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2013 • FIRST EDITION
YOUNG GUNS
I saw the movie trailer about the movie
YOUNG GUNS ­— set in 1878, New
Mexico, that was about an older benefactor
who picked up younger gunmen from the
road to work on his ranch and teach them
how to read and be civilized. Weird as it
sounds, I thought of Ernest Taylor and
Winston Hickman, the two gentlemen that
brought me in from the road twenty-two
years ago, and taught me most of what
I know about our business. I started to
reminisce about the good ol’ days and the
times gone by, but also marveled at how
the generations have evolved and the skills
transitioned.
I tell people all the time that teaching someone a skill is an ego trip. Teaching
makes us feel important, and propagates the root skills that are necessary in the design
and construction industries. Del Hickman and Dean Taylor are by all measures, young
businessmen; but after a true tempering during the stresses of the last half decade, they are
savvy leaders on the downhill end of the average age of our company’s employees.
Looking to the future I am greeted by TWF’s “young guns.” I have to start with Sara
Waggoner. Sara is our Director of Marketing and Client Relations. This past year Sara was
selected as NAIOP’s Developing Leader of the Year, and finished her term as President of
the Associated Builders and Contractor’s Developing Leaders group. We argue about the
best way to approach almost everything, but it’s her passion, tenacity, and responsibility
that make her such a significant asset.
Luke Maddox is our youngest Project Manager… in physical years only. Luke started
his career with TWF in Florida on the Freedom Pointe project. His skills in managing
the complete project were visible quickly as he was exposed to multiple project types on
this $70 M job. Luke is now working in Decherd, TN on Nissan’s greenfield design/build
engine plant. Joe Street once commented that he wasn’t worthy to carry Luke’s briefcase!
Shannon Patterson is a second generation TWF Superintendent that has been with
the company for many years; he is currently managing a large project for the Nissan folks.
Jason Watson is another “legacy” that comes from corporate bloodlines, and
has been delivered to supervisory ranks for a variety of unique projects. Josh
T.W. FRIERSON CONTRACTOR, INC.
1330 Murfreesboro Road
Smith was recently promoted to an Assistant Superintendent role; he has
Nashville, Tennessee 37217
OUR MISSION
T. W. Frierson Contractor, Inc. is
dedicated to the ideals of honesty
and integrity while providing
quality construction services
that exceed our customers’
expectations. We encourage
employee growth, opportunity
and job satisfaction in a safe and
healthy working environment.
We strive to achieve market
dominance while providing
excellent value to our customers
and maintaining a fair profit for
our Company.
(615) 367-1333
Visit our web site: www.twfrierson.com
Contributed by David Bockian
2012 Employee Service Awards
Owner’s Corner
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“This is a great
opportunity for
us as a company
to grow and
build a base of
younger people
who will take
this company to
the next level.”
e have been blessed the last year or so with a backlog of work
that we haven’t seen in many years. Thanks to the hard work
of everyone at T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc., we have had the
opportunity to grow and we foresee that this will continue in the
future. This is truly a great challenge for us as we strive to meet and
exceed the expectations of our customers.
We have mentioned recently at our quarterly meeting that
we are seeing some difficulties in finding the next generation of
craftsmen and craftswomen to help position us as the strongest self
performing general contractor in the mid South. We need to be able to replace
some very valuable people in the field over the next five to ten years which means
we need good, smart, hard working younger people who enjoy the challenges and
pleasures that come from constructing a building with your own hands. The trade
schools that helped our industry years ago have become non-existent and the
farming communities that once dominated the landscape in counties surrounding
Nashville have dwindled as well.
This is a great opportunity for us a company to grow and build a base of
younger people who will take this company to the next level. In the very near
future, we will need the next group of laborers, carpenters, ironworkers, foreman,
assistant superintendents, and superintendents that will make this company
truly the best in class and unique to the Nashville market. Your help finding and
training the next group will be one of the keys to our continued success.
We firmly believe that our differentiator is our field group. You are the
ones that take a set of drawings and specifications and turn them into a unique
building. Please continue to be the best that you can and continue to take the
pride that you have so deservedly earned through your hard work and dedication.
Contributed by Dean Taylor
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ur company has a history of treating the people that make up T.W.
Frierson Contractor, Inc., with the utmost respect, and they in turn
treat our clients in the same manner. We have a great company not only
because of the leadership that we have in the field and office, but because of
the character and integrity of all of our employees. The average tenure of the
office staff is close to 15 years, while the Superintendents’ average tenure is
over 25 years ­— not many other construction companies can say this. This is
a true testament to all of our T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc., employees for
making this a great place to work.
