Milestone Q4 Newsletter

Q4

Hidden River Tunnel, Bloomington

We started the year with one of the largest backlogs of work in our history. As always, a focus on safety and quality was imperative. Due to challenging weather conditions early, we had a slow start to the year. As the weather broke into the second quarter, you did what you always do: stepped up to the plate and knocked it out of the park. And as you know, the weather was not the only challenge: We also dealth with rising commodity costs, supply chain issues, and never-before-seen material shortages. Those challenges led to subcontractors, suppliers and haulers not honoring signed agreements. Altogether, this all added up to unprecedented times.

But what did you do? You buckled down, came up with schedules and plans to address these issues and continued to meet and exceed our customers’ needs while providing a high-quality product and work environment. Such a credit to the character and integrity of every one of you! I can’t thank you enough for the diligence, care, and commitment shown through such challenging times both professionally and personally.

During 2022, a few other opportunities came to light. We have grown at an extremely fast pace, and somewhere along the way, communication became less consistent Our collective understanding of The Milestone Way, our organizational strategy and goals, and your understanding of how your role contributes and adds value became fragmented.

As a result, a focus in 2023 is consistent communication around The Milestone Way, our strategy and goals, and how our people drive success.

At the heart of The Milestone Way is making lives better, one road and bridge at a time. We touch so many people every day and our actions impact our teams, our customers and our communities. A positive impact can make lives better in each of these vitally important groups.

Three simple ways to assure we make a positive impact is through our priorities of safety, both physically and psychologically, quality of our product and quality of life, and to be a performance leader (the absolute best in the business) while exceeding production expectations and providing a fair profit for our owners.

Additionally, we uphold our leadership behavioral expectations of building trust, having a passion for what you do, showing respect in our communication and being committed to one, never letting each other fail.

When we exhibit those behaviors, we model our shared Heritage Group Values: Betting on People, Tackling the Big Problems, Building Long Term Relationships and Mutual Trust, Keeping our Eyes

Open for Opportunity, Creating Enduring Value and Doing the Right Thing Always.

To support and enhance communication and feedback in 2023, we intend to start a bi-weekly podcast and begin a virtual feedback center. Both of these are huge undertakings, and more information will follow as we get close to starting this process.

I would like to finish by saying thank you to all of you and your families for your constant commitment and sacrifice. You are Milestone, and you are second to none! I pray that your Christmas and New Year celebrations were relaxing, enjoyable, family-filled and love shared. Let’s make 2023 the absolute best and safest yet! Together!!

CJ POTTS COO, HERITAGE CONSTRUCTION

As the year ends, and we ring in 2023, I would like to reflect on the 2022 construction season and touch on the year ahead.

Safety is our top priority at Milestone

require extensive personal protective equipment, start each day with a safety huddle and conduct detailed hazard analyses on our jobs so we can build that work safely. We have severe weather and emergency evacuation protocols in place; we conducted active shooter training. We take these important steps to mitigate risk so you can go home safely every night.

Our concern for your safety doesn’t begin when you arrive at work and end when you go home. In fact, safety does not include only your physical safety. Physical safety, bodily health and well-being are important elements, and just as important are psychological safety, mental health, and emotional well-being.

We don’t talk about mental health and emotional well-being often. A significant stigma exists in our society around mental and emotional health issues, so much so that individuals suffer in silence living in shame and fear without getting treatment. This suffering in silence can lead to catastrophic results.

While attending the APAI Winter Conference in December, I attended a breakout session and learned some startling information. The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates of any industry (cdc.gov), and the number of deaths by suicide in our industry is 5 times the rate of workrelated fatalities (cdc.gov).

Let me say that again a different way. According to the statistics above, for every two individuals in construction who die in a work-related fatality, 10 die by suicide. That isn’t a statistic I want to live with, and I am sure after reading that, you don’t either.

So, how do we make a difference? We get vulnerable. We start having open conversations about our emotional and mental health. We ask for help. We let people know it’s ok to NOT be ok.

I have suffered from anxiety and depression multiple times in my life, primarily in the postpartum periods. After my first child was born, I found myself in significant physical and mental pain, and after spending a night in the hospital in my second postpartum week, the admitting physician recognized my symptoms and called in a clinical psychologist. Having never had a child before, I had no idea what I was experiencing was postpartum depression.

