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This Year’s BX Craftsmanship Nominees Are…

 

The BX is proud to recognize the nominees for this year’s Craftsmanship Awards. A total of four individual craftsmen and 29 crews received a nomination for the 2025 awards. This annual program honors those who exhibit skill, expertise and artistry through their work—which exceeds industry standards.

The judging process is currently underway by a panel of industry professionals. Winners will be announced next month and will receive their awards at the BX Annual Meeting in November.

As you complete work in and around central Ohio, consider your craftsperson for one of the highest honors for tradesmen in the commercial construction industry. Nominations are accepted throughout the year. For more information about the awards, contact Pam Austin.

 

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The 2025 nominees are:

Individual Awards

  • David McFarland (Converse Electric) for the expansion and remodel of electrical systems at Tucci’s; nominated by Melinda Posey (Converse Electric)

  • Seth Weikert (Lang Masonry & Restoration Contractors) for the installation of brick and custom stone at Thomas Worthington High School; nominated by Drew Rosengarten (Lang Masonry & Restoration Contractors)
  • Arther Hayes (Messer Construction Co.) for the installation of a boardwalk over the wetland area at Taylor Farm Park; nominated by Lance Schneider (Messer Construction Co.)

  • Jason Huff (Miles-McClellan Construction Co., Inc.) for the installation of limestone paneling at the St. Charles Brotherhood Resource Center; nominated by Bethany Lewis (Miles-McClellan Construction Co., Inc.)

 


Crew Awards

  • Nick Danison, Matt Morasco, Dale Thompson, John Vanderpool and Ethan Walter (Acoustic Ceiling & Partition of Ohio) for the installation of a cold formed metal framing system at Thomas Worthington High School; nominated by Nikolina Sevis (Ruscilli Construction Co., LLC)

  • Jeremy Donohue, Guy Johnson, Troy Matheney, Chezeree Sanchez and Ronald Swank (Anderson Aluminum Corp.) for the custom curtain wall system at the Bob Crane Community Center; nominated by Taylor Anderson (Anderson Aluminum Corp.)

  • Enrique Cardenas, Brad Castro, Matt Coy, Sonny Elswick and Jeremy Sowers (Cinfab, Inc.) for the fabrication and installation of HVAC systems at Mount Carmel Dublin Hospital; nominated by Brian Caton (Cinfab, Inc.)

  • Dave Ryan, Jimmy Urdin and Don Walpole (Continental Building Co.) for the finish carpentry reconstruction and expansion at Rocky Fork Hunt & Country Club; nominated by Lauren Drinkwine (Continental Building Co.)

  • Donny Holloway, Todd Snyder and Toby Tucker (Converse Electric) for the installation of complex custom electrical lighting systems at Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center; nominated by Mikki Weber (Converse Electric)

  • Shannan Baker, Joshua Noel and Brian Upperman (Elford, Inc.) for the demolition, structural framing, shoring, masonry and custom exterior carpentry at The Arts Castle; nominated by Steven Gilbert (Elford, Inc.)

  • Maricela Ortiz Castillo, Rolando Sebastian Gonzalez, Ricardo Ibanez, Juan Ortega and Bryan Watson (Environmental Management, Inc. (EMI)) for the custom fabrication and installation of granite pavers at Scioto Mile Fountain; nominated by Annabelle Weisgerber (Environmental Management, Inc. (EMI))

  • Michael Asare, Chris Ashby, Joe Ball, Reese Bissell and Jack Miller (ESI, Inc.) for the installation of refurbished and new electrical lighting systems at Rocky Fork Hunt & Country Club; nominated by Lauren Drinkwine (Continental Building Co.)

