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A publication for the team members of Kokosing, Inc.
Building the
Highways of
Columbus
I-70/71 Columbus Crossroads 2G
Hayden Run Boulevard IR-270 Widening
2018
Issue 3/August-December
Westerville Office Expansion Hoot Owl August-December 2018 2
Kokosing’s Growth
Brian Burgett
Over my life, I have witnessed the needs of our
companies changing and consequently the offices
and shops undergoing change too. As a little boy,
our office and shop were housed entirely inside a
3,500 square foot block building. The office part of
that was 250 square feet (sf) and contained only
two desks.
By the time I graduated from college in 1973,
our office had taken over the entire 3,500 sf of shop space. This in turn
caused us to put up a salvaged building for storage and a shop totaling
nearly 9,000 sf. In 1974, we built our first real shop in Fredericktown
with an integrated overhead crane and a parts room.
By 1976, we added another 12,000 sf office to the existing 3,500
sf Fredericktown office. That took care of us until 1993 when we
purchased Concrete Construction. At that time, we were bursting at the
seams in Fredericktown and decided to move the Highway Division to
the Concrete Construction office on McKinley Avenue in Columbus, OH.
However, this was not enough office space for the highway division so
we immediately expanded that office from 5,000 sf to 10,000 sf.
I won’t go into all the details of our building growth over the years…
suffice it to say, every couple of years we have added space
somewhere for good reason. Which brings us to 2018. The first of
November we finished our most recent office expansion with the
addition of 50,000 sf at the Westerville, OH location. This allows us to
once again consolidate under one roof the main offices of Kokosing
Construction (highway) and Kokosing Industrial (treatment plant and
industrial). I am pleased to see these two companies in such close
proximity once again.
Also during this next year, we will be building a shop facility at the
Westerville location. This shop will replace the one we are selling
at Kokosing Construction’s old McKinley Avenue location. This new
complex will allow our team members to improve our efficiency in both
maintaining equipment and trucking of equipment and materials in this
region.
Because I know you all like numbers: Today our 3,500 team members
operate from 420,000 sf of warehouse and shop and 150,000 sf of
office!
I remember each office and maintenance shop being built and thinking
will we ever have a need for all of this space? You and our team
members that came before you, have always answered that question
with a resounding yes through your desire to grow and take on new
challenges. Kokosing’s growth, comes from each of us growing, from
taking pride in what we accomplish every day, and owning our 20
square
q feet. Thank you for all that you do.
Brian Burgett
CEO & President Kokosing, Inc.
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ON THE COVER Building the Highways
of Columbus
4 Building the Highways
of Columbus
Crossroads Ph II, Hayden Run
Boulevard, & IR 270
The City of Columbus and the surrounding
suburbs are growing. Columbus is now the largest
city in Ohio, the fourteenth largest city in the
United States, and recently ranked as the fourth
hottest housing market in the United States.
This growth has led to the need for widening and
ALSO INSIDE
rebuilding of interstates and city streets as well
as the building of new roads. Three road projects
Kokosing is building in the Columbus area are
the IR 70/71 Columbus Crossroads, the IR 270
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Widening, and the Hayden Run Boulevard.
Westerville Office Expansion
Kokosing’s Growth by Brian Burgett
13 Kokosing Industrial
Receives Safety Award
AEP Transmission Contractor
25 Indiana Work
Angola WWTP & Syracuse WTP
26 Corridor H
Exciting and Challenging Work
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Washington Island
Marine Group Quickly Repairs Cable
Crossroads Phase II Underway in
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Parsons Avenue Downtown Columbus
First Major Improvements
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37 Giving Back
Food Drive, Children’s Hospital, Bill
Burgett Helping Hands, & more The Unique Aspects of
Hayden Run Boulevard
42 Kokosing Events
Clay Shoot & Golf Outing Page 8
45 Child ID Kits
What do you need & how to get one
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Families Within the
Kokosing Family
The Oswalts
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Working Through Obstacles on IR 270 Page 10 5 Hoot Owl August-December 2018
Building the Highways of Columbus, cont’d.
Crossroads Phase II Underway in Downtown Columbus
Brian Saylor, Lead Project Engineer
The 2G project is part of the Interstate 70/71 Columbus erected. The City of Columbus Department of Power, City
Crossroads project. ODOT estimates a total of six phases of Columbus Department of Public Services, Shared Users
to rebuild I-70/I-71 between the east and west split. The first Communication, AEP and AT&T all have conduits that go
phase of the Columbus Crossroads was completed by Kokosing through the new Grant Avenue bridge.
approximately eight years ago which involved improvements to
I-71 and I-670 interchange. The second phase is divided up into Access, laydown, and storage for the project has been a huge
five smaller projects. ODOT estimates it will take approximately challenge due to the downtown location. We have been able to
seven years to complete the second phase. 2G was awarded partner with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to alleviate some
on June 7, 2017 and has a contract value of just under $42 of our access and storage issues, however, the challenge was
million. The project has a very aggressive 18 month schedule, still a big factor in daily planning. Materials have to be released
285 day bridge replacement closure, and numerous city street in phases and sequentially to not use up all the laydown room.
closures with associated liquidated damages. Coordination is critical between our crews, subcontractors, and
vendors to ensure material delivery is secure, prompt, and not
The main purpose of this project is to widen the area of traveled delaying any operations.
lanes to improve traffic flow through the downtown split area.
Thus requiring the need to build retaining walls in place of the Lane closures have extremely restricted hours at night due to
previously existing slopes. The project consists of building the high traffic volume on the major interstates in downtown
several types of retaining walls on the north side of I-70 WB Columbus. A portion of phase two of the mainline interstate
from the east interchange to the 4th Street Bridge. Wall types work was originally designed for two consecutive weekend lane
range from cast-in-place, secant shaft walls with tilt-up precast closures on I-71 southbound through the downtown trench.
panels and full height precast panels in CIP spread footings. The project team proposed a single weekend, full shut-down
of I-71 southbound to ODOT in lieu of two weekends of traffic
The forward abutment for the future ramp N3 Bridge just east disruption. Not only did this idea reduce the time that the
of the existing Grant Street Bridge is also constructed. Portions traveling public was inconvenienced, but it also saved a week
of Mound Street and Fulton Street are re-constructed including on the overall project schedule. ODOT saw the benefit of this
new waterline, drainage, pavement, hardscape and landscape idea and agreed to allow the weekend closure. Once ODOT
improvements. Mound Street permanently goes one way saw how successful and efficient we could be with a full closure,
westbound between Front Street and Fourth Street. Fulton they allowed a similar closure for structural steel erection on the
Street permanently goes one way eastbound between Fourth Grant Street bridge.
