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Welcome to the 11th Annual MCOY Awards The American Subcontractors Association of Michigan (ASAM) welcomes you to the 11th annual Michigan Contractor of the Year Awards (MCOY). Within the construction industry, this is Michigan’s premier event for recognizing general contractors and construction managers with a track record of best practices, professionalism and collaboration with the subcontracting community. This prestigious award has tremendous meaning because it only goes to contractors who operate at the highest level. We are proud to have such strong general contractors and construction managers to work with year after year.

MCOY:

A process and criteria that define excellence

here are good reasons why the Michigan Contractor of the Year (MCOY) Awards have become such a popular event—and perhaps the biggest reason is that the awards aren’t just about celebrating those contractors who have discovered the “winning formula.” Rather, they’re about improving the overall construction industry where the rest of us live and work. When the annual MCOY Awards were developed 11 years ago, the emphasis was on how to improve working relationships between trade contractors and contractors. The underlying intent is to support those who are doing a great job—reinforcing what they are doing while making it desirable for others to follow suit. The award, by design, is not a “popularity contest.” Instead, it gives the American Subcontractors Association of Michigan (ASAM) members an opportunity to nominate and recognize general contractors and construction managers who exhibit best practices, professionalism, and collaboration within Michigan’s subcontracting community. More significantly, the process educates our general contractor friends about how trade contractors and suppliers view the partnerships that are formed through construction projects. Contractors

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are nominated based on the experiences a trade contractor has with the general contractors they work with. The goal of the MCOY Awards is to build trusting relationships; the end result is a community of top-notch contractors and trade contractors working as a team—with owners getting everything they pay for and more. ASAM set out to make a difference through action and responsibility; the popularity of the MCOY event is evidence that members of the construction industry have the same desire to play at a high level. ASAM members evaluated nominees for performance in specific categories that are essential to the contractor-trade contractor relationship. Each member company scored nominees in a confidential, defined process encompassing the following criteria: Bid Ethics & Practices, Safety, Jobsite Supervision, Communication, Schedule Coordination, Project Relations, Administrative Procedures, Payment per Terms and Quality Workmanship. Bid Ethics & Practices – Ensures consistency as it relates to scope of work, plans, specifications and contracts, and provides sufficient time to react to

changes noted in addenda, RFIs, and other communications. Does not knowingly push undue risk onto trade contractors. Respects confidentiality of trade contractor quotes, and does not practice “Post Award” price reductions. Safety – Leads the way in creating a safe jobsite by ensuring each site is clean, neat, organized and routinely inspected. Provides written standards as it relates to jobsite safety, creates a job environment which encourages safety education, proactive site-specific safety planning, and holds all of those involved on a project accountable to follow these standards. Jobsite Supervision – Experienced supervisor who understands effective workflow. Creates a team approach with Trade Contractors. Limits delays and wasteful sequencing, stacking and acceleration. Takes the lead in dealing with site challenges, professionally and in a timely manner, and treats individuals with respect and dignity. Provides sufficient supervisory manpower to meet project needs.

MCOY COMMITTEE John Turner, Committee Chair James Bockheim Matt DeVries Dan Hall Chris Nyenhuis Ann Plummer Mike Waalkes

Communication – Questions and concerns are dealt with in a timely manner so as to keep the project moving forward. Regularly communicates candidly, openly, and professionally, and shares successes and challenges to all of those involved in the project. Schedule Coordination – Builds collaborative, realistic, and dependable schedules. Consistently updates and communicates revised schedules with all Trade Contractors. Understands project flow and Trade Contractor task durations, and proactively solves roadblocks. Effectively sequences the work, and holds everyone accountable to meet the project schedule.

Project Relations – Establishes a spirit of teamwork in the office and in the field. Handles all team members’ concerns and input in a cooperative, reasonable manner. Sets the tone on the job for all to work together for the good of the project. Manages the owners’ expectations, and works to ensure that all Trade Contractors involved maintain a positive reputation. Administrative Procedures – Clearly defines administrative procedures at time of contract issue. Provides a contract and replies to RFIs, Bulletin Quotes, and other change correspondence in a timely manner, and requires all Trade Contractors to do the same. Does not expect the Trade Contractor to take unnecessary risks or make assumptions that may later prove false. Payment per Terms – Clearly outlines timing and payment application requirements. Proactively communicates any payment delays. Recognizes the importance of cash flow to the Trade Contractors on the project. As project progresses, releases retainage in timely fashion. Fights for reasonable Trade Contractor payment terms, and holds owners accountable.

