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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 HOEKSJourneyman Electrician
Feyen Zylstra
CRAFT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR FINALIST
BLANE LESTERSuperintendent
Kent Companies
TOM WALDNER
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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