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How St. Joseph Found Its Groove P1’s St. Joseph Office Reaps the Seeds Sown During Challenging Times Pictured, from left: Shawn Conz, Jason White, Jeremy Miller, Erin Pearl, Bryce McClurg, Misty McConnell, Brad Weilmuenster, Heather Richards-St. Clair, Levi Rutherford

Over the past few years, the St. Joseph office staff and field personnel have worked hard to gain traction in the small community, and it hasn’t been without challenges. But recently, things have really begun to click. Heather Richards-St. Clair took over as General Manager of the branch in 2018, and noted that 2019 was a difficult year. “We had new team members. Everyone was trying to get into a groove with one another and work toward more efficient processes,” Heather said. COVID didn’t help matters in 2020, which started out slow. But toward the end of the year, business really picked up. The office did three quarters of their revenue in the last quarter of the year, rebounding from the slow start. It takes a village, and the cohesiveness of the entire office was beginning to

have a positive impact, with some specific highlights. One of those highlights was the addition of Senior Project Manager/ Sheet Metal, Bryce McClurg. Heather explained that winning contracts on HVAC replacements had been a sticking point in the St. Joseph area because P1 had to give sub quotes, and the General Contractors influence very competitive, low margin opportunities. The addition of Bryce brought sheet metal capabilities in house, and, with his 25+ years in the industry, it also brought many key relationships. This has already made a huge difference in acquiring jobs. “It has opened up a market that previously wasn’t available, and allowed us to move away from bidding through the GCs,” Heather said. “By branching into HVAC replacements with a total MEPS (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Service) package, we have increased our margins and now can often bid direct to the customer,” Heather added. “Now, we are specifically targeting large public HVAC projects that

“We had new team members. Everyone was trying to get into a groove with one another and work toward more efficient processes."

-Heather Richards-St. Clair

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How St. Joseph Found Its Groove, continued “Leadership they trust, communication, materials, and the support that they need to do the job is what drives a successful field team." -Jeremy Miller invite only mechanical contractors to bid.” This capability led to landing one of the office’s largest contracts – multiple HVAC upgrades with the St. Joseph School District - a contract value of $4,381,743. On the electrical side, business tapered down in 2020, but according to Senior Project Manager/Team Lead Jason White, the flood gates opened in 2021, and everything is happening at once. Jason attributes the thriving electrical business to long-term customer relationships - such as GEM, Inc. and Cargill - that have been built, and nurtured, over the years. Those relationships are really paying off. Jason notes there has been a significant amount of work with GEM Inc., at the Clarios plants in St. Joseph, including process and electrical controls work, along with work at GEM plants in North Carolina and Toledo. Global food corporation Cargill is using P1 for electrical upgrades in their facilities all over the country. Project Manager Cris Ray developed a long-time relationship with Gray Manufacturing doing electrical projects and some intermittent service work. Cris’s work there proved P1 does quality work, so Cris used his relationship to convince Gray to entertain a budget number from Project Engineer Jeremy Miller for a single plumbing project. It turned into a $55,000 contract.

“I learn every day from them on how to work their projects.” In addition to project management, the field crew is knocking it out of the park, and Jeremy says a combination of leadership, appreciation, and support fosters that performance. “Leadership they trust, communication, materials, and the support that they need to do the job is what drives a successful field team,” he said. Jeremy makes an effort to meet with them frequently so they have clear communication and know he is there to back them up. “The field guys are happy where they are, because they feel valued and appreciated,” Jeremy said. “I try to convey that to them every week, if not daily. They take ownership of their projects and step up every time. “Since I have had to be away for training, I have really relied on them a lot and I couldn’t be happier with how they are performing,” Jeremy said. Proactive Solutions Consultant Karley Pearl came on board in 2020. Karley had St. Joseph roots, and that has helped P1 open doors they couldn’t open before. “Small towns can be very close knit, and suspicious of outsiders,” Karley noted. “I find I personally know many of the people I meet with,” Karley said. “So when I say I believe in this company, they believe me. They are willing to give us a chance.” In 2021, to date, Karley has increased the P1 Service maintenance base by $150,480, adding some long- targeted customers to the service portfolio. These include Kawasaki Motors, ICM, and Hillyard, all expected to produce valuable opportunities on the service side of business.

