A Message from Our Founder & CEO
I hope everyone enjoyed some well-deserved downtime over the holiday season. It’s a chance to reset not just for business, but also for family, health, and personal growth. It’s also the perfect opportunity to reflect and take a visionary look at the year ahead.
What went well last year? What are we proud of? What could we have done differently? Asking those questions not with regret, but with intentions is what separates good teams from great teams. I believe 2026 is the year we take another big step forward.
This year marks a major milestone: JGM’s 25th Anniversary!
What started as a small steel fabrication & erection company back in 2001, has grown into a national industrial construction & fabrication player, trusted by some of the top fortune 500 owners. That growth is the result of two and a half decades of grit, resilience, and relentless commitment to excellence.
Most importantly, it’s the result of our people.
We now have several team members who are approaching and, in some cases, have already surpassed 20 years of service with JGM. That kind of loyalty and consistency is rare in any industry, and it speaks volumes about the culture we’ve built together.
As we step into our 25th year, we’re entering it with momentum.
Our backlog heading into 2026 is over $70 million, and we’re poised to take on some of the most exciting and complex work we’ve ever done. From heavy fabrication and field construction to technology integration and quality initiatives, we are ready.
This year, we will continue to invest in our people, our systems, and our culture. You’ll hear more about upcoming training, leadership development, and how we’re strengthening our Uncompromising Safety & Quality initiatives to support our long-term vision: to become the safest, fastest, and most effective industrial construction and fabrication partner in North America.
Let’s make 2026 our best year yet!
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JGM SAFETY CORNER
As we closed out 2025, we wanted to thank every teammate who continues to make safety a daily priority. Your commitment to planning work safely, watching out for one another, reporting hazards, and stopping work when something doesn’t look right has made a real impact this year. Because of you, more teammates are going home safe, more risks are being identified early, and our safety culture continues to grow stronger.
2025 Safety Highlights
- Strong participation in safety training and programs
- Increased reporting of Good Catches and near misses
- Continued focus on hazard awareness, housekeeping, and fall protection
- Teams stepping up to mentor new employees and apprentices – these efforts show what living our values truly look like.
Looking Ahead to 2026
In 2026, we’ll continue to build on this momentum by focusing on:
- Planning the work and working the plan – stronger pre-task planning, hazard identification and job safety briefings to ensure every task starts safely
- Strengthening hazard recognition before work begins
- Empowering every teammate to speak up and stop unsafe work
- Continuing to improve training, accountability, and communication
Our goal remains simple and unwavering:
Everyone goes home safe. Every task. Every shift. Every day.
Thank you for your continued dedication to safety because at JGM, our people are what matter most.
JGM ON SITE: PROJECT UPDATES
Livingston Update
JGM: PROJECT WINS
JGM Awarded Data Center Erection Project in Jeffersonville, Ohio
Q4 RECOGNITIONS
Congratulations to the following team members who were recognized for the following Core Values at our Holiday party.
- Angel Rodriguez immediately made an impact after rejoining JGM in April as a Foreman on the Russellville project. He exemplifies our Create Value Through Better Solutions core value consistently seeking ways to improve safety, quality, and production. His open-minded approach and thoughtful feedback help drive better outcomes for both the project and the team.
- Ditzon Hernandez consistently looks out for others and leads by example with Uncompromising Safety & Quality. He’s always willing to teach, support teammates, and ensure work is performed safely. As an integral member of the F.A.S.T. Team in Sinking Spring, he plays a key role in the team’s success while always putting people and safety first.
- Dominic Bonura truly embodies our Commitment to Self-Improvement core value. Through coaching, he has shown meaningful growth in leadership, organization, and communication, consistently elevating his performance and positive impact on the team.
- Jaime Kevles consistently lives our Whatever It Takes core value. Over the past four years, she has continually stepped in wherever needed, often anticipating needs and taking action before being asked. From marketing and recruiting, to events, programs, and community outreach, Jaime reliably delivers and elevates everything she touches.
