FNF CONSTRUCTION, INC. | February 2019 Newsletter
Project Update
68 th Street and Pima Rd Bridges Construction Manager at Risk
FNF crews worked day and night during the past few weeks to complete bridge reconstruction over the canal at two separate sites in Scottsdale, AZ. The work was required to be performed within a limited timeframe during the dry-up period of the canal (January 11 th to February 10 th ). Special thanks to Luke Leonard, Jarrett Nelson, Greg Birk, Angel Verdugo, Bill Briggs, Bob Holbein, Chuck Foyle, Greg Harasha, Jeremy Wells, Jesus Luna, Mario Vellarde, Nate Gomez, Richard Davis, Roberto Bolivar, Steve Zimpelman, and the entire project team for their tireless efforts in completing this work in an accelerated timeframe. Learn more about FNF's alternative project delivery services
FNF structure crews perform an overnight deck pour at 68th Street and Indian School
New Work
Recently Awarded Projects
FNF was recently awarded the Arizona DOT’s I-17 Happy Valley/Pinnacle Peak TI, US 60 Aguila, US 93 Carrow-Stephens, US 163 Laguna Creek Bridge, SR 72 Bouse, I-10 Dysart, and I-8 Stanfield-Bianco projects. In Texas, FNF was recently awarded Texas DOT’s US 285 Roadway Rehab Reeves County and IH 20 Midland projects, and the Town of Pecos 7 th Street Reconstruction project. FNF was also awarded New Mexico DOT projects NM48 in Lincoln County, I-40 Refinery McKinley County, and NM 404 in Dona Ana County.
 
We are now hiring in various locations.   Click here to learn more and apply .
Safety Always
Message from FNF's President
Rob Bottcher, FNF President
I value our employees as our most significant asset, and I am committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for us all. Safety ownership starts with me and cascades down to our Sponsors and field personnel. FNF’s Safety Excellence Committee is continually working to enhance our safety culture and welcomes employee input, suggestions, and involvement. 
 
I am asking that each of you join me and partner with one another to continually reduce risk and make safety personal so that everyone can go home safely to their families. Your safety vigilance will help us get to our goal of zero injuries in 2019 and beyond. Thank you for all your efforts and for making FNF the safest place to work.
Milestone Anniversary
FNF is Celebrating 35 Years
This February, FNF is celebrating 35 years in business. The company, which began as a small Arizona paving subcontractor in 1984, has diversified and grown into the large ENR Top 400 national contractor that we are today. Thank you to our employees, clients, and industry partners who helped us reach this incredible milestone!   Learn more about FNF services
Retirement
David James and Matt Gully
Two of our key management employees, after more than 35 years serving the industry, are retiring. Matt Gully, FNF President/COO, will retire in March 2019 and David James, FNF Chief Financial Officer, retired in December 2018. 
 
Matt Gully started his career in the late 1970s and began working with FNF in 1988. Matt was instrumental in capturing and implementing the operating principles and values on which FNF was founded and continues to thrive on. His active presence in construction associations such as the AGC and National Asphalt Pavement Association helped to resolve many issues involving the heavy-highway industry and foster the growth of transportation in the Southwest. 
 
David James began his career in accounting upon graduating from the University of Kansas. He worked primarily with two contracting firms in his career, Joe E. Woods, Inc. (23 years) and FNF Construction, Inc. (14 years).  Dave has been highly regarded for his diligent advocacy for CFMA and most recently his involvement in addressing the critical issue of mental health and suicide prevention.  The construction industry is the most at risk industry for suicide deaths and has a suicide rate that is four times more than the national average. Dave has worked passionately to address mental illness in construction and educate others on the importance of creating a compassionate work environment to improve the safety and wellness of our industry.
 
We are thankful to Matt and Dave for their service to both FNF and the industry and wish them the very best in their retirement!
Matt Gully retires as FNF's President/COO
David James retires as FNF's Chief Financial Officer
Giving Back
Helping Victims of California Wildfires
This year, FNF chose to allocate our holiday donation funds to help the victims of the California wildfires. The 2018 wildfire season has been the most destructive and deadly wildfire season on record in California, causing more than $3.5 billion in damages, including $1.792 billion in fire suppression costs. FNF supported two separate charities to help both displaced families and their animals. To learn more about the supported charities, visit nvadg.org and tzuchi.us
This dog that survived the catastrophic wildfire in Northern California, protected the ruins of his home for almost a month until his owner was able to return. Click here for source
Build your Career with FNF
University Recruiting
Now that school season is upon us, keep an eye out for FNF at these recruiting events at universities throughout the Southwest. Check out FNF's upcoming recruiting locations
FNF Employment
New Employees
FNF is excited to announce the following newly hired or re-hired employees:
 
Jennifer Jarrell, Controller
Justin Candelario, QC Technician
Christopher Pereira, IT Technician (part-time)
Lee Parker, General Superintendent
Camden Wilka, Project Engineer
Robert Shawn Romero, Project Supervisor
Jim Boggio, Project Manager
Taylor Westhoff, Project Superintendent
 
We are now hiring in various locations.   Learn more about FNF's exciting career opportunities
Employment
Promotions
Congratulations to these recently promoted FNF employees:
Richard Montoya, Project Sponsor
Jake Salazar, Sr. Project Manager
 
Visit the employment section of our website to learn about exciting career opportunities with FNF.  Vi ew job postings and learn about careers with FNF
Employee Service Recognition
FNF Employee Anniversaries
FNF offers an excellent work environment as evidenced by our tremendous employee retention. The following employees celebrated milestone years of service with FNF in 2018:
30 years of Service:                     
Debra Germann
Matt Gully
Kevin Hernandez
 
20 Years of Service:
Jeannette Dranchak
 
15 Years of Service:          
Annie Balch
Bernie Colburn
Leander Elliott
Kevin Harris
Ron Larriba
Jason Schoonover
Shawn Sheble
Mario Velarde
10 Years of Service:                      
Parker Brownell
Richard Davis
Andrew Gofourth
Sarah Gray
Luke Leonard
Anthony Pena
Bob Wightman
5 Years of Service:
Carlos Adame
James Anderson, III
Rob Bottcher
Garey Bryant
Josh Campbell
Greg Edelbrock
DeeAnne Grant
Greg Harasha
Robert Holbein
Ron Howard
Oscar Mayorga
Rochelle Moore
Jarrett Nelson
Dwayne Reid
Jacob Salazar
Jeff Sandifer
Angel Verdugo
Jeremy Wells
Have News to Share?
If you have news to share, please send to Deena Ross at dross@fnfinc.com .
February 2019 | FNF Construction, Inc. | 480-784-2910 | FNFINC.COM