Jeremy was promoted early in 2020, and credits much of his success to his mentors, Cris and Jason.

The St. Joe office is justifiably proud of its current progress, and they understand it hasn’t been just one area or person, but a total group effort.

He particularly notes how impressed he is with their ability to juggle multiple jobs in multiple states, all with successful outcomes.

“It was all a matter of getting the right resources in place,” Heather said.

“It’s amazing the amount of time it takes, and the coordination between these two and the field guys, to make these multiple projects finish successfully,” Jeremy explained.

From the friendly face at the front desk to the talent in the field, it all adds up to future success. 

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SUCCESS HIGHLIGHTS CAREFULLY CURATED RELATIONSHIPS

OUTSTANDING FIELD PERSONNEL

Brought the Capability In-House

Existing Customer Relationships Finally Paying Off!

Leadership, Trust & Support

SPEAKING THE LANGUAGE

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

SHEET METAL

HARD WORK...

Chamber of Commerce, St. Joseph Construction Association, YWCA, Women of Excellence, St. Joseph Safety Council, United Way, Adopt-A-Family Proactive Sales Professional is a St. Joe Native

$4,381,744 St. Joseph School District, St. Joseph, MO Multiple HVAC Upgrades Contract Amount: $4,381,744 Lead Project Manager: Bryce McClurg

...WITH A DASH OF FUN

BIG WINS

$528,615

$253,116

Daily’s Premium Meats, St. Joseph, MO Slice Room Equipment Move Contract Amount: Electrical $309,518, Mechanical $219,097 Lead Project Manager: Jeremy Miller

MGP Ingredients, Atchison, KS Drum Dryer Ventilation System Contract Amount: $253,116 Lead Project Manager: Cris Ray

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$3,259,315 Cargill, Atchison KS MCC Electrical Design Build Contract Amount: $3,259,315 Lead Project Manager: Cris Ray

$286,090

Gray Manufacturing, St. Joseph, MO Relocate Plant Equipment and Maintenance Area Contract Amount: $286,090 Lead Project Manager: Cris Ray

Keeping it Reel: Electrical Foreman Clint Hines Turns Passion for Fishing into Singular Hobby To say fishing runs in the family of P1 Group Electrical General Foreman Clint Hines is an understatement.

There are other custom builders who have seen Clint’s work, and occasionally push business his way as well.

The Olathe, KS, native grew up traveling every summer to Ontario, Canada, to fish on Corn Lake. The lake is a popular fishing spot for novices and pros alike, known for its variety of fish.

One such person, someone Clint says is considered a founder/icon in the business, is slowing down his rod-building business, and has passed along some of it to Clint.

“I’ve been fishing all my life,” Clint said. “My whole family enjoys fishing.”

“I don’t sell for a profit, I just like doing it and will take orders,” Clint said.

To this day, the family frequently returns to Ontario for a summer vacation. “My grandpa started going when he was 16, and my grandparents returned to the same fishing spot for 50 consecutive years,” Clint explained.

"I’ve been fishing all my life. My whole family enjoys fishing.”

With an avid love for fishing built into his DNA, it’s no surprise that a particular ad on Saturday morning TV caught Clint’s attention one day. “I was watching a fishing show on TV and saw a commercial for someone who builds custom fishing rods,” Clint said. The commercial mentioned available classes and Clint was - you might say - hooked. He flew out to San Diego for a three-day hands-on class. And that’s how he built the first, of what would be many, custom fishing rods. He was so enamored with the process, it became a hobby. “It’s a really neat process,” he explained. “From your basic rod you can use your imagination to start changing things and make it something unique.” Clint says the appeal is being able to build something you can’t buy at the store. While he’s definitely turned it into a hobby, Clint also has a small customer base now. You can see Clint’s work on his Facebook page, Hines Custom Rods.

