The Team
Senior Project Manager
Seth Bennett
Project Engineers
Garrett Addis
Chase Good
Site Superintendent
Pat Merli
General Superintendent
Michael Wilson
Superintendent
Jerry Ruiz
Foreman
Tommy Henson
Thank you for your hard work!
Newly Placed SIP Forms on Top of the McMillan Overpass
Project Management Team: Seth Bennett, Chase Good, Garret Addis, Patrick Merli, Tommy Henson, Jerry Ruiz
Cape Romain Installing Formwork for Intermediate Diaphragms on Span A Girders
St. Stephens Motor Control Center Replacement
About the Project
The St. Stephen hydroelectric power plant in St. Stephen, South Carolina began operating in 1985. The plant is part of the Cooper River Rediversion Project (CRRP), which was authorized by Congress in 1978 and completed in March 1985. The CRRP was built by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to reduce dredging costs in Charleston Harbor. The rediversion minimizes sedimentation rates into Charleston Harbor, saving $14-18 million per year in dredging costs. The St. Stephen Powerhouse provides electricity for more than 40,000 homes, and the fish lift passes around 750,000 fish every year.
Still Feeling the Effects of COVID in Construction
Crowder was awarded the contract to replace eight Motor Control Centers (MCC) and power and control cabling to all MCC branch circuits and the MCC feeder cables. Crowder was awarded this project September of 2021, in the middle of Covid pandemic, which in turn promoted long equipment delivery dates and a slow-moving project on its own. Along with equipment and equipment submittal delays, submittal approval delays and the unknown effect Covid would have on this project. Construction did not really start on site until June of 2023. Eddie Lail formed his team after several months of submittals, approval of submittals and equipment FAT testing only to incur more delays at the plant during the demo phase of the first MCC. Contract scope included the demolition of existing feeder cabling and reuse of existing conduit/raceways. Conditions in a Hydro power plant built since 1985 are harsh to say the least.
Completed MCC #5 -This Provides Power to all HVAC Units In the Plant and Office Buildings
St, Stevens Hydroelectric Power Plant
Completed Unit MCC #1 This MCC Feeds All Auxiliary Equipment Power For the Unit.
Overcoming Challenges
Shane Robbs and crew had their work cut out for them attempting to demo the old cable out of rusted corroded conduits. To top this off, the conduit had developed a salt-based scale on the inside due to the moisture-enriched environment of a Hydro facility and its vicinity to the Cooper River. With a lot of research and scratching of their heads, they found a solution to pour or spray into the conduits to dissolve this scale like substance and remove most of it, to allow the pulling out of the old cable. Once the conduit was internally brushed and cleaned by mandrels and swabbing, new cable would be able to be installed, but then another issue was brought to the attention of our team.
Existing drawings provided during the bidding phase and equipment procuring phase of the project did not match a single MCC bucket/breaker that would work with existing equipment. Control schematics needed to be redeveloped and with the unit down and outage schedule already tight, Eddie, Shane and Danny Moses started laying out and drawing new control schematics and rewiring most all of the new MCC buckets and red lining the existing drawings. This challenge was met head on by Eddie and Shane’s team and they got the unit back online. This job will be completed on time, thanks to the dedication of this hard-working crew.
The Team
Senior Project Manager
Rocky Hollingsworth
Project Manager
Eddie Lail
Project Superintendent
Shane Robbs
Project Engineer
Danny Moses
Electricians
Lee Frazier
Gary Short
Robert Plemmons
Tyler Robbs
Civil and Environmental Featured Crew: Calls Creek Water Reclamation Facility – Phase 2
The success of the Calls Creek Water Reclamation Facility 3.0 MGD Upgrade - Phase 2 is a testament to our dedicated field team. Every member has contributed significantly to the project’s progress and achievements. Safety is our top priority and that is reflected in our outstanding safety record. Our team has worked over 33,000 man-hours between Phase 1 and Phase 2 without a single recordable or lost time incident. This commitment to safety ensures a secure work environment and efficient project execution. Focused on production, budget, and schedule, the team’s efforts have kept the project on track to finish ahead of schedule and under budget.