Thankfully I was able to work with both my physician and a psychologist to begin treatment with medication and behavioral therapy. That was over twenty years ago, and I have not experienced an anxiety attack since. My psychologist also encouraged me to view my mental and emotional health the same way I viewed my physical health. I had annual physicals, didn’t I? And I saw a physician when I was physically ill, right? She advised me that mental and emotional help is no different; there may be periods when you need treatment and when you don’t.

I share my story for the purposes of starting a conversation. I am not a therapist or a counselor, and I am not recommending specific treatment or implying that all women experience postpartum depression.

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What I am saying is it’s ok to be NOT ok, and it’s ok to say that out loud. Help is available. Here are some resources that are available to you:

PERSPECTIVES EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

This is a confidential and free service available to all Milestone employees and members of their household.

• By phone: 800-456-6327

• By web: www.perspectivesltd.com

Username: THG500 Password: perspectives

• By mobile app: Perspectives Spark available on the App Store for Apple and Android

NATIONAL SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE

Developed in 2020, a three-digit crisis number that works with the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

• By phone: call or text 988

• By web: 988lifeline.org

BE WELL INDIANA

A collection of resources for Hoosiers to find support for mental and emotional health, addiction recovery, and more.

• By phone: call 211

• By text: text HOME to 741741

• By web: www.in.gov/bewellindiana/#support

This is a very short list of resources available. Please do not forget about family, friends, and your Milestone family. If you find yourself in need of help, please reach out to one of the HR teammembers, or someone else here you trust.

You are not alone. You are heard. You are seen. You are loved. You are safe here.

—AMY WRIGHT

Area Highlights

Champaign Speedway

Champaign Asphalt Company (CACO) has had a tremendous 2022, with help of all the HC+M companies.

Paramount among our season accomplishments was our zero-loss time this year, which we are extremely grateful. In total, CACO and its entities (Illiana Construction Company, Champaign Signal & Lighting Company, Open Road Asphalt Company, Open Road Paving Company and Nationwide Surfacing & Stone Solutions) have hit historic levels in volume and geographic reach.

As we prepare for our 2023, we hope to expand our Pavement Preservation business, and continue to maintain our markets with daily emphasis on the safety of our people.

Champaign Asphalt Charitable Giving

Champaign Asphalt’s management and employees give to a variety of community endeavors in a multitude of ways: donating time, money, resources, and energy. Some of the local community causes to be on the receiving end of our gifts in 2022 include the Eastern Illinois Foodbank, Daily Bread Soup Kitchen, Cunningham Children’s Home, Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club, Champaign County Forest Preserve, Camp Drake – Boys and Girls Scouts, Austin’s Place. We also helped with the construction of a remote-control toy car racetrack in one of the City of Champaign’s “pop up parks” located in an underserved area of town.

Milestone IT

BEHIND THE SCENES

When folks think of IT professionals, we typically think of a person sitting behind a computer with their headphones on, surrounded by multiple screens, researching, testing, chatting with colleagues, to resolve customer issues—all from the comfort of our offices. While this is often true, there is also another side to technology services that requires us to step out of the office and into the “boots” of those we are here to help – especially in the heavy construction industry.

During the week of December 5 - 11, Milestone IT worked diligently with our software & cellular vendors and subcontractors to prepare and implement over 100 new Android devices for our Speedway Redimix trucks including cement, slingers and semis. Our implementation team consisted of 5 people including Sean Bennett (project lead), Kena Seguin (project manager), Michael Ruf (IT subcontractor), Branden Seguin (IT subcontractor) and Bradley Seguin (IT subcontractor).

Together we were able to visit each Speedway Redimix plant over a 2 day weekend when trucks were mostly stationary and operations were paused. This allowed us the time to get our boots and safety gear on, jump in each and every truck, dismount the old tablets, then install and test a brand-new tablet before moving onto the next. Our ultimate goal was to make sure when our drivers came in on Monday morning, they were ready to roll and indeed they were! With this technology now refreshed, we should expect another productive and smooth season this spring as well. Stay Safe!

—KENA SEQUIN

Champaign Asphalt

Retirees

DON DUNLAP

Don is retiring after serving our North Shop for 12 years. He has been instrumental in the upgrades and maintenance of our entire fleet of rolling stock. Don has also been a key bridge between the office and shop activities. Don will be dedicating more time to family and the family farm.

JOHN HANNAH

John has served as our Chief Mechanic for more than 30 years. More than keeping our equipment running, he has been a primary player in our equipment decision making across the board. John is continuing as a road commissioner in Piatt County and is looking forward to time with his wife, Tammy, and their grandchildren.