- Josh Miller leads by example and truly lives our core value: Family Is Our Foundation. He shows what it means to care for others, always being there when someone needs support and ensuring teammates are taken care of, both personally and professionally.
- Juan Quiroz is a great example of our Commitment to Self-Improvement core value. Starting as a shop helper, he has grown into one of our strongest welders, making significant progress over the past year and continually pushing himself to learn and improve.
- Justin Zupito consistently goes above and beyond in the shop and is always willing to step up wherever needed. His willingness to teach and support others leaves a lasting impact—like the Penn Tech student who credited Justin’s guidance with shaping their experience. He proudly volunteers for events and committees, demonstrating his commitment to his teammates and the broader JGM community.
- Karri Taggart is truly the glue that holds our Downingtown team together and core value of Family is our Foundation. Beyond excelling in her role, she consistently shows up for JGM and our people—supporting events, volunteering to help, and creating a welcoming, family-focused environment. From celebrating with teammates to offering compassion in difficult times, Karri reminds us to slow down and focus on what matters most.
- Ken Shipman exemplifies Commitment to Self-Improvement. He has completed more than 60 hours of training, earned his Safety Certification, and is now pursuing his STS. Ken also played a key role in launching our new weekly safety trainings, further strengthening JGM’s safety culture across the organization.
- Kyle Hanna exemplifies our Whatever It Takes core value. He consistently goes the extra mile; coming in early, staying late, and even working weekends, to ensure fabrication has what it needs to stay on track. Kyle’s dedication and reliability play a critical role in keeping operations running smoothly.
- Since joining JGM in 2023 as an ironworker apprentice, Matthew Bright has shown tremendous growth, our core value: Commitment to Self-Improvement. He has developed into a trusted leader on the jobsite and is currently leading one of our wall panel installation crews on the Russellville project, successfully installing panels up to the 150-foot level of the Coil Storage Building.
- Pat Cannon truly lives our Whatever It Takes core value every day. He’s often the first to arrive, has stepped up to lead small fabrication teams, and consistently does whatever is asked. Pat is a dependable, trusted teammate who can always be counted on.
- Pat Kelly truly exemplifies our Commitment to Self-Improvement core value. Since joining JGM in 2018 with little experience in the industry, he has steadily developed his skills, knowledge, and leadership rising to become Coatesville’s Plant Superintendent. Pat has earned the respect of leadership and the trust of teammates he has worked alongside throughout his career at JGM.
- Rob Policastro is a great example of our Commitment to Self-Improvement core value. Through coaching, he has shown intentional growth in leadership, organization, and communication—consistently applying what he learns to elevate his impact. He does Whatever It Takes for safety, supports and trains his team, builds strong recruiting relationships with local vo-tech schools, and brings incredible spirit to JGM… including showing up as Santa!
- Saul Garcia consistently demonstrates a true Whatever It Takes attitude. He is one of the most reliable teammates on the job site, always ready to step in wherever needed providing support, guidance, and a positive example for the entire team.
- Stephanie Krommes is a model of reliability and accountability for our core value: We Plan. We Adapt. We Succeed. She keeps teams aligned on key updates and deadlines, proactively communicates billing timelines, and adapts job cost entries as projects evolve. Stephanie ensures accurate records, resolves vendor and billing issues quickly, and keeps payroll running smoothly—no matter the obstacles.
- Zacka Cornett truly exemplifies many of JGM’s core values every day. He treats teammates like family, steps up without being asked, and performs in high-pressure environments while never compromising Safety & Quality. Since joining JGM, his growth has been remarkable, advancing from welder to a lead in a short time. .
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Meet Coleman Hauber:
Project Manager
1. What is your role at JGM, and what does your day typically look like?
I am a Project Manager at JGM, responsible for managing both fabrication and construction projects. While it may sound cliché, there really is no such thing as a typical day in this role. Each day starts with a check-in with our fabrication teams at Coatesville and Sinking Spring, followed by coordination and planning meetings with internal teams and our customers. Throughout the day, I work to keep projects aligned on schedule, scope, and expectations, addressing issues as they arise and helping ensure work progresses efficiently.
