Craft Professional of the Year


 

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Eligibility Requirements
• Nominees must be currently employed by an ABC Western Michigan member firm in good standing.
• The nominees’ daily job duties must include use of tools and equipment and may include field supervision of trade craftspeople. Office, corporate, or management personnel not limited to but including project managers, engineers, sales representatives, estimators, or other non-field positions are ineligible.
• Nominees must currently possess a journey-level designation and be able to provide proof of their designation. In lieu of a Journeyman’s license, you may submit a signed letter from your company stating that your nominee is a Journeyman as described by your organization.
• Self-nominations are prohibited.


Congratulations 2022 Craft Professional of the Year: Jeff Hoeks

Jeff has worked in the trades since 1990, served as an Avionics Technician in the Marine Corps, and is known internally and externally as a master of low voltage. He is someone who combines a plethora of past experiences, solid problem-solving skills, and a dedication to quality that ensures success on a project. Jeff's patience, control and imagination combined with his affinity for security projects has earned him the nickname "The Door Doctor".

Jeff Hoeks

JEFF HOEKS
Journeyman Electrician

Site Superintendent

Feyen Zylstra


 

CRAFT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR FINALIST

BLANE LESTER
Superintendent

Concrete

Kent Companies


 

CRAFT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR FINALIST

TOM WALDNER

Carpenter Foreman

Carpentry

Lakewood Construction


Past Nominees and Winners (in bold)

2021
Ben Eshuis, Allied Mechanical Services
Matt Harburn, EV Construction
Greg Klein, Feyen Zylstra

2019
Neal Kooiman, Feyen Zylstra
Gary Peasley, Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.
Holly Wight, Control Logic of West Michigan

2018
Joel Newton, Windemuller
Scott Wondergem, EV Construction
Shaun O’Brien, Buist Electric

2017
Jeff Dickman, Van Dyken Mechanical
Don Van Beek, Erhardt Construction
Troy Clinger, Kent Companies

2016
Terry Buschert, Architectural Metals, Inc.
Dan VanRee, Dan Vos Construction Company
Mark Buczek, Triangle Associates

2015
Mike VanBemden, Kent Companies
Clifford LaCasse, Moyle Construction
Scott Walters, Dan Vos Construction



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