Crawford Company

Crawford Company's Architectural Fabrication Division is working at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, IA. The team is installing ACM and Alpolic panels that were fabricated in house. Prior to the panels, the team installed thermally broken sub framing and insulation. The project also includes decorative aluminum framing that will cover the existing skylights. The aluminum framing was custom designed and fabricated in house.

Crawford Company congratulates Jim Lueken on his retirement! He retired after a long career as a journeyman plumber. Jim started with Crawford Company North in Dubuque in August of 2021. During his time with the company he worked as a plumbing and pipefitting foreman. Jim worked on several large commercial projects. Jim looks forward to enjoying his retirement with family and working with his horses. He will be missed by everyone at Crawford North. We thank Jim for his hard work and dedication. We wish him a long and healthy retirement!

Crawford Company recognizes Cayden Roberts as the January Safety Award recipient. Cayden earned this award for his exemplary work running a large commercial project. The job site was well kept and organized. Cayden advised on proper tool usage and excavation/safety protocols. He received nothing but positive feedback from the general contractor. Cayden is a journeyman plumber. He has been with the company for eight years. Along with recognition, Cayden received a gift card for his dedication to safety in the workplace.

Crawford Company and Seaberg Industries congratulate Tina Long on her retirement! She is retiring as an administrative assistant. Tina has been with the company for two years. She has done very well in her position. Tina went above and beyond what was asked of her. She worked hard to keep Accounts Payable running smoothly and current. Tina could do the work of three people and always with a smile. She was willing to help anyone, and she was fun to be around. We thank Tina for her dedication to the company. She will be greatly missed. We wish her all the best in retirement!

Crawford congratulates Kyle Meincke on 25 years with the company! He is a sheet metal journeyman in our HVAC Division. Kyle started with Crawford as an apprentice. He completed his apprenticeship through Sheet Metal Workers Local 91. During his time with the company, he has done a wide variety of work as it relates to HVAC, but his focus has been commercial and industrial projects, including installation of fiberglass ductwork. Kyle can meticulously lay out an entire commercial building with great precision. He gets along with everyone, and he has become a leader, training apprentices in all aspects of the trade. Kyle’s attention to detail shines after project completion. And if you know Kyle, there are usually neat little drawings around if you look hard enough. We thank Kyle for his years of hard work, dedication, leadership and always keeping it fun! 

Crawford Company and Monoxivent congratulate Sam Stelzner on 15 years with the company! Sam is the FRP Division Manager for Monoxivent. His work over the past 15 years has been integral to the success of the company. Sam’s expertise, teamwork, and positive attitude have left a lasting impact, not only on our projects, but also on the people who work alongside him every day. Here are a few, but certainly not all the achievements that can be attributed to his efforts: - Creation of a standardized pricing system for estimating FRP projects - Development of FRP protocols & procedures - Continued successful FRP maintenance relationship with Climax Molybdenum using Crawford personnel to generate a repetitive revenue source - Coordination of efforts with two FRP vendors to increase FRP production nationwide - Digitizing & automating the Monoxivent Source Capture pricing matrix Sam’s achievements speak to his dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence. Thank you for being an outstanding member of our team!

We congratulate Beau Caras on 10 years with Crawford Company! He is the company Safety Coordinator. When Beau started with Crawford his focus was inventory management. In addition to that, he managed our team of drivers, coordinating deliveries for multiple divisions. Throughout his time, Beau has continued to be a key member of the team. He leads initiatives to enhance safety and ensure the integrity of our facilities. Beau’s loyalty to the company and his team-player attitude have made him “the guy” that many go-to. He always has a smile on his face and a way to make people laugh. We appreciate his hard work and dedication to the company. Thank you, Beau Man!

Congratulations to Emily Adams on 10 years with Crawford Company! She is the Business Development Manager. Emily has played a key role in Crawford’s growth during her 10 years at the company. Her efforts have included building the company brand, proactively securing market share, engaging with community relations, and supporting diversification companywide and in numerous divisions. She has the ability to pivot and analyze markets at a local, regional, and national level. Her messaging is direct, on point, and cost effective. She adapts to the changing landscape within various media outlets. She has also volunteered with various community organizations and recently served two terms as President of the Kiwanis Club of Rock Island. We thank Emily for her years of hard work and dedication to the company!

Crawford congratulates Steven Crowe on 10 years with the company! Steven is a sheet metal journeyman in our HVAC Division. During his time with the company, Steven has been involved with some of the most challenging industrial demo projects, as well as the installation of large commercial buildings. He has retained an incredible amount of work-related knowledge and skills over the years. Steven could not be more flexible or dependable to work with. He takes his safety precautions very seriously and on occasion can be seen driving with his hard hat on. We thank Steven for his years of hard work and dedication to Crawford!

Congratulations to Michael Koetz for 10 years with Crawford Company! Michael is a sheet metal journeyman for Crawford Company North in Dubuque. He began his career with the company as a tradesman and then became the first apprentice for Crawford North. He completed his sheet metal apprenticeship in 2020. Two years later Michael became a foreman, managing his own accounts. He takes care of all work at Simmons Pet Food and oversees special fabrication of architectural metal for several local contractors. Michael also oversees the fabrication shop and all walk-in customers. He is well rounded and has good knowledge of the shop and equipment. He excels at special fabrication and welding. Michael is also an efficient and accurate CAD designer. He is willing to help others in the shop and always has a positive attitude. At lunchtime, you might find him grilling out or making lunch for the team. We thank Michael for his years of hard work and dedication to the company!