2. How long have you been at JGM, and what interested you in being part of the team?
I started at JGM in July 2025. What interested me most was joining a company that is continuing to grow, learn, and improve. The culture at JGM emphasizes continuous improvement, which I find both exciting and fulfilling, and it’s something that I value in both my professional and personal development.
3. How do you keep complex projects on schedule while coordinating multiple teams?
The keys to keeping projects on schedule are organization and communication. It is critical to maintain detailed schedules and project trackers, along with thorough notes, to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Daily check-ins with internal teams help identify potential issues and pinch points early so they can be addressed before impacting the schedule. Equally important is open and consistent communication with customers and other external stakeholders to keep everyone aligned on expectations, priorities, and overall project timing.
4. What advice would you give someone new to project management?
Dive in and ask questions. Project management can be intimidating at first, especially when learning about a new industry or a new type of project, but there is no faster way to learn and grow than to immerse yourself in the work. At the same time, don’t be afraid to ask questions and relying on the experience of others—learning from the team around you is one of the most valuable tools you have.
5. What is something people do not know about you?
I love hiking and traveling to National Parks. My wife and I are working toward visiting all 65 National Parks, and so far, we’ve been to seven – including both parks in Hawaii. My favorite hike to date is Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park. The final stretch is a narrow ridgeline with steep drop-offs on both sides, and you use chains bolted into the rock for support. It’s physically demanding and tests your nerves, but the views from the top are unreal and make it completely worth it.
WELLNESS CENTER
New Year, Fresh Start: The Importance of Your Annual Physical
A new year is the perfect time to pause, reset, and put your health first. An annual physical is a simple yet powerful way to stay proactive helping identify potential health concerns early, often before symptoms appear. Routine screenings, lab work, and vital checks can catch issues like high blood pressure, cholesterol concerns, or other conditions when they are most manageable.
Your annual physical is also an opportunity to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about stress, sleep, nutrition, mental health, and lifestyle changes. These check-ins ensure your care reflects where you are today and supports your overall well-being.
Best of all, most insurance providers cover preventive well visits at 100%, making it an easy and cost-effective way to start the year strong. As you embrace a fresh start, schedule your annual physical, it’s a small step that can make a big difference all year long.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
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JGM BONUS REFERRAL PROGRAM
Refer a New Hire & Earn Up to $3,500
JGM is always looking for good people, and you can help. Research has shown, and our own experience supports, that new hires who come into a company through employee referrals are excellent contributors and stay with the company longer! That’s where you come in! If you know someone who would be a good addition to the JGM Team, you may be awarded a referral bonus of up to $3,500 (less taxes) if you refer a candidate and he or she is hired.
Employees must refer candidates to Human Resources through the Employee Referral Program by using the Candidate Referral Form to be eligible.
PROGRAM RULES
- All JGM employees, except those at vice president level and above, direct managers on a project and managers with hiring authority over the referred candidates, are eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
- The referral date cannot be earlier than the date the job opening is posted.
- The referral must represent the candidate’s first contact with JGM. Temp, summer, contract and former employees of JGM are not eligible candidates for referral awards.
- To be eligible for an award, an employee must submit a completed referral form to Human Resources. When available please include a copy of their resume.
- The referring employee must agree to have his or her name used when the company contacts the candidate.
- The first employee to refer a candidate will be the only referring employee eligible for payment.
- Only candidates who meet the essential qualifications for the position will be considered.
- All candidates will be evaluated for employment consistent with company policies and procedures.
- All information regarding the hiring decision will remain strictly confidential.
- Both the referring employee and the hired candidate must be employed by JGM for the referring employee to receive bonus payouts.
All referral bonus payments will be paid according to the following schedule:
$1,000 after 90 Days – $1,000 after 9 month – $1,500 after 1 year
Please use this link: https://forms.office.com/r/4SFQz36vGr
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