Milestone_Q1_2023

Here WE go, Milestone Family!!! 2023 is underway!!

What do we WANT to be known FOR? What ARE we known FOR?

WE want to be known FOR The Milestone Way. At the Heart of The Milestone Way is Making Lives Better One Road and Bridge at a Time. How do we go about doing that? Like every strong marriage, family, friendship and team, we start with a strong foundation of TRUST in one another, RESPECT for each other, COMMITMENT to our goals and The Milestone Way and PASSION for what we do. What are our business priorities within The Milestone Way? They have not changed.

First and foremost, providing a physically and psychologically safe work environment. Next, providing a high-quality product within a high-quality welcoming workspace. Then, performance at the highest level in all aspects of our business. Finally, production by working smart with a good safe work plan. If we do these things in that order, we may be blessed to make a buck.

You all are the greatest group of construction professionals ever assembled, and I am truly humbled and blessed to lead such an amazing team. As we move forward in 2023, I ask that each of you focus on relationship building, clear and regular communication, and team building. By doing these things it will bring The Milestone Way to life and will Make Lives Better for one another, our teams, our customers and our communities One Road and Bridge at a Time

Your talents are plentiful, and the value you add to the communities you live in is real. Let’s all be good stewards of the talents we’ve been blessed with and leave a positive impact on the people around us.

I look forward to seeing you out there this year. Let’s have a Safe Milestone Way 2023!

God bless,

CJ POTTS COO, HERITAGE CONSTRUCTION

YANCEY SMILEY

Behind the Scenes Hero

We often celebrate our crews for projects well done, but have you ever thought about the unsung heroes who help jobs get completed?

Meet Yancey Smiley, our Indianapolis area Fuel and Lube employee. Yancey has fueled our jobs since 2014. Before that, he spent 29 years as an operator. A day in Yancey’s life starts out much earlier than the crews’, planning his route for the 10-15 jobs where equipment needs to be refueled. The amount of logistics and strategy that goes into this takes dedication, and that is exactly what Yancey delivers.

We asked Yancey about the skills it takes for this position, and we learned it takes a wide variety. First and foremost, he described self-motivation and self-management are key. Yancey is always on-call, ready to go wherever superintendents determine he’s needed. It is then up to him how he goes about the request. Yancey said this takes being flexible; if there is a job that needs fuel more than another at a certain moment, he might need to adjust his entire route.

Trust is an absolute must-have. Superintendents need to trust Yancey will be where he says he will – and they do. During his nine years, Yancey has been able to build those relationships and be a reliable asset to our jobs.

Yancey says he is always thinking forward. Jobs are constantly moving forward each day, and Yancey proactively plans his day based on where he knows crews will be working. Although, it can get quite chaotic to fuel 10-15 jobs at a time, Yancey says the most rewarding part is seeing projects come to life. Each day is an opportunity to see asphalt laid, bridges built or concrete poured, and Yancey gets to see each job in action when coming to refuel.

Yancey, thank you for being a behind the scenes hero. Because of you, we make lives better, one road and bridge at a time.

Joe Thomas named Area Manager of Fort Wayne

Joe brings an abundance of knowledge to our Milestone team, with more than 24 years of experience in the heavy highway industry, encompassing all aspects of concrete and bridge construction. Joe has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Purdue Fort Wayne.

Joe and his wife, Lisa, have been married almost 25 years and have four children, Allison, Emily, Tyler and Grace. Of course, they can’t forget their fur babies, Patch and Lola.

When Joe is not working, he enjoys going to the lake, playing hockey, water and snow skiing. He and his daughter, Grace, also enjoy restoring an old wooden boat with the goal of finishing it up before he retires. Congrats to Joe in his new role!

Amy Bingham Achieves BCSP Certification

Safety Representative, Amy Bingham, has completed all requirements for a Board of Certified Safety Professionals® (BCSP®) certification of Construction Health and Safety Technician®(CHST®) and now Safety Management Specialist (SMS).

A SMS is an experienced professional with safety management skills which can be applied on a full- or part-time basis as part of that person’s job duties. Some examples of an SMS’s activities include: defining and utilizing an organization’s safety management systems, risk management, incident investigation and emergency preparedness. These professionals also must maintain current knowledge of safety, health, and environmental concepts to identify the business case for safety.

