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What makes a true partnership? What propels that partnership into a team? Then, what takes it to a level of family and friendship? Trust. Integrity. Honesty. Shared values and culture. These are just a few of the words that describe the partnerships that Garney has been fortunate enough to share with the Caterpillar and John Deere organizations, and their dealership networks – relationships that have spanned many years.

“Price is what you pay, value is what you get.” This quote rings true when we talk about Caterpillar and John Deere equipment. The history of Garney’s relationships has proven that our two partners are consistently willing to actively participate in our success. From the top of their organizations down, commitment to help us succeed are evident.

Garney has a fleet of Caterpillar and John Deere equipment that is consistently the safest, most reliable, and technologically advanced construction machinery available. The dealership networks of both Cat and Deere are a critical part of our success

and it would be remiss not to mention their support of our crews. These men and women share the values and characteristics needed to contribute to our success.

The history of these relationships is unique.

JOHN DEEREThe John Deere Construction and Forestry Division partnership begins with Murphy Tractor. Garney has a 30+ year history with Murphy Tractor, the local Kansas City John Deere dealership. Murphy has supported our company in the Kansas City area with great equipment, great support, and truly shared values. As our footprint across the nation expanded, the partnership that was developed at Murphy allowed Garney to develop deeper relationships within the John Deere, and John Deere Credit organizations.

In the early 1990s, Deere began the development of their “Corporate Business Division” (CBD). The CBD group had a mission

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to focus on the needs of larger national contractors, with unique equipment fleets, and unique equipment product support needs. One the CBD’s primary objectives was to build long-term partnerships with the selected contractors and with the support of the Deere dealer network. Garney was identified early in CBD’s formation as the perfect candidate and was offered one of the initial opportunities to partner with them. This year, Garney was selected as a CBD “Platinum” customer, a designation afforded only to a select group of CBD’s most preferred customers.

The partnership with John Deere has flourished over the last 15 years. Garney is requested frequently to participate in machine engineering and development. We are partners in multiple Deere Customer Advocacy Groups (CAGs) that help John Deere develop machines and systems that are focused on safety, reliability, and performance. Garney is sought after to field-follow machines in development, and Garney operators are asked to provide run-time honest feedback when new machines and features are designed.

Garney and Deere know that only through honest relationships come stronger organizations. The relationship is truly a two-way street, focused on the opportunity to make each other stronger. Integrity is the shortest path to success, and both Deere and Garney promote this value.

CATERPILLARGarney’s history with Caterpillar was similar in nature, but still uniquely different than John Deere.

In the early years of Garney’s operations, we were a primary user of Cat wheel loaders, track loaders, and excavators. As our

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needs were local and regional, these needs were supported by Dean Machinery, the Cat dealer for Western Missouri. As Garney’s operations started to spread outside of Kansas City, we started to have difficulties with the business model Cat had for travelling contractors. As we entered the late 1980s and 1990s, we began to experience a decrease in the quality of Cat’s products and how well they fit our needs.

When the late 1990s arrived, the relationship Garney had with Cat was on its last legs. Cat had a newly assigned Kansas City based District Manager that took a special interest in the Garney situation and made it a personal mission to gain us an audience in Peoria to tell our story. That trip became the cornerstone of the relationship that Garney now enjoys with Cat. Those early meetings were not the most pleasant for either Cat or Garney, but everyone kept an open mind to hearing some of the difficult things that needed to change in order for the relationship to grow.

Garney has been a key consultant with Caterpillar for many years, in engineering design features of excavators and loaders. We are consistently providing feedback through prototype design, on-site run time of pre-production units, and we are frequently called to Peoria to view and comment on new products. We have been involved in discussions with their world-wide HEX engineering team, as well as partners in the customer feedback groups for machine technology.

Solid values of each company propel the relationship towards success. From the dealership network, through the Caterpillar Corporate Accounts division and Caterpillar Financial Services, the Garney name carries brand recognition. Not only because of the name, but because of the relationships that have come before, and continue today.

Through the years, this team approach has made Garney a better contractor, and the people at Caterpillar believe that they are also a better company as a result. We help each other succeed. It is a true win / win partnership.

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Take some time to read the quotes from some of our most valued team members. These sentiments are an honor to receive, and more of an honor to return.

“At Deere, we have had the privilege of working closely with Garney Construction since the inception of our Corporate Business Division. Over the years, Garney employees have been instrumental in shaping our CBD business by challenging John Deere and our dealers to be better every day. Our company cultures are similar. That is an enabler of alignment around mutual goals that add value short-term and long-term. We truly appreciate the open and honest dialog between our companies.

It is important to recognize that the partnership we have created is directly related to the engagement and commitment of employees in both companies. Both John Deere and our dealers look forward to continuing to grow the relationship with the employee-owners of Garney to drive our mutual success far into the future.”

Max GuinnPresident, John Deere

“From my perspective, the relationship between Garney and Caterpillar starts on deeply shared values, wide open communication, and a goal that both companies must win and emerge stronger. Trusting each other, constructive criticism when due, and intense listening to each other, from the top of the organization to the bottom are all things that make this relationship so strong and enduring. During my time as CEO, Steve (McCandless) was so good at all of these that I felt like he was actually giving more to Cat than we were providing to Garney. After talking with Steve, I know he felt the same way in reverse. That’s what makes this such a good relationship. I couldn’t have enjoyed my time with Garney more.”

Doug OberhelmanCEO, Caterpillar (ret.)

“I, and all my colleges at Deere, are very proud of the long, special relationship that has developed between Garney Construction, John Deere and numerous John Deere dealers (particularly Murphy Tractor). Our relationship has grown over the past 15+ years from a “tractor supplier,” doing virtually no business with Garney, to a “strategic business partnership.” This relationship didn’t just happen by luck, it happens because our two firms are looking for more than a traditional customer / supplier transactional relationship. We both realize, that by developing a closer working relationship, there are many advantages to each of our companies. As retired Director of Deere’s Corporate Business Division (CBD), we work closely with a very “select” group of larger contractors. One of the key selection criteria, is a contractor customer that wants and is willing to commit to a long-term partnership. Like any relationship, this partnership has to be good for all parties involved (Garney, Deere & Deere dealers). In the case of Garney & Deere, there just seems to be a natural chemistry between the cultures of our two great companies and importantly our people. Over the

years, I’ve had the privilege to work with many Garney employee-owners, and one of the uniqueness of Garney is how engaged & committed Garney employees are in achieving their objectives. We particularly appreciate the involvement and time commitment, from numerous Garney employees, to “New Project Start-Up Meetings” with Deere & involved Deere dealers. These sessions assure that everyone involved is aware of important project objectives so we can do our best in helping you accomplish your objectives. As a “strategic business partner,” Garney employees have been directly involved in numerous Deere initiatives such as; being members of Deere New Product Customer Advocate Groups (designing new tractors), piloting new Deere products or services, like the National PM Contract or speaking to Deere employee / dealer groups about issues of importance to contractors. We greatly value the very special relationship we have with Garney and are always open to new ideas or suggestions to grow it even further…..so, if you have any suggestions or ideas, please let us know your thoughts.”

