INTERNAL NEWSLETTER  |  March 2017
Spring Time Growth Spurt for HGC Group

The HGC Group of Companies is currently undergoing a truly amazing growth spurt. By providing exceptional quality and service over the years and by delivering an outstanding product, clients are lining up to work with HGC, SSRG and Stanton. 

Because of this we’re struggling to keep up with the demand and are working diligently to find the next generation of skilled craftspeople. To keep building a strong infrastructure for the future, we need high quality people who can provide the construction services our clients have come to expect.  Our greatest resource is each other - our greatest recruitment tool is one another.   

If you know any great individuals who can provide the high quality skills or leadership abilities that have placed us in such high demand, please send them to Morgan Garvey at MGarvey@hgcconstruction.com. Our referral program will reward you! Remember, we don’t want to dilute our reputation, so please only refer the best.   

Thank you,  

Matt Hess

Insider Highlights
Baldwin Window Installation is Underway
Window install is underway at Baldwin Apartments. Get our update as well as an article Soapbox Media wrote about the progress thus far. Check it out below. 

SSRG Video Teaser 
The full SSRG video is in production. Take a look at this Teaser video featuring the great work SSRG does by clicking the link below. 
Stanton Millworks
Lots of great projects are happening over at Stanton Millworks. These benches will be installed at the new Court Street Lobster Bar soon! The restaurant will be opening on March 29th just in time for Opening Day!

Check out their  Facebook Page for updates!
HGC Culture Committee
Join us for Wednesday Yoga
Join us for FREE Yoga with Kathleen on Wednesdays, January 11th - March 8th from 4:30 - 5:30 PM. Classes will be held in the Armory Training Room.

Please bring your own mat and water bottle! This class is for all skill levels!

If you would like to attend a class, make sure to fill out the proper health waivers. Contact Susan Jefferson ( sjefferson@hgcconstruction.com) for more information. 
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Join us for the Heart Mini! 
Join us on Sunday, March 12th for the Heart Mini!

HGC has formed a team and would love for you to join! Many options are available - from the 1/2 Marathon to the 1K walk - there is something for everyone! 
Thursday Happy Hour
Join us on Thursday, March 16th at RP McMurphy's for a Pre St. Patrick's Day Happy Hour from 4:00 - 6:00 pm

RPs is located at 2910 Wasson Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209. Parking is available on the street only, no parking lot. 
Contact Mack Parks for more info: mparks@hgcconstruction.com
If you would like to be a part of the Culture Committee, please contact Katie Ziegler, kziegler@hgc-group.com
Employee Spotlight
Donna Green, Payroll Manager
 HGC would not be the company it is today without its incredible staff. Each month we highlight one member from our team with a Q&A session. Donna Green has been with HGC for 6 1/2 years and is a valuable part of our HGC Group of Companies Accounting Team.

Nominations for the Safe Employee of the Month
At HGC we understand the value that each of you bring to the company. It is our goal to provide all employees with an industry leading safety and health program designed to protect our most valuable resource, our employees. The Employee Safety Incentive Program for field employees recognizes our employees that go above and beyond to promote safety on a daily basis and assist in the growth of our safety culture. Employees who demonstrate a high level of commitment to workplace safety have the potential to be nominated for the monthly awards

Congratulations to our February Safety Incentive Program Winners:
Safety Field Leader of the Month
Brian Rieck, HGC

Safety Employee of the Month
Maurice Green, HGC

Safety Employee of the Month is given to an employee in a non-supervisory position. Safety Field Leader of the Month is given to an employee in a supervisory position (Lead or above - not for Superintendents). To nominate one of your peers please email or text Kim Hoffa at  khoffa@hgcconstruction.com or 859-866-2290.
Open Positions & Referral Program 
We have a number of open positions available within the HGC Group. Please keep in mind our employee referral bonus program:
  • Office Staff and Skilled Field Staff Referral Bonus = $2,000 with the first installment at the new hire’s 90 day mark and the second installment at the 6 month mark. This has been doubled for skilled field employees and the time frame has been extended.   
  • Laborers and Field Staff = $1,000 with the first installment at the new hire’s 90 day mark and the second installment at the 6 month mark. This has remained the same except for the extended time frame.  
Current field positions: Bricklayer/Mason, Commercial Carpenter, Concrete Specialist, Foreman, Superintendent, Cabinet Maker 
Current office positions: Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Data Analyst, Assistant Controller

If you know someone who may be interested in one of our available positions, please contact Morgan Garvey:  mhess@hgc-group.com.
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Congratulations are in order!
Promotions!