HAROLD RIDDLE

Harold has been an operator for Champaign Signal and Lighting for more than 25 years. He has been a critical part of our growth and success. He plans on spending time with his 2 daughters and wife, Tammy.

MIKE SHELATO

Mike Shelato has served Champaign Asphalt in just about every role imaginable. He has been a mentor to an entire generation of our employees. His loyalty to our group has been immense! We wish him all the best.

BARRY SPICER

Barry has been a hot mix plant expert for more than 40 years. His impact on the safety and success of our hot mix production has been immeasurable. We wish him the best in his retirement, traveling the country with his wife, “Blue Eyes”(Sharon).

New Hires

BRITTANY COFFING

Brittany came to us from The Fountain Trust Company where she worked within the banking industry for 8 years prior to joining Champaign Asphalt. Brittany is excited and motivated to apply her skills and learn lots of new things in the construction and asphalt world.

LAUREN MILBURN

Lauren joined our accounting staff at Champaign Asphalt in July of this year. She brings her background from Classic Plumbing in Mahomet where she was a bookkeeper. She also worked at FE Moran Security for several years as a Senior Review Specialist in the accounting and sales departments.

Department Updates

David Denisiuk

AREA: Indianapolis, IN

POSITION: Project Manager

YEARS: 3 (Started September 2019)

MY MILESTONE JOURNEY: I began as a Project Manager in September of 2019 and have worked on various roadway and bridge projects across the Indianapolis area. I am a member of third cohort of the Milestone Way Leadership Development Camp, involved in the Indiana Constructors, Inc (ICI) association, and on the board for the IUOE #103 Joint Apprenticeship Committee.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME: I enjoy watching my two young boys play sports and if I’m lucky, spending a little time hunting and fishing.

David Kozyra

AREA: Griffith, IN

POSITION: VP/Area Managerh

YEARS: 28 (Started 1994)

MY MILESTONE JOURNEY: I started in 1994, as a scheduler in the Columbus office and then transitioned to the Indianapolis office in 1995. In 1996, I joined the Lafayette team and started managing INDOT work as a Project Superintendent. In 2004 my role changed to General Supt, but I continued to help in PM roles in the Indianapolis. After several years in a General Supt role, I was asked to manage the HMA plants in the Lafayette market.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME: I enjoy spending my time away from work with my wife and daughter

Steve Warf

AREA: Plants

Mike Ferrara

AREA: Equipment Department

POSITION: Equipment Manager

YEARS: 24

MY MILESTONE JOURNEY: I started in 1998 as a Laborer, then ran a pipe crew shortly after. I then started running small then medium then large jobs a Superintendent. In 2013 I was Assistant General in Indianapolis and then went to Columbus to be a General there. In 2018 I came back to Indianapolis as the Equipment Manager.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME: I like modifying golf carts. Specifically, Yamaha Gas!

POSITION: Plant Maintenance Manager

YEARS: 17 (Started June 2005)

MY MILESTONE JOURNEY: I started at the Indianapolis plants as a laborer / oiler in 2005. I worked as a plant operator at several plants for about 10 years. In 2020, I accepted the position to lead a team as Plant Maintenance Manager.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME: I like to ride dirt bikes, and I don’t like Girl Scout cookies.

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Meet your coaches!

Daniel Hatcher

AREA: Indianapolis, IN

POSITION: Project Manager

YEARS: 14

MY MILESTONE JOURNEY: I began in the estimating department in 2008 and moved to the field as a project manager in 2010. From there I have worked in multiple offices on projects of all sizes, with every work discipline that Milestone operates in.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:

I am married and have two daughters. My personal life is increasingly being taken over by flowers and gardening!

Marquisha Williams

AREA: Richmond, IN

POSITION: Safety Representative

YEARS: 8 (Started April 2001)

MY MILESTONE JOURNEY: My journey began in 2014 when I was hired as a QC tech/flagger in the field. In 2016, I received my certification as a Certified Asphalt Technician and worked in the lab on rainy days from there. I was given an amazing opportunity to join the safety team in 2018 covering the Richmond/Portland area.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME: I have over a hundred house plants!