Roger B. MohrDirector, John Deere Corporate Business Division (ret.)

“Recently I’ve had the great opportunity to move into John Deere’s Corporate Business Division and work with Garney Construction. During my first meeting with Garney and hearing about their unique employee ownership program, it became clear that this was a very special company with a very special culture. As I’ve learned about Garney’s culture and the partnership with John Deere and our dealers, it’s clear that the mutual commitment runs deep throughout our companies and is driven by similar cultures and goals. As I travel across the country and meet with Garney employees, it’s amazing to experience this unique and consistent culture and the passion they have for the business. It’s infectious! Our employees truly appreciate the openness, transparency and commitment that Garney has made over the years to make us a better company. The Garney employees are never shy in voicing their opinion in order to improve our products and/or relationship, therefore we are truly grateful for their continued support. Our partnership today expands across many departments of John Deere and our dealer network which has been the result of strong Garney leadership over the years. Both John Deere and our dealers appreciate Garney’s continued commitment to the relationship and making us better as we work together on reaching our mutual goals and successes.” Andrew ChristopherDirector, John Deere Corporate Business Division

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“One of the key foundations that has been critical in growing our partnership is the way we view each other’s intent. The tone was set by Steve (McCandless) years ago when he took time out of his schedule to meet with our engineering team to help make us better. While every discussion we have may not always be easy, the intent of these discussions has always been to take us both to the next level. I cannot stress enough that when you understand that each side’s intent is to continue to succeed by strengthening our partnership it makes developing better solutions easier. This attribute allows us to be partners, and not just say we are partners, but acting as partners really do, and that is helping each other succeed. This unique characteristic is one that is rare to find and when it is found, is one that must continue to be nurtured and cherished. Feedback can be many things, but when given with good intent, it is one of the most valuable gifts one can receive. This is the way we view Garney’s feedback, and that is as a gift.” Brian FosterAmerica’s Industry Region Manager, Global Construction and Infrastructure, Caterpillar

“As a Corporate Account Manager for John Deere, I have had the privilege to be the account manager working with Garney Construction. During the past several years our relationship has grown significantly from a somewhat strained business relationship into a true partnership that discusses topics in a very open, honest manor. A few of the major reasons I enjoy working with the Garney Team is they are always honest, ethical, and totally engaged with the project at hand. The Deere Enterprise (our dealers and John Deere) looks forward to continuing our long-term partnership with Garney Construction.”

Alec NationsCorporate Business Manager, John Deere

“Our relationship with Garney stretches back over 20 years and we deeply value the partnership that has developed. As Garney has expanded, Cat Financial has grown with you and we are grateful to be a part of your success. We see Garney’s culture as an employee-owned company as a powerful differentiator in the construction industry and the key to your passionate drive for excellence. Our team works with Ed Rolf and Steve McCandless, and we see in them that passion for Garney and excellence for the client. It is contagious. We look forward to many more years of a partnership between Garney Construction and Caterpillar Financial.” Dave WaltonPresident, Caterpillar Financial Services

“The best customer relationships make you better as a supplier. Good customers give you feedback. Great customers give you insightful, unedited feedback that is what you need to hear - - even when it’s hard to hear it. That’s what makes the Garney - Caterpillar relationship so special. As a great customer, they tell you what you are doing right as well as what you are doing wrong - - helping Caterpillar grow as a company. Likewise, Garney is always trying to improve the way they do business - - constantly looking for feedback from their customers, employees and suppliers.” Paul J. Clark WW Product Manager - Paving, Caterpillar

“After working with Garney for the last 10-12 years I believe what makes the partnership so strong are 2 things:

1. People: It’s easy for me to take or be given the credit or the blame for our successes or failures. However, over the years, we have all worked hard to get Garney ingrained with our Caterpillar people and Caterpillar people ingrained with Garney. When I say Caterpillar people, it isn’t just Cat Inc. people, by a long shot. Caterpillar people include first and foremost the men and women of our Dealerships. Garney has an operating model different than 95% of our customers and it has taken time for everyone to learn how it works. However, this learning has allowed us (Cat and Cat Dealers) to get stronger and to better serve Garney and other customers as well. You can’t talk about people in a positive light without talking about relationships. Cat Dealers and Cat folks have formed strong long-term relationships that allow us to speak freely and work together for everyone to get better. Sometimes our talks aren’t always fun talks to have, but those talks have an end goal of fixing an issue and making the partnership stronger.

The partnership is truly a 3 legged stool with Garney, Caterpillar Dealers, and Caterpillar each representing a leg of the stool.

2. Win/Win Philosophy: When I look back from where we were 10-12 years ago to where we are today, I realize we got here by working together to allow each leg of the stool to win. When all 3 legs win, they each get stronger. In turn, the stool gets stronger and thus the partnership gets stronger. I see this philosophy first hand, whether we are looking at a large spread of machines or discussing a product support issue. If the end result isn’t good for everyone, then the partnership falters. This has happened on more than one occasion over the years and it will happen again, but when it does we find it, own up to it, fix it, learn from it and move on.

Over the years, I have had the pleasure of getting to know the vast majority of the Garney field team. These men and women are some of the hardest working most dedicated and good people I have ever met. They care about the partnership as much as anyone and it shows in the quality and pride of their work and how they watch and maintain equipment and costs. Every day they go to work with the goal of keeping Garney strong (ESOP Man) and they recognize what that takes, treating those that support Garney fairly so they can stay strong as well.

Win/Win, isn’t easy! On the surface, it seems harder and takes a lot more effort than Win/Lose. However, the partnership recognizes the end result of what Win/Win means to the strength of it.

As the Corporate Account manager for Garney, a job I love and look forward to every day, I consider it a great honor to be entrusted as being the “Caretaker” of this relationship. I am proud to look back at where we were and where we are today and know that through a lot of hard work by our Dealers and Caterpillar that this relationship will continue to thrive, succeed and get stronger when I am gone.”

Adam E. Zimmermann Senior Account Manager, Global Construction and Infrastructure, Caterpillar

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“The Garney employee-owners, have an amazing ability to help their partners/suppliers see Garney’s business through their glasses. Trusting us (their partners) by sharing information about their company to help us understand their needs.

Working with Garney is actually simple, you offer a quality product, at a fair price and you stand behind it.

As a dealer, we are here to solve our customer’s problems and to help them do their job as efficiently as possible. Garney is always looking for the next “out of the box” solution to solve a need. As I was once told by a Garney employee-owner – “‘No’ is the easy answer, ‘Yes’ is the answer that takes work.”

On a personal side, Garney has really helped me grow as a Territory Sales Manager to understand the needs of our customers and to help grow partnerships to succeed in a common goal. I have really appreciated my 9 years as a partner with Garney.”