In addition to fishing, Clint also comes from a family dedicated to the trades. “Across my big family, there are a lot that work in different trades,” he said. “I have several uncles that are plumbers.” In fact, one of those uncles, Jeff Hines, was a plumber pipefitter who retired from P1 (having also worked with the company when it was AD Jacobson). But there wasn’t a single electrician in the family, so that became an area of interest for Clint. After working with his dad in the decorative concrete business, he decided to pursue something new. “Both my parents encouraged me to find a more reliable career in the trades,” Clint said.

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“It’s a really neat process. From your basic rod you can use your imagination to start changing things and make it something unique.”

See more of Clint's work at Hines Custom Rods.

keeps it interesting,” he said. “It’s also specialty work, and because I’m working in energized environments, I have to stay sharp to do it.”

He chose electrician, and came up through the electrical apprenticeship with IBEW Local Union 124.

We hope Clint enjoys a long career in electrical – and fishing! 

Along the way, the need arose for techs who could do infrared scanning and testing for breakers and transformers. “I gave it a try because it was something different,” Clint recalls. After more training and experience, Clint found his niche specialty in the areas of arc flash assessment, breaker testing and maintenance, transformers, medium voltage cable terminations, and testing. Clint says what he likes best about his career is his work entails things you don’t see every day. “Helping new people in new facilities solve problems and stay compliant

Hunting with

dad, John Hin

Passing the Tradition Down “I’ve got a lot of hobbies,” Clint said. “Hunting, fishing, shooting sports, rod building, wood turning – specifically game calls.” But Clint says his two daughters, Azlynn, 9, and Graie, 7, are his No. 1 hobby. Clint and his wife Sarah have their hands full with dance recitals, trips to the lake, and everything that comes with a family. But he’s passing the fishing tradition along, and it looks like Azlynn and Graie are already comfortable on the water hooking a fish or two.

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N E W FAC E S/ANNO UNCEMENTS Please join us in welcoming our newest P1 Group associates.

Wes Trammell **NEW ROLE** Millwright PE and Coordinator Lenexa

Camden Wheatley Project Engineer (former intern) Lenexa

Rebecca Reynolds Operations Coordinator Lenexa

Silvana Alcantara Project Engineer (former intern) Lenexa

Colton Schneider Seasonal Warehouse Assistant Wichita

OH BABY! Congratulations to VDC Specialist Justin Underwood and family on their newest member, Joseph Michael Underwood, born at 9 lbs. 3 oz. Joey arrived on June 4. Mom and baby are doing great.

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Michael Ratley Controls Engineer Lenexa

Alex Stutzman Seasonal Warehouse Assistant Topeka

Congratulations to Purchasing Coordinator Erik Woods and family on their new arrival! Riley Jean Woods was born June 15 at 7lbs, 2oz. Mom and baby are doing great.

BI RT H DAYS + ANNIVERSARIES Office and field associate birthdays and work anniversaries + awarded work

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LAWRENCE STRICKLER CONNER CREEKMORE DUANE JORDAN JORDAN READY JOHN COULTER BRYCE MCCLURG BRYON FROST ERIC STRADER SR. RODRIGO JIMENEZ BROOKS PEEK LUIS TELLO DOUGLAS BARTON AMANDA COX ANDY DUNBAR COLLIN FORREST MARK MCGRATH ROGER WILDBERGER DAVID WRIGHT BRENT CLINGINGSMITH CARRIE DOZIER DONALD DUNBAR PAUL GROFF PATRICK MCKENNA MATTHEW MURRAY LINDA SCOTT LEVI YELEY

