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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONNECTION: INSPIRATION FROM 964 MILES AWAY... On a recent business trip to Mobile, AL, I dined with some associates at a restaurant named Wintzell’s Oyster House. The most memorable part of this lunch, wasn’t the food (although it was fantastic), it was the original décor of J. Oliver Wintzell’s witty sayings covering the walls from floor to ceiling. Though the Wintzell family sold the restaurant in the 80s, the hundreds of sayings remain wholly intact. I spent the lunch smiling and reading J. Oliver Wintzell’s words of wisdom, but it was the “Creed” that I read on the outside wall as I was leaving that left the biggest impression. This creed was labeled “My Town”. It was a masterfully created set of values that bound he and the town of Mobile together. I actually had an emotional response of “civic pride” after I read this and snapped a picture. It was obvious to me that Mr. Wintzell was a raving fan of Mobile; warts and all. About a month after this trip, we had a mid-year, strategic plan update meeting with about 15 leaders of Elzinga & Volkers. I thought I’d share the story of my trip and my creed discovery to see if we could build our own creed that would express our employee’s feelings for E&V. I had no real expectations. We broke into groups of three and each group was given a generic outline to follow that mirrored the flow and cadence of Wintzell’s “My Town” Creed. There were a lot of blanks to be filled in. We asked them to dig deep and truly express how they felt about the company. Each of the groups came back and shared what they had come up with. I was again moved, this time not with civic pride but company pride. As the CEO, I couldn’t force the words they used to express themselves, but as we took a look at all of the different worksheets and blended them together, I couldn’t help but stand back and smile as I read it for the first time:
Upcoming Paid Holidays Enjoy paid time off to celebrate the holidays! » Thursday, November 24 » Friday, November 25 » Monday, December 26 » Monday, January 2
The Elzinga & Volkers Creed
My Company My company is the place where my talents are allowed to shine, where my work family is located, and where my vote has impact. It is where my life is enriched, where my children aspire to work and where my neighbors wish they could be. It is a second home for me. My company has a right to my loyalty; and a right t o my dedication. My company supports me; and I support it. My company wants my name, not my number; my creative ideas, not my blind obedience; my best efforts, not my minimum requirements; my safety, not just my productivity. My company supplies me with a sense of pride, inspiration to advance my career, the flexibility to be there for my kids, empowerment to make change happen, continuous training and growth opportunities; security for my family, and the challenge to be like no other. My company has some things better than others. The best things I should seek to reinforce and the worse things I should help to rebuild. Take it all in. It is my company and it is Unmistakably E&V. Inspiration can come from a book or from a 300 year old town 964 miles away from home. Thank you Mr. Wintzell for your inspiration!
Mike Novakoski President/CEO
Wedding WELCOMEBells! TO THE E&V FAMILY! Let’s give it up for our excellent newcomers and welcome them to the E&V Family!
Kevin Frye Field Manager
Jared Andersen
Mark LaMay
Kevin Eugster
Dan Rogers
Project Manager
Carpenter
Update from Tara: "We are enjoying time at home with Nolan! He is eating more and gaining weight for the first time in a long time. He is loving rolling over and really loves his walker! Recently, Nolan had an MIBG scan, a hearing test, and a bone marrow biopsy. We are praying that tests show no tumors or anything else suspicious. We are also praying that Nolan continues to stay healthy so there won't be any delays for his stem cell transplant. We are grateful for the Oncology and BMT team at Helen Devos as they make each step so much easier and take amazing care of our little guy!"
Field Manager
Assistant Project Manager
Mark Nanninga
Our Little Fighter– "No Fear Nolan"
Director of Business Development
Please continue to keep the Brouwer family in your prayers. For more updates, visit Nolan's FB page: Nolan-"No Fear Nolan"
A DAY IN THE LIFE Follow Ryan through a typical, busy day!
12:30 to 3:30 PM
4:30 to 6:15 AM
» Put my tools back on and get back to work. » Get a phone call from Tom S., and more often than not, figure out how to “man” some of the upcoming projects. » Work at the daily task until 3:15, clean up our mess, pack up tools and head home.
» I wake up and let my dog out. » Make a pot of coffee, log on to MLive, and listen to ESPN. » Tell myself I should go to the gym (on the rare occasion when I do go to the gym, I leave at 5:00 a.m.). » Get ready for work and leave the house at 6:15.
