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NRCA SUMMER MEETINGS

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JULY 2018 –  Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal (KRSM) Maryland Division Vice President David Hesse participated in the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Summer Meetings.

The meetings took place July 10-14th at the NRCA Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois where approximately 300 people gathered from all across the country. Between committee meetings and research meetings, they were able to cover topics including OSHA’s new rules, training, safety, diversity, and the climate of the industry. “This time around, everyone felt as if the economy is good and there is plenty of work,” said David, “and it was a great opportunity for everyone to discuss common goals and problems across the industry.”

David is also a Vice Chairman of the NRCA. In 2010, he was nominated by his peers to become part of the board of directors, and in 2017 he was nominated to serve a two-year term with the executive board of directors. “This has turned into a great networking opportunity, and I am glad to be representing Kalkreuth within the highest levels of the NRCA,” said David.

Awesome job, David! We are thankful for your continuous hard work and dedication to the company!

METAL ARCHITECTURE DESIGN AWARDS

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JULY 2018 – Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal (KRSM) is proud to announce that the Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University was Metal Architecture’s 2018 Smooth Metal Wall Panel Design Award Winner!

Congratulations to the KRSM team involved in the installation process along with everyone else involved with this spectacular project.

To read more about the award and project, visit  https://www.metalarchitecture.com/articles/sculptural-smooth-fluid-and-monolithic.

JOHNS MANVILLE PEAK AWARDS

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JULY 2018 – Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal (KRSM) is proud to have reached Pinnacle Level within Johns Manville’s (JM) Peak Advantage Program for the 4th year in a row.

The Pinnacle level is the highest of three levels of recognition within the program and only the top roofing contractors with an excellent record for exhibiting quality workmanship installing JM roofing systems, financial stability, outstanding member rating, and high commitment to safety are able to reach this level.

Kalkreuth is proud to have reached Pinnacle level once again and thanks everyone who helped make it possible.

Pictured L to R: Bill Lewis, Duane Zitkovic, Patrick Dunnigan, Jennifer Ford-Smith, John Kalkreuth, Bill Spencer, Brian Mumpy, and Ryan Dietz.

GETTING TO KNOW YOU — KAREN BOWMAN

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JUNE 2018 – Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal (KRSM) Accounts Receivable (A/R) Collections Administrator Karen Bowman from our Corporate Headquarters in Wheeling, West Virginia was selected as this month’s featured employee.

Karen has been working in accounting for 26 years and will hit her 12 year mark with KRSM in August. From the beginning, she has always loved numbers and has always had a ‘math brain.’

She deals with all commercial jobs across KRSM’s six different office locations and is the only one within the company that does what she does. From sending and receiving lien waivers to deposits, Karen works with other departments frequently, including upper management, project managers, and other accounting employees. “You must realize what you do affects everyone. You must work as a team and think about how what you do may affect others,” Karen said.

When a job is completed and final payment is received, Karen is the last stop before filing a job folder. Interestingly enough, she is the only person within the company that physically handles every job folder— that accounted for approximately 400 folders just last year!

Throughout her time here at KRSM, Karen has seen the company grow tremendously. In fact, Karen is at her fourth office location with the company. Along with KRSM, the accounting world has also changed and continues to change daily. Systems and compliances have become more difficult, and forms are always changing sometimes monthly, weekly, and even daily.

Karen chose to work for KRSM because she wanted a career she could rely on until she retires, and she felt as if Kalkreuth would be able to provide her with that job security. “I am always proud to say that I work for Kalkreuth,” Karen said.

“Karen has proven her dedication to the company over the years, and it shows in her work ethic. She goes above and beyond and is always diligent in her duties. She truly does a great job, and I’m grateful to have her on our team,” said KRSM CFO Wes Nickell.

DEBBIE GREEN MEMORIAL 5K

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JUNE 2018 – Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal (KRSM) is once again the Title Sponsor for the 21st Annual Debbie Green Memorial 5k Run/Walk for Leukemia benefiting children with pediatric cancer. Since its inception in 1998, the race has helped over 40 children in the surrounding area and has raised over a million dollars.

This is the fourth year KRSM has had the opportunity to be the Title Sponsor for this great event. Our team has rallied together to participate and has been recognized with the largest team to finish the race three years running. This year, KRSM would like to continue the tradition and gather as many people to come out to support the event and raise awareness. Join the Kalkreuth Team today by emailing marketing@krsm.net!

This year’s race is scheduled for August 4 at 7pm at Heritage Port in Wheeling, West Virginia.

We are blessed to be involved with such a great organization, and we appreciate everything Race Director.

TRIANGLE FASTENER PICNIC

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JUNE 2018- Triangle Fastener Corporation (TFC) held the 18th Annual Picnic for all Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal (KRSM) employees at Kalkreuth’s new 28,000-square-foot warehouse in Triadelphia, West Virginia.

Every year, TFC provides a lunch for all employees as a way to say thank you for a long-standing business relationship that is headed well into the future.

All KRSM employees appreciate the wonderful lunch that was provided again this year. Thank you TFC!

CORPORATE TRAINING CENTER

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JUNE 2018 – Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal (KRSM) is excited to announce the completion of a brand new Corporate Training Center located at the corporate headquarters in Wheeling, West Virginia!

The training center will serve as the new hub for interns, new recruits, and continuing education efforts. “It is our goal to train and maintain the next generation of industry leaders,” said President and CEO John Kalkreuth. “This new training center is providing the perfect space for us to do so and has streamlined our onboarding process.”

ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION, AND ENGINEERING (ACE) MENTORING PROGRAM

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Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal (KRSM) Project Manager Austin Erney, Estimator Austin Lynch, and Submittal Engineer Kristina Koepke recently finished helping to mentor during the 2017-2018 Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program in Frederick, Maryland. The 2016-2017 group of students totaled 15 while this year it increased to 25 students.

The ACE Mentor Program caters to high school students who have an interest in pursuing careers within the architecture, construction, and engineering fields. First year students within the program learn the ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of the industry, and the second year they use what they have learned to complete a presentation project that competes on a national level.

The KRSM mentors work with students from all high schools located in Frederick County. “Our goal is to educate students about possible career paths in our industry and generally help them select a path through college programs,” said Erney. On a bi-weekly bases, they would host mentor classes and teach the students about career paths in architecture, construction, and engineering fields of study. Topics included scheduling, estimating, LEED, and architectural design. Throughout the semester, participants completed several class exercises. One exercise involved balsa wood bridge building, and the students competed against each other based on cost, efficiency, and performance.

Austin Lynch has been involved with the program for three years, Austin Erney for two, and Kristina one, and they are planning to continue the program well into the future with the goal of increased involvement. Austin Erney noted, “I enjoy seeing the students work together to achieve a common goal. I get a lot of satisfaction from seeing the students grow and select their secondary education paths. These students are the future of the industry, and we are helping them get started.”

A mentor student from last summer’s program, Erika Jacobs, just began her second term as an intern with KRSM in Maryland. Congratulations to everyone on the KRSM team involved in this great program. Keep up the good work!

Pictured from left to right are Kristina Koepke, Austin Lynch, and Austin Erney.