PAST MCOY RECIPIENTS 2010 Winner: Dan Vos Construction Company Honorable Mention: Owen-Ames-Kimball, Co. Honorable Mention: Erhardt Construction 2011 Winner: Owen-Ames-Kimball, Co. Honorable Mention: Dan Vos Construction Company Honorable Mention: Erhardt Construction 2012 Winner: Elzinga & Volkers Construction Professionals Honorable Mention: Dan Vos Construction Company Honorable Mention: Pioneer Construction 2013 Winner: Dan Vos Construction Company Honorable Mention: Elzinga & Volkers Construction Professionals Honorable Mention: Owen-Ames-Kimball, Co. 2014 Winner: Owen-Ames-Kimball, Co. Honorable Mention: Pioneer Construction Honorable Mention: Elzinga & Volkers Construction Professionals 2015 Winner: Dan Vos Construction Company Honorable Mention: Elzinga & Volkers Construction Professionals Honorable Mention: Owen-Ames-Kimball, Co. 2016 Winner: Elzinga & Volkers Construction Professionals Honorable Mention: Dan Vos Construction Company Honorable Mention: Owen-Ames-Kimball, Co. 2017 Winner: Dan Vos Construction Company Honorable Mention: Pioneer Construction Honorable Mention: Owen-Ames-Kimball, Co. 2018 Winner: Pioneer Construction Honorable Mention: Dan Vos Construction Company Honorable Mention: Elzinga & Volkers Construction Professionals 2019 Winner: Dan Vos Construction Company Honorable Mention: Pioneer Construction Honorable Mention: Elzinga & Volkers Construction Professionals

Quality Workmanship – Establishes applicable standards for quality of work that meet or exceed the industry standards. Utilizes these standards as the measuring stick for workmanship. Develops work plans that promote quality workmanship. Engages all contractors in the exploration of best practices and innovative solutions as it relates to the construction process. 2021-2022 MCOY AWARDS 5

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Letter from the President W

elcome to our 11th annual Michigan Contractor of the Year Awards celebration!

First, I’d like to start by congratulating our seven nominees. These companies truly embody the spirit of MCOY— strong communication, professionalism, and world-class workmanship. Tonight’s theme, “Back At It—Together,” is all about celebrating moving into the future as a united industry. MCOY has always been about our trade contractors’ desire to foster meaningful partnerships and to create an industry-wide culture that encourages professional and personal development. This year, after a year away, we want to encourage relationship building with a relaxed and fun evening out at the ballpark. We are very excited to celebrate the best of the West Michigan construction industry with games and live music, after a year of celebration all but lost to the pandemic. Does it make sense to celebrate the best of the West Michigan construction industry together and with live music? After a year all but lost to the pandemic, for me, the answer is a resounding yes. It is a challenge for leadership to create the kind of culture that fosters both high morale and productivity. It’s when we give ourselves the gift of prioritizing rest and good old-fashioned fun that we reconnect with our peers, strengthen our relationships, and get the distance from our everyday stresses we need to come back and address them with renewed vigor and creativity. I very much look forward to spending the evening with you!

James Bockheim, ASAM President

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James Bockheim, President John Turner, Vice President Jon Lunderberg, Secretary Ann Plummer, Treasurer Steven Coates, Past President

Matt DeVries Christopher Fennema Dan Hall Travis Koetje Mike Martinchek Mark Rysberg Jennifer Sanford Brian Strick Matt VanHekken Tony Vermaas Matt Zimmerman

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MCOY Committee Chair Letter

ack in February, when the MCOY Committee sat down to plan our 11th annual MCOY awards, we, like everyone else in the world, had no idea what August 2021 would look like. All we knew was that planning an indoor event for more than 500 people was a non-starter, and that MCOY 2021-2022 would be different this year! After 10 years at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, we knew changing venues would be a challenge, but we also saw it as a great opportunity to try something new. After evaluating many options and hybrid-style events, we knew the most important thing to do was to figure out a way to have everyone together and celebrate in person, and I could not be more excited about the solution we moved forward with.

Lake Michigan Credit Union Ballpark has been amazing to work with. When COVID-19 canceled the remainder of the 2020 baseball season, the ballpark also had to adapt. Since summer 2020, LMCU ballpark has quietly become a premiere venue for outdoor gatherings of all shapes and sizes in West Michigan. They’ve been professional, accommodating, and extremely helpful throughout this process. Thanks, LMCU Ballpark! The day is finally here. We’re Back At It—Together. The stage is set. The votes are in. All we have left to do is enjoy ourselves this evening as we build to the main event, the announcement of this year’s Michigan Contractor of the Year. While I don’t know who the winner is, I know that all of this year’s nominees had to adapt and be flexible to have come through the pandemic so widely revered.

2021-2022 MCOY NOMINEES The Christman Company Dan Vos Construction Company EV Construction First Companies Owen-Ames-Kimball, Co. Pioneer Construction, Inc. Rockford Construction

Congratulations to the nominees. Your leadership through tough times has been a true inspiration.