  • Robert Carter, Wayne Morris, Jr., Brandon Richley and Ryan Sisler (Farber Corporation) for the fabrication and installation of one-of-a-kind artwork exhibit at the Wexner Center for the Arts; nominated by Tim Farber (Farber Corporation)

  • Chuck Crance, Brian Garee, Kevin Nally and Trevin Pierce (Limbach Company, LLC) for the air handling unit replacements at Ohio State East Hospital; nominated by Jason Ziegler (Limbach Company, LLC)

  • Brandon Blasberg, Chris Block, Joe Burton, Chris Fooce and Rick Killilea (Mid-City Electric / Technologies) for the complex electrical installation and power distribution system at Mount Carmel Dublin Hospital; nominated by Emily Predmore (Mid-City Electric / Technologies)

  • Cooper Cole, Brian Finck, Chance Hughes and Jamal Lipsey (Mid-City Electric / Technologies) for the lighting and electrical installation of four electrical rooms and specialty studios at the Fran Ryan Creative Arts Center; nominated by Emily Predmore (Mid-City Electric / Technologies)

  • Darin Barnes, Katie Cooper, Jeff Johnson and Phil Price (Mid-City Electric / Technologies) for the installation of main electrical service, generators, life safety systems, power distribution and low-voltage systems at the Bob Crane Community Center; nominated by Emily Predmore (Mid-City Electric / Technologies)

  • Steve Mendera, Austin Miller, Bryce Payne, Cole Stevens and William Switalski (Mid-City Electric / Technologies) for the integral layout and installation of conduit and lighting at BBI Astor Park; nominated by Emily Predmore (Mid-City Electric / Technologies)

  • Randy Cremeans and Tyler Cremeans (Mid-City Electric / Technologies) for the electrical installation and custom-built trough system for new freezer installation at Mid Ohio Food Collective; nominated by Emily Predmore (Mid-City Electric / Technologies)
  • Dan Allison, Dawson Andrews and Brandon Dietrich (MIELKE Mechanical, Inc.) for the installation of plumbing, process and mechanical piping systems at Mount Carmel Dublin Hospital; nominated by Victoria Palivoda (MIELKE Mechanical, Inc.)

  • Todd Clippinger, Austin Conte and Anthony Herouvis (Pierce Construction, Inc.) for the installation of custom wood wall panels, guardrail and stair wall caps at Louella Hodges Reese Hall at OSU Newark Campus; nominated by Oliver Pierce (Pierce Construction, Inc.)

  • Gary Donovan, Riley Gould, Wade Mullins, Rob Shaner and Jacob Waddell (Robertson Construction Services, LLC) for the structural reinforcement, fabrication and installation of architectural cornices and historic marquee sign at the Newark Arcade; nominated by Blake Swick (Robertson Construction Services, LLC)

  • Joe Bell, Jay Devries, Evan Massie, Paul Maziar and Dave Watson (Robertson Construction Services, LLC) for the custom wood restoration and renovation work at the Newark Arcade; nominated by Blake Swick (Robertson Construction Services, LLC)

  • Aaron Fisher, Kyle McCune and Jeremy Schmitter (Sauer Group, LLC) for the mechanical upgrades and HVAC system renovation at Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care; nominated by Caitlin Heerdt (Sauer Group, LLC)

  • John Foley, Anthony Herman, Luke Muter, Ryan Robertson and Adam Tucker (Settle-Muter Electric, Ltd.) for the design and installation of the electrical service and distribution system at Nationwide Children's Hospital Livingston Orthopedic and Surgery Center; nominated by Cameron Gessner (Settle-Muter Electric, Ltd.)

  • Jack DeRoberts, Shawn Hunter, Dwayne Kirk, Bill Noble and Dan Short (Speer Mechanical) for the installation of a new storm stack and storm run outs at the Rhoads State Office Tower; nominated by Mike Roberts (Speer Mechanical)

  • Lee Bouahom, Dave Koch, Steve Malley, Rory Stillwell and Brad Wescott (Speer Mechanical) for the installation of mechanical systems, chillers and boilers at the Bob Crane Community Center; nominated by Mike Roberts (Speer Mechanical)

  • Matt Cook, Chris Horn, Danny Littlejohn, Jr., Tyler Smoke and Justin Wachovec (Steel Erectors International, Inc.) for the Installation of cantilevered steel beams and structure at Blacklick Woods Metro Park; nominated by Mark Setterlin (Setterlin Building Company)

  • Jeremy Boomershine, Vincent Cirvello, Kolbe Klinedinst, Troy Queen and Paul Remley (The Superior Group) for the electrical renovation and power and lighting upgrades at the City of Columbus Department of Health; nominated by Kellee Marker (The Superior Group)

  • Drew Boysel, Tim Freshkorn, Bob Hochstadter, Doug Neece and Jason Smith (Valley Interior Systems, Inc.) for the installation of metal panels, metal ceilings, baffles, wood ceilings, and pre-manufactured canopies at Cologix COL4; nominated by Kris Edwards (Valley Interior Systems, Inc.)

