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EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHT: John Hamblin, Executive Project Development Manager
John Hamblin, Executive Project Developer, has been bleeding Garmong blue for over 26 years and has been in the industry for more than 40 years. Prior to joining Garmong, he spent nearly 20 years running his own construction firm. He also currently owns the Poplar Street Car Wash, Elite Party Buses of Terre Haute, and is the owner/manager of several rental and commercial properties. Prior to his current business ventures, he has also owned an excavation company, a swimming pool company, a used car lot (picture that!), and was the General Manager at Gilligans Restaurant and Islander Bar. John and his wife of 41 years, Kathy, have three grown children - Johnny, Jared, and Jessica, and four grandchildren. In his spare time he enjoys the never ending battle of working on their house and other properties. How did you come to work at Garmong? I used to be heavily involved in residential construction and built my first spec house at the age of 22. In 1994, David Hannum and Ralph Wagle were looking to hire someone to head up their residential venture and Tom King Senior, a friend of mine that’s since passed, recommended me. It took eight months of convincing by Ralph until I finally agreed to join their residential development at Hannum and Wagle LLC, but it was under the condition that I could keep my current workers. I had built a good relationship with my guys and I wanted to be sure they were taken care of, and later I was also able to help some of them get involved in the Union trades. For over four years, we had an office in Paris, IL doing both residential and commercial construction. How long have you worked for Garmong? Twenty-six years. I started in November of 1994. What is the biggest change you’ve seen in the industry? The biggest change I’ve seen in the industry is safety. Safety precautions have greatly improved over the years. While yes, the cost of projects have gone up, the cost of protecting our employees is worth it. Why did you choose a career in the construction industry? At ISU I started in Sciences but it didn’t take long to learn I had no interest in science anymore. With my wife, Kathy, GARMONG TIMES: ISSUE 13 - AUGUST 5, 2020
working towards a teaching degree, I decided to go for my teaching degree too. As it worked out, at the same time I was changing majors in school, I also started working for my father-in-law doing construction and became involved helping to run his bridge construction crews. This led to one more change in my major and I finished in Industrial Technology, which is the equivalent of Construction Technology today. What project has been the most rewarding and why? Over the years I’ve had so many projects and have created long term personal friends from them. The personal relationships that have come from jobs like First Financial, Old National, Fifth Third Bank, Riddell National Bank, Terre Haute Savings, Verdeco and many others has always been rewarding to me. Tell us about your community/civic activities outside of work? (Volunteer, board/ committee seats, etc.) Industry related, I’ve been one of the past Presidents and currently on the board of the Wabash Valley Contractors Association and the Top Notch Advisory Board for the Wabash Valley. Outside of the industry and Garmong, I’m involved with The Elks and serve as President of the Rainbow Lakes Homeowners Association (HOA). Being married and having raised three children, what advice or suggestions would you offer regarding work/life balance? You always want to make sure you have time for your kids. I’ve always worked 24/7, but I made sure I was at every ball game or other event my kids were involved in. Every one. There was always something going on and we were always involved with our kids. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Start saving! You never know how you will end up financially in the future. What piece of advice would you give a new college graduate pursuing a career in the construction industry? The construction industry is a golden opportunity. It’s hard work, long hours, challenging, pays well, and gives you a strong sense of positive accomplishment. Name one song from your Top 10 Playlist. Toss up between Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N’ Roses and Sharp Dressed Man Nickelback version If you could have a super power, what would it be and why? Live forever. Party on baby! Who has been the most influential person/mentor in your life, and why? My parents. My mother always was one to make sure we did everything proper, and to call and let her know where you were if you were staying out past midnight. Kathy and I carried that request on to our kids and most followed our terms. My dad was always big on ensuring we were good communicators. He always stressed how important it was that we communicate. When you’re young and starting your own business, you’re still learning the ins and outs of finances. My Dad always told me to communicate with whomever I owed payments, even if I knew my payment wouldn’t be in full that month or if it was going to be late. If it was, there was always an understanding and flexibility on the other end because I had communicated. I would also add my brother-in-law (my sister’s husband Rod) as a mentor. When I began on my own with construction, he was the money man that got me started with my first spec house in the home building business. Even today he still tells me when not to look at the stock market.