Safety issues have become more complex, and today’s safety professional must continually be better qualified. “Safety, health and environmental practice relies on the knowledge and skills of its practitioners,” explains BCSP’s CEO, Christy Uden, CAE, IOM. “We are proud of those who join us in advancing safety through quality certification.”

BCSP credential holders are among the most highly trained, educated and experienced individuals in the safety field. Having achieved a BCSP certification shows that the individual has mastered the core competency required for professional safety practice. Certificates recertify every five years to maintain certification, ensuring they remain knowledgeable in their practice and continuously improve the profession.

Congratulations, Amy, on this achievement, and thank you for always pushing to be the best you can be!

Safety Day

Our Milestone Safey Team hosted the first annual Safety Day this March. They invited ten vendors: Heritage Wellness Center, Milwaukee Tool, Hero Wear, PEP Safety, United Rentals, and more to teach our employees all about up-and-coming safety products. Employees who attended were able to receive free gloves and safety glasses from our generous vendors. A few lucky employees were able to win prizes in our raffle! Lastly, we can’t forget to mention the delicious taco truck for lunch!

While attending the Safety Day, we were able to ask employees and leaders how they demonstrate the importance of safety to the team. One thing was clear, many said you must “lead by example.” This means doing the right thing-always. Even if it takes extra time or an extra step, everyone on the team should make it home safely and it only takes a spilt second for an accident to occur. Bryce Loweth, Safety Representative, says that he demonstrates the importance of safety by continuing his knowledge of safety measures, he does this by reading industry news, and watching safety videos. Bryce is a great example of living out of our value—Build Long Term Relationships. These relationships and immense care for team members make him passionate about spreading safety messages. We also talked to another employee, Chad Little. We asked Chad how he motivates a teammate to do the right thing. He says it all starts within yourself. “You’ve got to do it first” says Chad. By taking the lead and doing it first, this creates a chain reaction. If everyone on the team is practicing safety the right way, it becomes natural and a habit. Overall, it was a great day to reflect and reteach as we head into our busy season.

Thank you to our vendors for an educational and fun day. Another thank you to Russell and his safety team for hosting this event! We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

SPRING SEVERE WEATHER

Indiana spring is here, which means continually changing temperatures. This can bring tornados, dense fog, thunderstorms, and lightning. Storms can brew and pop up quickly, so it is important to know your team’s emergency weather plan when these conditions occur. A plan ensures that you or your co-workers can navigate the situations quickly and as safely as possible. Review Milestone Emergency Weather Plan below:

If a Weather Warning or Tornado Watch is issued in the area or lightning is observed, the onsite supervisor or his designee will verify if a warning is in effect, by weather apps or other resources.

Using a weather application, determine the distance of lightning and path of the storm, which must be at least 12 miles away for work to continue.

Lightning strikes must be monitored and when it is within 10 miles, all work shall cease, and employees should take cover in vehicles or buildings as necessary for at least 30 minutes until the storm has moved to a further distance.

What You Need to Know

Outdoor Lightning Safety

• If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you.

• When you hear thunder, immediately move to safe shelter: a substantial building with electricity or plumbing or an enclosed, metal-topped vehicle with windows up.

• Stay in a safe shelter for at least 30 minutes after you hear the last sound of thunder.

Indoor Lightning Safety

• Stay off-corded phones, computers and other electrical equipment that put you in direct contact with electricity.

• Avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths, and faucets.

• Stay away from windows and doors and stay off porches.

• Do not lie on concrete floors, and do not lean against concrete walls.

Last Resort Outdoor Risk Reduction Tips

• If you are caught outside with no safe shelter anywhere nearby the following actions may reduce your risk:

• Immediately get off elevated areas such as hills. mountain ridges or peaks

• Never lie flat on the ground

• Never shelter under an isolated tree

• Never use a cliff or rocky overhang for shelter

• Immediately get out and away from ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water

• Stay away from objects that conduct electricity (barbed wire fences, power lines, windmills, etc.)

Tornados or Storms

When conditions develop or warning sirens sound, the supervisor will act on the side of safety. If a warning is warranted: Field supervisors shall notify their employees to take cover immediately in an onsite building or low-lying area or vehicle depending on what the conditions warrant.

• Officer Personnel should announce the following as applicable:

• We are under a [Blank] (This may be either a tornado watch, snow advisory, etc.)