Wade HowardTerritory Sales Manager - KC, Murphy Tractor

Daniel DooleyInventory Manager, Murphy Tractor

“What makes the Garney / Caterpillar relationship special to me is the extreme pride and sense of ownership that your employees show when I am on-site. Trust me when I say that this is very unique in the industry. Your employees show positive attitudes, and it shows in the upkeep of the machines. When I am on-site to fix / troubleshoot / help / etc., I know that I am going to get the correct story the first time. It was hard for me to accept this when I first started handling the Garney account, simply because this was not the norm that I was used to. Now, I wish that all customers were as honest as the Garney team. I sincerely look forward to visiting your machines, because your employees help me with whatever I need to get them back to putting pipe in the ground.”

Adam KolackiSr. Product Service Engineer 311-390, Caterpillar

“It says quite a lot when you can reach out to a guy you know left Caterpillar nearly two years ago to talk about the relationship between Caterpillar and Garney, doesn’t it? So here goes...

My relationship with Garney began as strictly business when I led Caterpillar’s large hydraulic excavator business. Sometime along the way, our business relationship grew into a personal one that helped deepen the business relationship even more.

In the beginning, to be completely transparent as always, our products did not suit Garney’s needs well. The venom in some of our early conversations, which were about my products’ problems, made me think I was talking with the company owner. Anyone who knows Garney at all quickly discovers that when you are speaking with a Garney employee, you are in fact speaking with the owner. Garney employees do not abuse equipment, because they own it. They explain what they need like it puts bread on the table, because it puts bread on the table. They are able to show their partners equipment on the job that has been impeccably maintained, that they personally own, and that they know as well as the people who designed and built it. Pride of ownership truly separates Garney from the rest.

Hand in hand with employee ownership, the bonds Garney nurtures with key partners is another tremendous strength. Especially early in my relationship, it was amazing that Garney stayed with my products. It would have been completely understandable if you had just walked away, and I’m sure you eventually would have had we not made progress. The partnership, the relationships between the people of the two companies, provided the climate and time needed to work together to develop solutions that were great for both. Garney provided input that made Caterpillar large excavators better for everyone. We saw the benefit of your input, spread the word internally, and that afforded Garney even more access to Caterpillar. Each partner knows human beings are far from perfect, but everyone on both sides knows that both Garney and Caterpillar must be successful to maintain a healthy, long-term relationship.”

Kenneth D. GrayDirector of Innovation, Caterpillar (ret.)

“I have had the opportunity to work with Garney Construction for the past 3½ years. It has been a pleasure to help strengthen the relationship that has been developed over many years between Caterpillar Financial and Garney Construction. Garney Construction is unique in the construction industry to have an ESOP structure. I have been able to see the power of the employee ownership firsthand at Garney Construction. The employee-owners challenge Caterpillar Financial to be better at every interaction, from leasing a new unit to answering a question on invoicing. While we are just one spoke in the wheel, our success is dependent on yours. Every decision made at Garney Construction seems to be grounded with the employee ownership in mind, and I have drank the Kool Aid. I am proud to work with Garney Construction in my role and hope to carry the relationship torch well into the future.”

Scott StromquistCorporate Account Manager, Caterpillar Financial Services

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EMPLOYEE-OWNER SPOTLIGHTFERMIN LOPEZFermin Lopez took a unique route into the construction industry. After graduating high school, Fermin was recruited to play college football in New Mexico. After realizing that playing football wasn’t the right path for him, Fermin transferred to New Mexico State University, where he played rugby and majored in digital film productions. One week after graduating college, Fermin and his girlfriend packed up and moved to Hawaii, where they got married on the beach in the middle of a hurricane. After a year of hurricanes, high rent and low income, they decided it was time to move back to the mainland and start a family.

Once he relocated back, Fermin was hired as a laborer on Roger Dell’s pipe crew in Breckenridge, Texas. He quickly moved into an operator role where he first ran a dozer, but ultimately settled into the fast-paced seat of a loader supporting backfill operations. From there, Fermin and his family have traveled throughout the state of Texas working on Garney projects, including the Water Resources Integration Program in San Antonio, the Integrated Pipeline Project near Fort Worth, and currently the Vista Ridge Water Supply Project outside San Antonio.

Although his title is Loader Operator, Fermin often takes on multiple roles on a project. He is very team-oriented and cares about his fellow employee-owners; he is the first to hop out of the loader and get his gloves dirty when he sees a task that may need an extra set of hands. He also keeps a set of plans and a lay schedule in his loader that he uses to assist crew leaders by staying ahead of the crew and ensuring all necessary tools and materials are on-site and laid out for the day’s tasks. Most importantly, Fermin is dedicated to safety; he fills out and runs daily STAC meetings, leads stretch and flex, and assists with daily safety inspections. Despite his “rough and tough” appearance, he is well-liked and respected by nearly everyone he works with.

In his free time, Fermin enjoys spending time with his wife, Sarah, and their beautiful daughter, Emma. They enjoy trips to the park and local fishing ponds as well as seeing the sites around each area Garney takes them to. He and Sarah are most thankful for Garney because of the insurance that has helped with the financial hardships of having a child plagued by Ebstein’s anomaly. Garney’s insurance has allowed them to receive the proper care and medication that their daughter has needed to help her grow into a happy, healthy little girl.

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PROJECT MANAGERSDan EastJim Hensley

SUPERINTENDENTSWally EsparzaMario Esparza

PROJECT ENGINEERAustin Kromberg

GATEWAY TREATMENT FACILITY EXPANSIONAVONDALE, ARIZONACITY OF AVONDALE, AZ

JOB 6280: $4.6 MILLION

PROJECT COORDINATORSDee SanderMichelle Arjona

CREWIsidro Chavarria-Del Toro, Jamie Cornejo Jr, Reyes Esquivias, Leonel Gomez

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JOB SHOTSNORTHWEST REGIONAL WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY EXPANSION (DESIGN-BUILD)TAMPA, FLORIDAHILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL


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PROJECT MANAGERSNolan HakeJason Baker

ASST. PROJECT MANAGERJustin Kise

SUPERINTENDENTSGeorge BurnsAntonio MataSergio Mata

PROJECT ENGINEERSAaron ShottBrendon Smith

FIELD ENGINEERDominique Stallworth

PROJECT COORDINATORSJennifer KingTammy Paige

CREWArtemio Mata-Perez, Brian Blanford, Dakota Lang, Dave Thomas, Ed McColgan, Fred Oden, Fred Starrett, German Galeas, Joel Caseres, John Whitlatch, Jose Romero, Joseph Shumate, Rohan Hill, Schubert Acosta, Wackee Adams

Aerial view showing progress of clearing land for new structures.

Over excavating unsuitable material on former farmland.

Completion of over excavation under footings and future tanks.

Site compacted and ready to begin backfillingLEFT: Stone column installation for Headworks, and 36” FM install prep in foreground.RIGHT: DBF Subsurface preparation with new flow box in foreground.

Encased splitter box risers in foreground with site prep in background for new BNR / FEQ / Headworks.