Ethan Shireman

AREA: Indianapolins, IN

POSITION: Maintenance and Shop

YEARS: ’08-’13 and ’18-present

MY MILESTONE JOURNEY: I started as a laborer in Columbus and worked in various facets of Milestone’s practices until I went to the Marine Corps in 2013. I came back to Milestone in 2018 as a Developmental Trainee and transitioned to my current roll April of 2019.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME: I joined the Marines on a rainy day

Charlie Miller

AREA: Plants

POSITION: Plant IT Administrator

YEARS: 17 (Started February 2005)

MY MILESTONE JOURNEY: I started in 2005 as Field Support. In 2007, I moved to Project Accounting, working out of Indy and then Columbus. In 2016, I accepted a position as Plant IT Administrator. Since then, we have formed a Plant Maintenance Team that I am now part of.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME: I enjoy hiking and kayaking.

Department Updates

Steve Friess named Chairman of the Board for ACPA

Steve Friess, Vice President of concrete operations at Milestone Contractors, LP, was named Chairman of the Board for the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) at the organization’s 59th Annual Meeting, held November 29 –December 1, 2022 in Nashville, TN. Friess takes the helm at a time when the paving industry is poised to receive approximately $350 billion over five years in highway and bridge funding as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

Under Friess’ chairmanship, a significant focus of ACPA will be to continue progress on improving concrete’s sustainability and resiliency. Concrete has proven durability on roadways and airfields across the nation, many of which boast a lifespan of 50, 75 or even 100 years of service. Resilient concrete infrastructure can recover after a disruptive event, like flooding, reducing future reconstruction costs and societal costs associated with the inability to use the infrastructure during rescue, recovery and rebuilding.

Friess will also help the association navigate several critical workforces challenges the concrete industry faces. “As an association and as individual employers, we must commit to formally training our workers and leaders, so they are positioned to have the ability to meet the upcoming demand,” said Friess. “Certification, which is being increasingly specified for projects, is key. For example, plant operator training that satisfies the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) P501 ‘Portland Cement Concrete Pavement’ specification will ensure a continually improved product.”

Friess knows all about improvements to concrete products and pavements. With 35 years of industry experience, Friess has been instrumental in developing Heritage Construction + Materials expertise in concrete at Milestone Contractors. “We’ve enhanced our concrete offerings so dramatically that I’m proud to say we’re the only concrete paving contractor in Indiana with accreditations in ASHTO R-18 and ASTM C1077 concrete testing lab,” said Friess.

Helping spread the word about concrete’s longevity will help increase the use of a material that saves taxpayer dollars, conserves natural resources, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and frees up state resources to pursue other infrastructure projects. Friess states that he is "passionate about concrete and will bring that passion to his role as chairman for the ACPA.”

Friess lives in Indiana and has been married to his wife, Nancy, for 28 years. They have seven grown children and ten grandchildren.

Congratulations to Steve on this achievement! We couldn’t think of a better man to represent the industry. We can’t wait to see all that you will do!

“One way I’ll lead the charge at the ACPA is by working with the team to promote our success stories— especially stories about long-lived concrete roadways,” said Friess.

TeamHR Year in Review

Like 2022 was a year of growth and change for Milestone, it was also a year of growth and change for TeamHR. We welcomed five new team members: two joined us from outside the organization, two joined us through our 2021 acquisitions and one joined us from another department. In addition to adding new team members, we created new roles and focus areas for each role, positioning us to enable value in the business through improved HR processes and talent development. Here's how we're supporting our Milestone family.

HR GENERALISTS

Our newly created role of HR Generalist is dedicated to our craft workers. These team members, Danisha Marable, Lisa Carpenter, Brooke Martin and Machelle Suchcicki, are responsible for new hire orientation, craft worker HR transactions (change of statuses, personal information updates, rate changes), maintaining accurate employee records, helping our craft workers have a terrific employee experience and providing support for our frontline supervision.

HR AREA PARTNERS

Our HR Area Partners, Allie Goodpaster, Margaret Garner and Steve Smock are focused on our benefitted employees. Their role is focused on recruiting, performance management, employee relations and workforce planning.

HR COMPLIANCE TEAM

Our HR Compliance team members, Karen Kelley, Natasha Pardue and Kayla St. John, process our certified payrolls. Karen also works on technology implementation and provides support for timecard management in the Viewpoint employee portal.

HR LEADERSHIP

Cherilyn Stephens, HR Director, is focused on HR operations, which includes (but is not limited to) processes, procedures, and Viewpoint system management. With Cherilyn’s focus on HR operations, I will continue to focus on talent strategy, talent development, performance management and succession planning.

We look forward to 2023 and wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year!