John Turner, MCOY Committee Chair Vice President, ASAM

ASAM ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP This year marks the ninth annual ASAM Scholarship. Founded in late 2012, ASAM joined Ferris State University and USI Insurance Services to create the ASAM Endowment and Scholarship fund. This endeavor was established by the ASAM Education Committee. The scholarship is one of the many ways that ASAM provides students a direct connection to trade contractors and suppliers in the region. Motivated by a mutual desire to equip students with the knowledge needed to produce a quality trade workforce in Michigan, Ferris State University’s College of Engineering Technology has formed a close bond with ASAM.

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Since we were unable to meet in 2020, we want to congratulate both the 2020 and 2021 winners: 2020 – Noah Stauffer 2021 – Greg Bush Noah Stauffer is in his senior year at Ferris State University in the HVAC program. He is currently an intern at Grand Valley Automation, and will pursue a career in HVAC controls. A perennial member of the Dean’s List, Noah is also the treasurer and secretary of the FSU Fishing Club.

NOAH STAUFFER

GREG BUSH

Gregory Bush is a senior at Ferris State University in the HVAC/R Engineering and Energy Management Program. Having

Our members’ support of the endowment is greatly appreciated. To find out more or donate, contact info@asamichigan.net.

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THE CHRISTMAN COMPANY triving toward its core purpose of helping to “unite great people in great achievement,” The Christman Company — a century-old builder — is privileged to team with customers, trade contractors, design teams, and other partners in constructing great facilities solutions throughout West Michigan and beyond. Founded in 1894 with its West Michigan office established in Grand Rapids in 1991, Christman, in conjunction with its affiliates, offers a full complement of professional services including construction management, general contracting, design/build, real estate development, program management, and uniquely customized planning, analysis, and consulting services.

Engineering News Record ENR 400 list of Top Contractors nationally and 48 in the 2021 ENR Top 100 construction managers-at-risk. In 2020, Christman was recognized as one of the Top 25 Contractors in West Michigan by the Grand Rapids Business Journal. Recent and current projects include renovations and additions for numerous K-12 partners including Sparta Area Schools, Wyoming Public Schools and Muskegon Public Schools, completion of a gateway transformation as well as a new Federal Inspection Station at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, a major campus consolidation project including a new medical tower at Mercy Health Muskegon, redevelopment of the historic Heritage Tower in downtown Battle Creek, and the new Laker Line Bus Rapid Transit and Operations Center for The Rapid.

Counted among West Michigan’s premier contractors, Christman is currently ranked 92 in the 2021

Christman team members enjoy collaborating with the company’s trade contractor partners to advance

industry innovation and best practices and continue to achieve outstanding results, including focus on Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Lean construction techniques, value management practices, sustainable design and construction, and partnership-driven safety standards that send everyone home safely each night. Through its “Be Constructive” program of community giving and volunteerism, Christman supports local organizations, including Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids, D.A. Blodgett St. John’s, Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE), Ele’s Place, and others. For more information about Christman, visit www.christmanco.com.

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We want to share this achievement because we are not the sole team who builds remarkable buildings. Trust, integrity, and respect continue to be our daily currency.

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Winner of the 2010, 2013/2014, 2015/2016, 2017/2018 and the 2019/2020 MCOY Awards Trust in Our Trades We reaffirmed a crucial attribute of trust that we have built with our trade contractors. Key traits we had already been grateful for like trust and integrity were leveraged and amplified in 2020. The year presented new challenges not only to our industry, but also to our world and the people we work with each day. While we navigated the unknown, many of our trade contractors continued to forge ahead. We deeply thank all the trades’ organizations for their service day in and day out and their commitment to building our community.

Respecting another company’s time and effort, whether it is preparing a bid or working on-site, creates a higher level of trust for the trade contractors, our team, and the client. Subcontractors working on a project with Dan Vos Construction look for direction on the job site and Dan Vos Construction relies on them for their specific expertise. Subcontractors show up on-site, without the fear of lost time for rescheduling or waiting. Having that confidence allows all teams to achieve their goals as well as for our mutual client and owner. Looking Ahead Now more than ever, we can stay ahead if we stay connected within our West Michigan contracting community. Through our trades, we anticipate and monitor shifting industry trends. As a general contractor, we are at the forefront of the industry thanks to our trade contractors.

same organization. The subcontractors know what is expected in terms of safety, quality and schedule. Even when differences arise, our trades continue to align and focus on ensuring the customer ends up with a remarkable project. Year after year, we can see that our West Michigan construction industry includes more professionals who portray strong values that allow us all to triumph. Excellence is exemplified in our marketplace by you — our subcontractors. We feel fortunate and are grateful for working with you! Building for Life Our culture at Dan Vos Construction Co. is based on a vision to be the most respected general contractor and design build firm in West Michigan. We believe that the only way to grow is to build trust with our trade contractors and employees. We know that this vision must be a living culture among the people who make up our company. Through each of us at Dan Vos Construction, our professional and community relationships, daily ethics help all of us continue to thrive.