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Layout of ops building.

Lift station.

Project is built on concrete piles.

Pile driving crane.

P-193 WATER TREATMENT PLANT REPLACEMENTCHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINAMARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT


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PROJECT MANAGERKevin Klaus

ASST. PROJECT MANAGERSTim RiceWill Gulledge

SUPERINTENDENTSDave DwyerMark TrimpeyEJ JilesJason LeonardJay Matthews

SAFETY MANAGERSKevin WoodKathleen Cox

QUALITY CONTROL MANAGEREd Odoya

PROJECT ENGINEERSBrett ArdizoneBrennen Weatherall

PROJECT COORDINATORMary Parker

JOB SITE FIELD CLERKTonya Dwyer

CREWChad Cassidy, Nick Trimpey, C.J. Kingsbury, Ryan Shelton, Brandon Gabbard, John Bates, Chris Hodge, David Rawls, Sam Aldridge, Charles Looney, Dustin Matthews, Jorge Sandoval

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PROJECT MANAGERWill Poczekaj

SUPERINTENDENTHumberto Del Cid

PROJECT ENGINEERBen Snider

MARKS STREET / PASADENA PLACE UTILITY IMPROVEMENTSORLANDO, FLORIDACITY OF ORLANDO, FL


PROJECT COORDINATORJere Wujcik

CREWPedro Landau Hall, Jesus Ledesma, Maxruris Gonzalez Hall, Fred Keith, Uris Gonzalez, Hayden Berkstresser, Logan Hall, Scotty Jackson

LEFT: Excavating approx. 10’ to install 2-20” butterfly valves and tie into our 8” WM.RIGHT: Dewatering system in place to try and combat the high water table on the 10’ excavation.

ABOVE: Max mixing concrete in our excavator bucket to construct a riser for our storm inlet we set.

RIGHT: Uris collecting bricks from the demolition. The city requires us to save as many as we can.

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Crew at the 15 million gallon tank.

Overflow 10’ diameter overflow cone.

TOP LEFT: Garney crews help lay the new 8” compressed air line.

TOP RIGHT: Garney crews encase the new C6 communications ductbank.

LEFT: Subcontractor, Haskell Lemon, places drainage layer on the new concrete apron.

BELOW: Subcontractor, Pave-Tech, places concrete for the new concrete apron.

PROJECT MANAGERSDan EckdahlMike Moore

SUPERINTENDENTSJose CastroEric GriffinSteve JordanBrad JuracekJuan CampbellLance BunyanTony Cruz

HILLCREST RESERVOIR BASIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT - WORK PACKAGE 03 TANKSDENVER, COLORADODENVER WATER


PROJECT ENGINEERSNeil BonhamAustin Dillow

PROJECT COORDINATORJanel Tannatt

PROJECT SAFETYJanet Marriage

PROJECT INTERNBrett Reed

KC-46A DEPOT MAINTENANCE COMPLEX SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TINKER AIR FORCE BASEOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMAUS ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TULSA DISTRICT


SENIOR PROJECT MANAGERShoja Rezvani (Contrack Watts)

ASST. PROJECT MANAGERAlex Miller (Contrack Watts)

SUPERINTENDENTSH.T. JohnsonJerald IsaacsMike GonzalesJustin KurdupskiJeff Riddle

PROJECT COORDINATORKelly Johnson

PROJECT ENGINEERSDavid LewisJarred BrittonHunter Carolan

CREWHector Trevino, Jon Parsons, Brian McLaughlin, Samir Williams, James Morris, Jose Miguel Rivera, Emilio Sanchez, John Zullo, Jose Cano Mendoza, Jesus, Carrasco, Dan Newton, Justin Curtis, Clayton Hoff, Tyler Trehal, Zach Farmer, K.B. Hodges

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WWTP BNR DIGESTERS PROJECT PACKAGE 2 (DIGESTER IMPROVEMENTS)LOVELAND, COLORADOCITY OF LOVELAND, CO


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PROJECT MANAGERSRuben KingBrett Green

SUPERINTENDENTSBrad KrierCarey WoodsJose Alvarez

PROJECT ENGINEERSJustin DreitzlerJohn HirschConor Osgood

FIELD ENGINEERSNate WalkerJesus Castro

PROJECT COORDINATORHeidi Haberkorn

OPERATIONS MANAGERKevin Downs

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTGreg Lutes

PROJECT MANAGERSean Summers

ASST. PROJECT MANAGERJay Willes

SUPERINTENDENTBrian Thompson

PROJECT COORDINATORKarla Giminez

MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER SUPPLY PROJECTPACIFIC GROVE, CALIFORNIACALIFORNIA AMERICAN WATER


FOREMENDan SanguinettiLeopoldo DuenasKevin Netto

CREWRobert Culpepper, Troy Dambacher, Carmelo Orozco, Jordan Erickson, Tyler Thompson, Jose Fernandez, Carlos Flores, Jake Silva, David Stickney, Rodrigo Martinez, Mario Gomez, David Ortiz, Enrique Maydon, Cole Machmeyer, Raul Martinez, Miguel Monroy

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LEFT: Dismantling clarifier.RIGHT: Employee Ownership Month pancake breakfast.

Downtown Monterey night crew. Appurtenance crew.

Digester slab rebar.

New maintenance building.

Monterey to Seaside crew.

New Monterey crew.

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PLANT VOGTLE UNITS 3 & 4 RIVER WATER INTAKE STRUCTURE (DESIGN-BUILD)WAYNESBORO, GEORGIASOUTHERN COMPANY

JOB 3118: COST CONFIDENTIAL

OPERATIONS MANAGERDave Hall

PROJECT MANAGERWes Dooley

ASST. PROJECT MANAGERMatthew Baker

SUPERINTENDENTThomas Evans

PROJECT ENGINEERSCameron HenryJohn Schimmel

FIELD ENGINEERSean Seabrook

CREWRobert Finnison, Kenneth McKenney, Sergo Charles, Kendal Anglin, Willie Caldwell, Luis Lopez

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WWTP aerated sludge storage blowers. Admin building and paving.

Pump station 10 paving.

Drone photo of RWI structure.

WWTP clarifer #1.

Drone photo of RWI structure.

Completed RWIS walls.