Street and Grant Avenue. Multiple overhead bridges around
the interchange get permanent false decking added and debris During the first six months of construction, the project suffered
containment netting added over the travel lanes to protect a number of unforeseen delays, none of which were caused by
traveling public until the bridges are rebuilt. Kokosing. Obviously, this put the project behind schedule and
ODOT in a difficult situation with other major projects planned to
The project has 650 drilled shafts totaling 26,000 feet ranging begin in 2019. After many meetings with ODOT, an acceleration
in size from 3’ diameter to 5’ diameter. Combining the two agreement was negotiated and signed this past July. This
precast panel designs, the project team erected 471 panels with was done with the intent to meet the original intended project
the largest panel weighing 44,800 lbs. and being 30’ tall. The completion date in 2018. This agreement tasked Kokosing with
project also replaced 300’ of 96” reinforced concrete pipe under the challenge of completing 70% of the project in six months,
I-70 westbound at an average depth of 15’. New brick pavers setting the goal of substantial completion by the end of 2018.
are installed at all city street crosswalks and approximately one By December 31, 2018, all traffic must be in its proposed
mile of new granite curb is installed along city streets. final alignment with all adequate safety devices operational.
From late July to the end of September, the project team has
Many obstacles had to be overcome on the project. Working jumped the project progress from 30% complete to about 65%
in downtown Columbus, a bucket cannot be put in the ground complete. At this time, we are very encouraged and expect to
without uncovering existing or abandoned utilities. One 20’ meet the challenge of the Substantial Completion date.
section of 12” storm line, approximately 9’ deep had seven
utility crossings. The project team also had to deal with aerial This challenging project has enjoyed much success thanks to
utility lines. AT&T fiber optic lines run through the Grant Avenue the many individuals and specialty crews who have all made
bridge feeding Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The fiber optic contributions. We appreciate everyone’s effort with this project.
lines have to remain active during demolition and construction
of the Grant Avenue bridge. Temporary H-Piles were used
to support the AT&T lines until the new bridge beams were
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1 - Thank you to the many team members making this project a success. 2 - Concrete crew placing concrete at the intersection
of Mound Street & 3rd Street during a 15 day quadrant closure. 3 - Erecting span 2 of Grant Avenue bridge during a full closure
of I-70 EB and I-70 WB on a weekend in downtown Columbus. 4 - Setting a precast panel on wall 7W5. After a portion of the
wall was set, a CIP spread footer was poured to lock the panels in place. Precast panels were provided by Contech. 5 - All pre-
cast along the north side of the interstate is set. Work is beginning on the shaft cap and knee wall. Drainage is wrapping up on
mainline before subgrade operation.
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Building the Highways of Columbus, cont’d.
The Unique Aspects of Hayden Run Boulevard
Marcus Durbin, Field Engineer
The $9.2 million Hayden Run Boulevard project was awarded It is a fairly new system and the first time that Kokosing has
to Kokosing Construction in 2017. It was a short 0.46 miles installed a wall using them. Our crews learned the system and
of roadway in Dublin, Ohio that would connect Avery Road to were able to give the city a quality retaining wall.
Hayden Run Boulevard.
The rest of the project involved installing new storm and
This project had some typical roadway/bridge features that sanitary sewers, street lighting, multiple traffic control
Kokosing has performed in the past, but there were three devices, curb and gutter, a pedestrian bike path that runs
aspects that made the project unique. alongside a wood fence, 12,000 SF of sidewalk, and finally the
landscaping includes various decorative trees and shrubs that
Oversized Girders line the roadway.
The new bridge structure spanned over a CSX railroad with
six 151’ long girders. Dealing with girders this length gave our Thank you to everyone involved with this project: Area
project team several challenges. First was just a matter of how Manager Denny Myers, Project Manager Kevin VanDyke,
we were going to get the girders close enough to our crane Superintendents Dave Rinehart, Randy Nethers, John
and in position that will allow each girder to be picked and LaFever, Jr., Project Engineers, Jeff Geisbuhler, Marcus
set in one swing. We are proud to say that all team members
Durbin, Field Secretary Krista Clemons, and all the crews.
came together and made the erection phase a great success.
Texas Rail Parapet 1 - Sidewalk slipped. 2 - First beam pick. 3 - Front row:
Another unique aspect of the project is the Texas Rail style Rodney Tripp, Scottie Lovelace, Greg Knisley, Jerry
parapet. In order to pour this parapet design and keep a Wilson, Robert Koelbl, Anna Wiley, Jerry Ratliff. Back row:
smooth finish inside every “window,” we decided to use self Brian Lester, Robert Rossiter II, Scott Butler, Kevin Miller,
consolidating concrete. The concrete turned out nice and the Jeb Edmonds, Louis Francis, Brandon Smith, and Shelly
City of Columbus is very pleased with how it looks. Gates. 4 - Vandal fence and Texas Rail complete. 5 - MSE
wall and pile complete. 6 - Deck pour. 7 - Overhang jacks.
MSE Retaining Wall
The last big item was the 23,600 sf of MSE retaining wall.
These panels were designed with a “Geomega” strap system.
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Building the Highways of Columbus, cont’d.
Working Through Obstacles on IR 270
Jeff Geisbuhler, Lead Project Engineer
The IR 270 Widening Project in Franklin County consists of This project isn’t your typical highway widening project.
rehabilitation and widening an eight mile section of existing IR There have been many obstacles to work through, which
270 highway on the west side of Columbus. It begins at the included tight working areas while constructing the outside
IR 70 / IR 270 Interchange and extends north to US 33 for the shoulders on the south half of the project. This work was
Ohio Department of Transportation. done behind portable concrete barrier wall, causing very tight
working quarters. Due to this, we had to perform some of the
This $61 million project includes widening the outside excavation at night by utilizing lane closures to stage and
shoulder, adding a lane to the inside median in each direction load the hourly trucks. We also used a transfer machine and
with full depth asphalt, and installing a median barrier wall the asphalt paver to install a portion of the 304 aggregate base
entire length of the project. at night, which isn’t your typical way of performing this work.
