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For Immediate Release
Friday, October 8, 2021

Saginaw, MI – Wolgast Corporation announces Steve Salyers as President of the Employee-Owned company on Friday. Steve Salyers, former Executive Vice President, will assume the President role on October 1.

This announcement was made by Brian Stadler, who has been President since 2001 and CEO since 2006. As part of this move, Stadler will retain the role of Chairman and CEO. “Being a 100% Employee-Owned Company that is dedicated to the successful longevity of Wolgast Corporation, this move will benefit our diverse customer base and our fellow employee-owners,” Stadler said. He will continue to be responsible for the overall success of the company and lead business efforts in the areas of Development, Multi-Family Housing, and Restoration Divisions.

Saginaw, MI – In 2019, the State of Michigan (at the petition of the NCCER), named October the “Careers in Construction Month” (CICM).  Being the first full week of CICM 2021, Wolgast Corporation promotes the wide spread benefits of working in the Construction Industry.

ABC Greater Michigan Chapter hosted the Greatness and Gratitude Gala last week to honor member contractors on their achievements over the past year. Wolgast is honored to be recognized as a 45-Year Member, a STEP recipient, and to receive three Excellence in Construction Awards.

Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter has announced Annual Award Winners for their Safety and Excellence in Construction Programs.

We are delighted, and at the same time disheartened, to announce that Bill Schneider is retiring. His last day was Thursday, April 30, 2020. Bill has been a steadfast employee for 19 years. He started his career with Wolgast as a Field Manager in 2001 working in our Construction Management Division at Midland Public Schools. He retires as a talented Senior Field Manager, but also has held Project Management duties for school projects throughout his tenure here. His co-workers and clients recognize his wealth of knowledge and proficiency in managing long-term and complicated projects.

Please join us in extending best wished to Al Talbot, who retired from Wolgast on Friday, April 24, 2020. Al has been a tremendous employee for 32 years and he will be missed by his co-workers, our contractors, and clients.

Wolgast Corporation is proud to have been named one of Associated Builder's & Contractors Top 200 Performers AND Top 120 General Contractors of 2020!

Wolgast Corporation is pleased to announce additions to its staff.  Amber L. Swanson joins Wolgast as an Estimator Assistant in the company’s Restaurant Construction Division.  Swanson is a graduate of International Academy of Design & Technology in Troy, MI with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.  She brings six years of industry experience as a former Project Coordinator/Engineer for a hospitality renovation company.  Her responsibilities with Wolgast include soliciting and securing bidders, interpreting plans and specs, and performing quantity and material take offs.  Originally from Bay City, Michigan, she has recently returned to the area from Metro Detroit.

Wolgast Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of Steve Salyers.  Salyers, formerly Vice President of Construction Management, has been promoted to Executive Vice President.  Salyers will now oversee both Construction Management and Design/Build – General Construction Divisions. 

Associated Builders & Contractors held their Greatness and Gratitude Awards Dinner on September 12, 2019.  They honored chapter member companies for their Safety and Excellence in Construction for completed projects.