The Future is Riding on Ajax

2015 / 2016

SR 93 (I-75) Collier & Charlotte Counties Golden Gate Boulevard Reconstruction US 41 / SR 60 - Hillsborough County FTBA, ACAF & NAPA Awards

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Inside this Issue

Featuring…. 2015 / 2016

3 President’s Message

4 Awards and Achievements

5 ACAF Annual Convention - Awards Presentation

6 SR 93 ( I-75) - Collier County

7 Sumter Boulevard - City of North Port

8 Beck - New Manufacturing Facility

10 US 41 / SR 60 - Hillsborough County

12 SR 93 (I-75) - Charlotte County

13 US 41 / SR 951 to Greenway Road

14 Golden Gate Boulevard Reconstruction

15 The Quality Control World

16 Manufacturing

18 Equipment Management

19 ARTBA 2015 Project Management Academy

20 Safety Days 2015

23 Career Milestones / Scholarships / Promotions

26 2015 Health Screenings

28 B2W Training Seminar

29 14th Annual Ajax Charity Golf Tournament

35 Honoring our Military

36 Gator’s Retirement Party

38 Gettin’ Nothin’ Butt Sauced

40 We’ve Got Mail

42 Lowry Park Zoo

45 Birth Announcements

46 Ajax Offices and Plants

18 Equipment Management

16 Manufacturing

8 Beck - New Manufacturing Facility

7 Sumter Boulevard - City of North Port

Cover picture: SR 35/700 (US 301), Pasco County Back picture: North Venice Asphalt Plant

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President's Message

Mike Horan President

S trong reputation, solid financial status, excellent quality, safety oriented, well

maintained asphalt plants and equipment, good people, family owned and operated. Words that I have heard describing Ajax. Words that don’t come easy. It takes strong leadership and hard work to make it possible year after year. All of us should be proud that we are part of it and have had a hand in our success. Thanks so much

to all of you for making Ajax Paving Industries the best highway, road and street contractor and manufacturer in Florida.

2015 is shaping up to be one of our best. The Florida economy is getting stronger and more vibrant. The Florida Department of Transportation, our best customer, continues to add lane miles and provide our existing facilities with much needed work. Counties and cities have seen the need and have heard the people. So they too have implemented funding mechanisms to upgrade and repair their roads and streets.

As a group, our company needs to do the best work possible so that the public feels confident that their money is being spent wisely by government leaders. It is important that we, as dedicated employees, continue to strive for perfection and, in doing so, continue to achieve excellence and be proud that we are a part of the Ajax family. We are looked up to as a leader in our industry and, therefore, we must always reach high to be the best we can be.

Ajax has developed a large customer list of hot mix companies and government municipalities that have relied on our asphalt plants to be running every day and produce the best quality hot mix material. Our plant and laboratory people have done a great job in keeping the quality in the mix, but also keeping the quality in the equipment making the mix. I could not be more proud of that group and the reputation they have developed. It is well earned!

Again, our construction folks continue to grow as we have added a paving crew, several grade crews, concrete crews and MOT crews. Seasoned Ajax employees have reached out to the new hires and, through our Mentoring Program and safety training, have done a fantastic job of bringing them up to our safety standards. As you will see in the following pages, our quality construction speaks volumes about the people dedicated to completing our jobs on budget and on time. A huge “THANK YOU” to all as I understand the hardship of alternating day and night work, yet you perform at such high standards.

Lastly, you will continue to see new equipment, more of our company trucks and a company that continues to invest for the future. Be safe out there and remember to watch out for each other. Thanks to all for your dedication and commitment to Ajax!

Thanks to all for your dedication and commitment to Ajax!