The Crowder Team’s meticulous planning and collaborative spirit have been crucial in overcoming challenges and maintaining momentum. Our crew’s dedication and expertise are the backbone of this project’s success. As we approach the completion of Phase 2, we remain confident in our ability to deliver exceptional results.
The Crew: Front Row (Left to Right): Yoni Baca Molina, Esteban Servin Hernandez, Jesus Martinez, Rene Perez, Miguel Izaguirre, Elman Castillo
Back row (Left to Right): Edwin Guzman, Jay Mitchell, Kevin Chambers, Esteban Servin, Tom Ellison, Leo Tolosa, Victor Martinez, Javier Martinez
Heavy Civil Featured Crew:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport Overlook Project
This crew was hard at work installing over 6,000 ft of various water line sizes and force main sewer lines, as well as excavating and grading over 48,000 cy of dirt and 9,500 tons of ABC. All was accomplished while supporting multiple subcontractors hard at work on the project beside Crowder. The subcontractors installed a restroom, restored and refurbished a F4 Phantom fighter jet, a state of the art playground, sidewalks, signs, asphalt, synthetic turf areas, landscaping, a memorial and irrigation. The biggest strength of this crew was being able to change direction throughout the day with subcontractors demands, while performing Crowder work and meeting an aggressive schedule set by the owner.
Project Leadership: Kier Ouderkirk (Project Manager), Russell Copely (Superintendent), Michael Wilson (General Superintendent), and Matt Lamb (Project Engineer).
The Crew (Left to Right): Jeff Renwald, Dallas Allison, Gage Falls, Michael Ouderkirk Not Pictured: Josh Renwalkd, Miles Smith, Eric Wilhelm, Bryan Adams
Industrial Featured Crew: St. Stephen’s MCC Replacement
The crew at the St. Stephens MCC Replacement project had their work cut out for them. Many different factors, including COVID, caused issues getting this job underway, but the team took them all in stride. At one point, crew members worked long days for 21 consecutive days. The outage was completed on time and without any LOTO or safety instances, and schedule was met on the original date set, with no extension necessary. This task would not have been possible without the great work ethic and a committed attitude that this crew always has on any job, anywhere they go. The whole job will be completed on time and the Plant Manager, and his operators are very satisfied with the performance and dedication this Crowder crew has exhibited. Thank you for your hard work!
The Crew: Eddie Lail, Shane Robbs, Danny Moses, Lee Frazier, Gary Short, Robert Plemmons, Tyler Robbs
New Faces
Industrial
Kandice McPhaul joined us last fall at the James Hardie Prattville project as Administrative Assistant. New to the construction industry, she will be graduating soon from Bellevue University with a bachelors degree in project management. Kandice has a son, Cooper, and a daughter, Parker. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her kids.
In the beginning of 2024, Mike Thurman joined the Industrial Division as a Project Director. Mike has a bachelors in industrial management and brings 27 years of construction experience. He and his wife, Amy, have two children, Ashton and Jacob. Mike enjoys snow skiing and hiking.
Civil & Environmental
Matt Warring joined Crowder as a Senior Project Manager in May 2024. He is originally from Maryland, graduated from Ohio State with a degree in civil engineering. He has travelled the country building power plants with Kiewit until four years ago before settling down in Clayton four years ago. He enjoys being outdoors working around the house, on a truck or at the water.
April De La Torre also joined the James Hardie Prattville team last fall as a Field Administrative Assistant. April has worked in construction since 2015. She has three children, Nevaeh, Phillip, and Gage. April enjoys time with her family, working out, taking pictures, and loves being outdoors.
Joining the Industrial Division in February as the Director of Business Development, Scott Teel has over 15 years of construction experience. He has a B.A. degree from UNC –Chapell Hill. Scott and his wife, Cami, have a daughter, Marin Grace. Scott enjoys snowboarding, coaching soccer, camping, and travel.