We are passionate about construction, yet our passion truly lives in compassion and the people who work together to create something new. Our industry lets us do that through our relationships. Our project teams work as if they were all part of the

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EV CONSTRUCTION

n response to growth within Michigan and across the country, Elzinga & Volkers Construction Professionals became EV Construction. EV Construction has provided a diverse range of services nationwide for more than 75 years. Our team of over 150 construction professionals serves a wide range of clients from our three Michigan offices. We pride ourselves on connecting with people; those who work for us, work with us and those who work or live in the places we construct. We are proud of our commitment to the safety and well-being of our employees and trade partners on our project sites. EV Construction is nationally recognized for our workplace culture and award-winning safety program. Our team of professionals prides themselves

on excelling in highly complex environments, which is why we are recognized as a construction leader in acute healthcare facilities, and in highly regulated manufacturing industries, such as food production and pharmaceuticals. Our proven track record of success in these industries is evidenced by client relationships that span decades. We also take great pride in our recognition as one of the nation’s Best and Brightest® Companies to Work For, which we have earned for 14 years running.

detail. We understand the success of EV Construction is directly related to the success of our trade partners. We are honored to be recognized again with a MCOY nomination! Ultimately, our goal is to create an experience that is different than any other construction team. We want to enhance the building experience for everyone involved. From each trade contractor on-site to each member of our employees’ families, we strive to stand out from the crowd. We are Built Around People.

We are most proud of our recognition as a Michigan Contractor of the Year finalist by the American Subcontractor Association of Michigan. This award is an acknowledgment of the hard work that our team has put into ensuring our projects are efficient, safe and completed with a high level of attention to quality and

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Construction to reflect the innovative attitude and expanding services of the rapidly growing firm. In 1971, Earl’s son, Tom, took the reins of the company. Under his leadership, Pioneer Construction expanded to become one of the largest full-service construction companies in the Midwest.

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ROCKFORD CONSTRUCTION

or more than 30 years, Rockford has been serving the commercial, multi-unit, educational, industrial, healthcare and retail markets throughout Michigan. From small-scale renovation work to large, new construction efforts, Rockford tailors its approach since each project is as unique as the community it serves. And as a company offering construction management, development, and property management services, Rockford brings a holistic perspective as owners, builders, and operators rooted in safety and a commitment to craftsmanship. Licensed in 45 states and ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top 200 contractors in the nation, Rockford has also been recognized as the 2020 Excellence in Safety Award winner from the ABC West

Michigan Chapter and a 2020 National AGC Safety Award Winner. As an industry leader, Rockford values the talents required to deliver quality craftsmanship. West Michigan’s trade contractors are experts in their fields who do what it takes to get the job done right, every time. At Rockford, we share this mentality. We choose to do what’s right over what’s easy. That’s why we have a dedicated safety team that invests in site-specific planning, training, and onsite resources. With safety always at the forefront of our minds, we challenge ourselves to be leaders on our jobsites and in our communities. Because nothing is ever more important to Rockford than getting our teammates, partners, and clients home safely to their families.

We’ve been committed to our state for over three decades, working with local trade contractors to complete projects of all sizes and scopes. Our work is not possible without these relationships. Each of these partners contributes their expertise to help us create spaces that are beautiful, sustainable, welcoming, and vibrant. Working together, we’ve built a proud history of tackling the tough stuff, using fresh ideas and innovation to solve problems. That spirit lives on today. With Michigan trade contractors on our team, we’re not following and reacting to change — we’re leading it.

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Dan Vos Construction WIN N ER OF TH E 2 019/2 02 0 MCOY AWA R D

e are blessed to be back together again after a year that brought challenges to our industry, our lives, and the world. While we faced the unknown, our trade contractors continued to forge ahead. We truly thank all the trade contractors for their unwavering effort and faith as they continued to deliver excellence and build with us. “I remember the first year we were invited to be part of the ASAM event, and we won that first year. Thank you ASAM for fantastic events and raising the bar in the construction industry. It’s truly been an honor to be in this room with this many great people. My dad

has always talked about construction being a people business and that is what I do, what we all do,” shared Dan Vos, President and CEO.

contractors in West Michigan who also foster these values. We are so honored to have been awarded the prestigious MCOY five out of 10 years.

Our goal is to nurture trust, learning and growth for clients, trade contractors, and employees. We know that for this vision to be realized, it must start with an organic, living culture among the people in our own company. Our values continue to thrive because of every single one of our employees, the day-to-day ethics we uphold, and the trade contractor relationships we nurture.

We can see that our West Michigan construction industry has its own unique culture, built by companies that represent strong values and a belief in the significance of MCOY. Excellence is exemplified in our marketplace by you — our subcontractors.