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2015 Ajax Construction / Safety Awards and Achievements

EXCELLENCE IN PAVING AWARDS Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida STATEWIDE & A.P. BOLTON AWARDS I-75 from SR-78 to the Charlotte County Line Lee County Tonnage: 57,847 Lane Miles: 35.7 m A.P. BOLTON AWARD SR 589 Suncoast Parkway from County Line Road to SR 50 Hernando County Tonnage: 31,266 Lane Miles: 28.5 m RESURFACING / RURAL CATEGORY SR 35/700 (US 301) from North of Pioneer Museum Road to South of Mosstown Road Pasco County Tonnage: 24,427.18 Lane Miles: 21.03 m QUALITY IN CONTRUCTION AWARDS National Asphalt Pavement Association

SR 589 / Suncoast Parkway Hernando County SR 93 (I-75) From South of SR 78 to Charlotte County Line Lee County 2015 FTBA SAFETY AWARD Florida Transportation Builders Association Award of Superior Achievement For an Outstanding Safety Record in 2014 2015 FTBA TRANSPAC Florida Transportation Builders Association Yeti Transportation Champion

SR 589 Suncoast Parkway

SR 35/700 (US 301)

I-75 - SR-78 to the Charlotte County Line

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The Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida, Inc. held their 58th Annual Convention from June 19 -21, 2015 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL. During the convention, there was an open forum discussion with FDOT, the General Annual Membership Meeting, Annual Awards Banquet and various activities. On Saturday, June 20th at the Annual Awards Banquet, Ajax Paving Industries was pleased to receive three prestigious awards that were presented by Mark Marine, President of the Asphalt Contractors Association. Andy DeCraene, Area Manager in Fort Myers and Mike Woody, Project Manager were presented the 2015 A.P. Bolton Award, Statewide Winner, I-75 from SR 78 to the Charlotte County Line Project in Lee County. Scott Pittman, Vice President in Tampa, was presented the 2015 A.P. Bolton Award, Turnpike Enterprise, SR-589/Suncoast Parkway Project in Hernando County. Scott also received the 2015 Excellence in Pavement, Resurfacing-Rural Award, District 7 Winner, SR 35/700 (US 301) from North of Pioneer Museum Road to South of Mosstown Road in Pasco County. CONGRATULATIONS and thank you to all the hardworking Ajax employees who worked days and nights to make these jobs a smooth ride and successful projects!

Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida, Inc. Awards Presentation

Mickey Cox, Vince Hafeli, Mike Horan, Mike Woody, Andy DeCraene, Mark Minich, Scott Pittman

Mike Woody, Mark Marine, Andy DeCraene

Scott Pittman & Mark Marine

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SR 93 (I-75) Project Groundbreaking Event

2015 Groundbreaking Event - Front, left to right: Kathleen Hanagan, Johnson Engineering/KSI, Charlie McCleaf, Ajax, Jon Sands, FDOT, Marlena Gore, FDOT, Becky Coker, KSI, Governor Rick Scott, Tom Deer, KSI, Nikesh Patel, FDOT, John Levengood, KSI Back, left to right: James Heffelfinger, Clayton Bell, Chris Spencer, Steven Coker, Karl Pyles, KSI Group

Charles McCleaf and Governor Rick Scott

C ollier County - On June 15, 2015, Ajax Paving Industries started construction of the $31.6 million FDOT contract to widen I-75 from two lanes in each direction to three lanes from the

Golden Gate Parkway Interchange (Exit 105) to the Collier Boulevard Interchange (Exit 101). The construction of these lanes will complete the six lane roadway from Alligator Alley to Charlotte County.

In conjunction with the roadway widening, the project also consists of the widening of two bridges, box culverts and storm piping extensions, 16,000 feet of 20 foot high sound wall, guardrail, lighting and signing.

This Area 2, Fort Myers project is being managed by Area Manager Andy Decraene and Project Superintendent Charlie McCleaf.

The time frame for this project was bid for 525 days and Ajax Paving Industries is pursuing a completion time of 425 days to receive a substantial incentive bonus.

The first 100 days of the contract has indicated clearly that with the exceptional progress made by our subcontractors, Lee Mar, (roadway and associated dirt work), Guymann Construction (storm drainage), Lovin Construction (box culverts), ZEP Construction (bridge construction), and ETI (clearing and grubbing) our goal of 425 day early completion is entirely possible.

In addition to all the work mentioned, Ajax Paving Industries will place nearly 50,000 tons of asphalt product on this project.