David Maddox joined Crowder as a Project Engineer III and graduated from Western Carolina University with a B.S. in engineering technology. He is currently living in Charlotte NC. Some of his hobbies include disc golf, shooting, and going to the gym. Within the next year, he aspires to train to participate in a 10K Spartan Race. He is working at the Stowe project and has been enjoying every day with Crowder since he has joined!
Glenn Weaver joined Industrial as the Marketing Proposal Coordinator. Glenn is originally from the Pittsburgh area (hence a Pirates, Penguins, and Steelers fan) and has a B.A. in Communication and an associate degree in drafting. He and his wife, Laryn, have four children, Jessica, Katherine, Abigail, and Maxwell, and also four grandbabies. Glenn enjoys spending time with his family, music, movies, books, and fixing up his house.
Eric Leipert joined Industrial as an Electrical Project Engineer in May. With several construction degrees, Eric will start in the fall earning a master of science in electrical engineering. Eric’s hobbies include archeology, paleontology and just history overall, music, reading, and being outdoors.
Industrial Co-Op:
Interning with the Estimating department with the Industrial division, Grant LeSage joins us for the summer. He will be a senior in the fall at Louisiana Tech University studying Construction Engineering and Technology. Grant’s hobbies include playing golf and hunting. Welcome to Crowder!
David Guy grew up in Mt Airy, NC and Kinston NC. David has his associate degree in architecture design and bachelor’s degree in project management. He joined Crowder as a Project Manager. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, tennis, and basketball. His wife, Martha, is from Mexico and works for Mecklenburg County child protective services. He also has 2 daughters (26 and 27).
Tatum Wilson joined Crowder as a Receptionist. She was born and raised in Pasquotank County, NC. She graduated from the College of the Albemarle with her associate degree in applied science. In her spare time, she likes to read and hangout with her cat Rumi and boyfriend Orion.
Ross Hanks joined Crowder in February as a Project Manager. He is originally from Nashville, TN. Ross moved to Spartanburg, SC in 2022. He and his wife Jenia are also raising 3 children ages: 10, 3, and 1.
Ray Fuentes joined Crowder Heavy Civil in the Spring 2024 as a new Superintendent. Ray enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. He likes to stay active by working out at the gym.
Corporate
Roby Kilby graduated from Virginia Teach in 2022 with a degree in construction management. He comes to crowder from an electrical contractor in Saint Petersburg, Florida where he focused on high rise multifamily structures. With Crowder, Roby is working in Virginia Beach on the James River Water Treatment Plant as an electrical project engineer under The Electrical Senior Project Manager, Jared Burton. Outside of work, Roby enjoys going to the beach, playing golf, and dominating the pickle ball courts.
Robert Holbrook is a new Crowder Electrical Superintendent that prefers to go by Robbie. He started in the electrical trades in May of 1991, which has given him the chance to see many different types of construction. He enjoys watching the growth of the industry and the challenges that come with it. He likes teaching the younger people coming into the trade and seeing them grow. Robbie also likes being able to learn different and new things and procedures in the construction field. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, having family camping trips, and playing with his grandkids. Family is the most important thing to him (and having fun).
Thomas Barker joined Crowder in March 2024. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in construction management from North Carolina A&T State University and has experience working in various sectors of the construction industry. In his free time, he likes grilling, kayaking, and watching documentaries and listening to podcasts.
Joe Butler joined Crowder as an Electrical Project Manager in January. Joe grew up in St. Louis, MO, and earned his first degree at Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL, where he ran cross country and track for four years. He transferred to Auburn University where he got his electrical engineering degree. He enjoys running, going to concerts, trying new breweries, and exploring in the Charlotte area.
Heavy Civil
Joshua Cardenas joined Crowder in December 2023 as a Regional Safety Coordinator in the Heavy Civil Division. He has 7 years of Safety experience in the construction industry and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health. Joshua likes to be active such as going to the gym, hiking, traveling, and going on new adventures. Joshua is excited to be part of the Crowder family!