We are in good company alongside other general contractors and trade

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ASAM Membership Committee You already know the main benefits of your ASAM membership. There’s no better way to make your voice heard, to advocate for your employees, to gain valuable education on and insight into the issues facing our industry, or to network with your peers than by joining ASAM (see the last page of this program for a more detailed breakdown of membership benefits). But the most important benefit of all is the one we talk about the least: getting to become an active member of the ASAM community. ASAM truly is a fellowship of diverse personalities with likeminded interests, goals, and pursuits. When you join ASAM, you not only have the opportunity to build stronger business relationships, you have the opportunity to become more connected—to our industry and the individuals who drive it.

You also have access to greater influence. All ASAM members are encouraged to join our board and take part in planning committees. If your goal is to become more connected to the West Michigan construction industry, ASAM’s working board is the place to earn your stripes. ASAM is always looking to expand our membership. The Membership Committee—headed by Brian Strick and Matt Zimmerman—is eager to hear from you today.

Reach Brian Strick at: bstrick@dndbuilding.com Reach Matt Zimmerman at: mzimmerman@archmetalsinc.com

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A UNIFIED VOICE RAISING THE BAR FOR SAFETY Created in 2017, the ASAM Safety Committee’s mission is to provide information, guidance, and access to training resources to ensure that our trade contractors are up-to-speed on best practices. To accomplish this, ASAM formed an alliance with the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) to promote a mutual commitment to protecting the health and safety of workers, particularly smaller contractors. ASAM Safety Committee benefits include:

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Preparing for Transition Small business owners need to plan ahead to ensure smooth leadership transition By NICK MANES | MiBiz nmanes@mibiz.com

or small family-owned businesses, getting the right succession plan in place can be a long, drawn-out undertaking. Just ask Marcia Elgersma. She and her husband, Al Elgersma, realized more than a decade ago that they needed to figure out a succession plan for Al’s Excavating Inc., the nearly fourdecade-old small business they co-own in Hamilton, Mich., about 10 miles southeast of Holland. At the time, they wanted to outline the roles their children would take on in the excavating company going forward. But that was in the year 2000 and despite their best intentions, the planning process ultimately ended unsuccessfully. “It just didn’t work at all,” said Elgersma, the company’s secretary and treasurer. “We didn’t understand the processes and we didn’t know how to determine who was Percentage of West capable of leading.” Michigan familyIn the meanowned businessses time, the Elgersmas with no succession plan, according to found it was easier the Family Owned to grow their comBusiness Institute. pany to $6 million in annual sales than it was to figure out the transition plan, she said. After their failed try at succession planning, the business went back to its old model and the owners “just hunkered in.” It wasn’t until more than a decade later and based on a referral from a friend that the owners of Al’s Excavating met with

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ground, make people calm and Waterbury’s career accomplishfind ways to help them out. ments as an M&A adviser, menThat’s a rare commodity, espetor and community builder cially with an intelligent attorearned him recognition as the riends and family saw Stephen Waterbury heading toward a ney who does a lot of deals.” first-ever winner of the Western career in law before he ever did. Barnes & Thornburg LLP Michigan Dealmaker Hall of A desire to serve others and help them succeed was the drivattorney Michael Campbell, Fame Award. ing factor that led him to law school and to go on to a lengthy, who served with Waterbury Waterbury is “the last of accomplished legal career. on the board of ACG Western a dying breed,” said Richard After graduating with an undergraduate degree from Michigan State Michigan during the Noreen, CPA, a tax University, he applied and earned acceptance to Harvard Law School. early 2000s, agrees. partner at BDO USA A Lansing native, he later joined Warner Norcross + Judd LLP in M&A AWARDS He’s also been on the LLP who has known Grand Rapids, where he’s practiced business law for nearly 39 years. INDUCTEE: other side of some Waterbury for a During his career, he has handled the legal work for hundreds of mergWESTERN MICHIGAN deals involving cliquarter-century and ers and acquisitions domestically and globally, and served as a mentor DEALMAKER ents Waterbury repworked with him on to the firm’s young associate attorneys at the dawn of their careers. HALL OF FAME resented, and praises several client trans“Others assumed I would go into law earlier than I assumed I would him for his approach. actions. He praises go into law,” Waterbury said discussing his career during an interview “Steve is a true gentleman. Waterbury’s “calming influat the law offices of Warner Norcross + Judd overlooking downtown He’s sharp. He’s respectful of ence” and consensus-building Grand Rapids. SERVING WESTERN MICHIGAN SINCE 1988 everybody — the clients, the approach on getting dealsBUSINESS done. “I ended up viewing it as a way of serving people — I wanted whatother attorneys. He’s a pleasure “No matter how contentious ever I did to have that be a central component,” he said. “At its highest to work with, even if he’s on the something was, Steve always and best, the legal profession is a service profession focused on helpother side,” Campbell said. found a way to find common ing people succeed.”