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BURNARDO CALDEIRA AARON DUNBAR ANDREW MARQUEZ BRANDON ROBSON NOAH WILSON JONATHAN HUKRIEDE RICARDO MASCORRO DAVID WATKINS MICHAEL BOLGER CASEY ROHAUS JAMES GLEASON CONNOR HAYES ARTHUR ROY WILLIAM MEDLOCK II DAMEAN REDDING WESLEY WILEY PHILLIP MAGDICH KEVIN O'NEILL ANDREW ANTONUCCI MARC WHITE TAYLOR CLARE CAMERON FASENMYER SHAWN GLOSSER HAROLD LEWIS MARCUS WEBB CHRISTOPHER LENTZ LAWRENCE PRESNELL

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TANNER ALLEN THOMAS BRIDGES DEREK CAMPBELL DAVID MASSEY DENNIS NOURSE CASEY SHEAFER WILLIAM SLAVIN MANSFIELD TITTLE JEREMY MILLER RICHARD MORRIS MARQUES NISELY COREY BRAKKE CONNOR IMMENSCHUH STEPHEN MCMILLAN MARIO MUNOZ JR MATTHEW SIPE GREGORY KITTELSON TYLER PHELPS MARIO VITALE JONATHAN BUTTERWORTH DUSTIN GILBERT MICHAEL KUNZ CHRISTIAN SMOOT TYLER STAPLES JIMMY PERLIK GARY KLUENDER

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TEDD DALKE JUSTIN FOSTER TROY HOFFMAN JAMES PENRY DANIA PHIMVONGSA ROBERT STEVENS DAVID WAGGONER PAUL RALSTON SCOTT BOND JR. MICHAEL FLORES ZACHARY NELSON STEPHEN SMITH MICHAEL STEGMAN TED SUPPLEE TYLER ALEXANDER JOSE FERNANDEZ SUSAN GIBLER AARON KELLEY

WORK ANNIVERSARIES 5 YEARS: GAGE PEAK, RAY ROBBINS, BRANDON RUUD, MIGUEL SALINAS 15 YEARS: PAUL DREILING, JAMES MARTEL 30 YEARS: DARIN BOGGS

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Congratulations to Plumbing Foreman Mark Tolliver, who celebrated his 25th work anniversary in June. Our apologies for the omission!

P OI NTS O F PR ID E Do You Have a Family Member Doing Extraordinary Things? "Points of Pride" Celebrates the Families of our P1 Family!

Sam Van Hoecke: Leaps and Bounds above the Competition Samantha (Sam) Van Hoecke says she was too little to be a thrower, and wasn’t really into running, and that’s basically how she found her athletic home in pole vaulting. “It’s a lot of fun, as you can imagine,” she said. “You get to fling yourself through the air!”

Even with Covid putting everyone back a year, the academic junior brought her personal best in 2021. She went to Nationals competing among 16 others, and landed on the First Team All American (the top eight of the competitors) for both the outdoor and indoor events.

The daughter of P1 Group Project Manager Phil Van Hoecke, Sam began pole vaulting in junior high, and liked it enough to look for a college with a good program. The University of Kansas (KU) became her school of choice for that reason.

Sam is busy with vaulting, but also with her education in Pre-Med, another reason she chose KU. Her goals include medical school and a career in medicine

“The coach at KU is incredible, and the program is awesome,” Sam said.

But with two more years of eligibility in pole vaulting, Sam plans to keep competing.

One of the things Sam loves about this particular sport is the “individual-ness” of it. “Everyone is rooting for each other, and your success is based on how you did that day. You’re dependent on your own personal best, and a new day is a new chance to succeed,” she said. Of course when it’s all up to you, that means a lot of hard work and training. Sam also notes that due to the way the sport is structured, with just three attempts to make a given height, you often have to end a meet on a “miss”.

“My plan is to go to medical school after my undergrad,” Sam said.