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GARMONG FLASHBACK
Tuesday, June 17, 1958
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CHURCH TO HOLD GROUND-BREAKING Ground-breaking ceremonies for the new Oak Hill E. U. B. Church two miles east of Riley on State Road 46, will be conducted at 6:30 o’ clock tonight by the Rev. G. Dale Cottom, pastor. The Rev. Mr. Cottom reported last night that a contract for construction of the new church was let to C.H. Garmong and Sons of Terre Haute in the amount of $49,545. Estimated completion date is Nov. 15, one year after the church was destroyed by fire. The building will be in the shape of an “L” and will measure 38 by 78 feet. Located on the south side of the highway, the structure’s entrance will face north. Capacity of the main sanctuary will be about 200 persons, with room for 50 more worshipers in an overflow area. Constructed on two levels, there will be three school rooms on the main floor and four rooms in the basement. Exterior of the church will be of Redford limestone and the interior will be finished in laminated beams and oak wood for the pews and trim. Everett Moseman, head of the church building fund, expressed his appreciation to all those of the congregation who have contributed to the new building. The fund contains about $30,000 he said.
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IT/FACILITIES UPDATE
MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION With identity theft on the rise, and successful breaches hitting close to home, Garmong is implementing a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) process. This process has been implemented for many of you already, but it will be for everyone soon. The process is simple for everyone, and almost all of us have seen or used this technology in our personal lives. After you register, you will be able to add a safe and secure two-step verification method for your online credentials with a text message code. Once executed, you will receive a text message with a code when you sign into a new device, or every 30 days. After the code is entered, its business as usual. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Autumn Pies at apies@garmong.net.
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HUMAN RESOURCES UPDATE
OPEN ENROLLMENT PLANNING UNDERWAY The Benefits Committee has reconvened to begin planning for Open Enrollment 2021. We are in the early stages of reviewing the changes made last year and the claims made this year. The goal is for company-wide meetings to be held mid-November and as more information becomes available, we will communicate back. Remember, it’s not too late to report your wellness activity to www.kbicresults.com/solution-hub and earn those incentives! See the Care for You info on the next page to refresh your memory on how you can earn money by caring for yourself, and as a bonus, learn a simple technique you can incorporate into your selfhealth care routine! DID YOU INFORM HR? Be sure to keep your HR Department updated on the following: • Change of Address • Change of Marital Status • Emergency Contact Information Reach out to hr@garmong.net to submit new or verify your existing information! BABY STEP 5: SAVE FOR YOUR CHILDREN’S COLLEGE FUNDS By this step, you’ve paid off all debts but the house and started saving for retirement. Now it’s time to save for your children’s college expenses. (That is if they make it through Algebra II and Chemistry unscathed.) Saving will put you ahead of the game when your teens graduate from high school. (Trust us on this one. It happens fast!) If your children are already in high school, it’s not too late! You’ll just need to set aside your money a little faster. Two smart ways to save for your children’s college when they’re still little are 529 college savings plans or ESAs (Education Savings Accounts). These options will save you a bundle in taxes and are specifically designed for college expenses. But before you choose either option, do your homework! Indiana has a great 529 option but if you reside out of state it may not be the same. Also, depending on your income and your total investment strategy you may invest in a 529 differently than your neighbor. Just like with mutual funds for retirement, an investing professional can help you figure this out.
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CARE FOR YOU At Garmong, we encourage you to care for you. It’s no secret that life can sometimes be daunting, but you are your greatest treasure and it is important to put your mental and physical health at the forefront of your life. While that can be difficult to do at times, we are here to provide a few incentives to accompany you along away. Here are three ways you can earn $500 towards your Health Savings Account (HSA) for simply caring for yourself. Keep Your BMI Between 18.5 and 24.9 Track and maintain a weight that works for you. Body mass index (BMI) is a number that measures body fat as it relates to height and weight. This measure can be used to screen for potential weightrelated health problems. Keeping an average BMI will reward $500 to your HSA. Attend Your Annual Wellness Screening Yes! You will be paid for seeing your doctor once a year. This annual check-in is a great way to stay up-to-date on the state of your physical health and receive professional health advice for ensuring you’re incorporating the best health practices into your life. Performing this annual task will reward $500 to your HSA.
