My older sister and I share a birthday—we call ourselves “twins” although, in reality, she’s two years older than me. Throughout our lives, she’s been my biggest supporter and my best teacher. Her belief in me and my abilities taught me how to believe in myself.
As a young boy, I always wanted to build. Even though I didn’t quite know how to go about it, the desire was there for as long as I can remember. My high school shop class was the first time I realized this was really something I could DO. It opened up a whole world for me.
When I’m not working, I spend as much time as possible outside. I love mountain biking and going outdoors with family. We love hiking and being out on the water—My daughter loves the sea-doo.
It’s important to reflect on your success and give yourself props! It took a long time for me to learn this lesson; I’ve never been one to toot my own horn. But we have to celebrate our gains and our growth—to look at a building and say, “look what I helped build!”
Building unity through collaboration is crucial—not just to our careers and industry,but to society as a whole. Pulling together, working and solving problems together, is what makes life worth living. It also makes it more fun!
In construction, every new job is a new chance to prove yourself. You can apply lessons learned and lean on experience, but it’s always a new endeavor—with new team members and new problems to solve. This means that in many ways, you’re starting from scratch, so it’s important to continuously push to do your best and stay on your toes.
Becoming a General Superintendent has taught me so much about myself and my abilities. It’s expanded my skillset in so many ways. I’ve learned I can do and be more than I had previously thought.
I think Truebeck is a uniquely fantastic place to work and one that is full of talented problem-solvers with passion and integrity. We have great projects, and more importantly, great people. As a leader in the company, I’m committed to preserving the intimacy of a small company as we grow into a construction powerhouse.
Honesty, integrity, and hard work are the foundation of success. The most important lesson I’ve learned in my career thus far is that you have to do the right thing, even if it’s also the hardest thing.
The thing I most love about being in construction is watching a job evolve from a dirt field to an amazing building. I still remember how awesome it was to see the first patients roll into a new hospital I’d built. Our industry gives us the opportunity to provide safe, comfortable, and secure places for others to create, educate, or heal. What’s better than that?
A great leader is someone who truly listens and actively solves problems. I believe the greatest leaders are made through experience and understanding.