“Who knows?” she said. “If things go well, I’ll keep competing, and before you know it, we’ll be coming up on another Olympics!” Either way, Sam has a lot of ambition, the talent to go with it, and we wish her all the luck! 

"Sam's mother and I are very proud of what she has done. It's is a rush of feelings every time she does a new best or wins a meet. I still get choked up. The neat thing about Sam is her personality. She still acts like she is at any other meet, always talking to everyone and always smiling, even on the missed third attempt." Phil Van Hoecke, Project Manager/Proud Dad

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AWA R D ED W O R K SERVICE/JUNE TOTAL: $4,042,856

(Reflects projects $20K and over)

BG Products 20-ton Cooling Repl. Aaron Dunbar | $58,355.00

Federal Reserve Hydronic Specialties Connor Hayes | $42,011.00

Harvey County Jail Repl. Domestic Hot Water Sys. Aaron Dunbar | $212,691.00

Paola Sch. Dist. Middle School Water Heater & Softener Dave Rollo | $25,196.00

Mr. Dells Cook Room Expansion Alex VanLeeuwen | $81,393.00

Turner Constr. Merck Bldg. B Cooler 183 Refrig. Equip. Repl. David Pate | $35,100.00

Professional Building Lofts Code Compl. Adder Alex VanLeeuwen | $88,235.00

Sauer Brands Ammonia Condenser Repl. David Pate | $227,000.00

Professional Building Lofts Code Water Damage Alex VanLeeuwen | $ 161,755.00

Sauer Brands Ammonia Condenser Repl. David Pate | $66,750.00

Royal Oaks Full Controls Project Carl VanVliet | $96,401.33

Sauer Brands Quantum HD Retrofit David Pate | $21,510.00

Mitchell County Hospital Cares Act Ventilation Engineered Study Proposal/Turnkey Design-Build Implementation of 400 Wing HVAC Casey Rohaus | $433,600.00

Catalent AC-A17 Condensate Receiver Repl. David Pate | $21,500.00

Salem Nursing Home VRF Heat Pump/Heat Recovery System Casey Rohaus | $202,940.00 Coleman (2) RTU Repl. Casey Rohaus | $27,971.00 St. Luke’s West Chiller Perm. Metering Proposal Clinton Gechter | $42,550.00

McLane Foods Ammonia Heat Exchanger David Pate | $67,000.00 Catalent AHU AC B3 CHW VLV_ACT and Humidifier Repl. David Pate | $22,100.00 Catalent A Building Boiler Pumps Repl. David Pate | $26,200.00

St. Luke’s West Eaton Power Monitoring Clinton Gechter | $71,242.00

Catalent AHU B-13 New Ch. Wtr. Vlv., Repl. Ch. Wtr. Pump, & Cust. Prov. Taco Pump David Pate | $24,500.00

Johnson County Detention Center Boiler Improv. Connor Hayes | $ 221,020.00

OCY Chemical Ton Rental Chiller/York Chiller Jeff Erdman | $20,350.00

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AWA R D ED W O R K SERVICE/JUNE continued VC Ascension Georgetown Repl. 6-room AC Stack Jeff Erdman | $56,185.00

City Club Apts. Carrier 60-ton Chiller Repl. Ryck Sanders | $69,579.00

VC Georgetown Repl. Stack 68/69 Jeff Erdman | $ 56,185.00

City Club Apts. York Chiller Repl. With Carrier & Carrier 40 T Ryck Sanders | $114,444.00

Liberty Hospital Breaker Testing & Swgr. Maint. Jeff Gardner | $25,525.00

Tonganoxie SD Chilled Water Pump Repl. Ryck Sanders | $34,910.00

LWWTP EPM & Testing of all Ext. Subs and XFRMR Oil Repl. Jeff Gardner | $148,650.00

Insulite Glass Taylor Jenkins | $28,224.00

K-State Olathe Vektor Fans Rebuild Jim Dahlin | $30,866.00

Prairie Band Construction Bldg. 53 Remodel Will Jones | $156,304.00

University of Kansas Health Sys. Bell Hosp. AHU Masterplan Ph. 4 Elec. Kristi Berglund/Joe Chabot | $193,000.00