Severe Weather conditions have developed. In case of Tornado add the following message:

• Move away from the windows

• Close overhead doors in the shop and storage buildings.

The Coaches

Over the past two quarters, we’ve introduced you to the Milestone Coaches. Our coaches can be a helpful resource for you, advising on any problems you may be facing. From personal issues to navigating your next career move, they can provide advice or resources.

WHAT IS COACHING?

We often equate coaching with mentorship, but that’s only part of it. The Milestone Coaches program is a process that provides a collaborative environment for more intentional conversation geared towards establishing focus, discovering possibilities, and creating a progression towards a desired outcome.

If you need help deciding whether a coach would be beneficial to you, check out our flow chart by following the link/QR code! If you have any questions regarding this program or would be interested in learning more, reach out to any of our certified coaches by emailing coaching@milestonelp.com.

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Make Lives Better.

One Road and Bridge at a Time.

Employee Celebrations

Births

EMMA LOUISE YATES

Lafayette Estimator, Dylan Yates, welcomed a baby girl this quarter! Baby Emma was born, January 2, 2023, weighing 7lbs 7oz and 20.5 inches long. Congratulations on your beautiful new addition, Yates family! #1

ELLIOT GABREIL TEUMER

Congratulations to Lisa Teumer, Griffith Payroll Specialist, who welcomed her 10th grandbaby this January! Elliot Gabriel Teumer was born weighing 7lbs 12.6 oz and 20.5 inches long. Lisa, it sounds like you will be busy! #2

BEAU ALEXANDER DODSON

Noah Dodson, Speedway Dispatcher, and his wife Lexie welcomed a baby boy this quarter. Beau Alexander was born on January 5, 2023, weighing 8lbs and 9oz and 20 inches long. Congratulations to the Dodson family on their precious boy! #3

EVERLY M c CORD

Melissa McCord, Ft. Wayne AP Specialist, welcomed her first grandchild, Everly. Melissa, we love swag, and congratulations on your family’s new addition! #4

BECKETT STROUD

Beckett Stroud was born on January 17, 2023, weighing 8lbs and 11oz and 22 inches long. Beckett is the first child for Indianapolis Accounting, Josh Stroud and wife Allison. He is also the first grandchild to one of our own, Patrick and Barbara Walters. Congratulations to everyone! #5

BENTLEY MICHAEL RODKEY

Fort Wayne surveyor, Ben Rodkey, and his wife, Bailey, welcomed a baby boy this February! Congratulations to the Rodkeys on their sweet boy! #6

Retirements

ROB DUNCAN #1

Rob Duncan, Quality Control Manager for the Griffith area, retired after 37 years with Walsh & Kelly/Milestone North. Rob started out in plant maintenance before there was an actual Quality Control Department. When INDOT changed requirements for state work, Rob and another employee converted an old building in Griffith into the QC Lab and took courses on asphalt design...We guess you could say he paved the way! Under Rob’s leadership, Milestone North has consistently received INDOT bonuses for asphalt volumetrics.

Rob will be spending his time riding motorcycles and traveling with his wife, playing pickleball, and enjoying the greens as an avid golfer. We wish Rob the best in his retirement. Thanks for your many years of good service!

RICK YATES

Rick Yates has been a bridge general superintendent for us in the Lafayette area for the past five years. Rick spent his entire 47 year career building bridges. He started as a laborer with Holley Construction in 1976 then joined his father’s company Wirtz & Yates in 1981. Rick became owner of Yates Construction in 2008 and operated that company until he joined Milestone in 2018. Enjoy retirement, Rick!

DICK MYERS

Dick Myers started working in the bridge construction industry with Erber & Milligan in 1990. He worked for Bob Erber as a bridge superintendent until 2009 which is when he started his own bridge company, RA Myers in Muncie, IN. Dick joined the Milestone team in 2021 and has been helping grow our east-central Indiana bridge division for the past several years. Enjoy retirement, Dick!

DAVE WALORSKI

Dave Walorski has been in the construction industry in northern Indiana for over 50 years. After graduating with a construction management degree from Purdue he started with the Indot LaPorte District in 1971. In 1978, Dave went to work for LaPorte Construction as an estimator/project manager. In 1981, Dave started Northern Indiana Construction (NIC) in Mishawaka, IN which he successfully ran until joining Milestone at the end of 2021. He has spent the past year helping to transition the NIC bridge crews into the Milestone South Bend area. We will miss you, Dave!