6:15 AM to Noon » I call Tom S. on my drive in to work so we can discuss our plans for the day and what we did the night before. » Typically, I need to stop at the supply house and pick up material for the tasks I have for that day. » Arrive to the job site, go over the job with the field manager and discuss our game plan. » Work very hard until noon.
Noon to 12:30 PM » Take a lunch break with my co-workers and try to discuss anything but work, and use the time to get to know each other a little better. BUILDINGTOGETHER | November 2016
3:30 to 7:00 PM
Ryan Fuller
Interiors Foreman
Outside of work, I really enjoy spending time with my family and friends, boating and shooting pool. I also enjoy playing golf, even though I'm not that good at it.
» Call Tom S. to discuss our daily progress and plans for the evening. » As often as possible, head to the gym and get a workout in. » Arrive home and get cleaned up. » Spend time with my wife at dinner discussing our day. » Work around the house. » On Tuesdays my wife and I play in a pool league and on Thursdays we play in a Texas hold-em league.
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WHAT WE’RE BUILDING RECENTLY AWARDED
Westshore Medical Center - Manistee, MI Med Express - Grand Rapids, MI New Medical Office Building Exterior Improvements Fast Stats » » » » »
We will provide CM services for a new medical office building and parking lot. The total area of the project is approximately 35,000-SF and has a value of $9.2 million. EV will likely perform firestopping and carpentry on the project. Construction is expected to start in the Spring of 2017. This will be our first project with Westshore Medical Center, who is affiliated with Munson Health System in Traverse City. » Project Manager: Mike Parker » Field Manager: Larry Wolters
GETTING STARTED
E&V Holland Office Renovation - Holland, MI Renovation Fast Stats
» The old GMB area is being renovated in order to add 12 new work spaces. The area will also include a meeting room, kitchenette and storage space. » The project is expected to be completed by Christmas. » E&V is doing the demo, framing, drywall, painting and general trades. » A challenge is fitting this project into our interior groups already busy schedule. » Project Manager: Mike Parker with the help of Nate Meewusen
UNDERWAY
Hope Church - Holland, MI Addition and Renovation Fast Stats » The Hope Church project is well underway! The project includes a new chapel, youth nursery area and commons interior as well as a freshly paved parking lot. We are currently working on demolition and renovation of the library and garden lounge areas as well as installing drywall in the Chapel. » A memorial rose window, donated to Hope Church in the late 1940s, is being cleaned and prepared for re-installation into the new chapel. » Hidden from public view, new HVAC equipment and a complete Fire Protection system are being installed in the attic. » Project Manager: Joe Novakoski » Field Manager: Joe Shashaguay
WRAPPING UP
Med Express Urgent Care Center - Wyoming, MI Build-Out Fast Stats
» The project included a 4,700-SF tenant build-out where we self-performed steel work. » An interesting project challenge is that we had to remove a 3,000 gallon fuel oil tank and cap an old well in the front of the building. » A grand opening is scheduled for November 16, 2016. » Project Manager: Steve Null » Field Manager: Justin Gould
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Job Opportunities
Thank You Volunteers!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 2016 Downtown Holland Parade of Lights Tuesday, November 29, 2016 6:30 p.m.
Thank you to our volunteers for helping the City of Holland plant tulip bulbs in preparation for Tulip Time 2017.
Employees and family members are encouraged to sign up to ride on the E&V float or pass out candy during the parade. If you'd like to participate, please contact Jamie at jschippa@elzinga-volkers.com by Wednesday, November 23.
Traveling Construction Field Managers: E&V needs Traveling Construction Field Managers who will oversee commercial and industrial construction projects throughout the US. Candidates must possess an eye for quality and have a passion and focus on safety along with outstanding leadership and communication skills. Can live anywhere across the U.S! Carpenter: E&V has job openings for commercial and industrial Carpenters in Michigan, as well as across the US. Candidates must produce quality work and have a passion and focus on safety along with great work ethic and integrity. Preferred experience includes casework, windows, trim, cabinetry, countertops, custom cabinetry, doors etc. for commercial jobs. Ability to travel is a plus. Apply on E&V's career page: http://www.elzinga-volkers.com/careers
HALL PASS
Jill Monte spent time with her son, Dominic, at his school Halloween party where he's dressed up as a Police Officer.
E&V employees are enjoying time off with Job Opportunities their kids at school related functions!
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