We have also had a tremendous amount of night work on this
This project also includes replacing and widening the project, which consisted mostly of asphalt joint repairs, mill/
decks on one set of twin bridges over Hayden Run Road, fill existing lanes, and numerous traffic switches throughout
two slab bridges over Raymond Run Creek, and two slab the project. There have been lane closures almost every night
bridges over Cramer Ditch. There is an extensive amount of starting back in April and by the end of the project there will
asphalt on this project, which includes over 380,000 tons of have been approximately 20 separate traffic switches.
asphalt and 455,000 sy of milling/filling of the existing lanes
in each direction. The total amount of asphalt accounts for This project started back in April 2017 and the current contract
approximately $20 million of the total contract amount. completion date is May 16, 2019. The 2019 work will consist
of mainly surface asphalt, permanent striping, RPMS, and
The other major items of work included in this is project are rumble strips.
reconstructing 18,500 sy of the existing concrete pavement
at the south end of the project in the southbound direction, Management staff on this project are: Area Manager Denny
installing 108,000 sf of noise wall along IR 270 northbound Myers, Project Manager Kevin VanDyke, Asphalt Area
around Hayden Run Road, 125,000 cy of excavation to Manager Curtis Sebenoler, Superintendent Randy Nethers,
be hauled to waste, and installing 2,900 lf of bored pipe Drainage Superintendent JJ LaFever, Bridge Superintendent
underneath IR 270. Kelly Daniels, Project Engineer Jeff Geisbuhler, Project
Engineer Marcus Durbin, and Field Secretary Krista
The project had one Value Engineering Change Proposal Clemons.
(VECP) that consisted of modifying the maintenance of traffic
(MOT) phasing of IR 270 northbound and southbound from
Cemetery Road Overpass (mid-point of the project) through 1 - Aerial view of IR 270. 2 & 3 - Slipping median barrier wall.
the north end of the project to defer the outside widening in 4 - Setting noise wall 2B panels. 5 - Placing 304 aggregate
this area from Pre-Phase 1 to Phase 2. This VECP allowed the base with transfer machine and asphalt paver at night. 6 -
shoulder widening work to be completed behind barrels in lieu Pile driving at Hayden Run. 7 - Engineered crane mat for pile
of behind portable concrete barrier (PCB), which eliminated a driving at Hayden Run.
very narrow working area.
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11 Hoot Owl August-December 2018Sympathies
Scott Caplinger, age 60, passed away Bob Bouche Sr., age 74,
on August 31, 2018 following a brief illness. passed away on June 27, 2018.
Scott, more fondly known as “Cappy”, was Bob was a Field Mechanic with
an Equipment Coordinator for McGraw/ Kokosing Construction’s Asphalt
Kokosing since 2004. He was a member Maintenance Team. He retired
of I.U.O. E. Local 18 and performed the from Kokosing after 18 years of
majority of his work within AK Steel. service.
Cappy enjoyed working on equipment and going to auctions in Bob enjoyed gardening and traveling. He was an avid
his free time. He was a very dedicated team member and will be Denver Broncos fan and supported Big 10 football.
greatly missed. Cappy’s son, Neil Caplinger, has been a Laborer Bob was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army.
with McGraw/Kokosing since 2017.
Our sympathies to his wife, Mary, and his entire family.
Our prayers go out to Cappy’s entire family.
Wesley Loper, age 91, Gary Matney, age 40, passed away on
passed away on September June 30, 2018 from a watercraft accident.
14, 2018. Wesley was an Gary was a Cement Finisher with Kokosing
Operator with Kokosing from Construction. He had been with Kokosing
1987 until his retirement in since 2015.
1993.
Gary was very passionate and would strive
Wesley was an U.S. Army to meet any goal he set. He took great pride
Veteran, a member of the International Union of in providing for his family and anyone that needed something. He
Operating Engineers, and Grace Ministries Church had the ability to light up any room. He loved cars, shoes, sports,
of Christ in Christian Union. especially the OSU Buckeyes and San Francisco 49ers.
Our sympathies to his wife, Aneita, and his entire Our hearts go out to Gary’s wife, Terry, and their children, Gary Jr.,
family. Gage, Breonna, Brennen, and Breyden.
Our deepest condolences to the following for their recent loss of a loved one.
Amy Volz’s father-in-law, Larry Volz, passed away on July Doris Rinehart passed away on August 3, 2018. Doris was the
9, 2018. Amy is an Estimator with Kokosing Construction’s wife of Les Rinehart, Kokosing’s first team member, and the
Asphalt Group at the Mansfield Office. mother to Dave, Dean, Dennis, Doug, and Dana Rinehart.
Dave Rinehart is a Lead Project Superintendent with Kokosing
Steve Parr’s father, Gerald Parr, passed away on July 10, Construction. He is married to Kathy Rinehart, the Executive
2018. Steve is an Assistant Vice President with McGraw- Assistant/Data Manager with Kokosing Construction. Dean
Kokosing. Rinehart was the Assistant Vice President of Equipment when
he retired in 2017. Dean is married to Marsha Rinehart who
Scott Whitehead’s mother, Donna Whitehead, passed away was an Executive Vice President when she retired in 2014.
on July 13, 2018. Scott is a Field Mechanic with Kokosing Dennis Rinehart worked for Kokosing in the early years. Doug
Construction. Rinehart is a Field Equipment Superintendent with Kokosing
Construction’s Concrete Paving Group. His wife, Melanie
Charlie Jett’s father, Chuck Jett, passed away on July 16, Rinehart, worked for Kokosing in the past. Dana Rinehart is a
2018. Charlie is an Operator with Kokosing Industrial’s Marine Field General Equipment Foreman with the Fredericktown Main
Group. Shop. Doris’ grandchildren who work with Kokosing include:
Steve Rinehart, Chris Rinehart, Greg Rinehart, Geoff
Adam Bakewell’s grandfather, Jack Whitmore, passed away Rinehart, Matt Rinehart, Morgan Rinehart, Taylor Rinehart,
on August 22, 2018. Adam is a Project Engineer with Kokosing and Doug Rinehart II.
Industrial.
Hoot Owl August-December 2018 12John and Kevin Gorley’s father, John Gorley Sr., passed Nate Braun’s mother, Deborah Braun, passed away on
away on August 13, 2018. John is an Operator with Kokosing September 14, 2018. Nate is a Senior System Administrator
Construction’s Asphalt Group. Kevin is a Laborer with Kokosing with Kokosing, Inc.’s IT Department.
Construction.
Tony Sharkins’ mother-in-law, Donna Facemyer, passed
Barry and Shawn Phillip’s grandfather, J. Raymond Claggett, away on September 20, 2018.Tony is a Project Manager with
passed away on August 30, 2018. Barry is a Lead Project Kokosing Construction.
