Greystone's 2021 STRIVE Awards & Casino Night
The Greystone team gathered at Canterbury Park to celebrate a successful year and recognize employees for years of service, outstanding performance, and demonstration of the company's core values. The night also included dinner and casino night fun.
Years of Service Award
Congratulations to Gary Henke on 25 years of service and construction excellence at Greystone!
STRIVE Awards
STRIVE is an acronym for Safety, Teamwork, Relationships, Integrity, Versatility, and Excellence -- these are our core values. Every year, Greystone team members nominate their peers for outstanding performance and demonstration of these core values. Here are the 2021 nominees and winners!
Safety Award
Project Superintendent Justin Hicks received the Safety Award for his commitment to zero incidents and safe construction sites.
The other finalists for the Safety Award were:
- David Hartman
- Gary Henke
- Greg Bauer
- Matt Ringkob
Teamwork Award
Project Assistant Elena Guastella received the Teamwork Award for her commitment to collaboration and personal accountability with the goal of achieving greater results.
The other finalists for the Teamwork Award were:
- Ryne Alger
- Patrick Gans
- Adam Henkensiefken
- Jordan Wiesenburger
Relationships Award
Sr. Project Manager Doug Reeves received the Relationships Award for building trust and loyalty with both customers and colleagues through communication and collaboration.
The other finalists for the Relationships Award were:
- Nate Lamusga
- Warren Potter
- Missy Nelsen
- Kelly Kielas-Jensen
Integrity Award
Project Manager Nick Jeurissen received the Integrity Award for his respect and honesty while operating at the highest ethical standards.
The other finalists for the Integrity Award were:
- Shane Abraham
- Lenny Faehnrich
- Tanya Graber
- Tyler Hartman
Versatility Award
Project Superintendent Kelly Petersen received the Versatility Award for maintaining a "can do" attitude and willingness to learn when faced with challenging situations.
The other finalists for the Versatility Award were:
- Eleazar Garcia
- Alicia Barry
- Matt Turney
- Mitchell Usselman
Excellence Award
Project Manager Chad Clemens received the Excellence Award for exceeding customer expectations with high quality craftsmanship and service.
The other finalists for the Excellence Award were:
- Greg Bauer
- Danny Fischer
- Matt Lawrence
- Tyler Staloch
Craft Professional of the Year
Craft Professional Curtis Jackson was named Craft Professional of the Year for taking great pride in his work, exhibiting exceptional work ethic, and demonstrating superior skill excellence.
The other finalists for Craft Professional of the Year were:
- Gary Henke
- Chris Hiles
- Lenny Faehnrich
- Matt Turney
Self-Performed Project of the Year
The project team for the Fabcon Rail Repairs project in Savage, Minnesota, received the award for Self-Performed Project of the Year.
The other finalists for Self-Performed Project of the Year were:
- Lake County Salt Storage, Painesville, Ohio
- Chart Stuffing Bay Rail Replacement, New Prague, Minnesota
- Bulk Storage Buildings, Albany, Oregon
Project of the Year
The project team for the Conserv FS Agronomy Expansion project in Waterman, Illinois, received the award for Project of the Year.
The other finalists for Project of the Year were:
- Greystone Construction Office Building, Shakopee, Minnesota
- Nutrien Ag Solutions, Alliance, Nebraska
- Rayus Radiology Tenant Buildout, Shakopee, Minnesota