PROJECT MANAGERSBart SlaymakerLuke Messer

SUPERINTENDENTSPete GodinTim HollidayTerry DixArt TurnerCole RawsonBryan Clark

FIELD ENGINEERSCody CroucherDillon Vestecka

PROJECT COORDINATORSonya Puskas

WAKARUSA WWTP & CONVEYANCE CORRIDORLAWRENCE, KANSASCITY OF LAWRENCE, KS


CREWTerry Miller, Octavio Ramirez, Chris Dix, Alejandro Duran, Josh Dunn, Casey Sikes, James Gerdes, Braden Sikes, Benson Sikes, Matt Wiles, Frank Lara, Miguel Ramirez, Clayton Bullock, Chris Campbell, Troy Smith, Brandon Dix, Justin Shields, Antonio Barrios, Ben Dinwiddie, Anthony Sisneros, Cody Starns, Luke Harden, Francisco Escamilla, Lane Carpenter, Marlon Borrayo, Richard Cleveland, Kent Young, Andrew Godin, Guillermo Mojica, Manuel Barron, Alfredo Flores

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TRINITY RIVER MAIN STEM RAW WATER PIPELINE CONTRACTS A&BROSSER, TEXASNORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT


OPERATIONS MANAGERDavid Burkhart

ASST. PROJECT MANAGERSam Marston

SUPERINTENDENTSChris RobertsCasey NelsonRichard Villarreal

PROJECT ENGINEERAndrew Beck

PROJECT COORDINATORHeather Manning

CREWBobby Ledbetter, Bryan Roberts, Chester Rigsby, Christopher Landry, Elwin Claros, Guadalupe Chavez, James Townsend, James Norris, Jose Rojas Morales, Miguel Rocha, Richard Richards, Terry West, Andrew Garcia, Donovan McCrary, Gary Rader, Javyn Carl, John Roberts, Justin Odom, Rusty Odom, Ryan Carnell, Roy Eyers, Blake Jackson, Brenden Rockett, Gerardo Escobedo, Johnny Crisp, Ricardo Villarreal, Shawn White

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APOPKA WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY (CMAR)APOPKA, FLORIDACITY OF APOPKA, FL


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SENIOR PROJECT MANAGERMark Abram

ASST. PROJECT MANAGERPaul Harrell

SENIOR SUPERINTENDENTNorman Viggiano

SUPERINTENDENTSLee WelkerDrew David

PROJECT COORDINATORRocio Torres

PROJECT ENGINEERSCarter BlackwellTed DundasWalker Petty

FOREMENLupe PerezAlex AlvarezDavid DuncanAnthony MyersJeff SmeakJorge PerezTyler BoehningJoseph DonaldsonRusty Watts

TOP LEFT: Tunnel pit prepared to install pipe.

TOP RIGHT: Installing pipe in a tunnel.

LEFT: Crew working to install 72” steel pipe.

LEFT: Clarifier wall form being placed for a Friday wall pour.RIGHT: Formwork being flown for the aeration basin and clarifier concrete walls.

East plant progress aerial photo.

Complete Apopka WRF progress aerial photo.

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Submitted by Zac Dietert

PROJECT MANAGERSSteve HarrisJoey Perell

SUPERINTENDENTSChad MarkleyTim Diamond

This project is a design-build procurement, and was secured due to necessity by the owner to provide quality water to their customers. Two of their customers are leading our team on this project. Tim Diamond and Chad Markley were both major contributors to the successful selection of Garney as the GC and led in the design-build process for this project. The project includes a new 45’ diameter clarifier, Flygt pump station, new polymer chemical equipment, PAC carbon feed equipment, and a pole barn building to enclose the entire system. Thanks to other Garney employee-owners from the Wakarusa project (5211) for helping place the clarifier slab and working with us as our manpower needs change on this endeavor.

RANTOUL WATER TREATMENT PLANT (DESIGN-BUILD)RANTOUL, KANSASRURAL WATER DISTRICT #6


PROJECT COORDINATORSonya Puskas

CREWJosh Dunn, Luke Harden, Miguel Ramirez, Manual Rodriguez, Alan Bolich

Submitted by Steve Harris

LEFT: Setting inside wall forms for the first of four wall pours.RIGHT: Wall form and rebar template to allow complete installation of wall reinforcing.

TOP: Impact of Hurricane Harvey seen at Lane City’s Re-Lift excavation area. The depth of the flood water reached nearly 50 feet in some locations.

MIDDLE: After a month of dewatering, the results of the flooding at the Re-Lift area are finally visible. The pipe seen in this photo was set just prior to Hurricane Harvey.

LEFT: The Colorado River nearly flooded over the banks at the Lane City Reservoir job site. Note the elevation of the river in the lower image compared to the structures in the upper image.

LANE CITY RESERVOIR PROJECTWHARTON, TEXASLOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY


PROJECT MANAGERSMike FroelichJared Keating

SUPERINTENDENTSWarren Henderson Jeremy Suntken Darrell SuntkenRaul ArvizuDusty StraderSean BrysonRick JanskyRJ McQueen

PROJECT ENGINEERSScott SetterTim HockettDarous AlltonCody SchmidtNathan CrawfordZac DietertJosh SnowScott Thompson

PROJECT COORDINATORMichelle Presko

Clarifier slab reinforcement is hypnotizing.

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LAWRENCE ENERGY CENTER COAL PILE RUNOFF PUMP STATION AND FORCE MAINLAWRENCE, KANSASWESTAR ENERGY

JOB 5229 / 5231: $1.6 MILLION

Submitted by Thomas Conway

PROJECT MANAGERSSteve HarrisJoey Perell

SUPERINTENDENTSTim DiamondChad Markley

PROJECT COORDINATORKelly Coffelt

CREWMike ThiesAlan Bolich

Submitted by Steve Harris

INDUSTRIAL RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT DICKINSON, TEXASGULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY


PROJECT MANAGERJames Schmerber

SUPERINTENDENTJohn Jessey

PROJECT ENGINEERThomas Conway

PROJECT COORDINATORMichelle Presko

CREWAntonio Morales, Benjamin Perez, Chris Hansen, Emilio Filoteo, Eric Henderson, Eugene Clay, Francis Donner, Gary Haley, Ian Jackson, Jeffery Ivarson, Jesus Gonzalez, Jose Beltran, Jose Morales, Mark Ratliff, Michael Chavis, Nathan Spruell, Oscar Campos, Oscar Urbina, Paul Villa, Ricardo Duarte, Robert Kendrick, Terry Bernard, Wilbert Chavis, Zachary Smith, Luis Omar Arvizu

Completed Inlet A Structure for Reservoir A.

Coal Pond inlet structure built to contain the coal dust that is collected during rain events from the coal pile used for creating energy in the turbines.

Main intersection paving project – EOs install welded wire mesh after removing, grading, and forming up the new intersection.

ABOVE LEFT: Overhead shot of Inlet B prior to sheet pile installation.

ABOVE RIGHT: Overhead shot of Outlet A in Progress

LEFT: Installation in progress of Inlet B sheet pile coffer dam (CBS Piling – Subcontractor).

Both photos for this project are additional projects we have negotiated with the owner. Currently, the work completed through T&M or bid in addition to the main project has now surpassed the original contract value.

We have developed a relationship as the “go to contractor” for this owner for any of their maintenance or special project needs. Garney has completed over 21 separate projects with a range of value from $500 to $209,000. Anything the owner needs we are willing to jump in and get it done for them.

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Submitted by 3251 Management Team Submitted by Matt McCreary

ESOP Man makes an appearance on the job site (Ezequiel Penaloza).

Completion of 237 LF of 52.5” steel casing bore via manned TBM.

Celebrating Employee Ownership Month with eggs, bacon, and biscuits.