  • Jason Butcher, Brian Horton, Shawn Ratliff, Brian Tussing and Jeff White (Valley Interior Systems, Inc.) for the installation of acoustic ceilings, specialty metal, & specialty wood ceiling systems at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; nominated by Kris Edwards (Valley Interior Systems, Inc.)

  • Jermery Lindsey, Hunter Rosenburo, Spencer Sparks and Dereck Wilson (Valley Interior Systems, Inc.) for the fabrication and installation of custom-perforated metal panels at the Fran Ryan Center; nominated by Kris Edwards (Valley Interior Systems, Inc.)

  • Lane Boyer, Andrew Brokaw, Bob Hochstater and Josh Silvia (Valley Interior Systems, Inc.) for the installation of a multi-layered acoustic ceiling design at the Bob Crane Community Center; nominated by Kris Edwards (Valley Interior Systems, Inc.)

Meet Our Leadership Program Participants

 

Annie Bailey (Mid-City Electric / Technologies) headshot Annie Bailey
VLC Senior Coordinator
Years in the Industry: 9
Mid-City Electric / Technologies

RLI |

Matt Mackey (Miles-McClellan Construction Co., Inc.) headshot Matt Mackey
Project Manager
Years in the Industry: 7
Miles-McClellan Construction
Co., Inc.

RLI |

Anders Stahl (Environmental Management, Inc.) headshotAnders Stahl
Inventory Control Manager
Years in the Industry: 25
Environmental Management, Inc.

BXLX  |

 

 


  • The BX Executive Leadership Experience (BXLX) is a nine-month program that accepts a small group of senior-level construction professionals who are educated and coached by nationally recognized experts in construction leadership and business development. This is the 14th year of the program, with a class of 23 local industry leaders. Applications for the Class of 2026 are now being accepted. Click Here for more information.

    For more information about BXLX or BXFlex, contact Deb Murphy.

 

  • The Rising Leaders Institute (RLI) has become one of the most sought-after professional development programs in our community. Developed in partnership with The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, this is the 19th year for the program, with a class of 30 future industry leaders.

    For more information about the Rising Leaders Institute, contact Kelly Stover.

Will You Be Listed in the Next BX Directory?

 

IT’S TIME TO CHOOSE HOW YOUR COMPANY WILL BE LISTED IN THE NEXT BX MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY!

 

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Location is everything in the BX Membership Directory, and it’s time to choose how your company will be listed–both online and in print. This is your opportunity to take advantage of the many marketing options that are effective and affordable!

The print Directory is distributed to 2,300 individuals each year and the online Directory is viewed more than 36,000 times each month. What does your company's message provide these potential customers?

Watch your mailbox! BX Directory information renewal forms with the many budget-friendly marketing options available have been mailed.

Contact Sanda Elkins with any questions, or if you do not receive your Company Information Form.

 

2025 MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

BX Partner Spotlight: Sedgwick MCO

 

Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio is the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio’s managed care organization (MCO) partner for handling workers’ compensation claims. Open Enrollment for MCO selection runs from April 28 – May 23 and is your no-cost opportunity to align with this powerful resource to organize the claim process, control costs and resolve workplace injuries.

Visit Sedgwickmco.com to learn more about the outstanding results Sedgwick achieves for their clients, including many BX members. You can also review the MCO Report Card to see a comparison with other MCOs, which continues to validate the BX partnership with Sedgwick.

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Enrollment is simple – click here for the online enrollment form. To discuss the MCO role and Sedgwick’s services, contact Cathy Baxter at (614) 914-9571.

 

Building Confidence in Construction Finance

 

In today’s changing environment, budgets are being looked at and leaned on even more than usual. It’s important that your entire staff understand a project budget and how each decision you make plays into it. Be sure your team has the basic skills to read, understand and apply this information.