Superintendent and Shawn is a Foremen, both with Kokosing
Construction. Josh Curtis’ grandfather, John Curtis, passed away on
September 27, 2018. Josh is a Project Engineer with Kokosing
Adam Krietemeyer’s grandmother, Lois Luersman, passed Industrial’s Marine Group.
away on August 30, 2018. Adam is a Field Engineer with
Kokosing Industrial. Chris Szpendyk’s grandmother, Helene Lucey, passed away
on September 27, 2018. Chris is a Safety/Environmentalist
Eva Osborn’s father, Joe Poloskey, passed away on Specialist with Kokosing Materials, Inc. Chris’ wife is Lisa
September 4, 2018. Eva is an Employment Representative with Szpendyk, a AR/AP Clerk with KMI.
Kokosing, Inc. Her husband is Mark Osborn, the Corporate
Field Workforce Manager. Todd Ingram’s grandmother, Juanita Jo Amburgy, passed
away on October 7, 2018. Todd is a Trade Superintendent with
Scott Overmier’s grandmother, Beverly Overmier, passed Kokosing Construction’s Asphalt Group.
away on September 7, 2018. Scott is a Project Engineer with
Kokosing Construction. Dan Ward’s brother, Dallas Ward, passed away on October 7,
2018. Dan is a Paver Operator with Kokosing Construction’s
Terry West’s father, Kenneth West, passed away on Asphalt Group.
September 9, 2018. Terry is a Foreman with Kokosing
Construction. David Vogelheim’s grandmother, Betty Vogelheim, passed
away on October 15. 2018. David is a Project Engineer with
Steve Morey’s mother, Shirley Morey, passed away on Kokosing Industrial’s Marine Group.
September 9, 2018. Steve is a Senior Project Manager with
Kokosing Industrial.
Kokosing Industrial Receives Safety Award
Todd Sites, Superintendent
Kokosing Industrial was awarded the first annual American Electric Power Transmission Contractor Safety
Award. The receipt of this award would not have been possible without the deep commitment of the team
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members that lead, manage, and perform this work. AEP projects are schedule-driven and frequently in very
close proximity to high-voltage electricity that requires an intense focus on safety at all times.
In 2017, 175 team members worked on AEP projects, a total of 92,411 man-hours on projects spread across
Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. These team members have displayed exemplary ownership, accountability,
and execution of our safety processes, including AEP-specific safety measures. Project leadership is
actively coaching, checking compliance, and setting a standard of zero at-risk behaviors for the crews. AEP
project teams have established a Safety 24/7 culture, where personal commitment drives towards the goal
of zero incidents. Thank you to the project teams for your consistent efforts and commitment to Safety First.
Congratulations to the AEP project teams!
AEP 2017 crew team members:
Dan Littleton II, Harold Adams,
Tim Shockley, Wade Howard, Dan Littleton,
Pat McGoon, and Greg Beekman
13 Hoot Owl August-December 2018Retirees
Steve Doyle - 35 years
Steve Doyle retired on September 26, Steve lives in Danville, OH with his wife of 38 years, Phyllis.
2018 as a Lead Project Superintendent They have two adult children and two grandchildren, Grady
with Kokosing Construction. He began his (3) and Garrett (1). Now retired, Steve plans to work on home
career with Kokosing on April 4, 1983 as projects, travel, and spend more time with his grandchildren.
a Carpenter. Steve moved up the ranks Steve’s son, Ty Doyle, is a Project Superintendent with
to Carpenter Foreman, Superintendent Kokosing Construction and has been with Kokosing since
I, Superintendent II, and to Lead Project 2004. Molly Doyle is Ty’s wife and Steve’s daughter-in-law.
Superintendent. She is a Field Engineer with Kokosing Construction and has
been with Kokosing since 2012.
Steve’s first project was the St. Clair Avenue Bridge in
Columbus, OH. He has worked on many highway projects “Woody Hayes said it best with, ‘You Win With People.’ This is
including the I-75 Toledo, I-71 Columbus, US 50 Athens, exactly what Kokosing does. I have gotten to work with many
Cincinnati Airport, Parkersburg, WV, Steubenville Rt. 7, Polaris fine team members.” ~ Steve
Parkway, Cross County, and so many more. But his favorite
project was the Morgantown, WV because of the great people We thank Steve for his dedication and wish him the very best!
he got to work with and the amazing scenery.
Wayne Ousley Jr. - 33 years Dave Hays - 30 years
On July 25, 1985 Wayne Dave Hays retired on September 28, 2018. He
Ousley joined the Kokosing started on March 7, 1988 as a Project Engineer on
Team as an Operator and the AEP Zimmer project. Through his 30 years with
became an excellent excavator. Kokosing, Dave earned his PE and his Senior PE
and is retiring as a Project Manager.
Wayne became the first
full-time Operator Trainer Dave helped build some amazing projects including,
for Kokosing and worked to the Shelby Tube, AEP Gavin, Weyersaeuser,
develop young operators, many of whom are still Owens-Corning, Walmart Distribution New Hampshire, Alum Creek WTP,
with Kokosing today. For the past twelve years, he Marysville WWTP, Markwest Seneca, and many more major projects.
worked in the Works Department where he had When asked which project was his favorite to work on Dave said, “All
been the Equipment Coordinator, working to fill the projects had different challenges that made them rewarding and all were
equipment needs of the Kokosing Group. made enjoyable by the people on each project team working together
through sometimes difficult situations to make the project successful.”
Wayne lives in Butler, OH with his wife of 49 years,
Pat. They have two children, Heather and Mike, Dave lives in Ashland, OH. He plans to catch up on the home front tasks,
and three grandchildren, Connor, Ali, and Anna. do some traveling, enjoy outdoor activities, and to spend more time with
Wayne’s daughter, Heather Neipling, is the On- family and friends. We thank Dave for his hard work and dedication and
Road Fleet Coordinator with the Works Department. wish him a happy, healthy retirement!
She has been with Kokosing since 2008. Wayne’s
knowledge, influence, and presence will be truly “The past 30 years have flown by. I am thankful that this great company
missed by all who have leaned on him to support continued to change and grow in such a way that provided me many new
their operations and we wish him all the best in his learning opportunities. I will miss my many friends and wish them and
hard earned retirement. Kokosing continued successes.” ~ Dave
Terry Flowers - 18 years
Terry Flowers started his career at Kokosing on June 13, 1997. He retired on August 31, 2018 as an
Operator with Kokosing Construction’s Asphalt Group.
