Otto Baum Company, Inc.

In 2025, OBCI is focusing on the milestone anniversaries. Dave Freeman is celebrating an incredible 55 years with OBCI! We recently got this legend to share some of his experiences. Do you remember your first day? First day was working with Joe Roth at Morton Cat building at their firehouse. What’s your favorite memory of the last 55 years? Don’t think I have a favorite just having the opportunity to work with great people and three generations of the Baum family. ?Why do you choose to remain a part of the OBCI team after 55 years? Most think I am crazy but I enjoy what I do and the people I get to interact with?daily. What is the biggest change have witnessed in the last 55 years??Biggest change would have to be the technology and?automation. What does Dave Freeman do for fun outside of OBCI??Hunt, fish, sports, travel and grandkids. Thank you for commitment to the team, Dave! #ottobaumcompany #employeeanniversary ?

Otto Baum Company, Inc. is excited to be the mason contractor for the new, 4-story Freshman Residence Hall being constructed on the campus of Rose Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, IN.?CH Garmong & Son, Inc. is the contractor and hired OBCI for the masonry scope, which consists of 3,000 CMU for basement walls (completed) and 140,000 brick and 1,500 pieces of limestone for the exterior veneer (just getting started).?OBCI’s team consists of Aaron Moser (Estimator/PM), Keith Martin (GS), and Ryan Dittamore (Foreman).??#ottobaumcompany #masonry

This week is Women in Construction Week. Today, we want to highlight the women in Civil, Masonry, Accounting, Project Administration, Warehouse, and Team Services. They contribute to the team by upholding the values of teamwork, quality, commitment, and integrity in their work. They move OBCI forward every day!? #ottobaumcompany #womeninconstruction

For those of you who didn't get a chance to see the Appreciation Dinner Video, check out our projects and foreman who made it all happen last year! #ottobaumcompany https://lnkd.in/gCkKPBbB

When you work hard, sometimes you need to play hard. This group knew how to do that last night at our Annual Employee Appreciation Dinner. Big thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate some of the hardest working people in union construction. A few shoutouts: Alexander's Steakhouse in Bloomington, you guys never disappoint with your top notch food and service. Sunbelt Rentals you guys are so generous to provide some amazing prizes for our employees. We look forward to our continued partnership for many years to come. Last but not least, thank you to Adam Hodgson for designing the hats we provided to all the employees who attended last night, they were a big hit! #ottobaumcompany #employeeappreciation

Today, we are celebrating a milestone anniversary! Happy 20th Work Anniversary, to Ross Herrmann. Ross works in the weld shop and is an all around great guy! We recently asked Ross some questions about his experience at OBCI. What is your favorite memory of the last 20 years? All the great co-workers that I have worked with! When is your most productive time of the day? Early morning to 12:30. Who was the role model who has inspired you in your career? Dave Zobrist- who owned the Farm Shop for many years. What did you want to be when you were younger? Farmer If you could quickly and easily learn any new skill, what would it be? Helicopter pilot for Otto Baum! Thank you for all you do ! #ottobaumcompany #milestoneanniversary

The first six weeks of 2025 has brought some exciting changes and new faces to OBCI. The civil team has made the following promotions and additions to the team. Glenn Neeley Sr., promoted to Superintendent Mark Spears promoted to Superintendent Brock Quinlan accepted a new position, Field Operations Coordinator Trace Miles new employee and foreman The commercial concrete team has made the following promotions to the team. Jerod Classen promoted to Superintendent Cody Turner promoted to Foreman In addition to promotions, Jerod, Cody, and Dustin Turner received their certification from ACI (American Concrete Institute) as Advanced Concrete Flatwork Finishers The office has added some new faces too! Scott Owens is our new Scaffolding Technician Shaun Adams is our Project Payable Specialist Larry Dubbelde is a new Warehouse Team Member Great way to start the year with these talented individuals! #ottobaumcompany #excitingnews

Redeeming the time!?That is exactly what the professionals at OBCI are doing to be prepared for the upcoming construction season when weather is not so good.?Today, we are featuring Suspended Scaffold Safety Training (swing stage) that was conducted 2/6/25.?This was held in our newly remodeled basement, now called the Indiana room. Drew Huertas, from Sky Climber, lead the session for 42 employees who work in our Restoration and Masonry divisions.?These craftsmen often utilize these scaffold systems to access the work.?Successful testing of the instructor-led and hands-on training now qualifies these employees to work on suspended scaffolding!?Hats off to all the attendees who made it their responsibility to better equip themselves with the knowledge, experience, and understanding!?OBCI believes this training investment results in a safer work environment, and ultimately, better value to our clients! #ottobaumcompany #training

Today, we are celebrating a milestone anniversary! Happy 5th Work Anniversary, to Chad Horner. Chad is a foreman for the civil division and a member of Laborers 231. Chad recently answered some questions about working at OBCI. 1) What was your first impression of the company when you started? First impression was it is a tight knit company that values their employees. 2) What is one fun inside joke or shared experience you have with your co-workers? Inside jokes are on the inside, can't be shared with the public. 3) What are you most excited to learn or achieve in the coming year? Looking forward to building more quality projects. 4) What is your favorite thing about working at OBCI? Favorite part of working for OB is the other employees. A great group of people who help each other out. Chad, thanks for all you do! #ottobaumcompany #milestoneanniversary

Basking in an 80 degree temperature swing, Kurt (Curly) Haldorsen and his lovely wife, Marsha are enjoying their week in Montego Bay, Jamacia. Curly was the winner of our 2024 recruiting contest. Thank you again to everyone who participated. We brought on many great new people through your efforts! #ottobaumcompany #greatpeopleknowgreatpeople