Floor joists, bridging and decking help build a strong foundation, and will keep a new home standing for many years to come. These common construction practices took on a whole new meaning for a group of D.S. Brown employees that recently pitched in for a Habitat for Humanity build in Wayne, Ohio.
DSB Team members Doug Trenkamp, Pam Allison, Andrew Baker, Eric Johnson, Chris Youngless, Chris Hohenberger, Jon Longworth, Tyrone Morman, Ed Leeper, James Boney, Delbert Smith and Auston Poore worked on the floor portion of the home build project with the local Habitat for Humanity chapter of Wood County, Ohio. D.S. Brown’s main facility is located nearby in North Baltimore, Ohio.
Once completed, the structure will welcome a single mother and her five children into their new forever home.
Ahead of the team’s volunteer efforts, D.S. Brown’s VP/General Manager Scott Jenkins also presented a monetary donation to Habitat For Humanity of Wood County’s Executive Director Mark Ohashi.
Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 and operates in more than 70 countries. Habitat has helped more than 35 million people worldwide construct, rehabilitate, or preserve homes since its founding. As of 2013, Habitat is the largest not-for-profit builder in the world.
Founded in 1890, The D.S. Brown Company is a leading worldwide designer, supplier, and manufacturer of engineered products for the bridge, airport and highway industries.
“While we are committed to bridging the world with leading infrastructure solutions, we also make sure to give back to the local communities where D.S. Brown operates,” said Doug Trenkamp, D.S. Brown Engineering Manager and event organizer. “Throughout the year D.S. Brown contributes to community outreach initiatives to play an active role in building a positive community culture.”
D.S. Brown is a proud contributor to other community initiatives such as:
- Food Bank Donation – North Baltimore, OH and Athens, TX
- FACT (Financial Assistance for Cancer Treatment)
- Henderson County HELP Center and Maggie’s House
- Stuff The Bus Program
- Trunk or Treat Community Halloween Event
- Athens (Texas) Animal Rescue Shelter
- Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Event, East Texas Crisis Center
