Page 33 - Top Workplaces 2018

Operator: lwahowskidoellDesc: Time: 02-14-2018 12:59Jobname:

SMALL COMPANIES NO. 2
JERDON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC

Continued from Page 32 struction business for more than three
decades. He started his own company
several years ago.
added. “He gives them the vacation His employees believe he has
time. He’s gone to Haiti and the Caroli- changed the culture of construction with
nas to help them rebuild. He loves to see his passion and family-oriented atmos-
guys do that. phere.
“He’s very influential in his church. “Construction was always known as
He’s a very busy man. I don’t know how rough guys,” Grube said. “We are all
he makes time for everything.” trying to stray from that norm. We are
Jerdon Construction Services person- good, upstanding family men. It’s nice
nel are kept busy and rewarded for to feel like you are a family member
quality work. Raises, bonuses and feed- and not just a number.
back are commonplace, according to “And, there is room for growth. Ron
project manager Mike Spano. is always preaching that if we want to
Weekly staff meetings are productive learn new things, there is room for that.
on a multitude of levels. You’re not stagnant. He is willing to
“We review the day-to-day stuff and give you opportunities.”
talk about how we all can do a better
job,” Spano said. “We also talk about Mandy Housenick is a freelance writer.
what we can do to make ourselves bet-
ter professionally and personally.
“Ron realizes that it is important that JERDON CONSTRUCTION
one thing translates to the other. On a
larger level, I think he’s encouraging SERVICES
growth not just professionally but per- HARRY FISHER/THE MORNING CALL ■ Founded: 2011
sonally, too. The whole person, if you Jerdon Construction Services employee Paul Donohue is pictured on a job site at the future offices ■ Ownership: Private
will.” of Evans Wealth Management in Emmaus. ■ Sector: Construction
Like Donohue, Grube was ap-
proached about coming to work for high school. friend to recruit him, he relented. ■ Employees: 37
Jerdon. A friend of Grube’s has been Grube was restless at his previous Ron Jerdon served in the U.S. Army ■ Website: www.jerdoncs.com
with the company since graduating from job, so after several attempts by his for 23 years and has been in the con-

SERVING THE

2018 LEHIGH VALLEY &

GREATER PENNSYLVANIA

FOR 30 YEARS.

WE WILL HELP YOU

FIND THE RIGHT LOAN.

610-439-8000

MORTGAGEBANKAMERICA.COM

2018 ❘ TOP WORKPLACES 33