Northbound from Santa Barbara Parkway Bridge

By Charlie McCleaf Project Superintendent

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S arasota County - Ajax Paving reconstructed Sumter Boulevard and Price Boulevard for the City of North Port. This was a $9,199,229 project at 1.16 miles

in length. The job consisted of constructing two new northbound lanes, along with removing the old two lane roadway and reconstructing to become the new southbound lanes which consisted of 14,970 CY of regular excavation, 43,491.40 CY of embankment, 71,477 SY of stabilization, 54,088 SY of OBG 6 base rock, 4,473.8 tons of SP 12.5 C and 4,716.20 tons of 12.5 friction course. Bob’s Barricades supplied all maintenance of traffic signs and devices to keep the traveling public and all employees safe. Turtle Southeast milled the old roadway of 3,000 SY. Consolidated Productions Groups installed 9,000 LF of storm pipe, structures and 1,825 LF of underdrain in eleven retention ponds. Frederick Derr and Curb Systems placed 31,312 LF of F-Curb, 10,000 LF of 4” sidewalks and driveways and 7,000 SY of reinforced decorative stamped concrete for crosswalks and turn lanes. Road Runner Highway Signs installed all underground conduit

and wire for street lighting, sidewalk lighting and signals for Price Boulevard intersection. Hazeltine Nurseries installed the irrigation system with a different variety of trees and landscaping in the decorated island median that runs the entire length of the project. GCE Services installed 71,938 SY of sod on the project. McShea Contracting managed the placing of all striping and thermo.

The project was managed by Scott Gilliard, Project Manager and Steve Sherman, Project Superintendent. Thanks to Foremen Chris Stewart and Henry Suggs and their grade crews; Foremen Bob Popielarz and Wally Cabral and their paving crews. Albert Dowling and Vinny Ferrone served as foremen over the cleanup. MOT was performed by Nelson Waddell and crew. We are proud of all our Ajax employees that worked with the dedicated determination of achieving a successful project. Thank you! By Scott Gilliard

Project Manager

Sumter Boulevard City of North Port

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C learwater, Pinellas County - In June of 2015, Ajax completed a large site development and infrastructure project for the Beck Construction Group of Tampa. In spring of 2014, The Beck Group was tasked to complete the construction of approximately 175,000 SF manufacturing facility to supplement an existing facility to the north. Beck

subcontracted Ajax to complete the civil package of the work. Ajax began work in July of 2014. The existing site was approximately 13 acres and had previously been used as a ready-mix concrete facility, among other industrial uses. One of the many challenges of the project was working adjacent to the fully operational existing manufacturing facility and maintaining access at all times for deliveries and employees. Another significant challenge was managing the interface between the vertical work on the building by others and the site work by Ajax.

The original contract amount was approximately 4.5 million dollars. Nearly twenty contract change orders in excess of 1.3 million dollars were executed, bringing the total contract to over 5.8 million dollars. The contract consisted of the following general scope:

Beck - New Manufacturing Facility

By Jim Price Project Manager

Over-excavation of approximately 100,000 CY of unsuitable material and replacement with clean materials Installation of over 4,100 LF of storm pipe, ranging from 18” round to 48x76” elliptical Installation of over 40 drainage structures and manholes Installation of over 1,000 LF of sanitary sewer pipe and new sanitary lift station Installation of over 2,500 LF of water and Class V fire line with appurtenances Installation of over 2,000 LF of roof drains Excavation, grading, placement of rip-rap for retention pond Installation of over 7,000 LF of concrete curb and 2,000 SY of sidewalk Approximately 25,000 SY of stabilization, base, and paving

The majority of the work above was self-performed by Ajax crews. The broad scope of work highlights our ability to self-perform diverse civil projects. Dale Purcell served as the project superintendent. Ajax crews spent nearly 25,000 man hours on the job. The majority of the concrete work was done by the crews of Paul Robinson and Fredy Garay, the grading by John Duncan and Robert Braden, the pipe was primarily installed by Dave Brower, and the excavation by Roberto Rodriguez. Special thanks to the crew of Dave Brower. This crew showed an ability to perform multiple tasks and do whatever was asked of them while working many Saturdays along the way!

