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We had a full day of golf last Friday, with teams hitting the course for both the Perryville Chamber Golf Tournament and the Jackson Football Tournament! It was a great day of fun, friendly competition, and supporting causes that matter to us. #rcco #rihccontracting #robinsoncompanies 

Richard Gramlisch has joined Robinson Construction as an assistant project manager. In this role, Richard is responsible for assisting with essential project management tasks such as managing the project budget, approving invoices, updating project schedules, etc. He also assists the project engineer and project superintendent as requested to help in the overall administration and coordination of assigned projects. Richard is from Cape Girardeau, Missouri and has 15 years’ experience in manufacturing and construction. He earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Southeast Missouri State University and is a certified manufacturing technologist. Richard plans to continue his education by pursing the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and eventually a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Last week we were busy with crane testing here at Robinson! Several of our team members stepped up to complete their practical crane exams as part of the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) process. To become certified, each operator must pass a written core exam as well as a specialty practical exam for each type of crane.

We’re proud of their hard work and dedication to safety and excellence. Congratulations to all who participated!

Hank Warren has joined Robinson Construction as a recruiter. In this role, Hank is responsible for searching for qualified candidates, assisting with onboarding, and overall support of the Human Resources Department. Hank is from Jackson, Missouri and attended Mississippi State University where he earned a B.S in Business Administration.

Robert Gonzalez has joined Robinson Construction as an Estimator. In this role, Robert is responsible for preparing the cost estimates and completing the bidding documents for projects that Robinson pursues. Robert is from Chester, Illinois and has eight years’ experience in industrial construction projects in the renewable natural gas, cement manufacturing, and consumer packaging industries. He attended Ranken Technical College where he completed a B.S. in Management and Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville where he obtained his MBA with an emphasis on project management. He is currently pursuing his DBA from William Woods University. Prior to joining Robinson Construction, Robert worked for Holcim managing capital expenditure projects.

Our employees took on the challenge to lose 5% of their body weight, with Robinson donating to the charity of the top loser’s choice—or participants donating if they didn’t hit the goal. Thanks to everyone’s efforts, we raised $1,000 for His Voice Global, chosen by our highest loser, Jake Waits! Huge shoutout to all who participated and made this challenge a success!

Our Robinson team took on Dry January with a fun challenge - those who made it alcohol-free all month earned a company donation to a charity of their choice. If they didn't make it, they made the donation themselves!

Thanks to everyone's participation, we raised $1,530 for SEMO-NASV - a local nonprofit providing essential services to survivors of sexual violence and child abuse, including forensic exams, advocacy, and counseling. Their work makes a real difference in our community, and we're proud to support them.

Please enjoy the latest issue of our company newsletter - the Robinson Report!

In this issue:

• Featured Story: Excellence in Coordination and Safety on $65M Industrial Project
• Company News
• Employee News & Accomplishments
• Community Activities & Events
• On the Safe Side

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We are incredibly grateful for our team members who consistently go above and beyond. Recently, one of our valued clients shared their heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional efforts of several Robinson Construction employees.

A huge thank you to:
Jeff Liles
Tony Masters
Matt Naeger
Joe Moll
Dylan Zahner

Your dedication, quick response, and teamwork in challenging circumstances did not go unnoticed. You embody the spirit of excellence and commitment we strive for every day.
To our entire Robinson Construction family: Thank you for the hard work you do, day in and day out, to make a difference for our clients.

Brad Whitaker has joined Robinson Construction as corporate safety director. In this role, Brad will oversee the development and implementation of our company-wide safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a culture of safety across all projects. He will lead initiatives to minimize risk, conduct training, and maintain a safe working environment for our employees, subcontractors, and clients. Brad is from Carbondale, Illinois and has 15 years’ experience as a safety professional in commercial, civil, and utility construction. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Mid-Continent University and holds the OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer designation. Prior to joining Robinson Construction, Brad worked for Quanta Services as a safety manager.