Stormont Vail West 7.5-ton Repl. Will Jones | $20,000.00

University of Kansas Health Sys Elec. Linear Accel. Repl. Joe Chabot | $197,317.00 CEVA Freezer 249A Equip. Upgrades John Hilbert | $53,860.00 ICM Biofuels PM Opportunity Karley Pearl | $46,296.00 Hillyard PM Opportunity Karley Pearl | $29,028.00 Cushman Wakefield Typhoon Repairs Mitch Campbell | $28,795.00

KJCC Greenhouses Bldg. Heaters Will Jones | $26,403.00 FMM Naismith Hall Remodel Will Jones | $214,680.00 Skookum 430 Generator Repl. Will Jones | $39,850.00 Crosswinds Grease Trap and Sewer Repl. Will Jones | $27,396.00 Kansas Juv. Correctional 10 Mini Splits Will Jones | $95,361.00 Maximus Federal PM Will Jones | $32,628.00

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KC Corporate Challenge Finale: P1 Group Hits All-Time Best in 2021 This is an all-time best for P1 Group! Thanks for another awesome KCCC, and great job to all that participated. Final events and standing: 9th place with 337.5 points • Kickball: (4th place) Nathan Pendergraft, Alan Sparling, Brandon Kelly, Swapnil Shende, Deb Kelly, Sarah Garcia, Kelly McBride, Tennille Tegeler • Basketball: (7th place) Sarah Garcia and Swapnil Shende • Soccer: (5th place) Sarah Garcia, Danae Spresser, Tennille Tegeler, Zach Kittle, Nathan Pendergraft, Alan Sparling • Track events: Mile: Marvin Loecker, Danae Spresser; Alan Sparling, 4th place-400 meter; Bill Frede, 1st place-400 meter & 2nd place-100 meter; Vince Bailey, 1st place Shot Put; James Daugherty, Mike Flores, Mike Hutchison • Bowling: Richard Anderson, Dustin Thorne, Joe Barajas, Jill Hollingsworth, Brandon Kelly, Deb Kelly • Volunteers: Sarah Garcia, Connor Hayes, Clinton Gechter, Swapnil Shende, Nick Lawless, Beth Martens, Mercedes Jackson, Tosha Nazarenko, Kelly Masters

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Pearl

Moonshine

 Please Welcome Pearl to the Accounting Department: In September 2020, we introduced you to Moonshine, Accounting Clerk Julie Metzler’s blue betta fish. And now he’s got a partner: Pearl. The new fish can be found hanging out by Julie’s desk on select days. According to Julie, the two can’t yet be put together in the same bowl, as they are still “working out their differences”.

 Slogan Contest Keeps Safety Culture Top-of-Mind: Congratulations to Pam Frazey on winning the 2021 Safety Slogan contest. Each year (most years), the Safety Department asks the entire company to compete with a meaningful, thought provoking safety slogan to go on that year’s Safety t-shirt. According to Vice President Don Campbell, there were 72 entries, and the Safety Committee voted on their favorite slogan. Pam’s quote, “Every Day, Every Job, Bring ‘Em Home Safe” was selected as the favorite. Pam also assisted in the design of the shirt and earned a $200 gift card.

P1 HAPPENINGS  P1 Scholarship Supports Next Generation of Industry Professionals: Each year, P1 Group awards a Construction Science Scholarship to a student an Kansas State University with the goal of encouraging our next generation to continue their education in construction science and engineering. This year’s recipient is Atwood, KS native and K-State junior Jorge Chacon. “This means so much to me,” Jorge said in a video message for P1. “I can tell my hard work is paying off and there’s no stopping me now!” P1 Group established the K-State Construction Science Scholarship in 2008 as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to support higher education and the construction industry.

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