b'THE OFFICIAL NFBA MAGAZINEAUGUST FOREMAN OF THE MONTHCOLE SMITHWICK BUILDINGS, INC.MAZOMANIE, WICongratulations to NFBA Crew Foreman of the Month for August, Cole Smith with Wick Buildings, Inc. in Mazomanie, WI.Cole was hired in June 2017 as a crew member at 18 years old. He shadowed a Foreman who had over 40 years of experience with Wick Buildings, and within a few years Cole was promoted to Foreman of his own crew. Cole is an extremely hard worker and has proven leadership abilities. His 2021 crew was so effective that his own Lead man was promoted to Foreman and branched off to manage his own crew with the same work ethic. Both crews are consistently under labor requirements (100%), have great attitudes, and are continually putting in overtime. Cole has ultimately given us two crews that increase profitability for Wick Buildings. says Heather Danegelis.Cole is not only responsible for training his crew members, but he is also required to do weekly Toolbox Talk training and is responsible for completing daily Jobsite Safety Analysis paperwork. He makes safety a priority and hes great at communicating any 18 / FRAME BUILDER - VOL5 3'