Threading 30” DIP through the 52.5” steel casing.

LEFT: Degasifier vessels and ductwork almost fully installed. Lots of crane work here!RIGHT: Degasifier ductwork off gas stack’s 7/8” guy-line cables and 5’ long turnbuckles.

ABOVE: WTP 8 days after Hurricane Irma. Job site stayed dry, those wetlands didn’t.

LEFT: Electrical switchgear and VFDs all ready for final terminations and energization.

PROJECT MANAGERClay Greene

SUPERINTENDENTMike Hall

PROJECT ENGINEERCraig Harding

FIELD ENGINEERSDevon EberthNathan Tucker

PROJECT COORDINATORTeasha Bayles

CREWGreg Pilgrim, Ezequiel Penaloza, Zach Gallahan, Nelson Beltran, Jeff Marshall, Alex Penaloza

GREEN MEADOWS WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION (CMAR)FORT MYERS, FLORIDALEE COUNTY UTILITIES


PROJECT MANAGERSRex Hiatt (retired)Josh Petro

SUPERINTENDENTJohn Kenny

ASST. SUPERINTENDENTSGary JuarezJay Leonard

QUALITY CONTROL MANAGERMatt Dauk

PROJECT ENGINEERSMatt McCreary

PROJECT COORDINATORRocio Torres

JOB SITE FIELD CLERKMaria Soucy

CO-OPBrad Owens

CREWJimmy Vanwy

CLINTON ZONE WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN PHASE IIICLINTON, MARYLANDWASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION


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CUMBERLAND CITY LOW TRANSMISSION WATER MAINNASHVILLE, TENNESSEEMETRO WATER SERVICES


Submitted by Oscar Restrepo

PROJECT MANAGERSGary GoffJeff Seal

SUPERINTENDENTSMatt BurtonChad EnglebrightSteve Dunlap

PROJECT ENGINEERSAlex WolfeOscar Restrepo

PROJECT COORDINATORSSaige ReddTraci Allison

CREWJustin Holman, Sammy Rangel, Felix Rivera, Tomas Binuelo, Jesse Overman, Ali Al-Hajery, Robert Adkins, James Sullivan, Jose Figueroa, Tim Barnett, James Johnson, Billy Carty, Hunter Buchanan, Chad Bennett, Ascencion Mendoza JR, Gary Dumont, James Hobie Babb, Brett Keener, Bobby Caldwell, Rodolfo Rangel, James Weaver, Austin Rexroat, Joshua Keaton, John McGuffey, Joshua Wells, Josh Grove, Cameron Turner, Zachary Wallace, Landon McMillan, Chris West, Phillip Payne, Dustin Rush

PROJECT MANAGERZack Bloomfield

SUPERINTENDENTSRob GrantDerik SmithAnthony Padgett

PROJECT ENGINEERBen Ramsbottom

PROJECT COORDINATORSaige Redd

REEDY CREEK TRUNK SEWER IMPROVEMENTSKINGSPORT, TENNESSEECITY OF KINGSPORT, TN


CREWDarryl Countiss, Greg “Peanut” Brown, Jason Taylor, Raul Saldana, James Allen, Will Evans, Tony lamb, Ramar Hawkins, James “JJ” Johnson, Jack Bitzer, Josh Bradley, Cole Jordan, Billy Carty, Hunter Buchanan

Submitted by Ben Ramsbottom

PortaDam dewatering set up. Crews installing 36” DIP in Stones River Crossing.

The beginning of the project - Industry Dr. pump station tie-in.

36-inch tie-in bypass.

Sewer line relocation. Work begins on Lomax Street.

Crews installing 60” DIP in Donelson PK..

Arrival of a Garney CAT 374 on West Center Street, Kingsport, TN.

Crews installing 36” DIP in Lebanon Pike.

Crews installing 60” DIP in Elm Hill PK.

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Submitted by Colby Diamond

PROJECT MANAGERZack Bloomfield

SUPERINTENDENTRob Grant

FIELD ENGINEERCole Jordan

54” SOUTHEAST INTERCEPTOR SEWER EMERGENCY REPAIRFRANKLIN, TENNESSEECITY OF FRANKLIN, TN



CREWWill Evans, Tony Lamb, Kyle Jenkins, Ramar Hawkins, Josh Bradley, Jack Bitzer

Submitted by Zack Bloomfield

Thrust blocks on the downhill slope heading to the powerhouse.

Looking downhill from the intake structure to the powerhouse

13’ and 11’ steel penstocks starting from the intake structure.

Backfilling process for 54” gravity sewer approximately 25 feet deep.

Working on backfilling the newly installed 54” sewer line.

GRANDFATHER FALLS HYDRO PLANT PENSTOCK REPLACEMENTIRMA, WISCONSINWISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE (NOW WEC ENERGY GROUP)


DIRECTORSteve McCandless

PROJECT MANAGERPaul Bailey

SUPERINTENDENTSGil DuranJeff Riddle

PROJECT ENGINEERColby Diamond

PROJECT COORDINATORKelly Coffelt

CREWClayton Hoff, Theodore King, Alice Duran, Clayton Riddle, Zach Farmer, Aaron Mehring, Tyler Trehal

LEFT: Installing 54” ductile iron pipe w/ Protecto 401 Lining gravity sewer line.RIGHT: Hammering on some hard rock.

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SOUTH KINGS HIGHWAY TRANSMISSION MAINALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIAFAIRFAX COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY


Submitted by Syed Sarwar

PROJECT MANAGERJosh Klassen

SUPERINTENDENTSLeslie CarrEldon Burns

PROJECT ENGINEERSSyed SarwarSpencer Shavers


CREWOscar Pacas, Elder Abzun, Sigfredo Martinez, Guillermo Marquina, Sean Klassen, Herbert Cabrera, Gonzalo Granados, Brian Link, Wade Holmes, John Drummond, Manual Alverez, Luis Faustino, Jose Ayala, Luis Teran

ASST. PROJECT MANAGERClay Greene

SUPERINTENDENTMike Hall

ASST. SUPERINTENDENTSDwayne RichardsonBurlin Prater

JOHN HANSON HIGHWAY WATER TRANSMISSION MAINBOWIE, MARYLANDWASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION


PROJECT ENGINEERJosh Payne


CREWRene Deras, Henry Mervin, Noel Cruz, Domer Garcia, Rene Torres, Al Taylor, Walter Pineda, James Estelle

Submitted by Josh Payne

ABOVE LEFT: Eldon Burns and his crew installing 24’’ DIP on Groveton Street.

ABOVE RIGHT: Eldon Burns and his crew installing 24’’ DIP on Groveton Street.

LEFT: Les Carr crew (left) installing water service connections and Eldon Burns (right) completing a 6’’ tie-in on South Kings Highway.

BELOW: Parking lot of Groveton Elementary School is being restored after installation of 24’’ DIP.

ABOVE LEFT: Backfilling the 36” DIP trench using a roller compaction bucket and bedding conveyor.