BROOK MARTIN

ALLIE GOODPASTER

MACHELLE SUCHCICKI

STEVE SMOCK

MARGARET GARNER

CHERILYN STEPHENS

Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated highway, heavy construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and site-development general contractor providing construction services throughout the state of Indiana and beyond.

We have built a culture that believes in the value of every person. We all come from different backgrounds and upbringings, many from different races, religions, political beliefs, identities, and ethnicities. We have respect for one another and place a priority on the physical and psychological safety of our team.

But, we are so much more than that - we are family.

A Message from Your Safety Reps

As we end the 2022 construction season and eagerly await 2023, we'd like to say how much we appreciate your good efforts and the results that you brought forward this season.

Please take the time to reflect on how important your loved ones are to you and how important you are to them.

Especially during winter weather, if you are travelling, don’t take unnecessary risks and make sure to look after each other. Take a few minutes to plan your drive and the stops along the way. Stay alert and be prepared for any emergency you may encounter. Charged phone, first aid kit, flashlights, blankets, snacks and water are good items to have on a long trip. Don’t text and drive or drive under the influence.

We wish all of you a happy and safe 2023!

—THE SAFETY TEAM

LAFAYETTE AREA

First, I want to thank all the working members that make the Lafayette Area function. As we continue to grow as a company and an area, I am very proud of the way all employees have handled the opportunity. Being spread out across northern Indiana, our communication was tested.

We faced that adversity head on and had a great year. One focus point for upcoming winter training will be the new federal trenching/excavation emphasis. OSHA has decided to make excavation work sites a critical focus point. As we continue to educate our workforce on the hazards of working in and or around trenches, we plan to spread awareness on this topic through a plethora of different training aids. Looking ahead to 2023 we must also focus on our mental health. As we work alongside our peers, we must remember the human aspects of life. We never truly know what the next person is going through, mental health can also affect your physical health and work performance. As we continue to strive for excellence, remember to make time for your personal health. Looking forward to a new year full of new challenges and opportunities.

BLOOMINGTON AND COLUMBUS AREAS

I am excited to finish up another eventful season in the Columbus and Bloomington areas, as well as the final leg of I-69, section 6.5. We are up in hours overall, had many challenges this year on various projects and brought on several new hires. Your commitment to leadership, transparency, customer service, planning and doing things safely has made my job easy. I love being your resource and hope to have another successful year next year.

The Bloomington and Columbus areas have customers that are unique to Milestone, which include Cummins, IU, Duke Energy, IPL, Crane Naval Base and Camp Atterbury. Each of these customers has their own safety requirements and you always rise to the challenge. Without our group effort to strive for constant communication and improvement, these successes wouldn’t be possible.

Please have a safe and happy season, enjoy your families and as always, call if you need anything. Best Wishes!

—AMY BINGHAM, SAFETY REP

INDIANAPOLIS AIRPORT

—SHAQ BREEDING, SAFETY REP

RICHMOND AREA

I want to first say CONGRATULATIONS on reaching ZERO RECORDABLES!! This is a big accomplishment and something that each and everyone of you should be proud of. With challenging projects such as 9th St (US 27 N), SR 67 (Bridge) in Redkey, SR 32 in Winchester, and the Portland Municipal Airport everyone kept safety in the forefront. It stands true that slow and steady wins the race every time. Let’s carry this mindset and morale over into 2023 and work another season the safe way! I have to say I am truly proud and honored to work in such a great area. As we head into 2023, I want to personally thank each and every one of you for always putting safety number one.

—MARQUISHA, SAFETY REP

I am excited to be apart of the crews that participate in the Indianapolis Airport. Your determination of excellence in work and leadership is what Milestone prides themselves in. The many hours your crews at the Indianapolis Airport put in along with a safety mindset is remarkable. From leadership to laborer, your hard work shows by delivering an amazing finished product. Thank you for your dedication to safety and producing a product for the millions who travel through the airport for business, family, and pleasure. Let’s have another successful year in 2023.

“Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.”