Choose Not to Smoke Every year, more research shows the detrimental effects that smoking can have on your body. From asthma to cancer, smoking puts you and your family at risk. More recently, vaping is proving just as harmful but with negative health consequences appearing much more quickly. Prevent the onset of disease and/or disability by making the conscious effort not to smoke, or vape. Every year that you do will reward $500 to your HSA.
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MARKETING UPDATES
VIDEOS
SOCIAL MEDIA
Our video library keeps growing! Recently we completed a pod installation video for Hancock County Jail, as well as a detention promo video called Need to Build a Jail? Additionally, Garmong has a new and improved homepage video! Click the images below to view our newest videos.
At a conference or outing with clients? Snap a photo! Marketing needs your help gathering photos at events and other occasions that we can share on our social media. Text or email photos and captions to Marketing!
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Recent professional photography includes Franklin Elementary (VCSC) and the Lawrence Police Department. Click the images below to view the project page on the website!
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UPCOMING CONFERENCES/OUTINGS
Sep. 3
1ST ANNUAL COMMISSIONERS SPORTING CLAYS CHALLENGE (IDOC) Terre Haute, IN
Sep. 8
UNION HEALTH FOUNDATION SPORTING CLAYS EVENT Terre Haute, IN
Sep. 25
GARMONG LADIES DAY Carmel, IN
Sep. 28
INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION (ISBA) FALL CONFERENCE Indianapolis, IN
Nov. 17 - 18
INDIANA RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE (IRHA) French Lick, IN
Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Indianapolis, IN
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PROJECT UPDATES
VIGO COUNTY JAIL - Terre Haute, Indiana Construction Manager: Garmong is completing a new jail and sheriff’s office for the Vigo County Board of Commissioners. The project provides the County with upgrades across the board, as well as space for future expansion, if needed. The building is a total of 151,017 SF and consists of a mixture of structural elements including CMU, precast and structural steel. The facility will contain 170 cells that will house a total of 504 beds. The project team consists of Senior Project Manager Mike Peterson, Superintendent Matt Bowman, Project Engineer Derik Whalen, Project Engineer Jen Hale, and Project Accountant Lisa Snowden. FULTON CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE & DETENTION CENTER Rochester, Indiana Construction Manager: Garmong is completing a new, $23M sheriff’s office & detention center in Fulton County. The 49,910 SF facility sits on a 15.73-acre site and will include 220 beds spread over 60 prefabricated steel cells and dorm style detention areas. The Sheriff’s office will include booking, visitation, man and vehicular sally ports, a crime scene investigation lab, a physical training room and multiple law enforcement offices. The project team includes Project Manager Paul Weust, Project Engineer Ethan Britt, Superintendent Jeff Angus, and Project Accountant Tammy Cheatham. GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL - Vincennes, Indiana General Contractor: Completed in April, this $400K, four-month long project included electrical rough-ins, new LINAC machine upgrades, a roof-mounted chiller, and finishes and casework to the entire vault and control room areas. Some challenges included installation of radiation protection around ductwork, core-drilling through over three feet of concrete walls and sawcutting a 20” thick floor, while working directly adjacent to an active LINAC suite. The project team included Estimator Scott Smith, Project Manager Alan Bittner, and Superintendent Stu Seibert. GARMONG TIMES: ISSUE 13 - AUGUST 5, 2020
EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES AND BIRTHDAYS
ANNIVERSARIES
BIRTHDAYS
August Tammy Cheatham - August 01,2013 Kristie Rich - August 08, 2016 Paul Weust - August 11, 2017 Greg Sherwin - August 14, 2017 Damian Etchison - August 26, 2016 Lisa Snowden - August 28, 2017 Lance Gassert - August 31, 2012
