Construction
Chad Girard
President, APAC-Kansas, Inc. Shears Division
Chad Girard's family worked in the construction industy, so once he realized a career in professional sports wasn't in his future, he followed in his relatives' footsteps. Today, he's the president of APAC-Kansas, Inc.'s Shears Division. Discover what that job entails and why the construction...
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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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CJ Moorman
Plant Manager/Concrete Batchman
I’ve always loved the construction industry, and over time, I saw all the opportunities it offers. I was drawn to the idea of driving big trucks and operating heavy equipment, and I set a goal to master those skills as I got older.
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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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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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