-Bruce Lee

—BRYCE A. LOWETH, AIRPORT SAFETY REP

Births

RAEGAN MARIE HOLZER

Simon Holzer, Project Superintendent in Lafayette, and his wife Maranda welcomed a baby girl this quarter. Baby Raegan Marie was born on October 19th, weighing 8lbs 13 oz and 20 inches long. Congratulations to the Holzer’s on their precious new addition! #1

CREW LYNN TEDDER

Indianapolis Superintendent, Clay Tedder, and his wife welcomed a baby boy this quarter. Crew Lynn Tedder was born on November 15, 2022 at 7lbs 12oz and 20.5 oz long. Congratulations to the Tedder family on their sweet baby boy! #2

JACK WILLETT DOSS

Dana Doss, Marketing Associate, and her husband Nick welcomed a baby boy this quarter. Baby Jack Willett Doss was born on October 9th, weighing 10lbs 5oz and 22.5 inches long. Jack is measuring in the 99th percentile for his height! Congratulations to the Doss’ family on their blessing! #3

Graduations

ASHLYN HALSTEAD , Marketing Communications Associate, and daughter of Area Asphalt Manager, Rob Rood, graduated from Indiana State University this fall. Ashlyn earned her Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a concentration in Sales Management. Congratulations, we can’t wait to see how far you’ll go! #4

NYC Marathon Finisher

SYDNEY ROULE , Indianapolis Estimator, traveled to New York City this November to run in the NYC Marathon. She completed the 26.2-mile race in just 4 hours 28 mins and 38 seconds. Accompanying Sydney was her cheer team which consisted of her fiancé Megan, Milestone’s own Cathy Wethington, Amy Wilson and a former employee, now retired, Patti Fletcher! We are so proud of this accomplishment, Syd! #5

Retirements

LANCE FULLER

Lance Fuller retired on October 28th this year. Lance joined the Local 150 Operators Union right out of high school and has spent 42 years in the industry – 38 with Milestone (previously Walsh & Kelly).

He did a little estimating with his Dad, which led him on the path that landed him with us as a Gradall operator. Lance spends his evenings with his wife and is looking forward to getting back to hunting and fishing, especially with his 3-yr old grandson, who he says is the best ever! He is also looking forward to welcoming another grandson who is on the way! Lance says even though he is retiring, that doesn’t mean he will be a stranger to Milestone and says he will come back as a retiree whenever we need him. We will miss you, Lance, but what a well-deserved retirement!

TIM ROBERTS

Tim Roberts retired at the end of the 2022 season. Tim started his journey in construction as a laborer in August of 1982, and by 1995 he moved into an operator position.

We are not only going to miss Tim's operator and construction expertise, but we will miss his ability to tell stories and make everyone laugh. You have worked long and hard, we hope you find joy in your retirement! It is well deserved. Thank you, Tim, for 40 years of service!

DENNIS MILLER

Congratulations to Dennis Miller who retired this season! Dennis started working for his dad as a hanging gutter when he was young, he then went to college for Accounting. During his college days he worked through a temp service at Crider & Crider in their accounts payable.

His Milestone journey started in August 1998 when he responded to a job opening in the newspaper. From that ad he was hired as an accounts payable clerk. After 6 months with us he started working in his first project in the field office. Dennis showed us his expertise there and started managing major projects all around the state in Indy, Bloomington, and Columbus. Dennis says he is very fortunate for the career at Milestone and have loved meeting and working with his coworkers throughout the years. He looks forward to playing music, writing songs and spending time with his family. Enjoy your retirement Dennis, but we will miss you!

Service Awards

WHAT A MILESTONE.

Thanks for your years of service!

10 YEARS

The Final Push Poem

Wake from bed, too early for most. Reluctant to leave your warm soft host.

Brew is started, it kicks off the morn. Into your work clothes- ripped, battered and torn.

40 YEARS

Todd Riesman

25 YEARS

Todd Fawver

Russell Randle

20 YEARS

Warren Artz

Joshua Clark

Charles Dean

Ronald Holloway

15 YEARS

Salvador Barrozo

Anthony Carpenter

David Michalec

Jeffrey Phifer

Alisha Young

Dustin Carpenter

TJ Ernsberger

Brandon Foreman

Jeffrey Lee Uhrick

5 YEARS

Wayne Kaley

Gerardo Rodriguez

1 YEAR

Dana Ammerman

Bob Blubaugh

Christopher Burrows

Cory Hall

James Hannah

Garrick John

Robert Lewandowski

Mario Melero

Jennifer Timmons

Robert Tolbert III

Work boots are cold and hoodies are drawn. The day has yet to even break dawn.

First load arrives, some heat at last. Beside the screed, the huddle forms fast.

The boss buys lunch to no one’s surprise. Working late tonight – it shows in his eyes.

Too many trucks. Can’t stop today. Eat on the run – that’s the paver way.

