FINDLAY, OH — At the third annual Werk-Brau Golf Outing to benefit Construction Angels, over $100,000 was raised to aid families of fallen construction workers in Ohio. The sold-out field of 32 foursomes included contractors from across the state — from small operations to nationally known companies like Kokosing, Miller Brothers, George J. Igel, Ronyak Paving, and The Shelly Company, as well as construction suppliers and those allied to the industry. In addition to the low score medalist honors, the day’s festivities included a “closest to the pin” contest, as well as a putting contest using a compact excavator fitted with a Werk-Brau tiltrotator and a Werk-Brau putter head attachment.
“Once again, the construction industry showed up big time," said Neil Recker, Werk-Brau Regional Manager and golf outing Chairman. "Thanks to the golfers, sponsors, customers, partners, and volunteers who made it a great day. Many Ohio families of fallen construction workers will be helped because of you.”
The team from Rudd Equipment took home medalist honors with a 56 in the closely contested scramble format, while the team of George J. Igel scored a hole-in-one to claim the $10,000 prize. The raffle included grills, coolers, dining experiences, and more.
“Huge thank you to the entire Werk-Brau team for another awesome event. They really got the construction industry to show up and show out,” said Kristi Gibbs, Construction Angels CEO and Founder/National Executive Director. “Your hard work and dedication mean so much to the Ohio families that we serve. We are so grateful for your support and look forward to the years to come.”
Construction Angels is a nonprofit organization that provides immediate financial support and grief counseling to the children and spouse when a construction worker suffers a fatality on the job site. They are financially supported by many companies, organizations, unions, and construction associations within the industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 7.2 million people working in the construction industry, with projected steady growth over the next 10 years. OSHA reports there are well over 5,000 work site deaths each year in the U.S., and over 20 percent are in the construction industry. This is approximately 4.5 construction workers killed per working day in the U.S.
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“We’re humbled by the continued success of this outing, which has quickly become a 'can’t miss' event of the summer for the Ohio construction industry," Recker said. "Our goal is to provide an elevated experience compared to any other outing. We have several machines brought in for display and make sure the prizes and raffles are top notch, so people leave with a positive impression and lasting memory. We’re already making notes and starting to plan to make next year’s outing even better.”
