A Red, White & Blue Night Honoring Our Team
Once a year, we hang up our hard hats to celebrate the people who make Comer Construction what it is. This year’s Employee Appreciation Party went all-American—stars and stripes, a little baseball, and a playlist full of hometown anthems—as we celebrated another year of building, growing, and giving back.
Hard work, dedication, and the determination to get the job done are the same values that built this country, and they’re the values our team brings to every jobsite. Whether they’re working in the field, operating equipment, maintaining our fleet, managing projects, or keeping things running behind the scenes, every person here plays a part in our success.
We also took a moment to thank some very important guests: the spouses and significant others who support our crew at home. The early mornings, long days, and missed dinners are sacrifices they make right alongside our employees. This night was just as much about thanking them.
Recognizing Our Team’s Milestones
Years of service represent loyalty, dedication, and a commitment we never take for granted. We proudly recognized the following team members with service pins:
5 Years of Service
Matt Hasenei
Ernie Hernandez
Mike Harrison
Keith Kuzora
Conly DeBord
Sara Slack
15 Years of Service
Carl Sexton
35 Years of Service
James Lewis
These pins may be small, but they stand for years of hard work that have helped make Comer Construction what it is today. Congratulations, and thank you!
Putting Safety First
Safety took center stage as we recognized our Safety Solutions Team. This dedicated group meets monthly to strengthen our safety program, encourage employee involvement, and make sure everyone’s voice is heard. Their work centers on promoting safe practices, partnering with our Safety Director, helping management prioritize safety, identifying and controlling hazards, and resolving safety concerns. Thank you for keeping our Comer family safe.
We also presented the Safety Sole Award, which comes with a $250 voucher toward a new pair of work boots. To be eligible, employees must have been with Comer for more than 90 days with no at-fault incidents, no bad driver reports, no safety violations, and no MOSH violations. Congratulations to this year’s winner, Gabriel Sagke!
And we’re already looking ahead. Our next goal is 474 consecutive days without a lost-time accident, with a target date of October 23, 2027 and as of the party, we were already 110 days in. 474 days. One team. One goal. Zero lost-time accidents.
Good Times, All-American Style
With red, white, and blue décor all around, our team settled in for a great dinner, music, and plenty of laughs. Every table played the All-American Baseball Centerpiece Game—passing a baseball left and right as a story was read aloud, with the last one holding it taking home the centerpiece. A patriotic scavenger hunt had guests digging through pockets and purses for everything from a Chevy key fob to something marked “Made in USA,” and DJ Erik kept the dance floor going all night.
A big thank you to everyone who made the night possible: Paul, Tim, Keith, Sara, Jacob, Rachel, Jeanette, Tim, Stephen, and Dinah for the planning and decorating; DJ Erik for the music; photographers Rachel and Becka for capturing the memories; and the VFW for the delicious food and hospitality.
Scroll through the gallery below to relive the highlights. At the end of the day, it’s not the equipment or the projects that make Comer Construction great—it’s the people. We’re proud to celebrate such an incredible team and can’t wait to do it again next year.
Scroll through the gallery below to relive the highlights—and thanks to everyone who tossed on their boots and joined the fun. We’re proud to ride alongside such an incredible crew and can’t wait to do it again next year.