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Roadway: 11,154.30 LF (2.113 Miles) Bridges: 729 LF (0.138 Miles) Contract Days: 495 Amount: $ 13,220,362.02

H illsborough County - Dave Reid, General Manager of Business Development, bid this successful project, which is being managed by Ed Street, Project

Superintendent. A dedicated MOT crew managed by Dana Martiello has been on the project from day one, and has been a major source of controlling and implementing traffic control without any incident to-date. Joe White’s paving crew with Quality Control Technician, Daniel Buckingham, has installed 95% of all the asphalt pavement on the project. Rene Cardona’s crew has closely worked with other crews on site; namely, the pipe crew on draincrete work, and multiple concrete crews managed by Foremen Fredy Garay, John Lake and Paul Robinson, as well as Concrete Superintendent Leo Remijan from Michigan.

The project consists of 2.58 million dollars of site work, clearing, grubbing and maintenance of traffic. The project also includes 27,133 SY of pavement widening and OBG-1 and OBG-12 using full depth asphalt pavements, 106,717 SY of existing roads milling of 1” to 4” depths, 21,188 tons of TLD and FC-12.5 asphalt with 76-22 PMA in final lifts, 79,627 SY of asphalt rubber membrane interlayer installed by Pave Rite (specialized subcontractor), 7,565 LF of concrete curb, 1,594 LF of concrete separators, 6,353 SY of 4” and 6” sidewalks and driveways.

A major item on the project was to remove and replace the existing 22,315 SY of asphalt pavement at the intersection of SR 60 (Adamo Drive) and US 41 (50th Street) from asphalt pavement to 11.50 inches of concrete pavement. Due to minor changes to Traffic Control Plans approved by FDOT and with help from Ajax Michigan concrete pavement crew, Ajax was able to expedite the construction of 22,315 SY of concrete pavement and is scheduled to complete the overall project three months ahead of the original schedule.

Major subcontract work includes the Palm River Bridge deck removal and replacement on US 41 which has already been completed by Cone and Graham. The work on street lighting, and modifications to existing signalization systems at Broadway and US 41, Palm River Road and US 41, SR 60 and US 41 is being performed by Highway Safety Devices. It is expected to be completed in January 2016

US 41/SR 60

By Ali Shaikh Project Manager

Concrete paving on US 41

Intersection of US 41 and SR 60

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C harlotte County – This Fort Myers, Area 2 project is being led by John Markle, Project

Superintendent and Clay Cross, Project Manager. The $22.8 million dollar project started January 14, 2015, and includes the widening of SR 93 (I-75) from the Lee County Line to Tuckers Grade in Charlotte County. As of October 2015, we are currently 60% complete with contract work in 38% of the contract time. This contract is A+B Incentive / Disincentive bonus based with a 680 day duration and maximum early incentive bonus for early completion within 590 days.

The “A- Team” on this project includes Foreman Rickey Helsel and his crew (Bobby Wolfe, Jr., Dean Gallant, and Matthew Cline) and Foreman Tim Smith’s crew (David Chavarria and Richard Wilson) who performed roughly 30% of the earthwork activities on the project and set the tempo for our fast paced start. With over 95,000 tons of HMA to lay, Foremen Lee Lamb and Chris Ance and their crews have both been busy turning it black with quality paving in a safe, productive manner. In addition, all crews have been assisted by the MOT crews of Foreman Tommie Harris (Terrance James and Edwin Flores) and Foreman Sam Manahov (Wilmer Maldonado and

Tim Hjermstad). Key subcontractors are EHC Construction, Inc. (mass excavation, earthwork, and limerock base), Lovin Construction (concrete box culverts), Consolidated Production Groups, Inc. (storm drainage) and Zep Construction (bridge).

At the conclusion of our project, Area 2 will have constructed 57 of the 60 miles I-75 corridor within Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties.

By Clay Cross Project Manager

SR 93 (I-75) from Lee County Line

to Tuckers Grade

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C ollier County - The US 41 Design-Build Project has taken some major strides over the past year. The ultimate six-lane section has

seen completion of utility work, drainage, soundwall and concrete box culverts. Accompanying this list are the eastbound travel lanes, 10’ shared-use path and gravity wall.

Since the milestone traffic shift in March and June, the project has demolished the old US 41 roadway and has continued work on the Henderson Creek Bridge, drainage, barrier walls, sidewalks, and westbound travel lanes.

