MAY JLC 1997 I began my construction career working in the trenches — literally — since the crew I was on formed foundations as well as framed and finished houses. Being a laborer was hard, dirty work, and I quickly decided that if I was going to stay in construction, I needed to learn to do something that was easier on my body. One winter, when work was scarce, I managed to get assigned to a trim crew. I soon realized I'd found my calling. That was 15 years ago; now I run a company that does nothing but finish work. Our crews trim everything from commercial buildings to high-end residences. We're constantly looking for ways to simplify procedures so we can cut