Jerry Bunner, HGC Construction
Laborer to Apprentice Carpenter 

Bob Pitz, HGC Construction
Foreman to Superintendent 

Travis Richey , HGC Construction
Foreman to Superintendent  
Welcome to the New Hires

Patrick Brogan, HGC carpenter 

Gary Helton, HGC carpenter 

Alex Chasteen, HGC apprentice carpenter

Evan Kramer, HGC apprentice carpenter

Joe House, HGC apprentice carpenter

Austin Guy, HGC apprentice carpenter

Kyle Schmidt, HGC apprentice carpenter

Kyle Hofmann, HGC assistant mechanic 

James Pierson, HGC project engineer 

Craig Kertesz, HGC senior project manager

Walter Weed, SSRG project manager

Jason Barkley, SSRG laborer

Garrett Smith, SSRG laborer

Ian Remers, SSRG laborer 

Ryan Brogan, SSRG laborer

Mario Colbert, SSRG laborer

Chirs Brennan, SSRG laborer

Tyler Davis, SSRG laborer

Derek Grauduss, Stanton Millworks estimator 

March Birthdays 

Gregg Hothem - 03/02
Thurman Malone - 03/04
Daniel Smyth - 03/06
Kristyn Ackley - 03/06
Dale Wiesner - 03/06
Andrew Ciborek - 03/07
Maria Stewart - 03/08
Jassen Ford - 03/10
Cutis Lyons - 03/12
Tim Broviak - 03/13
Brian Zembrodt - 03/13
Walter Weed - 03/13
Sedrick Amos - 03/17
Kevin Freshour - 03/17
Tim Farmer - 03/18
Brian Brickett - 03/20
James Brogan - 03/23     
Patrick Brown - 03/25
Michael Ratliff - 03/25
Andrew Burwinkel - 03/26
William Wade - 03/27
Aaron Patton - 03/27
Jed Jacobs - 03/29
James Royse - 03/29
Jordan Hartmann - 03/29
Randall Lorenz - 03/30
Enisha Morgan - 03/30 
Jason Meece - 03/31
March Anniversaries

Dale Wiesner - 21 years  
Venita Taylor - 13 years  
Charles Breetz - 12 years 
Timothy Wilmot - 11 years 
Ronald Futrell - 6 years 
James Knasel - 6 years  
Dennis Nutley - 5 years  
John Neyer - 5 years 
Kerry Burns - 4 years  
James McKenrick - 3 years  
Jonathon Case - 2 years 
Kevin Kremer - 2 years 
Conrad Cross - 2 years
James Potter - 2 years
Curtis Lyons - 2 years
Antwaion Robinson - 2 years   
Buster Craddock - 2 years 
David Combs - 1 year 
Andrew Burwinkel - 1 year 
Jack Clifton - 1 year 
Mark Kendall - 1 year 
Katie Ziegler - 1 year 
Charles Silver - 1 year 
Cincinnati Zoo Tickets!

The Penguin Days are here! Everyday from now until March 10th, watch the King Penguin parade through the park and see other animals enjoying the winter weather! We have discount tickets for you and your associates and families:
 
$15.00 tickets per adult and $10.00 tickets per child/ senior
 
Here's how to access our group discounts:
 1. Go To: http://cincinnatizoo.org/groups/group-discounts/
 2. Click "Log In" under Corporate Discounts.
 3. Enter your Username, Password and Corporate Code: HGCconstruction
 
IMPORTANT!  If this is the first time you are ordering tickets at this site:
After clicking the Log In button, please click “New Customer?” and create a Username and Password before placing your first order. Save this information for all future orders. 

Do you have internal news you would like to include? Please contact Katie Ziegler at kziegler@hgcconstruction.com
Need your login and password? Please contact Cathy Combs.
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