The $37.8 million dollar job broke ground in December of 2013 and slated for 900 contract days. The project team is currently pushing to complete the job 150 days early. This magical date is December 21, 2015, and if finished, would give Ajax the full incentive bonus. At the completion, Ajax will have laid 45,000 tons of structural and friction course asphalt, all making its way south from Ajax Plant 4 in Fort Myers.

Design-build projects are set up with more risk, but in turn have potential for greater reward. The key to success is communication, planning and follow through. For this project specifically, the key challenges were outside utility coordination and scheduling, relationship with the FDOT/CEI, and more or less building a 3.5 mile runway on top of the Everglades.

Some key personnel on this project have been instrumental at getting us where we are today. Our core team, Felipe Jaramillo, Alternative Contracting Project Manager, Ralph Bridger, Project Superintendent and John Savage, QC Manager, have worked together with all the complexities that come with a design-build project. The Ajax field team has also made a big impact on this project over the past two years. Every one of Ajax’s Area 2 employees have worked on this project including paving crews led by Lee Lamb and Chris Ance, grade crews led by Tim Smith and Rick Helsel, and MOT crews led by Sam Manahov and Tommy Harris. We also had a main stay in Larry Sizemore. Larry performed all the mixing of subgrade and RAP blend of the old road, as well as all around general duties.

US 41 / SR 951 to Greenway Road

By Matt Desotell Project Manager

C ollier County - In November 2014, Ajax was selected as the successful

proposer by Collier County Government and earned the honor to design and construct this 2.1 mile reconstruction project in Golden Gate Estates, Naples, FL. The project is a $19.4 million dollar design-build with a maximum construction contract time of 745 days. Construction started August 24, 2015. Clearing and grubbing and utility relocations will take place during the first 120 days of construction.

This critical project consists of approximately 2.1 miles of four-lane reconstruction of Golden Gate Boulevard from the beginning of the existing four-lane to two-lane

transition east of Wilson Boulevard to 18th Street plus FDOT tapers. The proposed project also includes widening the existing Golden Gate Main Canal bridge from two to four lanes, a boat ramp with parking and turnaround area, and reconstructing nine intersections. In addition to the roadway expansion, improved features will include turn lanes at every side street with U-turn accommodations, on-street bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides of the roadway. The project is designed to help relieve some of the traffic demands caused by local population growth in the Golden Gate Estates.

The project is being managed and built by Ajax’s Area 2 in Fort Myers. Charlie McCleaf and Wilmer Maldonado have

been working on the project during the preliminary phase of construction. 21,500 tons of asphalt will be produced from Plant 4 in Fort Myers and will be laid during the 2016 and 2017 calendar years.

The project is being designed by Stantec’s Fort Myers office. Major subcontractors include Thomas Marine (bridge), Guymann (storm drainage) and On-Grade Contracting (earthwork and base).

Golden Gate Blvd. Reconstruction East of Wilson to 18th Street

Felipe Jaramillo, PE, DBIA Alternative Contracting Project Manager

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The QC World

T he future of Ajax Quality Control. As 2015 comes to a close and 2016 commences, we have the need to hire additional field

quality control staff. This has proven to be a difficult task, as quality control is not for everyone. The position requires multiple attributes (ethics, people skills, long hours, mathematics, patience, etc.), in order to be performed effectively.

The search for qualified candidates has further solidified my appreciation for our field quality control staff. The staff of Mark Slomski, Paul McCabe, Danny Buckingham and Matt Fell delivered premium results in a demanding, short-handed environment. It has truly been my pleasure to work with this group of guys that I consider to be second to none.

W e also continue to immerse ourselves in seeking out innovative means, methods, procedures and equipment to maintain

the Ajax reputation as a leader in quality and customer satisfaction. My goal as a manager is to work hard each day in maintaining Ajax as an industry leader as it relates to producing a quality product.

On a related note, we are working closely with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the much needed revamping of the processes and specifications within the FDOT earthwork section. John Savage, who has done a phenomenal job heading up the Quality Control Team on the I-275 Design-Build Project, will be leading the way for us in this venture.

Let’s all keep up the good work and strive for an even better 2016!

