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KALKREUTH HOSTS A BOOTH AT NATIONAL TRADE SHOW


MARCH 22 – 24, 2016 — Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal (KRSM) hosted a booth at the National Facilities Management and Technology Conference & Exposition (NFMT) at the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland hosted by Building Operating Management magazine.This annual event is home to the largest facilities management expo hall in the industry and provides networking events and more than 120 conference sessions for attendees. Representing KRSM at the event was Maryland Division Service Manager Steve Cook, Technical Sales Rep Rosalind Hogan, Business Development (BD) Manager Andrew VanLandingham, D.C. BD Manager Larry Cylc, and Ohio Division BD Manager Ed Calfe.“It was great to be involved in the NFMT 2016, and we met a lot of great people,” Steve said. “Facility management efforts directly correlate with proper roof installation and maintenance. The show provided a setting that facilitated the recognition of the roof as a valuable asset to any building.”

SERVICE PERSONNEL TRAINING

MARCH 9 – 10, 2016 — Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal’s service managers and assistants gathered at Kaley Center, KRSM’s Corporate Headquarters in Wheeling, for a Dataforma training exercise.

The group engaged a Dataforma “start to finish” review of daily use and discussed topics including work order details, field tickets, the inspection app, and the RoofSaver inspection report in order to facilitate more efficient daily operations.

“It was nice to have representation from every division together in one place to expand our understanding of Dataforma and how it will make us more efficient. All of the service divisions benefited from the training, and our time together brought us closer to our ultimate goal of functioning as one unit,” said KRSM West Virginia Division Service Manager Shawn Snodgrass.

FOREMAN FIRST AID & CPR TRAINING

MARCH 2016 — Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal’s Northeast Territory Safety Director Jeremy Dvorcek held an OSHA-required First Aid & CPR training at KRSM’s corporate headquarters—Kaley Center.

The training involved a total of 31 foremen over a 3 day period in 6 different sessions. All who were in attendance passed their First Aid & CPR Certifications, which are good for another two years.

“The OSHA requirement is that when a jobsite is more than 3-4 minutes travel distance away from medical care, there needs to be at least one certified CPR/First Aid person on site,” Jeremy said. “We require each of our foreman to remain certified so this never becomes an issue.”

RECRUITING AT EKU

MARCH 2, 2016 — Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal participated in the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Job Fair in Richmond, KY. In attendance were Kentucky Division Estimator Benson Phillips and Estimating Intern Justin Spillman.

“A lot of us were brought on board through college, and I even started as a KRSM intern during my senior year at EKU,” said Benson. “We know the importance of staying at top-of-mind with these colleges and universities so that students are able to capitalize on opportunities that are out there. More than 60% of KRSM’s estimators, PMs, and safety personnel got their start in the intern program, so our upper management absolutely recognizes the benefits for the company and the students.”

FOREMAN SPOTLIGHT: JEREMY PERSINGER

FEBRUARY 2016 — Jeremy Persinger with Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal’s (KRSM) West Virginia division is this month’s featured sheet metal foreman.

Jeremy began working for KRSM in 2002 as an apprentice. He is currently working on the Howard Community College project under Project Manager (PM) Chris Lemmon.

Jeremy has a total of 14 years’ experience in the roofing industry and has served as foreman on various high-profile projects during his time with KRSM. Specifically, he made note of the Charleston Area Medical Center Cancer Center project in Charleston, WV.

“Jeremy continues to run some of the company’s largest projects with a leadership ability and vision that allows us to be profitable and continue to expand our relationships with some of the nation’s largest GC’s, all while keeping safety at the forefront of each project,” noted PM Chris Lemmon, who works with Jeremy frequently. “Jeremy is a huge asset to our growth and diversity in the sheet metal industry.”

Jeremy currently lives in Wellsburg, WV and has a 7-year-old daughter named Cayden. We are proud to call Jeremy a member of the KRSM family and would like to sincerely thank him for his hard work and dedication since 2002.

KALKREUTH JOINS ROOFTOP SNOW REMOVAL EFFORTS

JANUARY  2016 — Winter Storm Jonas brought roof collapses, leaks, and drainage sys-tem blockages to the Mid-Atlantic region. Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal (KRSM) mobilized to provide emergency snow removal services to the affected building owners during and after the storm. In some cases, our crews were working around the clock to re-move as much as 40” of snow from vulnerable rooftops.

“The entire Kalkreuth team came together for the blizzard of 2016,” added Maryland Division Service Manager Steve Cook. “We safely and successfully ran rooftop snow removal crews in PA, MD, DC, and VA. It was truly a corporate effort, and we demonstrated synergy from logistics and coordination to execution.”

“With the tremendous dedication and efforts of our service crews, we were able to respond quickly and safely to the area of the country that needed us the most. Many areas were impacted by the significant snowfall and, with the help of everyone involved, we were able to efficiently and safely remove the snow from several roofs in the Philadelphia, PA area out of our WV division,” said Wheeling division Service Manager Shawn Snodgrass.

FOREMAN SPOTLIGHT: BRAD HUBBARD

JANUARY 2016 — Brad Hubbard with Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal’s (KRSM) West Virginia residential division is this month’s featured roofing foreman.

Brad began working for KRSM in 2013 in service, and his first project was a chimney repair project here in Wheeling. He is currently working on the Welty Village project under Project Manager (PM) Stan Gorczyca.

Brad has a total of nearly 30 years’ experience in the roofing industry and has served as foreman on numerous residential and light commercial projects during his time with KRSM. He also noted safety to be a top priority residentially as well stating that it’s “practiced on every project and vital to prevent injury.”

“Brad has always been a pleasure to work with,” noted recently-retired Residential General Manager Tom Gordon.

“He is an outstanding craftsman, and his attention to detail and work ethic ensure a successful project.”

Brad currently lives in Glen Easton, WV with his wife Connie and has four children, Daniel (28), Kevin (25), Kaitlyn (23), and Sarah (21). We are proud to call Brad a member of the KRSM family and would like to thank him for his dedicated service.

KALKREUTH JOINS ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE

JANUARY 2016 — Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal’s (KRSM) West Virginia division Project Manager Chase Cupryk teamed up with Holder Construction Company’s Alaina Reeverts to get involved with their 2016 CMH Program Holiday Food Drive benefitting the Mid-Ohio Food Bank.

Alaina stated this year’s drive produced non-perishable food items weighing over 420 pounds and expressed her sincere gratitude for our involvement. We thank you for reaching out to us with this initiative Alaina and look forward to getting involved next year.