Jerry McVey started with The Righter Company on November 5, 1981 as an operator. In 1982, Jerry became a field supervisor running construction projects. Jerry McVey was The Righter Company Field Operations Manager from 1985 to 1992. Since 1992, Jerry was a field supervisor running construction projects in all three of our divisions. We wish […]
Jerry Yantes started with The Righter Company on March 6, 1986, as a Field Supervisor. Since 2000, Jerry was our Field Operations Manager and Safety Director. The Righter Company is grateful for Jerry’s contributions to the success of the company over the last 35 years and wishes Jerry a very happy retirement! […]
“Drive Safe” Drivers, this one’s for you: give the work zone your undivided attention. When you’re driving past roadway construction, slow down and follow all posted sign’s directions. Don’t stress! It’s important to stay as calm as you are alert. “Work Safe” Construction crews know that they play a crucial role in maintaining workplace safety. […]
Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since 1992, but this year it seems particularly important. Learning to cope with our stress and finding healthy ways to deal with these situations can go a long way in living a healthy and positive life. Long-term stress can prove to be more than just a mental […]
Removing the cofferdam
The crew working at the Mohican Cable Pedestrian Bridge has been hard at work wrapping up the project. Over the last few weeks, the timber towers, cables, and superstructure have been put in place. The bridge is set to open Spring of 2021. The crew consists of Clay Slevin, Dannie Wilson, Jordan Sullivan, and Kennedy […]
Did you know that every six minutes an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without first calling 811? The risk of injury, or even death, is serious. Beyond the devastating risks of death or injury, also consider the costs of repair, fines, and even inconvenience. Everything you need to plan a […]
Righter is installing a beam and lagging shoring system with helical tiebacks for Pepper Construction for an addition to the new Westerville Police Station. Righter’s on-site field personnel are Brandon Lowery, Pete Fink, Rob Richmond, Jim Richmond, and Derick Bendickson. Project Manager is Mike Killilea and Assistant Project Manager is Jacobi Schmalenberger. Completion is set […]
The Field Supervisor on Century Acres Pump Station is Tom Ison, who has been with the company for 35 years. The Operator on Century Acres is Tom’s son, Shawn, who has been with us for going on 24 years. Righter is pleased to welcome another Ison — Shawn’s son, Brayden, who is now working alongside […]
When you think of an industry dominated by men, construction might be one of the first that comes to mind. Of all the people working in construction, women comprise only 10.3%. Even smaller is the number of women on the front lines of a job site—only one for every 100 employees in the field. Considering […]