Sure, we’re proud of the business side of our success at Bowen. When a Bowen project team descends upon a project, the professionalism and expertise of our people are what our clients identify as the Bowen Difference Maker. It is really exciting when the opportunity arises to see this level of passion for service applied to community service projects.
Bowen was recently approached with a service opportunity from project organizers Robin Deem and Laurie Witting from Good Shepherd School in Evansville, IN. The school, after years of planning and fund raising efforts, had successfully purchased much-needed playground equipment. Having successfully cleared the hurdle of procuring the large set, it now had to answer the big question: How do we assemble all this stuff in three days?
Bowen employees rose to the challenge, along with dozens of parent volunteers, giving one Friday and a weekend to help construct the new playground.
Superintendent Mike Tuley and Project Engineer Jason Deadmond led the construction operation, putting their planning and communications skills to good use. Other volunteers from Bowen included Steve Gladding (Project Manager), Josh Kellam (Project Engineer), Donnie Mize (Superintendent), Meghan Wolf (Project Coordinator), Jill Heuer (Project Coordinator), Tim Barnett (Marketing Director), Aaron Purdue (Evansville Operations Manager) and Jeff Purdue (Southern Division Manager).
Bowen's Donnie Mize, Tim Barnett, Aaron Purdue, Mike Tuley, Steve Gladding, Jason Deadmond and Josh Kellam
The following Monday morning, the playground was complete and ready for the hundreds of kids that were visibly pleased with the weekend’s progress. The school conducted a special ribbon cutting dedication ceremony for the playground, and the site was blessed by Good Shepherd’s Deacon Ed Wilkerson. Good Shepherd Principal Judy VanHoosier delivered a moving speech thanking the Bowen Engineering team and all of the volunteers for their hard work.
Principal Judy Van Hoosier and Deacon Ed Wilkerson celebrate with project co-chair Laurie Witting.
Satisfied customers and their parents try out the new equipment after the dedication ceremony.
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Thank you, Bowen, for working so hard on our new playground. We love recess even more now!
Thank you Bowen Engineering for helping our school and kids. Our playground looks fantastic! Our family appreciates the time and talent you have donated to our school and church community.
Jeff, Susie, Melissa, and Jessica Mueller