PresortedFirst Class MailU.S. POSTAGE PAIDSouth Florida, FLPermit No. 15942200 Centrepark West Drive, Suite 100West Palm Beach, FL 33409(561) 689-8880 | www.hedrickbrothers.comSIGHTINGSEMPLOYEE PROFILE: TAD THOMASThe Wellington Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce Board <strong>of</strong> DirectorsPr<strong>of</strong>essional EventsOn April 29, The Wellington Chamber <strong>of</strong> CommerceBoard <strong>of</strong> Directors enjoyed a reception and tour <strong>of</strong> thePalm Beach County 1916 Historic Court House andHistorical Society <strong>of</strong> Palm Beach County. Chéri Pavlik,director <strong>of</strong> business development, is a WellingtonChamber Board member.____________________________________________On April 21, Hedrick Brothers Construction sponsoredthe Belle Glade Chamber Breakfast at the <strong>Lake</strong>sideMedical Center.____________________________________________The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation AnnualConference was held in May, and Robin Lunsford, senior<strong>project</strong> manager, was a speaker for the presentationFurnishes & Finishes: Planning Historic Interiors.____________________________________________Community EventsThe golf foursome <strong>of</strong> Don Jones, Neal Bowden, EricMcNamee and Pat Green represented Hedrick BrothersConstruction in May at the Palm Beach State CollegeFoundation Golf Tournament at PGA National.Hedrick Brothers Construction was a sponsor <strong>of</strong> theBoys & Girls Clubs <strong>of</strong> Palm Beach County’s Barefooton the Beach event and participated in the WackenhutCorporation Golf Classic in May.____________________________________________We Look Forward to Seeing You!On September 14, John Banting, LEED AP, sustainableconstruction manager, will be the guest speaker at thePalm Beach Board <strong>of</strong> Realtors breakfast seminar.For the second year, Hedrick Brothers Constructionand The Breakers are co-sponsoring the Palm BeachChamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce breakfast on December 9.Tad Thomas was raised in a farming family in Lithuania, with agrandfather who was a craftsman. “Growing up, I spent a great deal <strong>of</strong>time at my grandpa’s shop making furniture, windows and doors, learningsomething new every day,” said Tad. He went on to study agriculture atthe local university and through an exchange program, pursued a Mastersdegree in agriculture in Minnesota. “I realized carpentry was my passion,so I moved to New York and became an apprentice carpenter.”Tad ThomasA vacation in Florida prompted Tad to move to West Palm Beach, wherehe opened a trim and carpentry business. “My company was hired by Hedrick BrothersConstruction as a subcontractor for a Palm Beach residence. I noticed the skill and quality<strong>of</strong> the work being done and realized they were involved in great <strong>project</strong>s. When they <strong>of</strong>feredme the opportunity to work for them, I said “yes.” I really like my job and enjoy using myskills and knowledge to make living spaces more comfortable and better looking,” said Tad.During his ten years with the company, Tad has worked on numerous residential andcommercial <strong>project</strong>s as a carpenter and foreman, including Palm Beach Town Hall, andmany Palm Beach residences. It was at one <strong>of</strong> the residential <strong>project</strong>s where he made hismark. “A very large window, surrounded by beautiful stone work, was leaking and the sealneeded to be replaced,” said Tad. “We were under a time constraint, so there was no time totake out the window. I took the measurements, went home to my workshop that evening,built the seal and then brought it in the next day and placed it in the original window.”According to Gene Parker, executive vice president,“this dedication and commitmentexemplifies the company’s brand promise and reinforces our employees’ passion for goingabove and beyond.”Welcome New Team MembersBarbara L. Laing, PHR, MBA, Director <strong>of</strong> Human Resources & SafetyMs. Laing has more than 30 years <strong>of</strong> corporate administration and humanresources experience. She holds an MBA from Nova SoutheasternUniversity, a BA in Accounting from St. Ambrose University and is acertified pr<strong>of</strong>essional in human resources (PHR).Michael D. Vanderpool, LEED AP, Project ManagerMr. Vanderpool is a graduate <strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong> Florida with a bachelor<strong>of</strong> science in building construction. He has more than 25 years <strong>of</strong>construction industry experience in Palm Beach County in a wide range <strong>of</strong><strong>project</strong> types, both in the private and public sectors, including hospitality,healthcare, and education.Alan R. Gast, Jr., LEED AP, Project ManagerMr. Gast is a graduate <strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong> Florida with a bachelor <strong>of</strong> sciencein building construction. He has more than 10 years <strong>of</strong> constructionindustry experience in market segments including education and worship.Keith Van Druff, LEED AP, Assistant Project ManagerMr. Van Druff has worked in the construction industry in Californiaand Florida, building biomedical, hospitality and commercial <strong>project</strong>s.If you would like to receive this newsletter electronically,please send your e-mail address to info@hedrickbrothers.com.Please recycle.
The Official Newsletter <strong>of</strong> Hedrick Brothers ConstructionWinter 2010Robert Nelson PhotographyQuality Restoration On TrackA landmark structure in Palm Beach, first constructed in 1926, is the latest recipient <strong>of</strong> quality craftsmanshipby Hedrick Brothers Construction. Phase II <strong>of</strong> the Private Club’s multi-year phased restoration and renovationhas been completed on schedule. In a five-month period, major renovations to the beach patio, kitchen, diningareas, locker rooms, select cabanas and swim shop, as well as to the exterior courtyards, fountains, loggias,walkways and landscaping were completed. This phase <strong>of</strong> the <strong>project</strong> also included new ro<strong>of</strong>ing, windowsand doors, along with mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades.Congratulations to the entire Hedrick Brothers Construction <strong>team</strong> (Gene Parker, vice president, Rick Ricalton,<strong>project</strong> manager, Carroll Witman, <strong>project</strong> administrator, Keith Shumate and Keith Richardson, superintendents),Architect Glidden Spina & Partners and specialty contractors in Bringing the Club’s Visions to Reality!Commercial ■ Historic Restoration ■ Education ■ LuxuryResidential ■ Sustainable ConstructionCGC013137
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