At our recent Quarterly Safety Meeting several employees were
recognized for service milestones. Those who received service awards were:
5 YEARS
Julio Pineda
Lukas Maddox
Jeffrey Waggoner
Ruben Salazar
10 YEARS
Christopher Ozburn
Wayne Bates
Claudia Webb
RETIREE & FOUNDER
Thomas Rowlett
15 YEARS
Joe Street
Allen Giles
Joe Matlock
Ben Eberle
Guy Harris
20 YEARS
Keith Mooneyham
25 YEARS
Anthony Campos
30 YEARS
Joe Slate
NAIOP Awards Gala
NAIOP is the commercial and industrial real estate organization that the company has
been actively engaged with on several levels since the late 1990’s.
At this year’s annual NAIOP Awards Gala, Sara Waggoner was recognized as the
“Non-Broker Developing Leader of the Year” for the organization. Young Guns... continued
shown great abilities in advancing the required skills to manage a construction
project.
I have known Ben Eberle for 15 years. He started as an Architectural
Designer, then moved into a Project Management role, and is now a Vice
President of the organization. His character, ethics and meticulous nature define
how he approaches life and his craft. Ben is critical to our pre-construction
efforts, and a key cog in the machine that we utilize to get work.
Folks like these “Young Guns” are clearly the future of the Frierson
organization and we are on sound footing as the next generation takes its
rightful place.
Other exciting news from the
Gala: The Singer Road project won
the “Industrial Lease of the Year.” 2012 Volume Builder of the Year
Design Systems Builders was recognized as the Southeast Region’s “2012 Volume
Builder of the Year” at Butler Manufacturing’s National Sales Meeting. Since
1992, we have been blessed to receive this prestigious recognition 15 times! Contributed by David Bockian
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T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc., continues to expand our industrial
portfolio with the recent addition of Food Warming Equipment
in Portland, Tennessee. FWE, Co., Inc. is a leading food service
equipment manufacturer and offers Low Temperature Cooking,
Holding, Service Equipment, Ovens and other commercial
foodservice products. Senior Project Manager, Andy Zimmerman
and Project Superintendent, Tony Campos completed this 157,500
SF design-build renovation project in approximately three and a
half months.
T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc. works with a variety of clients,
many on an ongoing basis, in the development and construction
of industrial complexes, distribution centers, medical facilities,
hotels, banks, churches, senior living facilities, and commercial
buildings including tenant build-outs.
Cumberland International Trucks has four locations serving Middle
Tennessee and offers new and used medium, heavy or severe duty
truck sales, leasing, rentals and repairs. T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc.,
was contracted to design-build a 12,000 SF Maintenance Facility and
renovate their full service dealership in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Under the supervision of Tim Foriest, Superintendent and Matt
Taylor, Senior Project Manager, the project was completed in seven
months. T.W. Frierson utilized our self perform abilities by completing
all concrete and steel work, totaling approximately 25% of the project.
SENIOR LIVING
Cumberland International Trucks
T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc., has worked with Brookdale
Senior Living in several states, but this is the first time we
have worked in Arizona. Located in Tucson, this 17,000
SF renovation will convert a previous Assisted Living Space
into a Memory Care wing and also includes the creation
of a Memory Garden. Senior Project Manager, Andy
Zimmerman and Project Superintendent Jay Hill will start
renovation efforts early summer 2013 and are expected to
be completed in October, 2013.
Located in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Joy Church International began
in 2003 with just 18 people and has since become one of the fastest
growing churches in the region. Over 1300 people are ministered
to each weekend and over 1600 ministered to throughout the week.
The much needed 43,320 SF Worship Center addition includes
classrooms and administrative offices. Senior Project Manager, Brent
Edwards and Project Superintendent, Tim Foriest began construction
on this design-build project in January 2013 and expect a project
duration of twelve months.
Crosslin and Associates
Crosslin and Associates relocated to the Green Hills area of Nashville,
Tennessee, to continue to provide consulting and accounting services
for their clients. Designed by Southeast Venture, LLC, this 14,080 SF
tenant buildout was constructed in the recently completed Class A
Spec Office Space, The Astoria. Del Hickman, Project Manager and
Scott Peterson, Project Superintendent completed this high end finish
office space in three months.
“We are excited to start the new year with a fresh location,” said J. Dell
Crosslin, managing principal. “The Astoria provides a comfortable and
easy-to-access location for both our team members and customers, and
it is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to provide our team with
everything they need to serve our customers efficiently and effectively.”