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Marcia and Al Elgersma, the owners of Hamilton-based Al’s Excavating, were typical of many small family-owned business owners in that they lacked a formal succession plan to transition to the next generation of leadership. After a failed attempt to develop a plan, the company tapped a team of local advisers to develop a leadership strategy and succession plan that it plans to launch Dec. 1. PHOTO: KATY BATDORFF business consultants and did a deep dive into the makeup of the family and analyzed which members were qualified to hold the various leadership positions. Such delays in putting together a formal plan of succession are not uncommon among small and middle-market companies, experts say. In West Michigan, 81 percent of family-owned businesses lack a formal succession plan, according to the results of a study conducted by the Family Owned Business Institute (FOBI), a joint project of the Grand Valley State University Seidman College of Business and Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. Simply having a succession plan in place is not really enough for most companies, sources said. Rather, families and other shareholders in the business should do a thorough analysis of the company itself and the different people who could take on leadership roles, said Kirk Koeman,

a partner at DWH LLC, a Grand Rapidsbased business consulting firm. Koeman was one of a handful of people to advise the Elgersmas as they put their plan together. “In the case of Al’s Excavating, it took two years to make changes in the company,” Koeman told MiBiz. “Typically, there is a mindset that the owners’ sons will just take over. In many middle-market companies, that’s not always feasible, and you don’t really know that until someone from the outside talks with people in the company. … These people can still be owners, but they don’t have to be managers.” During the two-year analysis of Al’s Excavating — during which time DWH served as general manager of the company so it could continue operating during a busy construction period — the research showed that members of the Elgersma family from both the second and third Continued on next page

HELMINSKI PILOTS AUXO TO GROW COMPANIES WHILE MAINTAINING WHAT’S ‘SACRED’ By JESSICA YOUNG | MiBiz jyoung@mibiz.com

eff Helminski, co-founder and managing partner of Auxo Investment Partners in Grand Rapids, successfully leveraged his atypical experience and path into the world of private equity in multiple deals last year. Helminski has a diverse professional background, including experience in manufacturing engineering, high-volume assembly operations management and real estate development. His firm, Auxo, now specializes in investing in and growing founder- and family-owned industrial, manufacturing and business services companies. While he has managed dozens of transactions involving hundreds of millions of dollars during his career, Helminski believes last year’s transactions stand out as significant in establishing Auxo’s partnership-based model and the firm’s closely-aligned relationship between investors and fund managers. With a fully subscribed fund, Helminski had the ability to invest in 10 to 15 companies in the first few years after building Auxo from scratch. Last year, Auxo

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Personal information: Wife, Tammy Helminski, who’s a partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP; two sons, Ryan, 7, and Dominic, 9 Academic degrees: MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, master’s in Engineering from Purdue University, bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University Community involvement: Board membership in Spectrum Health Hospital Group, Broadway Grand Rapids, St. Thomas Educational Support Services

evaluated hundreds of opportunities and closed on several transactions, including deals for Prestige Stamping Inc. and Andrie LLC. “Both companies had a strong focus on people and culture with honest, hardworking, down-to-earth people throughout the organization from the shop floor to the C-suite,” said Helminski, the winner of the investor category in the 2019 MiBiz Dealmakers of the Year Awards. “The sellers of the businesses, both families, cared deeply about the legacy of the company, the employees and making sure they found a successor that was going to provide them with not only sustainable employment, but hopefully, greater opportunities going forward.” The businesses found a perfect fit in values and approaches with Auxo, according to Helminski. The October 2018 deal for Prestige Stamping was Auxo’s fifth acquisition in 13 months. The Michigan-based niche manufacturer of custom-engineered stampings for the fastener industry selected Auxo as the buyer even though the company was not the highest bidder, according to Helminski. The reason: The seller was concerned about the future of the company’s employees and younger generations of the founding family that remained in the business, which aligned better with Auxo’s values and longer-term investment approach. In February, Auxo acquired Andrie, a bulk marine transporter of specialty products including cement, liquid asphalt, light oil petroleum products, and calcium chloride throughout the Great Lakes. Andrie operates a fleet of 19 tugs and barges out of Muskegon, Helminski’s hometown. The company, a mature industrial business and “market leader in the niche that they serve within their sector,” checked important boxes for Helminski. The acquisition also followed the firm’s December 2017 deal to buy Metairie, La.based M/G Transport Services, an operator of inland barges. The two firms now operate as Auxo Marine, a newly formed platform company. When Helminski launched Auxo with partners Jack Kolodny and Fred Tedori, the team made “a very conscious decision” to be based in Grand Rapids. “Part of that was because the values of West Michigan align with our values, but also, to put us this close to a large number of the kinds of businesses that we’re interested in connecting with throughout the Great Lakes region,” Helminski said.