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

By Michael Curle Quality Control Manger

Dan Buckingham Mark Slomski Paul McCabe Matt Fell

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2015 Upgrades & Improvements Plant 1 - North Venice Installation of a new “on-road” diesel fuel tank is nearing completion. In December, we will be installing a new virgin aggregate screen deck. Stormwater improvements have been made at the office, garage and plant. Plant 2 - Punta Gorda Preliminary work has begun on conversion of the plant from a parallel to counterflow facility. The conversion will reduce emissions and will also increase the hourly production capability by 60 to 75 percent. As part of the conversion, a control room addition was done along with new roof treatment. Plant 5 - Odessa A new virgin scale and weigh bridge have been installed at the facility.

Plant 7 - Largo New liquid asphalt calibration tank and asphalt pump have been installed, along with a new “off-road” diesel tank. In December, we will be installing new WEM Automation plant controls.

MANUFACTURING

NAPA Diamond Quality Commendation

A jax’s seven asphalt plants once again earned NAPA’s Diamond Quality Commendation. This Commendation is a unique self-assessment program that focuses on plant practices resulting in excellent product quality. The Diamond Quality Commendation is an honor in

which a company, their customers, their employees and the industry can take great pride. It clearly demonstrates a corporate commitment to quality.

The areas evaluated in the self-assessment process are RAP and aggregate handling, asphalt storage, drying and mixing, air quality, truck scales, silos and control rooms. Earning the Commendation exemplifies the idea of a blueprint for excellence to the pavement material that is produced.

NAPA Diamond Achievement Commendation

And Sustainable Commendation

A jax’s seven asphalt plants located in North Venice, Punta Gorda, Palmetto, Fort Myers, Odessa, Tampa and Largo once again earned NAPA’s Diamond Achievement Commendation for Excellence in Asphalt Plant/Site Operations. This Diamond

Achievement Commendation recognizes responsible asphalt operation practices and cultivates good community relations. This award clearly demonstrates a commitment to excellence with a community focus. The self-assessment process addresses six essential facets of the asphalt

plant/site: appearance, operations, environmental practices, safety, permitting and regulatory compliance and community relations. Earning the Commendation exemplifies the asphalt plants’ commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in all aspects of facility operations and community relations.

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B usy was the buzz word in 2014. Now that we are nearing the end of 2015, by comparison 2014 seems as if we were in a down economy.

Manufacturing has once again been operating days, nights and weekends.

Jim Wynn sent me a text one weekend at 8:30 in the evening on a Saturday. I responded by asking if he ever went home.

I spoke to Tim Gearheart early on a Saturday morning and asked why he was working. He responded by saying he had a goal to process 40,000 tons of recycle for the month of September. Guess what? He and his guys did it!

Ajax is blessed to have dedicated employees. These are just two of the many. I can tell you stories about Barney Dominguez and Andrew Kirkpatrick working through the weekend to get electrical issues upgraded in an effort to be on top of our game for the next shift. Mickey Cox is taking calls and responding to emails

while on vacation in Utah getting his daughter off to college. Hector Arroyo is answering calls while visiting his mother in Puerto Rico. The list of names goes on.

Dedicated is perhaps too weak of a word for the group of guys and ladies that we have working here at Ajax.

Sometimes the plants get frustrated with construction and construction with the plants and the garage with …. get the message. Instead of being frustrated when things do not go the way we want, just know that most everyone is going above and beyond to be the best that they can be. There are just days when we have such high expectations, that sometimes being the best is simply not good enough. On those days, patience and understanding is the key to success!

By Vince Hafeli Vice President

2015 - Is it just me, or are we busy?

Asphalt Crushing/Screening Unit

Ajax is now in the reclaimed asphalt processing business. At present, processing of material is for our own use. The operation is being overseen by Tim Gearheart with William “Bill” Gearheart and Chris Whiddon II at the controls.

Punta Gorda Asphalt Plant 2

T his past year, Ajax has committed itself to achieving a higher level of efficiency within the Equipment

Department as a whole. By hiring an equipment operations manager, Ajax set in place the groundwork for freeing up other key shop personnel to do what they do best… Keep equipment running! One way to minimize equipment downtime is to be able to quickly communicate and react to the needs of the job-site crews. Ajax has had the “Skymail” phone system for a few years now, and it’s worked great to responding to “911” calls from the field. This year Ajax has improved upon the automated phone system in its best practices to include not only just “911” calls from the field, but also to encourage calling in basic repair/maintenance requests as well. This helps to improve the level of service, predictability, and scheduling of maintenance needs as a whole for the company. The best part is, Ajax crews spend less time explaining themselves to middlemen, and more time focusing on moving on with their project.