New Hires

JENIFFER CASAS-MENDEZ

Jeniffer Casas-Mendez joined Milestone full time as a Project Superintendent in Lafayette on January 3, 2023. Jeniffer was a 5-year intern, having joined us right out of high school, and was helping manage projects during her last two summers. Jeniffer is a graduate of Purdue’s Construction Management program and is currently participating in our Developmental Trainee program. She just completed time with the Estimating Department and is transitioning into the Bridge group to start the season. Afterward, Jeniffer looks forward to spending time with the Surveying and Project Accounting teams.

Fun fact: Jeniffer is one of six children and a first-generation college graduate. She enjoys spending time with her family making memories, showing her parents what the world has to offer, dancing, learning new things and making people smile! Welcome, Jeniffer, we are happy to have you in our family!

ANDREW HICKMAN

Andrew Hickman joined us as, Quality Control Technician this winter. Andrew interned with Milestone for four years, gaining experience within HR, Marketing and Concrete Quality Control.

When he’s not at work, Andrew enjoys watching, following and playing soccer. He has traveled across the globe to watch games in Europe and visited stadiums in Germany, Italy and Spain. Another hobby of Andrew’s is traveling. He has been to 10 different countries and multiple states and can’t wait to add more to his list!

Congratulations on joining us full time!

Celebrating Women in Construction Week

March 5th-March 11th we celebrated Women in Construction Week, to recognize the vital role women have in the construction industry.

The construction industry has long been a male-dominated field but has seen a shift towards gender diversity in recent years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the amount of women in construction is at an all-time high and has been increasing since 2016. More women are pursuing careers in construction as well as other traditionally male-dominated fields. The celebration of Women in Construction Week highlights the need for continued efforts to lessen the disparity of gender representation.

HC+M/Milestone have been working to address gender equality by promoting a supportive culture, providing equal opportunities for career advancement, and by investing in training and development programs. The benefits of a more diverse workforce in construction would lead to better outcomes for everyone including improved safety, productivity, creativity, and innovation.

This year’s WIC week we focused on highlighting the accomplishments of our female employees. It is time to acknowledge their contributions to the company and the industry as a whole. It is also an opportunity to encourage more women to pursue careers in construction and continue to break down barriers.

Thank you to all the women at HC+M for your resiliency, dedication, passion, and work-ethic you bring every day. You bring a diverse range of skills, experiences and viewpoints to the table which has enriched our work culture and helped us achieve our goals. Your professionalism, integrity, and teamwork have made a significant impact on our company, and we are grateful to have you as valuable members of our team.

We were proud to celebrate with you this week and every week!

MARCH 5-11

Awards

NAPA QIC AWARDS

“The asphalt pavement industry is committed to building highquality projects that deliver superior performance to the traveling public. All contractors’ projects earning a Quality in Construction award are measured against best practices designed to live up to that commitment,” said 2022 NAPA Chairman James A. Mitchell. “Earning the Quality in Construction Award demonstrates that Milestone Contractors LP has met or exceeded these rigorous standards.

Projects that are recipients:

• SR 32 Richmond Area

• US 31 + Thompson Rd Indy

• US 31 Columbus

• SR 23 Griffith

• South Bend Airport

• Portland Airport

Thank you, NAPA, for the honor. Also, we can’t forget the all employees who put in hours of dedication, without you this wouldn’t have been possible!

Thank you for your dedication and living out The Milestone Way.

ACPA CONCRETE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

The Indiana Chapter of the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) awarded ten concrete pavement projects during the 2023 Indiana Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards Program at their annual workshop. Awarded projects exemplify skillful, safe and disciplined delivery of new, reconstructed, or rehabilitated concrete pavement on Indiana highways, local roads, streets, and airports.

Projects are rated in various use categories on overall pavement quality, process execution, innovation, sustainability, safety, and more. Projects recognized at similar state level programs are eligible to compete for silver or gold titles in the American Concrete Pavement Association’s Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards National Program, which culminates at the ACPA Annual Convention in December 2023. The association recognized 10 award-winning projects, along with the hard work, outstanding quality, and creative approaches to problem solving demonstrated by contractors, agencies, and engineers.