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Jeff Helminski, co-founder and managing partner, Auxo Investment Partners. MIBIZ PHOTO: KATY BATDORFF

Being based in the same community as many family- or founder-owned businesses is important when the firm is communicating with a potential target, he added. “My background is not the prototypical path to being in the private equity investing world,” Helminski said. “When I’m having a conversation with a family that is thinking about this transition that is often partly emotional and partly financial, I can talk to the family and say ‘here’s my story, here’s my background, this is the way I grew up in West Michigan.’ It makes a difference.” Even so, specializing in the acquisition of family-owned businesses also comes with its own set of unique challenges and opportunities. “What’s interesting is when (the businesses) have been so successful and there’s a big enough end market that they could try and grow into that they often just haven’t done yet,” he said. “In knowing that they need to do certain things differently or

professionalize certain aspects of the business that haven’t yet been professionalized, or haven’t been developed into a more scalable function within the company, that’s going to take change.” Stabilizing long-standing, familyowned business cultures while at the same time growing profits is “one of the most difficult things” Auxo does. “It’s a delicate balancing act between these two seemingly competing interests of stability and maintaining that which is great, with changing enough to accomplish the growth at a higher rate than what they’ve historically done,” Helminski said. Pre-transaction, the firm researches not only a potential target’s financial viability but also its culture and talent. “We have a roadmap to be able to see what things are sacred and we want to really protect within the business, and what things can be done better if the company is going to grow and scale up beyond the point that they’ve achieved today,” he said.

JOB SITE TRAINING / WALKTHROUGHS FREE, quarterly job site walkthroughs with General Contractors on a variety of job sites—led by a MIOSHA Construction Safety Consultant. Attendees experience a broader, more holistic view about how one aspect of job site safety impacts another. These walkthroughs are great learning experiences, not just for ASAM members, but for General Contractors that host as well. SAFETY OFFICER MEETINGS Quarterly meetings include a general discussion on the safety needs of our members, observations, and training; as well as provide an opportunity for attendees to brainstorm ideas on how to effectively work together to meet our safety goals. SETH WEHNER — SAFETY COMMITTEE CHAIR Seth Wehner has nearly 20 years of experience in positions of Safety Leadership as a Trade Contractor and as a General Contractor Construction Manager. Seth is an Authorized OSHA 10 and 30-hour construction instructor and holds the Safety Management Specialist (SMS) and Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certifications through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Interested in joining our mailing list or want to learn more, visit asamichigan.net/safety or email info@asamichigan.net. SETH WEHNER, SW MGT | seth@swmgtconsult.com JENNIFER SANFORD, PHOENIX INTERIORS | sanfordj@phoenix-interiors.com

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ASAM 2021-2022 PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monthly ASAM meetings empower our members with information about current developments, issues and practices. In addition to networking opportunities, these meetings cover topics in the latest local news to the emerging national trends. Monthly meetings are typically held on the second Wednesday of the month. Any employee of a member company is eligible to register, and in some cases bring guests. Visit our website for the most up-to-date list of events and registration information—ASAMichigan.net. Please join us! Travis Koetje, Committee Chair Email: tkoetje@burgessconcrete.com

September 8 – Business Practice Interchange – Members only meeting – Material Procurement & Supply Chain October 13 – Construction Advancement Forum – MCOY Winner November 10 – General Membership Meeting – Mike Oscar, Director of Government Relations, ASA December 8 – General Membership Meeting January 12 – General Membership Meeting February 9 – General Membership Meeting March 9 – Construction Advancement Forum– Jacey Shachter, Metric Structures April 13 – Business Practice Interchange – Members only meeting May 11 – General Membership Meeting June 8 – General Membership Meeting

General Member Meetings (GMM) These regularly scheduled meetings, open to the entire membership and guests, cover timely topics and general-interest issues such as changes in the local economy, recruitment tips, safety standards, HR best practices and more. Business Practice Interchange (BPI) BPI is a twice-yearly event offering ASAM members the opportunity to come together and discuss contract language, lien process and many other critical topics. These sessions are closed door and completely private, so members can have candid conversations about their experiences with clients and others. Construction Advancement Forums (CAF) CAFs invite a local general contractor to speak and share with ASAM members. The contractor typically introduces new practices, discusses industry processes and provides insight on creating stronger working relationships.

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Thank You to Our Members…

Trade Contractor Members Allied Electric, Inc. Allied Mechanical Services Inc. Alternative Mechanical, LLC Andy J Egan Co., Inc. Architectural Glass and Metals, Inc. Architectural Metals, Inc. The Bouma Corporation Brigade Fire Protection Buist Electric Burgess Concrete Construction Byron Plumbing Inc. B & V Mechanical Central Ceiling West, Inc. CJ’s Coatings & Sealants Inc. Commercial Diving & Marine Services, Inc. Connan, Inc. Consumers Concrete Corporation Custom Caulking, Inc. D&D Building Inc DHE Plumbing & Mechanical Excel Electric, Inc. Feyen Zylstra Great Lakes Systems, Inc. H.L. Bolkema Decorating Harmsen Construction Company HighPoint Electric, Inc. Integrated Exteriors Jack Dykstra Excavating, Inc. Kent Companies Kerkstra Langerak Roof Systems, Inc. Level 5 Commerical Fishing, LLC Modern Roofing, Inc. Parkway Electric & Communications, LLC Phoenix Interiors Pleune Service Company Plummer’s Environmental Services Inc. Prism Glass, Inc. Pylman Power, Inc. Ritsema Associates S.A. Morman & Co. Sobie Company, Inc. Total Fire Protection Town & Country Group Van Dam Iron Works, Inc.