Ada Thomas joined Crowder in February 2024 as the Benefits Coordinator in Employee Services. She has a background in Human Resources providing services in the automotive, banking, and aviation industries. She’s originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and a die-hard Cleveland Browns football fan. She enjoys cooking, road trips, and listening to her Vinyl record collection. Ada is so happy to be a part of the Crowder and Employee Services team!
Darcie Gregoire joined Crowder in March 2024 as our Employee Services Director. Her human resources expertise includes compliance, benefits, and process management.
Darcie, and her husband Mike, are originally from New York State and have lived in NC with their two dogs for the past 4 years. Outside of work, Darcie enjoys running, traveling, volunteering, and spending time with friends and family. She is excited to be part of the Crowder family.
Please welcome Rosa Rodriguez to the Employee Services Team! She will be working with Kelly Kurc and Shannon Chavis to support your personnel needs, and she is also bilingual in support of our Hispanic employees. Rosa has several years of experience working in the hospitality, residential, and commercial construction atmosphere. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, and trying out new recipes. Rosa is originally from San Antonio, Texas and enjoys spending time with her family and visiting her hometown when she can. Her goal is to be efficient, support her team as much as possible, and always have an answer for everyone – if she doesn’t, she’ll find it.
New Additions
Please welcome to the Crowder Family a new baby boy born to Gabriela (Gabby) Matos-Negron & her husband Jose. Baby Lucas is their first child and was born Saturday, Dec. 16th, 2023, at 8:49 AM – weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz – 20 ¾” long. Gabby is a Project Engineer in our Heavy/Civil Division.
Congratulations to Travis and Ashley Evans! The proud parents welcomed their third child, Travis Will Evans Jr., on Friday, March 8th, 2024. Travis is a Superintendent in the Civil & Environmental Division.
Matt Seawell and his wife welcomed their third child, Silas Matthew Seawell on Saturday, May 11, 2024, weighing 7 lbs 3 oz. Matt is a Sr. Project Manager here in the C&E Division.
Congratulations to Keith Griffin and his wife Brittany on the birth of their 5th child. Braxton Philip Griffin was born on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, at 12:15pm. He weighed 11 lbs. 1 oz and was 23 inches long. Keith is our Corporate Shop Logistics Manager. Also, congratulations to grandpa, Matt Brooks
Weddings
Congratulations to Brian and Kayla Wade! They were married on October 28, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV. Brian is an Assistant Project Manager for C&E.
Congratulations Chase Good and wife Kaelie on their wedding in Williamsburg, VA on April 12th, 2024. Chase is a Project Engineer with Heavy Civil.
Division.
Jon Karcher married his wife, Jill on April 27th, 2024. Jon is the Regional Safety Coordinator for the Heavy Civil
Alan Lueke UNC Charlotte
Jamison Moore East Carolina University
Alana DeVilbiss Purdue
Alana DeVilbiss Purdue
Spencer Wiseman NC State University
Austin Booth NC State University
Christopher Moon UNC Charlotte
Joe Turner NC State University
Anthony Vilardo University of Cincinnati
Noah Phipps NC State University
Grace Abdoo NC State University
Joe Foy NC State University
Mark Ter Weeme NC State University
Kush Patel Virginia Commonweath University
Michael Hickey NC State University
Jose Solis Ulloa Virginia Commonweath University
Nathan Warriner Clemson University
Mitchell Fraizer UNC Charlotte
Philip Stone Old Dominion
Will Nusbaum University of Cincinnati
Caden Prada Univeristy of Akron
Lillian Teele NC State University
Maddi Guggenberger University of Cincinnati
The 2023 Annual Meeting Division Award Winners
Civl & Environmental
Award Recipients who are not pictured:
Edwin
Impact Award
Rocky River Management Team
Hairo Galeas
Tim Cuthbertson
Daniel Passione
Robert Calhoun
Kevin Pietrick
Keith Steed
Crowder is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is the policy of Crowder to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