Participants of this course will learn best practices for putting together project estimates and gain a better understanding of how they impact their company’s financial statements. Learn construction finance and how work in the field translates into profitability.

Led by Chris Mast (GBQ Partners LLC) and Brian Dunn (Custom Air Conditioning / Air Force One), Construction Finance 101 is ideal for office personnel, field employees, new employees and anyone who is looking to learn or refine their finance skills.

For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover.

 

Construction Finance 101
May 13 | 8 - 10 AM
Builders Exchange

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$199 BX members |  $299 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.


This class is part of the BX Certified Superintendent Program.

MEET THE INSTRUCTORS:

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(Custom Air Conditioning / Air Force One)

Chris Mast (GBQ Partners LLC) headshotChris Mast
(GBQ Partners LLC)

Ask the Safety Experts

 

OSHA logoJoin the BX for a Lunch & Learn featuring an OSHA Safety Specialist. The session will begin with a discussion on recent events including accidents, health hazards and illnesses being seen in the field, and conclude with an open Q&A session.

This is an excellent opportunity to network with local OSHA professionals. Participants are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time to be presented anonymously during the session. 

Contact Ashton Chapman to submit questions or for more information about this program.

 


OSHA Lunch & Learn
May 13 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM
Builders Exchange

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Free for BX members
Not available to non-members

When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to access this member-only program.


LUNCH SPONSOR

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Cultivate Compassion!

 

Join Melissa Doman, M.A., renowned author and organizational psychologist, for an insightful interview with industry leaders Monica Poirer (Mid-City Electric / Technologies) and Paul Lawson (Paul Lawson Helps LLC) on addressing mental health in the workplace, especially in industries like construction where stigma and cultural barriers often make these conversations difficult.

Melissa will share proven methods and strategies to make mental health concepts more accessible and easier to understand, even in high-stigma environments. She’ll discuss practical techniques for creating a supportive and mentally healthy workplace, empowering leaders, managers and employees to foster a culture of care.

As a bonus, attendees will receive a FREE copy of her book - Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work (Here’s Why… and How to Do it Really Well), a valuable resource for anyone looking to initiate open dialogue about mental health in their organization. Melissa will also be available for a book signing after the session, providing an opportunity to connect directly with her.

Don't miss this chance to change the conversation around mental health in your organization!

For more information about the BX Blueprints for Well-being Council or this presentation, contact Ashton Chapman.

 


BX Blueprints for Well-being Council Speaker Series:
Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health IN CONSTRUCTION
May 14 | 8 - 10 AM
Makoy Center
5462 Center St., Hilliard (43026)

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There is no cost to participate, registration is required.

 

PRESENTATION SPONSOR

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MEET THE SPEAKER:

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Melissa Doman
(Mental Health at Work Specialist/Author/Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEET THE MODERATORS:

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Paul Lawson
(Paul Lawson Helps LLC)

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Monica Poirier

(Mid-City Electric / Technologies)

Building Smarter in a Shifting Market

 

Global trade shifts don’t just make headlines – they affect your bottom line. Join the BX Law & Finance Group for an in-depth discussion led by Chelsea Fletcher Cook and John Kopf (Thompson Hine, LLP) on how tariffs are reshaping procurement strategies in the construction industry.

This session will explore the legal and financial implications of material cost volatility, contract language and sourcing challenges. If you’re involved in buying decisions, budgeting or project planning, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.

For more information about this program or the BX Law & Finance Group, contact Kelly Stover.

 


BX Law & Finance Group Meeting: Tariff Talk & What It Means for Construction
June 13 | 8:30 - 10 AM
Air Force One
5800 Shier Rings Rd. | Dublin (43016)

REGISTER NOW

Free for BX members
Not available to non-members

When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to access this member-only program.

MEET THE PRESENTERS:

Chelsea Fletcher Cook (Thompson Hine, LLP) headshot Chelsea Fletcher Cook
(Thompson Hine, LLP)

John B. Koph (Thompson Hine, LLP) headshot John B. Kopf
(Thompson Hine, LLP)