Van Dyken Mechanical, Inc. Van Haren Electric, Inc. VanLaan Concrete Construction Vos Glass Welch Tile & Marble Company West Michigan Dirtworks West Michigan Door Co. Westmaas Electric Company Windemuller Electric Wolverine Power Systems

Supplier Members MacAllister Rentals Zeeland Lumber & Supply

Service Provider Members

Acrisure, LLC/The Campbell Group Beene Garter LLP Berends Hendricks Stuit Insurance Agency, Inc Buiten & Associates LLC Hilger Hammond, PC HNI Risk Advisors HUB International Lighthouse Insurance Ottawa Kent Insurance SW Management & Consulting VTC Insurance Group & Merchant Bonding Company Zeeland Lumber & Supply | Standard Lumber

Sponsor Members

Macatawa Bank Mercantile Bank Miller Johnson Reagan Marketing + Design, LLC Rehmann LLC Stonehenge Consulting, PLC

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YOUR LOCAL SUBCONTRACTING COMMUNITY NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!

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YOU A MEMBER AREARE YOU A MEMBER YET?YET? STRENGTH IN NUMBERS. STRENGTH IN NUMBERS. The American Subcontractors of Michigan opens upfor opportunities for your company The American Subcontractors Association ofAssociation Michigan (ASAM) opens (ASAM) up opportunities your company grow, learn the andbottom improve theWorking bottomtogether, line. Working together, we solve problems, leverage our influence and to grow, learntoand improve line. we solve problems, leverage our influence and provide greater visibility, credibility andcredibility prestige for ourprestige diverse trades. Subcontractors Defense Fund provide greater visibility, and for our The diverse trades. The Legal Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund (SLDF) provides legalprovides support legal on broad issues to subcontractors, service providersservice and suppliers. Asand suppliers. As (SLDF) support onimportant broad issues important to subcontractors, providers an organization, we help bringwe positive change to the construction industry. an organization, help bring positive change to the construction industry.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS. ASAM builds relationships elected officials and government agencies to offeragencies members voicemembers at the local, ASAM builds with relationships with elected officials and government toaoffer a voice at the local, state and national We make sureWe you’re aware issuesaware and legislative that have the potential state levels. and national levels. make sureofyou’re of issues decisions and legislative decisions that have the potential to impact your We are the collective of subcontracting in both the public and private sectors. tobusiness. impact your business. We arevoice the collective voice of subcontracting in both the public and private sectors.

MAKE CONNECTIONS. MAKE CONNECTIONS.

Network with your peers and learn from their experiences and perspectives. Share and benefit from tips and Network with your peers and learn from their experiences and perspectives. Share and benefit from tips and hard-earned wisdom about business practices. Discover new opportunities by networking with industry hard-earned wisdom about business practices. Discover new opportunities by networking with industry professionals who know the challenges and rewards of successful subcontracting. Boost your company’s professionals who know the challenges and rewards of successful subcontracting. Boost your company’s exposure by listing it on the ASAM and ASA websites. exposure by listing it on the ASAM and ASA websites.

VALUABLE MEETINGS. VALUABLE MEETINGS.

Monthly ASAM meetings empower your company with information about current developments, issues and Monthly ASAM meetings empower your company with information about current developments, issues and practices. Publications and e-newsletters cover the full spectrum of the subcontracting industry. From the latest andASAM e-newsletters cover the fullknow spectrum of the subcontracting industry. From the latest local news topractices. emergingPublications national trends, ensures its members the most critical trade information.

local news to emerging national trends, ASAM ensures its members know the most critical trade information.

MICHIGAN CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR (MCOY) AWARDS.

MICHIGAN CONTRACTOR THE YEAR (MCOY) AWARDS. The MCOY Awards enable ASAM membership to saluteOF General Contractors and Construction Managers The MCOY Awards enable ASAM membership to salute General Contractors Construction Managers who exhibit best practices, professionalism and collaboration with Michigan’s subcontractingand community. who exhibiton best practices,inprofessionalism collaboration withcommunication, Michigan’s subcontracting community. Candidates are evaluated performance a variety of areasand including ethics, safety, payment Candidates are evaluated on performance in a variety of areas including ethics, safety, communication, payment terms and workmanship. terms and workmanship.

SUPPORTING SUBCONTRACTORS IN MICHIGAN SINCE 2006. IN MICHIGAN SINCE 2006.

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