August Jeff Stewart - August 03 Kent Ferrari - August 04 Mike Mitchell - August 12 Steve Ward - August 22 Marla Flowers - August 26
September Rodney Herb - September 01,1996 Mark Merrill - September 03,2013 Eric Hannum - September 06, 2016 Lori Webster - September 07, 1995 Jake Alsman - September 10, 2018 Scott Smith - September 10, 2018 Katie Smiley - September 17, 2012 Rochelle Gardner - September 26, 2016 October Tony Anderson - October 15, 2019 Scott Woods - October 27, 2009 Chad Davis - October 30, 2009
September Brittany Norris - September 03 Ryan Gallagher - September 04 Jack Miles - September 04 John Robert Patterson - September 09 Ken Hannum - September 09 Katie Smiley - September 09 Brian Kooistra - September 10 Dan Alcorn - September 14 Nicole Moyer - September 15 Jeff Angus - September 16 Rodney Herb - September 21 Rochelle Gardner - September 24 Greg Sherwin - September 24 Tim Twitchell - September 24 October Mark Merrill - October 05 Alaine Vanderford - October 16 Dan Zuerner - October 18 Steve Elkins - October 18 Damian Etchison - October 21 Tammy Cheatham - October 25 Jeff Hightower - October 26
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GARMONG HAPPENINGS
TERRE HAUTE
INDIA
CONFERENCES/OUTINGS
Good times at this year’s Indiana Society for Healthcare Engineering (ISHE) Conference in French Lick. This event included dinner with healthcare facility representatives from around the state and great views overlooking the Donald Ross Golf Course! Thank you Ryan Berry for representing Garmong!
Derik Whalen, Logan Pollard, Mark Reed and Jen Hale represented Garmong this year for the 20th Annual Vigo County Commissioners Golf Outing.
Deputy James Engmark, Sheriff Duane Burgess and Major Andy Fisher joined Michael Johnston for the Johnson County Boys and Girls Club Golf Outing.
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ANAPOLIS
E VA N S V I L L E
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY RIBBON CUTTING/OPEN HOUSE Garmong has worked closely with the Vincennes Community School Corporation (VCSC) over the past five years as Construction Manager for the addition and renovation of four elementary schools, with Franklin as the final school to receive upgrades. Upon completion, VCSC had a Ribbon Cutting/Open House on 7/21/2020. Thank you to Project Manager Rochelle Gardner, Superintendent Scott Woods, Assistant Superintendent Brian Woods and Project Accountant Lisa Snowden for all of your hard work!
GARMONG CLASSIFIEDS Looking for a new computer? Katie Smiley is selling a 2013 MAC desktop. Excellent condition and only used a handful of times! If interested, please contact her at katies@ garmong.net.
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EMPLOYEE HAPPENINGS
Indianapolis Project Engineer Logan Pollard painted the logo for the reTHINK headquarters in Terre Haute. ReTHINK is an upcycling facility with a zero-waste community store that is open to the public.
Manager of Human Resources and Payroll Lacey Henson recently got engaged and will be relocating to Louisville, KY to be closer to her fiancĂŠ.
Marketing Coordinator Ashton Lewis recently became engaged to boyfriend Nathan! He proposed while they vacationed in the Smoky Mountains with friends.
Chief Operating Officer Brian Kooistra’s son, Easton, went shark fishing off of Hilton Head Island while on vacation.
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Terre Haute Project Manager John Robert Patterson and his wife, Andrea, are expecting the arrival of their first child in December! Congratulations John Robert and Andrea!
Payroll Specialist Brittany Norris had her bridal shower to celebrate her upcoming wedding. She is pictured with all of her bridesmaids.
Regional Sales Director Ryan Berry and family traveled west to visit several national parks. Highlights were Zion National Park and seeing the natural arches in the Arches National Park in Moab, Utah.
Indianapolis Marketing Intern Auboni Hart participated in a photo shoot with her close sister-friends and executive members of the local open mic, That Peace Open Mic. GARMONG TIMES: ISSUE 13 - AUGUST 5, 2020
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