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In the fall of 2006, Elford executives established a scholarship
to celebrate long-time leader and retired Chair Tom C.
Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick is pictured (left) with Derek
Schmid, the first recipient of the scholarship award that
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In 2007, Speer Mechanical
executives created a named scholarship to mark the 50th
anniversary of Chair, Sam Shuman with their firm. Shuman
(right) shown with the first Samual A. Shuman scholarship
winner, Joshua McRoberts (left) and his parents.
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The
O'Shaughnessy Women in Construction Scholarship
The
O’Shaughnessy Women in Construction Award was created in
1994 to annually single out a woman student for her
teambuilding and leadership qualities.
It was
created in memory of Terry O’Shaughnessy (1946-1994),
the late executive director of the Builders Exchange of
Central Ohio. Support for the O’Shaughnessy Women in
Construction Scholarship comes from Terry’s friends and
family, and from BX members. |
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Ben M. and Ruth Kramer established a scholarship in 2006 to honor
Kramer’s late father, Ben W. Kramer.
The Kramers spent time with 2007 scholarship recipient,
Russell Moeller (center).
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The Mid-City Electric
Scholarship was established in 2006 to honor the contributions of
Jim Dew to the industry. Dew and his four children who are
part of the Mid-City team were on-hand to meet the 2007 Mid-City scholarship recipient, Matthew Sprinkle (third
from left), pictured here with Mid-City’s Dew family
(from left) Jim, Brian, Denny, Mary and Steve.
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In 2003 Lincoln Construction owners, Kurt Schmitt,
president, and Bruce Dew, vice president, created a
scholarship to reward outstanding future construction
managers, who will positively impact the central Ohio
industry. Schmitt
(left) and Dew (right) are shown here with 2007 scholarship
recipient, Andrew McMillen.
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Pete Miller established
the Miller Family Scholarship to recognize the four
generations (and counting) of Millers who have found a
home in the industry. Pictured are Pete (right) with his
parents Ruth and Frank.
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The
SME – William L. Muter Scholarship
This
scholarship has been created by Settle Muter Electric in
honor of William Muter to express sincere gratitude and to
celebrate his many achievements.
Throughout
the years, Bill has helped to guide and develop young
people and he has provided his business knowledge and
guidance to the electrical industry for 10 years through
serving on the Board of Independent Electrical
Contractors. In
addition, he has served as Director of Education and
Apprenticeship Training to Settle Muter Electric employees
for more than 15 years.
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The Tyler Ludwig Leadership Award was created in 2001 in
memory of Tyler Ludwig (1988-2001), the late son of active
Exchange volunteer leader, Mark Ludwig (shown second from
left). The award recognizes outstanding leadership
qualities in students pursing construction-related degrees
and is supported by friends of Tyler and his family, and
by Continental Building Systems. Also pictured are award
winners (from left) Joseph Bindas (2004), Luis
Martinez (2005) and Jon Cook (2006). |
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To show their faith in the future of the industry, Janice and
Doug Cooper (Liberty Construction Services, Inc.) created a
perpetual scholarship at the Builders Exchange Foundation.
Beginning in 2009, the Liberty Scholarship will be awarded
annually as part oft he BX Scholarship Program. |
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The
Richard T. Lombardi Award
by Turner Construction Co.
This
scholarship was created in 2011 by Turner Construction Co.
in honor of retired vice president and Ohio operations
manager, Rick Lombardi, to express sincere gratitude and
to celebrate his commitment to leadership.
During his 40 years with Turner, Rick served eight
years on the Builders Exchange Board of Directors
(2003-2010); and was on the board of the Associated
General Contractors of Central Ohio, serving as president
in 1992. Outside the industry, Rick has been active in a
variety of community organizations and served two terms as
chairman of the Community Foundation of Delaware County.
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The
Donald W. and David M. Righter Scholarship for Civil
Engineering and Construction Management
Also endowing
a named fund scholarship this year was The Righter Company.
Company President Brad Nadolson, who serves as a scholarship
trustee, established this award to honor the father and son
team who founded the general contracting firm in 1976.
Don Righter
retired as president in 1984, and his son David ran the
business until 2002.
David Righter
passed away in 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer,
while Don - now in his 90’s - continues to offer his
expertise to the company on a variety of projects.
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The
Igel Anniversary Scholarship
In
2011, to commemorate its 100th year in business, George J.
Igel & Co., Inc. created the Igel Anniversary
Scholarship, which will be awarded for the first time in
2012.
Since
the company joined the Builders Exchange in 1933, many of
its employees have been active in the association.
Currently, John Igel is an Exchange board member and Joe
Igel chairs the board of trustees of the BX Workers'
Compensation Group Rating Plan. |
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Gerald L. Daily Scholarship for Civil Engineering at The
Ohio State University
In
2011, Gerald Daily, who received a BX Scholarship when he
was a civil engineering student at The Ohio State University
more than 50 years ago, contacted the Builders Exchange in
inquire about "returning the favor."
The result is
a perpetual scholarship fund that will return the favor many
times over. A retired civil engineer, Daily and his wife
Janet live in Washington state, but still have ties to the
central Ohio community. |
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