Construction


  • Chris Rech

    Vice President, A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc.

    For Chris Rech, the best part about the construction industry is contributing to something tangible — when a project is finished, you're able to say, "Hey! I helped make that!" As vice president of A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc., Chris sees this in action daily. Learn about his career journey and...

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  • Cody Clancy

    Laborer/Forklift Operator

    "My dad was a construction worker, and slowly but surely as I grew, my interest in what he did for a living began to grow as well. I thought it was really cool to drive over a bridge and tell my friends my dad built it. It was when I got to high school and began taking shop classes that I fell in...

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  • Corey Sharon

    Master Equipment Technician

    Corey Sharon grew up helping his uncle on the farm. He noticed how time-consuming and expensive it was to fix broken parts, so he was inspired to learn how to solve heavy equipment issues himself. Today, he uses those skills in his career at Foley Equipment. 

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  • Cortez Hopson

    Parts Shipping & Receiving

    Cortez Hopson enjoys working at Foley Equipment because of the people. Find out why he pursued his current job in parts shipping and receiving, plus hear his advice for others.  

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  • David John

    Commercial Truck Driving Instructor

    “I became interested in the military in high school after a visit from a recruiter. I understood at the time that higher education wasn't going to be the best option for me, but that I needed job skills that would set me up for a career. 

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  • Debra Carpentier

    Project Coordinator and Senior Draftsman

    As a child, Debra Carpentier loved to build houses with any kind of toy she could find. Today, she uses computer-aided design (CAD) and other skills to help architects with the drawings for building construction and remodel projects.

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  • Francisco Gonzalez

    Heavy Equipment Technician

    As a heavy equipment technician at Foley Equipment, Francisco Gonzalez appreciates that every day is different. Francisco knows firsthand that you don't need a college degree to be successful, and he has some pointers for anyone hoping to get started in this industry.

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  • Jay Van Hove

    Executive Vice President, Koss Construction Company

    Jay Van Hove initially thought he'd be a high school history teacher and coach. But after taking a few construction classes in college, his view of the industry changed, and so did his career goals. Now, he's the executive vice president of Koss Construction Company.

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  • Jorge Melendez

    Truck Technician

    La pasión de Jorge Meléndez por la reparación de camiones comenzó cuando empezó a trabajar en el auto de su padre a los 13 años. Hoy es técnico de camiones en Foley Equipment, donde trabaja con sus manos, continúa aprendiendo cada día. Descubra cómo obtuvo la formación que necesitaba y sus consejos...

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  • Josh Smith

    President, Klaver Construction Company, Inc.

    One of Josh Smith's first jobs was pouring and jackhammering concrete while working for his grandfather. Throughout his career, he's been grateful for the help, support and lessons from his peers. Find out what he does as president of a company and hear his advice for others interested in the...

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