Feet are throbbing, back is sore. Keep telling yourself “just a few hours more.”

Explaining to do – paver needs a fix. Told the loved one you’d be home by six.

Day becomes night and you quietly think When I get home, I’ll need a drink.

Last round begins. The crew is tired. Commitment and dexterity is to be admired.

A relieving sight – a cushioned seat. Crawl into your truck and rest weary feet.

Fire side drinks. Sat on your tush. Proud having known those who made the final push.

—SHARED BY LISA CARPENTER

Veterans Day 2022

CELEBRATING OUR MILESTONE VETERANS

This Veterans Day we asked employees of Milestone Contractors to nominate a coworker to be celebrated here today! Veterans Day is near and dear to our hearts as you will see so many of our employees are Veterans. A special thank you for serving our country! We take pride in having you as an employee. May God watch over and protect you and your families as you have so selflessly done for all of us! —CJ

Potts, COO

Adam Herbert

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

Son of Lori Boas

Brayden Jacobs

US ARMY Son of Dave Jacobs

Danisha Marable

US ARMY

Milestone Indy/South Bend

Dave Jacobs US ARMY

Milestone Columbus

Greg Downs

US MARINE CORPS

Milestone South Bend

Justin Webb

US ARMY

Milestone Bloomington

Kevin Dahlkamp

US NAVY

Milestone Griffith

Lee McCory US ARMY

Milestone Columbus (retired)

Mia Kyser

US ARMY

Milestone Indianapolis

Mitch Sievers

US ARMY

Milestone South Bend

Nathan Gaskill US NAVY

Milestone Columbus

Ron Rapp US MARINE CORPS

CUI & Milestone retired employee

Sherri Parsley Thompson

US ARMY

Milestone Indianapolis

Simon Holzer

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

Milestone Lafayette

Community Involvement

LAFAYETTE GIVE BAG CAMPAIGN

As we wrapped up the year with our fourth and final Give Bag Campaign, our Lafayette office took the lead for the most items donated to the local YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter! A big thank you to Tommie Nelson who led this campaign in Lafayette, and to every employee who donated. To all of our employees statewide who donated to any Give Bag campaign this year, thank you for your efforts to improve the communities where we live and work! #1

TOUCH A TRUCK

The Milestone Columbus office participated at the Family School Partners 29th Annual Touch-a-Truck event held on October 15th at Clifty Park in Columbus, Indiana.

Bartholomew Consolidated School students ages five and younger explored more than 30 vehicles that serve the community, including trucks, front-end loaders, helicopters, police cars, and fire trucks.

Doug Hudson, Casey Loweth, David Nobbe, and Jon Nolting helped the kids to sit in the small CAT excavator, and kids received Milestone plastic hard hats.

—Cindy Bertram #2

HALLOWEEN FUN!

Trunk or Treat 2022 at Sunset Hill County Park in Valparaiso, Indiana was a huge success! Lisa, Kevin, Danielle, Allie and Addie passed out over 500 pieces of candy! Check out the Halloween spirit at our Indianapolis office this year: Donna Gladden as Chester the Cheetah, Brogan Sinibaldi being a little witchy, Lady Mia, and Amy Turpin and her office looking amazing! Even baby Hayden Campbell stole all our hearts as a pumpkin that day. #3

GRIFFITH CHILI COOKOFF

The team at our Griffith office held their first annual chili cook off! With six entrants, it's safe to say no one left work hungry that day! Ashley Henningfeld took home the win and the beast trophy, while Jeff Briggs came in 2nd and Chuck Fenolio in 3rd. Days like this are what make Milestone feel like not just work, but a family! Griffith challenges other offices to give it a shot!

—Lisa Carpenter #4

LOVE CHAPEL

Our Milestone Columbus office was happy to lend a hand with Love Chapel's Mobile Food Pantry at Taylorsville Fire Station in October. Love Chapel is a faith-based organization that serves Bartholomew County residents who struggle with food, financial, and/or housing insecurity.

—Morgan Jones #5

DARTS FOR HEARTS

This quarter, Milestone Asphalt Superintendent, Aaron Wooley, participated in Darts for Hearts a Riley Children’s Hospital (Heart Foundation) Fundraiser. The event raised $1,000 for Riley Hospital! Aaron Wooley is a great dart player and through a combined participation the money received (first place) was split and donated back to Riley Hospital.

There were 24 participants and a raffle of basket that was donated by Monica and her brother, Steve Will, of Finish Tales Bait and Tackle Shop.