ABOVE RIGHT: Rene Deras digging out for the next joint of 36” DIP

LEFT: The crew finishes up pushing 245 LF of 36” DIP through an existing casing that was originally installed in the 1980s.

BELOW: Crew installs a sliderail shoring system for a future flow control vault.

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Submitted by Chris Coston

PROJECT MANAGERDan Smolik

SUPERINTENDENTSWill WoodyZack Trombley

SUNRAIL 36” JACK & BOREKISSIMMEE, FLORIDATOHO WATER AUTHORITY



CREWJoey Olmstead, Paul Trahan, Bobby Belcher, Richard Waybright, Chris Howell, John Postell, James Ariss

Submitted by Dan Smolik

DECATUR TO LIMESTONE COUNTY WATER TRANSMISSION LINEDECATUR, ALABAMALIMESTONE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY


PROJECT MANAGERChris Coston

SUPERINTENDENTSteve Dunlap

ASST. SUPERINTENDENTDevin Powell

PROJECT ENGINEERJosh Jewell


CREWEdgar Elias, Jesus Ortiz, Sammy Ortiz, Abraham Silva, Manuel Ortiz, Manuel Ortiz Jr., Travis Wood, Mike Seal, Jesse Overman, James Sullivan, Larry “Clay” Randolph, Brayden Seals

LEFT: During a night shift, EO Sammy Ortiz digs with a CAT 349 long-reach excavator off of a barge on the Tennessee River. RIGHT: Two long-reach excavators digging a sub-aqueous section of ditch off of barges.

Preparing to hook up the pull head for a 3,000 ft. pull back under the river

Crews make final connection between new 36” ductile and existing 36” PCCP during outage.

Aligning 36” DIP to connect to existing 36” PCCP during outage.

A look at the job site on the river.

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PROJECT MANAGERTrent Roszell

SUPERINTENDENTDerik Smith

PROJECT ENGINEERJordan Inman

MILLER AVENUE WWTP PIPE IMPROVEMENTSJACKSON, TENNESSEEJACKSON ENERGY AUTHORITY


CREWRaul Saldana, Darryl Countiss, Rudy Rangel, James Allen, Jason Taylor, Chad Chadwick

Submitted by Jordan InmanSubmitted by Jordan Inman

BRICK CHURCH PIKE PIPE IMPROVEMENTS NASHVILLE, TENNESSEEMETRO WATER SERVICES


PROJECT MANAGERTrent Roszell

SUPERINTENDENTMatt Burton

ASST. SUPERINTENDENTGary Minnich

PROJECT ENGINEERSJordan InmanRyan Quinn

CREWRudy Rangel, Mike Shearron, Jerry Shearron, Teofilio Binuelo, Ronald Johnson, Geraldo Gonzalez

Minnich’s crew laying 24” PVC gravity sewer.

Backfilling and cleaning up the ROW.

Crew cutting 54” tee out with wachs saws.

Brandon Blevins training crew on how to safely use wachs saws.

60” cross being lowered down for installation.Operator Darryl Countiss holding steel piling into place as Chad Chadwick prepares to drive it down with vibratory hammer.

Busy tying in services to complete the Brick Church Pike trunk sewer. Crane holding 60” cross in place as crew works to tie new 54” line into old line.

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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CAPACITY EXPANSION PROJECT (CMAR)CASTROVILLE, TEXASCITY OF CASTROVILLE, TX


Submitted by Justin Wilson

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGERMarcus Grace

PROJECT MANAGERJustin Wilson

SUPERINTENDENTJoe Ross

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGERMarcus Grace

PROJECT MANAGERJustin Wilson

SUPERINTENDENTRyan Kendrick

PROJECT ENGINEERWeston Wolfe

PROJECT COORDINATORLaurie Grace

CREWRuben Munoz, Daniel Valdez, Sergio Martinez, Jose “Jody” Bermudez, Sabastian Mendoza, Juan Carlos

PROJECT ENGINEERWeston Wolfe

PROJECT COORDINATORLaurie Grace

CREWLionel Banuelos, Jose Banuelos, Lino Banuelos, Serafin Vilanueva, Jose Banuelos

DSP SOUTHEAST TANK AND PUMP STATION PROJECTSAN ANTONIO, TEXASSAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM


Submitted by Justin Wilson

Solids handling building erection.

Installation of SCADA control panel.

Pump station PZ 830.

Plant entrance road.

Project site aerial. Chlorine contract basin walls.

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CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT RAW WATER PIPELINE (CMAR)MESA, ARIZONACITY OF MESA, AZ


Submitted by Shane O’Brien

PROJECT MANAGERShane O’Brien

SUPERINTENDENTGene Lopez

PROJECT ENGINEERRonnie Leyvas

PROJECT COORDINATORDee Sander

CREWBrian Duran, David Garcia, Diomedis, Avila Navarro, John Yazzie, Marcos Dominguez Terrones, Horacio Cruz Noriega, Robert Rogers, Rebecca Lopez, Raymond Esparza, Jose Carrillo, Tranquilino Vega Rojo

PROJECT MANAGERWill Poczekaj

SUPERINTENDENTSSteve MertzZack Trombley


TRANSMISSION MAIN TIE-IN FOR BOOSTER PUMP STATIONWINTER GARDEN, FLORIDAWATER CONSERV II


CREWNoel Guillama, Curtis Jefferson, Michael Johnson, Ricky Lopez, Bobby Belcher Jr., Joseph Olmstead, Christopher Peace, Richard Waybright

Submitted by Will Poczekaj

TOP: Utilizing a haul-truck in lieu of hourly trucking.

MIDDLE: Preparing to set a joint of 54” C303.

LEFT: Starting the open-cut in the roadway.

Working with Beyel to rig and test pick with a 300 ton crane prior to the shutdown.

Two Garney crews along with a rigging crew got the critical line back in service 5 hours early.

LEFT: Steve Mertz’s crew works to preassemble and test the 54” tie-in connection prior to cutting it into the existing main.RIGHT: Steve Mertz and Zack Trombley’s crews working the 12 hour shutdown period to demo the existing 54” PCCP line and install the new assembly.

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SAFETY - PLAN IT, WORK IT, LIVE ITEmployee-owners from the Nashville Pipe group took a fishing trip to celebrate zero recordables last year.

VOGTLE TEAM’S COMMITMENT TO SAFETYWith the recent installation of the last signifcant wall placement for the River Water Intake System (RWIS), Garney Construction and Allen & Graham hosted a lunch to celebrate the RWIS team’s progress made with the structure, and to thank them for their dedication to safety.

The team has demonstrated a commitment to each other’s safety, achieving 115,847 hours of injury-free work since May 5, 2016.

Along with the wall placements, the team has installed over 1,467 tons of rebar and placed over 6,600 cubic yards of concrete for the structure.

“It is clear that the RWIS team is always focused on safety and wants to do their part in moving Vogtle 3 and 4 forward,” said Terry Takats PMO and project controls manager. “Their safe behaviors have set the example for all of us on site. We appreciate everything they are doing.”

