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Celebrating our 40th!

As TWR moves into our 40th year in business we would like to celebrate the people and important milestones that made it all happen, here are just a few fun pics from the past!

Jack Newton, VP Field Operations

In the 40 years that TWR has been framing in Southern California we have been proud to have so many loyal and committed employees that have contributed to the overall success of the organization. One person in particular is our current VP of Field Operations, Jack Newton. In 1985, Jack started working as a Foreman for TWR. He came to TWR with extensive knowledge and years of experience as a carpenter. After a decade of running work as a Foreman, he was selected to oversee all field operations and supervise the Foreman and their workforce. At that time there were about eighteen foremen. He successfully grew the field leadership team and as the company grew, he was able to promote others from within the organization to become Area Managers and in 2005 he oversaw eight area managers who supervised 108 foreman and over 6,000 six thousand carpenters.

“I can’t overstate how important Jack’s contribution to TWRs’ growth and overall success has been. Running the field is the most difficult job in a framing company. His ability to consistently complete our projects to our client’s satisfaction has given the project management team the confidence to add volume.” – Tom Rhodes, Owner of TWR. 

TWR would not be what it is today had it not been for his leadership and dedication. Thank you, Jack, for your years of commitment and loyalty to TWR.

Shane Sanchez, Foreman

Shane Sanchez worked as a field employee for TWR before becoming a Foreman 25 years ago.  He is one of our most experienced foreman and has even helped to train new foreman up through the company.

Yomaira Mendez, Office Administration

Yomaira began working for TWR as a receptionist 10 years ago. An opportunity arose in our operations department where she became an administrative assistant from there, she took on additional duties within the accounting department. While continuing to expand her skillset in other areas at TWR Yomaira was also taking on the job of managing equipment and supplies for the office. We recognized that she is capable of filling a variety of roles within the organization, currently her title is Office Manager but that is not all. In January of 2025, she transferred from operations/accounting into the Payroll/Human Resources department where she continues to learn new things and is a valuable member of our TWR Office Team!

Bret Richardson, Forman

Bret has worked for TWR for 25 years and during his time with the company eventually became a foreman 10 years ago. Bret is focused and detail oriented and has used these skills to become a successful foreman, overseeing several projects from start to finish for TWR. Congrats Bret!

Congratulations!
-George Dawald, 41 Yrs – VP Project Management
-Jack Newton, 40 Yrs – VP Field Operations
-Debbie Dieter, 32 Yrs – VP Finance
-Kevin Schuder, 41 Yrs – Project manager
-Tim Farnell, 32 Yrs – Project Manager

Way to Go!
-Kristi Brandel, 26 Yrs – Operations Manager
-Rogelio Loaisiga, 36 Yrs – Area Manager
-Shane Sanchez, 28 Yrs – Foreman
-Yesenia Salazar, 27 Yrs – HR Manager

Outstanding!
-Sergio Gonzalez, 19 Yrs – Foreman

Nice Work!
-Abraham Martinez, 9 Yrs – Foreman
-Bret Richardson, 10 Yrs – Foreman
-Francisco Medina, 5 Yrs – Foreman
-Yomaira Mendez, 10 Yrs – Office Administration

Project Description:
This Brookfield Residential project is an excellent example that affordability and excellence aren’t mutually exclusive. The Bloom project in Ontario is part of the Edenglen Community and boasts 108 multi-family attached homes. It has a total of 18-5,6,&7 plex two story buildings–the residences have modern townhome floor plans that feature traditional Spanish and Craftsman style architecture. We are pleased to have worked with Brookfield on this project. Our aim is to always provide the best quality and service to our clients and that is easy when we have such a great collaboration with the builder. Thank you to Brookfield Residential for trusting us as your framing partner.

Celebrating 40 years of excellence, the anniversary party was a remarkable tribute to the company’s journey and success. The event brought together a vibrant mix of long-time employees, and dedicated staff who have contributed to the growth and success of TWR. The atmosphere was filled with gratitude and joy as employees reminisced about the milestones and shared experiences. Guests enjoyed delicious food, lots of laughs and heartfelt speeches, all honoring the hard work, teamwork, and commitment that made the past 40 years so special. It was a memorable evening, reflecting on achievements and looking forward to a continued bright future.

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