Construction Angels, a non-profit organization that provides immediate financial support and grief counseling to the children and spouse when a construction worker suffers a fatality on the jobsite, has elected Werk-Brau’s Neil Recker to their National Board. Recker will serve as the Ohio Representative of the national organization and participate in all Board meetings and activities. In addition to serving as a Regional Sales Manager for Werk-Brau, Recker recently organized the company’s first-ever Golf Outing to benefit Construction Angels. The event was a resounding success as it raised over $70,000 to aid families of fallen construction workers in Ohio.
“We’re thrilled to add Neil to the Board,” said Construction Angels CEO and Founder/National Executive Director Kristi Gibbs. “His drive and enthusiasm will benefit the Board, but more importantly the many Ohio families impacted by construction tragedies.”
Werk-Brau National Sales Manager Dale DeWese echoed that sentiment, saying “Congratulations to Neil Recker on his appointment to the board of directors for Construction Angels! This is a significant step towards aligning with Werk-Brau’s core values of building better lives. Neil’s dedication to the principle that ‘everybody matters’ and his commitment to ‘doing the right thing’ make him an ideal addition to this important role. His expertise and passion will undoubtedly contribute to the organization’s mission of making a positive impact on lives. Wishing Neil and Construction Angels a successful and impactful journey ahead!”
Although he is the Ohio Representative, Recker has aspirations beyond the Buckeye State, saying “I’m hopeful that we can harness existing relationships with our network of dealer partners around the country to expand the footprint of Construction Angels to all 50 states. I’m honored and humbled by this responsibility and look forward to contributing to such a worthwhile organization.”
Construction Angels is a non-profit organization that provides immediate financial support and grief counseling to the children and spouse when a construction worker suffers a fatality on the jobsite. They are financially supported by many companies, Organizations, Unions and Construction Associations within the industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated there are 7.2 million people working in the construction industry with projected steady growth over the next 10 years. OSHA reports there are well over 5,000 work site deaths each year in the USA, over 20% are in the construction industry. This is approximately 4.5 construction workers killed per working day in the USA.
More about the mission and future events of Construction Angels can be found on their website https://www.constructionangels.us/.
About Werk-Brau:
Werk-Brau manufactures a complete line of OEM and replacement attachments for excavators, mini excavators, backhoes, mini and full-size loaders, crawler loaders, and skid steers. Since 1947, they have been industry leading innovators, designing, and producing standard and specialty products for the heavy equipment industry. Their products are made in the USA and sold through equipment dealers and distributors worldwide. More than 75 years after their founding, the core principles of the company remain relevant – “provide customers with the utmost service, quality, and maintain the quality that bears the Werk-Brau name.” For more information on Werk-Brau products, contact Dale DeWeese at (800) 537-9561, or via e-mail at sales@Werk-Brau.com, or visit them online at www.Werk-Brau.com.
About Construction Angels:
Construction Angels, Inc., is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization that provides immediate financial assistance and grief counseling to the children and spouse left behind when a construction worker suffers a fatality on the jobsite. They offer construction scholarship opportunities to qualified applicants, and additional scholarships to surviving children of a fallen worker. The charity began in Lighthouse Point, Florida in 2011 and currently support families in 24 States, with a goal of being in all 50 states by 2030. They are currently active in AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IA, KS, MD, MI, MO, MT, NC, NE, NV, OH, SD, UT, VA & WY. For additional information visit www.constructionangels.us.