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DISTRIBUTION/LOGISTICS
Ventana Canyon Memory Care
Renovation
Joy Church International
INSTITUTIONAL
INDUSTRIAL
Food Warming Equipment
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Please remember to stay focused on being safe! Our main priority is to have everyone go home to their
family each day in the same way you came to work that morning. Here’s where everyone is right now:
Brookdale Senior Living — Pinecrest Largo, Florida
Project Manager: Joe Street
Superintendent: Joe Matlock
Brookdale Senior Living — Ventana Canyon
Tucson, Arizona
Project Manager: Andy Zimmerman Superintendent: Jay Hill
Brookdale Senior Living — Carriage Club Renovations
Jacksonville, Florida
Project Manager: Andy Zimmerman Superintendent: Mel Watson
Falls Lake Building #1
Butner, North Carolina
Project Manager: Brent Edwards
Superintendent: Dave Godbey
FedEx Memphis ICF Modifications
Memphis, Tennessee
Project Manager: John French
Superintendent: Tommy Manley
Food Warming Equipment
Portland, Tennessee
Project Manager: Andy Zimmerman
Superintendent: Tony Campos
Jack Daniels Distillery #18 Roofing Mulberry, Tennessee
Project Manager: Guy Harris
Superintendent: Dan Taylor
Joy Church International
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Project Manager: Brent Edwards
New Vision Baptist Church
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Project Manager: Brent Edwards
Nissan Boiler Replacement
Smyrna, Tennessee
Project Manager: Todd Morris
Superintendent: Tim Foriest
Superintendent: Joe Slate
Superintendent: Jason Watson
Nissan Decherd M274 Engine Plant Decherd, Tennessee
Project Managers: Matt Taylor, Luke Maddox, Orrie Rice, Guy Harris
Superintendents: Randy Lane, Bill Thrasher, Alan Quam
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Nissan Bedliner Pit
Smyrna, Tennessee
Project Manager: Ben Eberle Superintendent: Jason Watson
Nissan Dyno Building
Smyrna, Tennessee
Project Manager: Matt Taylor
Superintendent: Ken Smith
Nissan Supplier Park
Smyrna, Tennessee
Project Manager: Todd Morris
Superintendent: Jason Watson
Nissan Tower Building Clean Up
Smyrna, Tennessee
Project Manager: Todd Morris
Superintendent: Tony Campos
Nissan Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Addition
Smyrna, Tennessee
Project Manager: Dean Taylor
Superintendent: Jason Watson
Nissan Electric Vehicle Clean Room Injection Annex Expansion
Smyrna, Tennessee
Project Manager: Ben Mosley
Superintendent: Jason Watson
Nissan Electric Vehicle Pellet Handling Mezzanine
Smyrna, Tennessee
Project Manager: Ben Mosley
Superintendent: Jason Watson
Robert Orr Sysco
Nashville, Tennessee
Project Manager: Todd Morris
Superintendent: Scott Peterson
Singer Road
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Project Manager: John French
Superintendent: Shannon Patterson
Singer Road Call Center
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Project Manager: Brad Glossinger
Superintendent: Shannon Patterson
South Wire Aluminum Hawesville, Kentucky
Project Managers: Guy Harris, Matthew Howell
Wirtgen Office Addition
Nashville, Tennessee
Project Manager: Todd Morris
Superintendent: Ray Woodby
Superintendent: Donnie Patterson
SAFETY
2013 • First Edition
T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc.’s
Company Picnic & Nashville Sounds Game
SATURDAY, MAY 25th 2013 at 5:30 PM
Please plan to bring your family to Greer Stadium for a fun evening! The picnic will be in
the climate-controlled Slugger’s Sports Bar & Grill overlooking the stadium. Then, take your reserved seats to
watch the Nashville Sounds vs. Albuquerque Isotopes. Parking passes will be included. Hope to see you there!
a New Face at TWF
Ben Mosley joined TWF in February as the Preconstruction Manager. Ben previously
owned and operated Carnell Mosley Architects and is highly regarded by his peers
and clients for his project management skills, design talent and understanding the
constructability of creative design solutions and detailing. Prior to that, he was a Senior
Project Manager for Healthcare Realty Trust, an Intern Architect for EOA Architects and
a top salesperson for The Southwestern Company. Ben grew up in the Nashville area and
earned his Bachelor of Architecture at Auburn University. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee
has an English Bulldog named “Bubbles” and is dad to a delightful thirteen year old daughter, Estella. In his
free time, Ben enjoys running and traveling.
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1330 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37217