Along with the natural-draft cooling towers, the RWIS is a part of the closed cycle cooling system for the AP1000 and contains an intake canal and a pump intake structure. The intake canal houses multiple makeup water pumps, traveling band screens and trash racks, as well as wet-pit pumps. The Savannah River water supports the circulating water system (CWS) as makeup water to replace evaporated water.

The group with their catch.

Zack Bloomfield won the longest fish prize with a 42” long Redfish, edging out Jordan Carrier by 1/8”.

The group watches the Preds in the Stanley Cup final at the fishing lodge.

Gary Goff with a pocket size catfish which may or may not have found its way to the ice in the Stanley Cup!?!?

Everyone chows down on dinner at the fishing lodge.

Submitted by Austin Kromberg

PROJECT MANAGERDan East

SUPERINTENDENTMario Esparza

PROJECT ENGINEERAustin Kromberg

PHASE 3 EAST WASTEWATER LIFT STATIONVERRADO, ARIZONAEPCOR WATER


Completed site.

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Employee-owners from the Northwest Regional Water Reclamation Facility Expansion (1498) project made jambalaya, corn bread, salad, and garlic bread for families staying at the Tampa Ronald McDonald House.

Kansas City employee-owners packaged food for the BackSnacks program at Harvesters Community Food Netork. The BackSnacks program provides a weekly backpack filled with nutritious food to more than 20,000 schoolchildren to take home over the weekend.

The 0510 project team aided the City of Apopka and its fire department in installing the city’s first permanent in-ground rescue training pit. Garney installed a United Rentals trench box for the permanent training pit.

Employee-owners from the Winter Garden office volunteered for Give Kids the World Village, a 84-acre nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides weeklong, cost-free vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

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FAMILY CORNER

Kevin and Allison Wood welcomed their daughter, Kinsley Marie, on July 31, 2017. Kinsley was 8 lbs, 13 oz, and 21.5” long.

Tenley Heather was born on October 5, 2017, at 2:27 pm to CJ and Heather Cahoy. Tenley was 8 lbs, 7 oz, and 20.5” long.

Jason and Sarah Baker welcomed their second child, Claire, into the world on October 9, 2017. Congratulations!

Andrew and Christie Beck welcomed their firstborn, Kacen, into the world on August 18, 2017. Kacen was 7 lbs, 10 oz, and 21” long.

Colton Stephen was born on August 26, 2017, to Josh and Amanda Petro. Colton was 7 lbs, 12 oz, and 20.25” long.

Brielee Dove was born on September 12, 2017 , to Cody and MaKayla Schmidt. Brielee was 9 lbs and 21” long.

QUALITY CONTROL COUNCILBEST IDEA WINNERSEach quarter, the Quality Control Council evaluates “Best Ideas” submissions and chooses winners to receive a $250 gift card. This quarter’s winners are...

TREVOR BODE | Protecting Hole Openings

EDGAR LARA | Coffer Cell

JESUS HERNANDEZ | Inflation Pressure on Test Plug

Congratulations to Trevor, Edgar, and Jesus for sharing these great ideas and winning $250! All of these ideas are eligible to win the Quality Control Council’s grand prize of $2,500 for “Best Idea of the Year.”

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EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP MONTH CELEBRATIONHopefully, you were able to celebrate Employee Ownership Month with your fellow employee-owners!

At Garney, we are building the ideal employee owned company. By operating under Garney’s Goals and Philosophies, we have created a unique culture that revolves around ownership.

Our customers and employee-owners embrace this culture and the result is growth and success. Growth creates opportunities for our employee-owners and provides them a fulfilling career. Success brings profitability which allows our employee-owners to retire securely. All of this while building systems that provide clean water for our communities. 100% employee owned – this is the Garney formula.

During the month of October, employee-owners celebrated with lunches, ESOP (eggs, sausage, orange juice, pancakes) breakfasts, roundtable discussions, brown bag luncheons, canned food drives, safety meetings, community service activities, the inaugural VESTING DAY, etc. We hope that you got in on the fun and shared with your fellow employee-owners.

OWNERSHIP. OPPORTUNITY. RETIREMENT SECURITY.

CELEBRACION DEL MES DE EMPLEADOS PROPIETARIOSEsperamos que usted haya podido celebrar el Mes de ser Propietario con sus compañeros empleados-propietarios!

En Garney, estamos construyendo la empresa ideal propiedad de los empleados. Operando bajo las Metas y Filosofías de Garney estamos creando una cultura única que gira alrededor de ser propietario.

Nuestros clientes y empleados-propietarios adoptaron esta cultura y el resultado ha sido crecimiento y éxito. El Crecimiento crea oportunidades para nuestros empleados-propietarios y provee para ellos carreras satisfactorias, El Exito trae ganancias que permiten a nuestros empleados-propietarios jubilarse con seguridad. Todo esto mientras construimos sistemas que proveen agua limpia para nuestras comunidades. 100% propiedad de nuestros empleados es la formula de Garney.

Durante el mes de Octubre los empleados-propietarios celebramos con almuerzos, piernas del hombre ESOP, chorizo, jugo de naranja, panqueques, de desayuno, mesas redondas de discuciones, almuerzos en bolsa de papel, manejos con comida enlatada, actividades de servicios comunitarios, la inaguración del DIA DE GANAR LOS DERECHOS, etc. Esperamos que usted se haya divertido y haya compartido con sus compañeros empleados-propietarios.

PROPIEDAD. OPORTUNIDAD. SEGURIDAD DE JUBILACION.

ESOP COMMITTEE UPDATE

ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL COMITE DEL ESOP

If you have questions about Garney’s ESOP program, talk with your supervisor or contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Si tiene preguntas acerca del programa ESOP de Garney, hable con su supervisor o contacte a Recursos Humanos al [email protected].

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RETIREMENT, REX!At the end of September, Garney Project Manager, Rex Hiatt, retired after 13 years of service. Congratulations on a successful career and good luck in retirement, Rex!

From left to right: Josh Petro (back row), John Kenny, Rex Hiatt, Scott Reuter, and Tim Behler

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PARTING SHOTS

Chowin’ down. Edwin Pleitez enjoys Mookie’s BBQ after the final pressure test on project 3246 in Vienna, Virginia.

Citizenship. On July 24, Syed Sarwar, Project Engineer, became a citizen of the United States of America. Congratulations, Syed!

Say FREEEEZE! After two days of CH2M’s Lower Bois d’Arc Creek – Leonard Water Treatment Plant design summit, a frigid beach selfie was in order in Newport, Oregon. From left to right: Aliza Caraballo (NTMWD), Bret Crandall (Garney), Ed Motley (CH2M PM), Mike Gardner (Garney), and Dave Grigsby (CH2M Design Manger)

Overalls Wednesday. In honor of their Project Coordinator, Heather Manning, the crew in Midland, Texas, dressed in her favorite outfit, overalls.

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