No company accomplishes greatness without a great team. John Jordan and Matt Kuiper have been dedicated members of the K2 family since the beginning. They have helped to establish the successful pillars of our company, and we are very appreciative of their endless contributions and exemplary leadership. To celebrate their 20 years with us, we had a milestone luncheon with our team where we honored all their hard work.

John started at K2 as a Foreman and is now the Director of Estimating. When asked what core value resonates most, he said Advancing Our Team. John explains that it’s his responsibility to keep advancing himself so that he can help his team grow. He sees the incredible future K2 has, and the potential people have to grow along with it. John’s wish for the company’s future is for the culture to remain family-centric, loving what we do and working well as a team.

Matt has worked in many different roles within K2. He has ranged from Apprentice, Estimator, and VP of Special Projects so he has learned almost every aspect of the organization. A pivotal moment in his career was when he and his project Foreman spent a a lot of time driving to various jobsites. During this time, he learned all about K2, leadership, job-specific documentation, and manpower/project allocation, which helped with his career growth. Matt would like to see the company establish a dedicated wellness program and looks forward to being a part of that in the future.

The luncheon was a great time for all attendees, including both the Jordan and Kuiper families. Founder, Dean Kredit, along with President/CEO, Jared Kredit, both gave speeches sparking inspiration and knowledge about the history of K2. We are overjoyed to have dedicated members of our K2 family, like John and Matt, who continue to lead us along successful paths. Having such teammates makes us excited for the future of our organization as we build a lasting legacy.

It is no secret that mental health in the construction industry is a major problem that needs to be addressed expeditiously.

 

We believe that to see a change it starts within the company. This is why we make continuous efforts to create the best work environment for each of our team members to live a well-balanced life.

K2’s dedication to our employees starts with providing unique resources like outsourcing professional counseling services that are free to all of our employees. We have robust PTO programs for each teammate which encourages them to take time as needed to support themselves or their families’ mental health needs. For employees who have suffered a loss, we offer bereavement as we understand grief takes time to process.

With Arizona being a juncture for economic development comes the increasing demand for construction. This growth along with year-round satisfactory weather has been the motive for many people to move to the state. Choosing K2 for one’s future comes with many personal and professional benefits. Every single teammate is treated with respect and is dedicated to creating opportunities for growth and development. The camaraderie amongst our field team is something we consistently harbor as a small company on the rise.

Putting the mental health of our employees first is crucial for their overall job satisfaction and the long-term success of our company. This is why it is important to us that we are investing in our team just as they invest in us!

As we move into our 20th year of operations, it provides a great opportunity to reflect on the path we’ve taken to get to where we are today and set the stage for where we are going. In the story linked below, we met with Erin Thorburn of AZRE to dive into how we cultivate culture, build leaders, and promote from within the organization to support the ongoing growth of our people and our business. With an exciting road ahead, we look forward to continued development of our team and the genuine relationships we cultivate in the industry.

See the full story here.

Members of our team have had a hand in another awe-inspiring story thanks to our collaboration with @1Mission.

 

The recent trip down to Puerto Penasco, Mexico to build a home for the Ramos Aguilera Family provided our team with many memories to bring back home with us. Not only were we helping a family, but we were doing so alongside members of our own.

It was a huge milestone when Fernanda, a 21-year-old mother to 4-year-old Alison was able to purchase a land lot. She and her mother Miriam coordinate their work hours for sufficient childcare of Alison, and have worked very hard to reach the goal of owning their own property. Miriam and her teenage son, Jaziel, will continue to live with Fernanda as they all support one another in creating a safe future together. Being able to support their dream by building them a beautiful home was truly a blessing.

The great weather made this build a breeze, which allowed for lots of time to bond and have good conversations. Superintendent Ben Tarango’s wife, Nalleli, is bilingual and was able to get to know Fernanda and Alison really well. Fernanda expressed gratitude for her new home, asking that if or when we come back to Mexico, we make sure to stop by and say hello.

We are so thankful we can take the time out of our lives to contribute to those of incredible people like the Ramos Aguilera Family.

As of 2022, only 10.9% of the construction industry is female. Furthermore, only 5.8% of electricians are female. Women in Construction Week is an important time to pay homage to the women who have been working hard to keep driving the momentum of all the progress being made in the industry. K2 is very proud to have exceptional women on our team who continue to prove why more women should join the industry. We have talked to a few of our amazing women of K2 to further understand what it’s truly like being a woman in construction.