This is exactly how you do Giving Back the right way - great job

Aaron Wooley!

This fundraiser was hosted by Monica Elaine Wills in memory of her niece who was a Riley child.

—Lori Boas #6

UNITED DAY FOR SERVICE

On November 17, serving with employees from across the Heritage family, Milestone participated in the inaugural United Day for Service! Volunteer efforts focused on addressing food insecurity in communities where our employees live and work. The events ranged from sorting food donations, packing snack kits, and packing backpacks full of food for kids to take home during Thanksgiving break. It's an honor to participate in events that were able to impact communities around the nation. Thank you to all the employees who volunteered! #7

Wheeler Mission…. is our mission too.

Several years ago, our Indianapolis Team stepped up in a time of need for the residents of Wheeler Mission and from that time on, we've considered their mission to be ‘our’ mission as well.

From cleaning gutters and picking up leaves, to making and serving meals, we've helped when asked and whereve it's been needed. Each fall, I am asked if we will be raking leaves for Wheeler Mission again. This is something we all look forward to and what a great feeling to get that question.

This year we helped prepare and take dinner to the Women’s and Children’s Shelter for an entire week because they were shorthanded and didn’t know how they were going to feed the guests. Our very own Angie Riddle, Mia Kyser, Kathy Clift, Amy Wilson, Cathy Wethington, Josh Stroud, Wes Smith, Gary Wethington, and others stepped up to cook, donate, and make sure those meals were taken to the shelter.

On Monday, November 28th it was leaf raking time again after postponing for a few days due to weather. Those helping with fall clean up duties this year were:

Josh Stroud, Jenn Wycoff, Tracy Smith, Mitch Parmalee, Ashley Price, Ashly Reiman, Emily Mick, David Denisiuk, Brad McCall, Chad Ryle, Dylan Brewsaugh, Brandon Carnell, Doug Haskamp, Bart Smith, Jacob Taylor, Mia Kyser, Chris Potts, Scott Cornelius and Chad Scott. Thank you, Emily Mick, for taking pictures and to all of you for helping, looking forward to next year and what we can do to help.

In an email from Tammy Caldwell, Volunteer Engagement Manager —Men’s Services

“We value the partnership we have with Milestone and wish every corporate group was as invested as you are. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Please pass our thanks on to all who served and send me any photos that you may have taken. Your skilled volunteerism is such a blessing to us. We hope to connect with you on future projects!”

—Cathy Wethington

HEART AND SOLE SHOE COLLECTION

Hey Milestone Team – from North to South, East to West and everywhere in between, we will be collecting new, used, worn out and even your ugly shoes (which might be considered new). Send them on into the Indianapolis Office or Raymond Street Garage; we have room for your shoes!!! We will be collecting until February 2023. This shoe collection benefits many organizations in need, and if they are worn out, they get recycled by Nike into playground mulch or something useful. At least they don’t go in the landfills!!! It’s a twofer!!! Any questions please contact: cathy.wethington@milestonelp.com #1

REPUBLIC AIRWAYS PLANE PULL

Hey Milestone – Mark your calendars for the 11th annual Republic Airways Plane Pull on April 22, 2023, when I am sure you will see Milestone front and center once again. Wait, I can see it now, the HC+M Officers on one team... What do you say, Geoff Dillon. Would you care to put a team together this year for this worthwhile event? Remember, proceeds from this annual event benefit A Kid Again, Indiana Wish, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent, Riley Children’s Foundation, and other charities whose mission supports children. Stay tuned for more information. Fun times ahead! #2

FOOD DRIVE DONATIONS

During the month of November our Indy team pulled together 711.05 pounds of canned and boxed meats, vegetables and other assorted items to donate to the Lutheran Child & Family Services. Barbara Walters, Director of Strategy & Innovation, Lutheran Child & Family Services said, “This goes a long way to helping feed hungry families! Thanks so much to the Milestone team”.

Thank You to everyone who donated and helped load and unload the truck and a special thank you to Emily Mick who organized the I-70 Design/Build job with suppliers and subcontractors who donated to this great cause. And, to Gary Wethington who came out of retirement for a day to haul these items to the donation facility. (Pictured – Christopher Steeb, Cathy Wethington, Josh Stroud) #3

MANY THANKS to all who contributed to this newsletter – throughout Indiana and across state lines to Illinois. Without your dedication and collaboration, this form of communication would not be possible.

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