Terry was involved on many projects throughout his career at Kokosing. One of the most recent projects was
the reconstruction of IR 270 on the west side of Columbus. Terry was also involved in building the Bolton
Field Runway, IR 270 in front of the Westerville office, IR 71 at Polaris, D06 Repair projects and various
other large scale resurfacing projects. Terry spent most of his career as a roller operator but his talents
allowed him to run almost any piece of equipment. Later in his career, Terry was instrumental in teaching the
Hoot Owl August-December 2018 14next generation of operators different techniques in both rolling and paving asphalt. Terry enjoyed this part of his job and was
always willing to take new operators under his wing and show them the way that Kokosing performs our asphalt work.
Terry has three adult children and two grandchildren, Malachi (9) and Jeremiah (5). Now retired, he plans to spend more time
with his grandchildren. Thank you Terry for your many years of service!
Tom Bosworth - 18 years Dave Veasy - 15 years
Tom Bosworth retired on August Dave Veasy retired on December 1, 2017 as a
24, 2018 as a Safety Specialist II Foreman, Tug Boat Captain, Dive Master with
with Kokosing Industrial. He began Kokosing Industrial’s Marine Group. He began
his career on October 14, 1996. his Kokosing career on November 19, 2002.
Tom followed in the footsteps Dave’s first project was the Martin Luther
of his father and became an King Bridge in Toledo, OH. One of his favorite
Ironworker. Over his career, he projects was the Antigua Power Cable and
took an interest in the safety aspect of construction. waterlines to Maiden Island in Antigua lesser Antilles. Another
Anyone who knows Tom knows he spent his time in favorite was the Power Cable across Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe.
the field making safety observations day in and day
out. His knowledge of the rules and requirements and Dave lives in Ossineke, MI with his wife of 33 years, Tammy. They
desire to do things right has made him a valuable have three adult children and five grandchildren, Jayden (19), Riley
member of our Safety Department and has helped (11), Tyler (9), Bodhi (4), and a new granddaughter due in October.
shape the safety culture we have today. Tom has Dave is going to travel, explore the National Parks, read, fish, boat,
participated in some of the largest projects Kokosing and hit the beach.
has completed from Haverhill, Middletown, Marmet,
Granite City, and most recently Lordstown. Dave gives many thanks to Joe VanAntwerp and the Burgett family
for giving him the opportunity to work safely and the help his fellow
Tom will be missed on the job, but we all wish him a team members advance their careers. Dave was an excellent tug
happy and healthy retirement. Thank you Tom for your boat captain and was key to the success of the many projects he
hard work and dedication to the safety of our team helped build. Dave will be greatly missed. We wish him the very best!
members.
“It was a perfect way to cap off my career of 50 years as a
commercial diver and 45 years as a captain.” ~ Dave
Tim Belanger - 14 years
Tim Belanger retired in December 2017 as a Marine Foreman/Deckhand with Kokosing Industrial’s Marine
Group. Tim started his career with Kokosing on July 22, 2003.
Tim lives in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, a town known for producing dredgmen and in Tim we were lucky to get one
of the best. Knowledge of marine work, and dredging in particular, allowed Tim to bring value to every crew
he served with and ultimately to run his own crews. Tim’s work ethic and quick wit will be greatly missed.
Tim last worked on the Illinois Constructors St. Joseph Stone and the FH Paschen Chicago Crib projects.
Thank you Tim and enjoy your retirement!
Retiree Events
Did you know Kokosing holds meetings and events for our retirees? Meetings are held every other month. Come and visit
with other retirees, share stories, enjoy snacks, and plan events. Some events include a summer picnic and a holiday dinner.
Invitations are mailed to retirees’ homes on all upcoming meetings and events.
To be eligible for retiree events and activities, you must have retired from Kokosing with at least 10 ten years of service.
Any questions on retiree events or if you need added to the mailing list, please contact Diane Prosser at 740.848.4926.
15 Hoot Owl August-December 2018Kokosing, Inc. Promotions
Lori Gillett has been promoted to Vice President of Kokosing, Inc. Lori manages the Business Development
(BD) efforts and project development managers for Kokosing Industrial, and provides leadership to the
shared services marketing team. Lori transitioned into BD in 2011 and continues to establish relationships
with key clients, opening the door to great project opportunities. Under her guidance, the BD team has grown
from a team of two to a team of seven, plus six marketing team members. Lori graduated from Ohio Northern
University with a Civil Engineering degree in 1996, and then started as a full-time Kokosing Project Engineer.
In addition to pioneering the business development efforts for Kokosing, she has served as president of two
Kokosing subsidiaries.
Kokosing Industrial Promotions
Brett Burgett has been promoted to Sr. Spencer Beeching has been promoted
Vice President of Kokosing Industrial. to Vice President after 25 years of
He will develop and execute the managing some of Kokosing’s most
direction and vision of the company in complex industrial projects. Spencer
his new role. After spending the last few will take on responsibility of overall
years expanding Kokosing’s footprint management of upcoming and current
further into Northern Ohio and Western projects in several geographic regions
Pennsylvania, Brett will transition into for Kokosing Industrial. Spencer
leadership over all geographic regions. Brett is a graduate of graduated from Purdue University with a Construction
Bowling Green State University in Construction Management Engineering and Management degree and started with
and started with Kokosing full time in 2002. Brett has Kokosing after graduation. He has extensive constructibility
positioned Kokosing Industrial for success in his past roles and value engineering expertise, and has been heavily
and we look forward to continued expansion and growth. involved with project pursuits and provided exemplary
leadership to the Southern Ohio region.
Todd Lemen has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Todd’s focus continues to be on public and
private work in Indiana. He is heavily involved with project pursuits, establishing and maintaining client
relationships, and oversight of current projects. His sound guidance of Indiana operations has led to
Kokosing becoming well known for quality projects in the midst of a competitive water/wastewater market.
Todd is a graduate of Purdue University, with a degree in Construction Engineering and Management. Since
Todd came to Kokosing in 2013, our backlog in the Indiana region has compounded exponentially.
Joe Lambdin was promoted to Area Manager over Matt Wilson has been
Indiana Kokosing Industrial projects. Joe works with promoted from Project
project teams to provide overall leadership of project Manager to Senior
operations, pursues new opportunities, and works Project Manager. Matt
closely with clients. Joe started with Kokosing in 2014 started with Kokosing
as Superintendent, quickly demonstrating his astute in 2002. Over the
ability to manage multiple intricate projects. years, Matt has been
an instrumental leader
on multiple Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer
District projects including, Kirtland Pump
Rich Leber was promoted to Area Manager over Station, Morgan Raw Water Pump Station
Central and Southern Ohio Kokosing Industrial projects. Rehabilitation, and Marmet Locks and Dam
Rich pursues upcoming opportunities, coordinates field Replacement. Currently, Matt is managing the
operations, and works closely with project owners. Rich Water Pollution Control Center Improvements
has worked for Kokosing for 12 years. He is known for for the City of Euclid, the first treatment plant
his ability to manage the details of complex work and to project to be delivered under a Construction
deliver outstanding projects for the client. Management at Risk delivery method in Ohio.
