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January 2, 2026

Vince Gaus Retirement

🎉 Congratulations on Your Retirement, Vince! 🎉
After 40 years of dedicated service, we celebrate Vince Gaus and his incredible career at The Righter Co., Inc. Your hard work, commitment, and impact have helped shape our company and the people around you. Thank you for everything you’ve contributed over the years. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement!
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November 20, 2025

Greenlawn Dam Rehab

PROJECT UPDATE: GREENLAWN DAM REHAB

A new concrete slab has been placed and finished at the dam entrance – improving access and moving this project into its next phase.

Appreciation to our hardworking team:
Shawn Ison
Josh Priest
Damien Strawser
Randy Altman
Robert Ward
Foreman: Justin Adams

Quality work, done safely.

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December 17, 2024

Stelzer Road PRV

PROJECT START: STELZER ROAD PRV
 
The Righter Company is contracted with the City of Columbus for the Stelzer Road PRV. The project consists of the construction of a new Pressure Reducing Valve. The associated piping and vault will be adjacent to an existing 30-inch diameter emergency connection between the parallel 48-inch diameter transmission mains at the Stelzer Road and Easton Commons intersection. Pictured here is the lane closure and the beginning of prep work. Stay tuned for more updates from Chris Thompson, Brandon Lowery, and crew — Robert Ward, Lee Sullivan, Brady Cartee, and Tyler Strahler.
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December 9, 2024

Beech Road Booster Station

PROJECT UPDATE: BEECH ROAD BOOSTER STATION

The Righter Co., Inc. has started construction of the new Beech Road Booster Station.  The project includes the construction of a custom built booster station that includes the new building, monorail crane, restroom, four horizontal split case pumps, associated piping, flow miter, site work, paving, grading, buried piping, and fencing.  The storm sewer has been installed.  The installation of the temporary fence, and the excavation for the structure is in progress.  Jeff McGuire is the foreman with a crew of Dannie Wilson, Clay Slevin, Brenton McGuire, Austin White, and Brody Buckey.   Mike Killilea is the project manager.

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November 21, 2024

Specialty Maintenance Crafts

PROJECT UPDATE: SPECIALTY MAINTENANCE CRAFTS
 
The Righter Company has an ongoing contract with the City of Columbus. The contract covers specialized construction repairs and maintenance services for the Department of Public Utilities.
 
Pictured here is the renovation of the 3rd Ave and Main Electrical Vault. Work includes moving the existing frame, grate, and concrete, concrete patching work, installation of a new frame and grate, and pouring back concrete walls and sidewalks.
 
Nick Miller is the Project Manager for Specialty Maintenance Crafts. Brandon Lowery is the Project Foreman for this Vault. The crew consists of Robert Ward, Brady Cartee, Lee Sullivan, and Tyler Strahler.
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November 18, 2024

East Broad Tank Valve Replacements

PROJECT UPDATE: EAST BROAD TANK VALVE REPLACEMENTS
Righter Company mobilized back to the site to complete the valve replacement portion of the project. In a previous phase, Righter installed nearly 500 feet of bypass water line. The remaining work includes the replacement of 20” valves, 16” valves, and asphalt pavement repair. Tom Ison is the supervisor with a crew that includes Shawn Ison, Josh Priest, Brayden Ison, Randy Altman, and Pete Litter. Jacobi Schmalenberger is the project manager.
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October 28, 2024

Hilliard Recreation & Wellness Center – Pool Shoring

PROJECT COMPLETION: HILLIARD RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER POOL SHORING
 
The Righter Co., Inc. was Subcontracted by Ruscilli Construction Co., LLC to Design and Build a soldier beam and lagging shoring system to construct the pool inside the Hilliard Recreation Facility. The project included the installation of 51 helical underpinning piers to temporarily support the building foundation and allow for the pool’s construction. Pictured here is timber lagging for the earth retention system. This project took several crews to complete and we are grateful for each crew member! Chris Thompson was the Project Manager.
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October 18, 2024

Tussing Road WRF Junction Chamber Improvements

PROJECT UPDATE: TUSSING ROAD WRF JUNCTION CHAMBER IMPROVEMENTS

 
The Righter Co., Inc. has been contracted by Fairfield County Utilities for the Tussing Road WRF Junction Chamber Improvements. The project includes the construction of a new concrete junction chamber adjacent to the existing headworks structure and a new 30″ wall pipe to connect the two structures. New 12″ and 14″ force mains will discharge into the new junction chamber. The Righter Company has completed the structure and internal piping so far. Jeff McGuire is the foreman with a crew of Dannie Wilson, Clay Slevin, Brenton McGuire, and Brody Buckey. Mike Killilea is the Project Manager.
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October 2, 2024

Donald W. and David M. Righter Scholarship

Tracy Ferguson, Secretary/Treasurer of The Righter Company, presented Lauren LaRue with The Donald W. and David M. Righter Scholarship. Lauren was awarded this scholarship through The Builders Exchange Foundation. Lauren is attending the University of Akron and pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering. We want to congratulate Lauren and wish her great success!

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