A list of our current open positions can be found here: https://www.crowderusa.com/join-our-team/jobs-listing
Allison Henderson Teamwork Award
Joe Purvis Teamwork Award
Austin Ash Bright Future Award
Cheryl Lease Teamwork Award
Harrison Estes Bright Future Award
Cristian Harris Bright Future Award
Chris Church Training Award
Seth Parker Equip. Management Award
Cheyenne Lowery
Mike Prillaman Cash Management Award
Dustin Rayman Top Gun Award
Steve Denney Top Gun Award
Anthony Equipado Top Gun Award
Chris Shank Craft Safety Award
Rivera Craft Safety Award
Michael Fritch Craft Safety Award
Jonathan Parker Project Award
John English Project Award
Derek Lehman Project Award
Jarrett Morris Project Award
Ian Fletcher Project Award
Junior Hernandez Flores Project Award
Kenny Adams Project Award
Alex “Buck” Payne Project Award
Ed Morrison Project Award
Carlos Cruz Torres Project Award
Willie Glenn Project Award
James Lowery Project Award
Marley Kenan Project Award
Josh McDaniel Project Award
Danny Moses Project Award
Matt Green SafetyAward
Josh Spears Quality Award
Steven Highsmith Project Award
Christian Colon Alamo Project
Gary Brown Project Award
Heavy Civil
Tyler Austin, Chris Harkins & Michael Pate Safety Awards
Pat Merli Mission Statement Award
Justin Mosley Teamwork Award
Daren Sumner Pinnacle Award
Ethan Norton & Juan Perez Young Leader Awards
Anthony White Project Award
Jason Duke Mentorship Award
Kandice McPhaul Project Award
Cory Mickle Sue Hensen Memorial Award
Darren Roesch Project Award
Eddie Lail Mission Statement Award
Jose Oquendo Albarran Project Award
Steven Heartsill Project Award
Cameron Howitt Serve, Support, Succeed Award
Celebrating Anniversaries
Celebrating Special Anniversaries
30 Years
Congratulations on 50 Years of Service, Tommy Henson!
Tommy was recognized with his 50 year pin at our Corporate and Heavy Civil Annual Meeting and his friends and family threw him a big party to celebrate! Thank you so much for your service and dedication to Crowder!
Bert Windle Ismael Hernandez
Tom O’Leary
Jeff Vaughn
Hans McDonald Lynn Hansen
Eddie New
Carlos Norris
Our Commitment to Safety
Crowder representatives attended the 2024 Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Annual Convention in San Diego, CA. On March 22, Crowder Constructors Inc. was one of the companies recognized to receive the Construction Safety Excellence Award (CSEA). This marks the fifth consecutive year that Crowder has received this prestigious national award. The purpose of the CSEA is to recognize those construction companies who excel at safety performance. The CSEA closely examines each candidate’s commitment to safety and occupational health management and risk control. This award is reflective of the dedication and commitment to safety excellence that all our employees demonstrate each day. Congratulations to all our employees; your efforts are appreciated!
In Our Communities
Recognizing Claudia Dodgen
In August 2024, Claudia Dodgen will be inducted into the Carolinas AGC Hall of Fame! She is being recognized for her contributions to not only the CAGC, but also for her work here at Crowder and in our community over her career. Claudia will be the second woman ever to be inducted into this small group of individuals. Thank you, Claudia and congratulations on this honor!
Happy Retirement!
Rick Turner
Rick was hired by Dane Horrell on 6/15/98 as an Electrical Project Manager. He moved to Estimating in October 2001 and was promoted to Sr. Project Estimator in May 2002. Since Rick joined Crowder’s Estimating Team there have been approximately 1,350 estimates totaling just over $14 billion. Of those, Rick was involved in just over 1,000 of these electrically totaling about $1.5 billion. Thank you for your time at Crowder and we hope you enjoy retiremt!
Bert Windle
Bert was hired by Roy Crowder on 10/5/98 as a Site Superintendent and was promoted to General Superintendent in November 2007. Since then, he has charged time to 67 different jobs with a total contract value of $718 million across 6 states. You have touched the lives of many Crowder employees and we are thankful for your years of dedication and service!