Hoot Owl August-December 2018 16Aaron Brown has been Zach Keller has been promoted to Lead Estimator.
promoted to Design Manager. Zach started with Kokosing in 2005 as a Field
Aaron started with Kokosing Engineer and Estimator in the Utility Division. Over
in 2007 as a Design Engineer the years, Zach has worked as a Project Engineer
and has worked on Kokosing on several large City of Columbus treatment plant
Industrial’s most complex projects as well as other Central Ohio projects. In his
industrial and treatment plant new role, Zach will manage the preparation of cost
projects. Aaron will continue estimates as part of proposals for both public works
to support our challenging projects and providing and private industrial projects. He will also be working with clients to
leadership to our team of design engineers. ensure Kokosing’s capabilities are appropriately priced and represented.
Tom Burton has been promoted to Lead Field Engineer. Justin Couture has
Tom started with Kokosing in 2013. He has worked on been promoted to
several City of Columbus projects, managing project Lead Field Engineer.
resources onsite, and supervising project engineering Justin is a Purdue
and field activities. Tom's most recent project is at the University graduate
Hap Cremean Water Plant. with a Bachelor’s
degree in Construction
Management and
Engineering Technology. Prior to joining
Lee Fausnaugh has been promoted to Lead Field Kokosing in 2017, Justin had industry
Engineer. Lee is an Ohio State University graduate experience working as a project engineer.
with a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management. Currently, Justin is working at the Terre
He started with Kokosing in 2007. He has worked on Haute Water Treatment Plant Filtration
wastewater treatment plants, fossil fuel plants, and Improvements project.
cogeneration and waste fuel projects.
Dan Simons has been promoted Mike Hehl has been promoted to Lead Field
to Lead Field Engineer. He is an Engineer. Mike received his Bachelor’s
Ohio State University graduate with degree in Mechanical Engineering from The
a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Ohio State University. He joined Kokosing in
Engineering. Dan started with 2017, working on electric power transmission
Kokosing in 2016. He recently projects and a combined cycle power plant
worked on the Dublin Road Water project.
Treatment Plant and a combined
cycle power plant project. He is
currently working in the Estimating Jeff Mapus has been promoted to Lead
Group in Westerville. Field Engineer. Jeff received his Bachelor’s
degree in Civil Engineering from Ohio
University. He started with Kokosing in
2015. Jeff worked at the Dublin Road Water
Jeff Albers has been Treatment Plant project and is currently on
promoted from Project the Euclid MBR conversion project.
Manager to Senior
Project Manager. He
will be responsible for
managing company Kim Fasnacht has been promoted to Safety Specialist
resources in the field for III. Kim started with Kokosing in 2014 in the Northwest
the larger projects in his Ohio area on projects including the Ottawa River
new role. Jeff started Storage Facility and I-75 Bowling Green. Kim currently
with Kokosing in 2014. He has worked on is supporting the Lucas County Digester project and the
several sizeable projects such as Parsons Toledo Waterways Initiative Downtown Project. Kim has
Water Treatment Plant Improvements, Erie also helped with Winter University training and been a
Interceptor Express Sewer, and the Build big part of perpetuating the safety culture of Zero At Risk
Ohio award-winning Southerly WWTP Behaviors in the Northwest Ohio area.
Biosolids Land Application Facility.
17 Hoot Owl August-December 2018Eric Cothern has been promoted to Safety Cliff Hall has been promoted to
Specialist III. Eric started with Kokosing in Estimator. Cliff began working with
2016 supporting projects in Indiana. Eric Kokosing in 1999 as a Field Helper. He
has since taken on the role of supporting has grown with the company in various
the Transmission and Distribution work roles, including utility crew Laborer,
we do for AEP and other clients. Eric is an Foreman, and Superintendent. More
active member of the Kokosing Industrial recently, Cliff has transitioned into a role
Safety Team and helps with Rigging as an Estimator in the Westerville office,
training in our Winter University. focusing on yard piping and utilities.
Kokosing Construction Promotions
Kevin Ohl has been promoted Curtis Sebenoler has been promoted to the
to Assistant Vice President Central Ohio Asphalt Area Manager. He started
of Alternative Delivery for with Kokosing in 2010 working on many asphalt
Kokosing Construction. Kevin projects in the Mansfield and Upper Sandusky
is a graduate of the University areas. Curtis has developed excellent skills in
of Toledo. He began his asphalt operations to allow for his success at
career with Kokosing in 1999 his new role. He is tasked with the leadership of
as an Estimator, working out the Central Ohio Asphalt Group including safety,
of the McKinley Avenue office. Kevin has provided procurement, and operations. Curtis has recently been involved with
strong leadership in the development of Kokosing the IR 270 Dublin, IR 270/SR 315, and IR 70 MAD projects as well
Construction’s Alternative Contracting group since as asphalt projects including Franklin County, City of Columbus,
his original appointment as Manager of Alternative and asphalt work for the Kokosing Industrial Division. Curtis has his
Delivery back in 2014. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University.
Adam Bean has been promoted to a Senior Dave Rinehart has been
Project Manager with Kokosing Construction. promoted to a Senior
Adam began his career at Kokosing in the Superintendent with Kokosing
Form Shop in 1993, then as a co-op in 1994 Construction. He started his
and became full time in 2000. He started on career as a Laborer in 1969
the I-70 East Side project as an Engineer, then at the Chattanooga Glass
joined the Concrete Paving Group in 2001. Manufacturing Plant and
Adam has been involved in numerous projects became a Carpenter in 1971.
from curb ramps and street scape projects, to paving at Wright- Dave was promoted to Carpenter Foreman in
Patterson Air Force Base, to most recently managing the concrete 1974 and became a Superintendent in 1981. Dave
crews on the three Toledo I-75 Projects. has worked on many bridge projects for Kokosing
including the Blaine Bridge, Dayton USR 35 (2006),
I-670/71 Interchange, and Putnam Street. He is
Brad Mast has been currently overseeing construction of new Hayden
promoted to Senior Boulevard Bridge in Hilliard.