Projects that were recognized:

• Reconstruction Taxiway B, St. Joesph Cp. Airport

• Reconstruction: I-70, SR 267 to Ronald Regan Parkway

• 56th Street CPR

• Olive Street Pavement Replacement & Reconstruction

• Bass Rd Reconstruction

• Intersection Improvements: Adams Ctr. & Tillman RD

• US 24 Pavement Replacement

• Cannelburg Road

Congratulations to our employees who put in the workmanship to earn these awards, we couldn’t be prouder!

Community Involvement

TRITON HIGH SCHOOL CIVIL CONSTRUCTION COURSE #1

Triton High School teacher, Mr. Keith Starost, is in the beginning stages of creating a Civil Construction course. To get the students interested, he invited Milestone and others to bring different pieces of heavy equipment that students could learn to operate. He also wanted to initiate relationship building between the kids and industry professionals. Overall, it was a successful day, and we were able to teach young adults what our field is all about! Thanks to all who made this event possible!

INDIANAPOLIS WHEELER MISSION CABINET BUILD #2

Wheeler Mission recently reached out looking for ‘handy, responsible volunteers for a project’. They came to the right place. Our team of Chad Scott, David Denisiuk and Chris Potts stepped up on Tuesday, January 17, and answered that request. They assembled and installed a small kitchenette for the Women’s and Children’s Center.

Thank you, guys, for making this happen and in the words of Dennis Towles, Community Engagement Manager for Wheeler Mission, “You Guys Spoil Us”. We are always happy to help and glad we can ‘spoil you’.

—CATHY WETHINGTON

COLUMBUS “SPREAD THE LOVE” #3

Our Columbus team is continually striving to make a difference in our communities. One example of that is the team’s dedication to and relationship with Love Chapel. Love Chapel provides services for Bartholomew County residents, including offering food resources in the form of static and mobile food pantries and hot meal sites.

This February, Milestone Columbus sent Niki Nolting, Lori Boas, Beth Brooks and Morgan Jones to Love Chapel to assist in sorting a large food donation. The group sorted a total of seven bins of food products to be distributed to the Bartholomew County Backpack Program and the new outreach program created by Love Chapel to extend the food pantry to their outskirt locations.

In March, Morgan Jones, Beth Brooks, Casey Loweth and Peter Soderstrom returned to Love Chapel to help with the Columbus community outreach pantry.

Thank you to all who volunteer at Love Chapel to help our fellow community members.

—MORGAN JONES

HEART AND SOLE RESULTS

Thank you to all employees who donated their new or used shoes to the Heart and Sole campaign. The Boone County Solid Waste Management District collected 7,901 pairs. We are proud to say that Milestone Contractors was the number 1 collector, in which we donated 1,900 pairs of shoes! This wouldn’t be possible without YOU! Thank you to Cathy Wethington and all who organized this campaign.

APRIL 19, 2023

Go Orange Day

National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week's Go Orange Day is Wednesday, April 19. We are asking employees across HC+M to wear orange in solidarity for workzone safety.

Walking the Talk on Road Safety

HB1015 has passed the IN House and is moving through the IN Senate. In an e ort to help lawmakers understand working conditions, Milestone General Superindendent, Chad Scott, testified twice to help the bill, which proposes placing electronic license plate readers in active work zones, secure passage. Scan the QR code to view the Jan. 31 session.

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Media 101 Training

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SAVE THE DATE

HC+M Day at Victory Field

Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 7:05 PM.

Plan to join us on HC+M family day at Victory Field for the Indianapolis Indians vs the Omaha Storm Chasers.

We hope to see you there.

SOCIAL LAUNCH UPDATE

One Tree Donated Per Follower

HC+M gained 729 followers in its first month on social media. To drive home our commitment to sustainability and reinforce our partnership with the NAPA Road Forward program, we’ve decided to plant 729 trees - one for each follower!

Trees were donated through the Indiana Tree Project and The Arbor Day Foundation and directed to the seven states where HC+M businesses operate.

Committee Chair, Rep jim Pressel (R).

MANY THANKS to all who contributed to this edition of the newsletter – throughout Indiana and across state lines to Illinois. Without your dedication and collaboration, this form of communication would not be possible. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to this edition. Here’s to a successful 2023 and Living the Milestone Way!

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