Carlie Ridgeway Wins August 2023 Core Values Award

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Carlie Ridgeway, an assistant project manager from the Bemidji office, won the August 2023 Core Values Award. Steve Trudeau, Susie Erickson, Brad Swanson, and Gary Francisco submitted the nomination. It reads:

“Carlie joined our KABJ team in the spring of ‘21 and began working on the Roseau Schools project, a complex multi-phased addition/replacement and renovation project in a remote northern MN border town. The school district passed a referendum shortly after the COVID-19 Pandemic began, and we continued to construct the project through all of the hurdles and challenges that have come with the ongoing virus.

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Carlie’s ability to quickly learn the project along with its complexity and unique challenges has been awesome. Every day, she brings a smile and confident “can-do” attitude that supports the rest of the project team and helps calm the chaotic days that seem never-ending.

Carlie does a great job valuing people and their time. Whenever she needs to meet with team members or others, she is always prepared and considerate of everyone’s busy schedules. She is to the point and directs without coming across as demanding. She is very open to taking on new challenges without the fear of doing something wrong, but rather learns from it and becomes better.  Truly a team player who is willing to help others and jump in wherever she is needed. Her commitment to the project and contributions to the team are both inspiring and appreciated by all. Thank you Carlie for all you do each and every day!”

About the Kraus-Anderson Core Values Award

The KA Core Values Award is presented monthly to a KA employee. Nominated by their peers, business partners, and clients, award recipients are selected based on their representation and practice of KA’s core values:

Integrity: Do the right thing; always be respectful, honest, and fair

Commitment: Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises

Teamwork: Collaborate to foster trust and success for all

Value People: Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]