Superintendent. He
started his career with
Kokosing in 1994 as a Joe Baker has been promoted to a Senior
Trade Superintendent. Superintendent with Kokosing Construction. Joe
Brad has continued to started with Kokosing in 1990 as a Grade Checker
grow in responsibility on US35 in Rio Grande. He was promoted to a
while being involved in many projects over the Foreman on the same project in 1991. Joe advanced
last 24 years. Brad has a Bachelor’s degree to a Superintendent in 1997 while working on US50
in Construction Management and Technology in Athens Ohio. Joe has been a part of many of the
from Bowling Green University. He is currently heavy grading projects like US 35 Chillicothe, US
the Project Superintendent at the OSU 460 Pike County Kentucky and US 35 Design Build in WV. As a Senior
Cannon Drive project and will soon head to Superintendent, Joe will lead some of our larger heavy grading projects.
the OC3 project in Cleveland. He is currently on the Corridor H project in West Virginia.
Hoot Owl August-December 2018 18Scott Beveridge has been Jim Elchert has been promoted to a
promoted to a Senior Superintendent Senior Project Estimator with Kokosing
with Kokosing Construction. He Construction. Jim started with Kokosing
started his career as a Carpenter in 1996 as Purchasing Agent/Estimator
Apprentice in 1987 at the Newark in the Columbus office for the Heavy
Wastewater Treatment Plant and Highway Division. In 2013, Jim became
became a Foreman in 1989. Scott Manager of Purchasing, overseeing
became a Superintendent in 1996 procurement of subcontract and material
and has worked on many bridge projects throughout his costs for our heavy/highway estimates. In Jim’s current role,
career including I-71 Medina, I-275 Cincinnati, Jeremiah he will continue to manage our quote procurement processes
Morrow, and Smothers Road. He is currently overseeing while also overseeing subcontract and purchase order
construction of the I70/I-71 Grant Avenue Project in preparation, review, and execution.
downtown Columbus.
Tony Partington has been promoted to a Senior Special Projects Estimator with Kokosing Construction.
Tony began his career at Kokosing in 1990 as a co-op and became full-time in 1995. As a Project Engineer,
Tony worked on numerous highway projects including I-270 at Morse Road, Lancaster Bypass, and I-71
Morrow County Design Build. Since 2015, Tony has worked in the Westerville Office with the Highway
estimating team as one of our Special Projects Estimators. As Senior Special Projects Estimator, he
will manage and be responsible for performing pre-bid project investigations, securing waste/borrow
agreements, and assisting the estimating team on special projects related to our bid pursuits.
Ben Stansbery has been promoted to a Lead Daniel Balser has
Estimator with Kokosing Construction. Ben started been promoted to
with Kokosing as a co-op from The Ohio State Lead Field Engineer.
University in 2006. Ben was hired full time in 2009 Daniel began his career
and began working as an Estimator/Project Engineer with Kokosing’s West
with Kokosing’s Concrete Paving group. Ben Virginia group in 2016
managed concrete smoothness testing and other as a Quality Control
quality control tests, while also estimating concrete Technician. These last
flatwork and barrier items. As a Lead Estimator, Ben will expand his couple years Daniel handled the material
estimating capability into roadway and earthwork. In his new role Ben will testing on our projects but also continued
also serve as a Lead Estimator on bid pursuits for our highway projects. to pursue his schooling part time. Through
hard work and some long hours Daniel was
finally able to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in
Kyle Parker has been promoted to a Lead Field Civil Engineering Technology from the West
Engineer/Estimator with Kokosing Construction. Kyle Virginia University Technical College. Daniel
started with Kokosing in 2015 as a co-op working in is now transitioning away from his material
the Mansfield Office and started full time in 2016 after testing role and is quickly catching on to his
he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering new role as a field engineer.
from The Ohio State University. He has estimated
and engineered several key projects in the Upper
Sandusky and Mansfield areas. Kyle has quickly taken
on several responsibilities in the Mansfield area and for the asphalt group.
Mike Luyster has been promoted to a Barry Phillips has been promoted
Lead Project Engineer with Kokosing to a Lead Project Superintendent
Construction. Mike began his career at with Kokosing Construction. He
Kokosing as a co-op at Hopkins Airport. started his career as a Laborer
He has held various lead engineering in 1998 at the I-670 project and
positions on the Turnpike, Eddy Road, became a pile driver foreman
and Toledo I-75. He is currently the Lead in 2004 at the 5th St. Bridge
Engineer and Assistant Project Manager Project in Dayton. Barry became a
on the $150 million OC3 design build project in Cleveland. superintendent in 2009, overseeing company-wide pile
driving operations, and expanded his responsibility in
2015 to include all drilled shaft operations.
19 Hoot Owl August-December 2018Jim Bloomer has been Chuck Daley has been promoted to a Lead Project
promoted to a Lead Project Superintendent with Kokosing Construction. Chuck
Superintendent with began his career with Kokosing in April 1993 with
Kokosing Construction. the purchase of Concrete Construction Company, for
Jim started with Kokosing whom he had worked for eight years. Chuck worked
in 1991 as a Laborer at the as a Mechanic in the Concrete Paving Group until
Steubenville Wall project. 2001, when he took the position of Concrete Paving
He advanced to Foreman Superintendent on the I-75 Miami County Project.
and was responsible for highway grading on Chuck has worked on multiple major projects including I-70 Montgomery,
many of our projects throughout the years. He is SR 35 West Virginia, Multiple Corridor H West Virginia paving projects,
currently on the I-271 project building roadway. and is currently on the I-271 Cleveland Project, the largest concrete paving
project constructed to date by Kokosing.
Jack Weaver, Jr. has been promoted to a Brock Burgett was recently
Project Manager with Kokosing Construction’s promoted to Superintendent.
Cleveland Group. Jack began his career Brock has been involved with the
working in the Fredericktown Yard. He has company since childhood, working
held a variety of positions in the company in Fredericktown with various
including Project Engineer and Project facets of the company. Prior to
Superintendent. He has worked on many high graduation from Ohio Northern, he
profile projects including IR-77 in Cleveland, spent his co-op sessions on I-670
Hill-Diley, and multiple Turnpike projects. He is currently part of the and the Ohio Turnpike. Brock has helped build a variety
team constructing the Broadway Avenue Design Build project. of challenging projects, including I-75 Bowling Green,
I-77 Cleveland, and I-271.
Kevin Thomas has been promoted to a Mike Schweer has been
Superintendent with Kokosing Construction. He promoted to a Superintendent
started his career in the Electrical Department in with Kokosing Construction.
2006 working on the automated grade equipment. He started his career at
Kevin now manages all of the automated grade Kokosing in 2008 as a co-op
equipment within Kokosing which has grown student. He was hired full-time
immensely in the last few years. Kevin has a as a Trade Superintendent in
Bachelor’s degree in Technology from the Ohio 2012 at the I-670 project after
Northern University. graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management.
Mike has been involved with retaining walls/
John LaFever, Jr. has been promoted to a structure work for majority of his career and has
Superintendent with Kokosing Construction. worked on numerous projects including I-670,
He started his career at Kokosing in 1996 as a Hopple St., I-75 in Dayton, and MLK in Cincinnati.
Laborer. John has been involved in installing Mike is currently working at the Regional Office in
underground utilities on many of Kokosing’s Cincinnati wrapping up several projects and helping
projects over the last 22 years. He is currently on bid upcoming work.
the I-270 project on the west side of Columbus.
Matt Craig has been promoted to Gary Hall has been promoted to
a Superintendent with Kokosing a Superintendent with Kokosing
Construction. He started his career at Construction. Gary started his career at
Kokosing on the Hopple Street project Kokosing as a Laborer in 1995 on the
in Cincinnati in 2014. Matt worked on 161 New Albany Bypass Project. He was
the MLK project and is currently on promoted to a Foreman and worked on
the I-70/71 2G project in Columbus. numerous projects in his 23 years. He is
Matt has a Construction Management currently at our I-75 project in Toledo.
degree from The Ohio State University.
Hoot Owl August-December 2018 20Ray Edmonds, Jr. has been promoted to a Mike Hickman has been promoted
Superintendent with Kokosing Construction. to a Superintendent with Kokosing
Ray started his career as a Laborer 18 Construction. He started with Kokosing
years ago on the I-70 East Freeway in 2007. Mike has been involved in
Project. He advanced to Foreman and has many of Kokosing’s underground
been very involved in Kokosing’s highway projects throughout the years. He
projects for many years. He is presently on is currently helping Kokosing’s
the I-70/71 2G project in Columbus. underground crews in Central Ohio.
Jake Sweeney has been Corey Oyster has been promoted to a
promoted to a Superintendent Superintendent with Kokosing Construction. Corey
with Kokosing Construction. started with Kokosing in 1996 as a Laborer in a
Jake started his career at pipe crew. He was promoted to Foreman and has
Kokosing in 2015 as the been involved in installing underground utilities
Project Engineer on the Ohio throughout Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
Turnpike. He quickly moved He is currently working on several of Kokosing’s
to his current Superintendent projects in the Cleveland area.
position and is building the Mainline Bridge
Removal project in Lorain County.
Devin Cain has been promoted to
a Superintendent with Kokosing
Construction’s Cleveland Group. Making the Grade
Devin started with Kokosing in 2010.
Devin was a co-op on the Toledo Congratulations to John Slone
Turnpike third lane project and after for passing his Ohio Professional
graduation has helped build a number Surveyor Test. John is a Surveyor
of highly important projects, including with the Kokosing Construction. He
IR 271 in Cleveland. Devin is currently in charge of the very was a previous co-op with Kokosing
challenging, highly traveled IR-480 widening project. and has been full-time since 2012.
New Roles
Welcome Brian Dreibelbis Welcome Billy Saunders to the Workforce
to the Works Department. Development Group as the Personnel Training
Brian has taken the role Coordinator. Billy started in 1998 and is a 17 year
of Equipment Coordinator Operator. As a sophomore in high school, he
and will be the source for job shadowed with Willy Wise, which led him to
all heavy equipment needs. become an apprentice Operator, a Journeyman,
Brian started with Kokosing and most recently a Field General Equipment
as an Operator in 1997. He Foreman with Kokosing Construction.
later became a Utility Foreman and most recently
was the Personnel Training Coordinator.
Welcome Jon Ajtaji to the Midsize Department. Welcome Jessica Easterday to
Jon started in 2000 as a Yard Helper in KCC Supply as Jobsite Support.
Fredericktown. In 2008, he became a Purchaser Jessica started in February
with KCC Supply. As an Equipment Planner, Jon 2018 in the Form Shop. In her
will fulfill the equipment needs in the field, route new role, Jessica will fulfill KCC
equipment, and be the parts support for the Supply shipping and receiving
Midsize mechanics. needs, pull orders, and will be
support for jobsites and facilities.
21 Hoot Owl August-December 2018Welcome to Kokosing Inc.
New Team Members
WESTERVILLE REGION
Alex Calmus started on October 8, 2018 as an e-Learning Developer for Kokosing University working in the
Westerville office.
Alex graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design. Prior to coming to
Kokosing, Alex worked for Nugrowth Solutions for about two years. He currently lives in Columbus, OH. In
his free time, he enjoys playing fetch with his two year old Blue Heeler/Beagle mix, Morty, and watching TV
with his girlfriend.
Welcome to Kokosing Construction
New Team Members
CLEVELAND REGION
Tamela Bridget started on July 2, 2018 Nikki Matson joined Kokosing
as a Project Administrator working in the on June 25, 2018 as an
Cleveland Region. Administrative Assistant working
on the I-271 job in Oakwood, OH.
Tamela received a Broadcasting Certification
from Ohio Center for Broadcasting and Nikki previously worked for
worked at Radio One in Cleveland for 13 Sandridge for a year and a half
years. She still lives in Cleveland,OH with and lives in Medina, OH. In her
her husband of three years, Adebowale. Tamela also has five free time she enjoys going to concerts, attending food
children; Briante (25), Deondre (20), Heru (7), Danicki (3), and festivals, and trying new craft beers.
Morayor (1). She enjoys cooking, volunteering, traveling, reading,
and listening to music.
FREDERICKTOWN REGION ELYRIA REGION
Bryan Diedrich started on September
Jeff Lezon started on October 8, 2018 as a
4, 2018 as a CAD Operator working in
Project Estimator working in the Elyria office.
the Fredericktown Form Shop.
Jeff is a graduate of Owens Technical
Bryan worked at both Kroger and
College where he earned an Associate’s
Pomeroy & Associates prior to working
degree in Diesel Mechanics. Jeff previously
at Kokosing. He lives in Marengo, OH
worked at Northern Concrete Pipe. He lives
and is engaged to Graicenn Collins.
in Lambertville, MI with his wife of 25 years,
Most of his free time is spent working on his recently
Cynthia. They have three children; Maxwell (22), Matthew (21)
purchased home. Any free time outside of that, he enjoys
and Nicole (18). Jeff enjoys woodworking, running, and cars.
running, hiking, and climbing. He also has two dogs, Nova
Jeff’s brother is Todd Lezon. Todd is an Area Manager with
(12 year-old Lab mix) and Harrison (1.5 year-old Boxer
Kokosing Construction’s Cleveland Region.
mix).
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