Now how does the Ajax Equipment Department track all of these incoming calls from the field and determine which technician is to respond to the job? The answer is B2W. 2015 saw the introduction of B2W’s “Maintain” feature for

the garage personnel. Maintain is a payroll work-order software, similar to what the Ajax foremen use on their jobs, except it’s tailored specifically for fleet management. B2W’s Maintain program has improved Ajax’s efficiency as a whole by creating an easy point, click, and slide method of organizing work orders. Mechanics can quickly view their work orders from the field, and then respond to their next service call appropriately. Bottom line: more accountability, better planning, and a streamlined process to get the job done right.

By Dan Maitland Equipment Operations Manager

Equipment Management

Dan Maitland, Equipment Operations Manager, on the new plant loader

Arrival of new Roadtec paver for Ajax crews

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ARTBA 2015 Project Management Academy

W ashington, D.C. - The American Road & Transportation Builders Association held their annual Project

Management Academy from March 9 th through 11th in Washington, D.C. Throughout the course of 2-1/2 days, Jason Prokopetz (Ft. Myers Project Manager), Jayson Brown (Tampa Project Superintendent) and Scott Gilliard (North Venice Project Manager) were able to take part in a wide range of presentations/discussions including: Client Relations Ethics Construction Documentation Economics of Safety Management & Leadership Resource Management Planning & Scheduling

Left to Right: Jason Prokopetz, Project Manager, Jayson Brown, Project Superintendent, Scott Gilliard, Project Manager

Each module was delivered by a different person with varying professional backgrounds and construction experience. Throughout the class, twelve total attendees from Oklahoma, Tennessee, Michigan, Nevada and Florida shared means and methods of road building regional to their particular place of employment. Because of the wide range of locations, differences in some aspects of the construction processes i.e. weather, materials were tempered with striking similarities, i.e., trucking issues, extensive qualified subcontractors. In all, the experience lent itself to not only strengthening our own professional day-to-day activities, but also compare and contrast techniques employed in different locales across the nation.

By Jason Prokopetz Project Manager

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Safety Days 2015

Safety Leadership Team - Safety Committee Members whose two year term ended on the team were presented with a certificate for their dedication to safety. This included Pat Sherman, Ezi Washington, Eric Green, Gary Schultz and Tyler Bowser. With their departure, the new 2015 members on the Safety Leadership Team are James Kidd, Andrew Kirkpatrick, Erica Washington, Cody McEwen, Wes Moore, Josh Grunert, Curt Selbak, Joseph Nagel and Terrance James. Cody McKeand, David Reed and Andrew Kirkpatrick remain on the committee for another year. Thanks again for your commitment to safety.

S ince our Ajax family continues to grow, two separate Safety Day Meetings were held with 175 Tampa employees attending at the Shriners’ facility in

Tampa on Saturday, January 17, 2015. The North Venice and Fort Myers employees attended Safety Day on Saturday, January 24, 2015, with 170 in attendance at the Cultural Center in Port Charlotte. The opening statement was presented by Mike Horan. He reminded the employees about the Zero Injury Program, emphasizing each employee should be making it a part of their daily lives and support our strong Safety Program. Mike also reviewed Ajax’s 2015 construction goals for the year. Mandy Kustra stressed the importance of maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for all employees, free from recognized hazards. As such, Ajax remains committed to continuous improvements to reach that goal. The morning session continued with keynote speakers, Omar Lopez, Training Coordinator, from ARTBA (American Road and Transportation Builders Association) sharing his vast knowledge of roadway safety for construction workers, using the right equipment, fall hazards, along with safely completing trench work to avoid any excavation and trench related accidents.

Update on Mentoring Program - Ajax introduced a Mentoring Program in late 2013, which is a 90-day program to learn the Ajax culture, safety practices and job skills specific to their positions. Currently, there are twenty-nine mentors in the program as follows:

Area 1 - Wally Cabral, Albert Dowling, Bob Popielarz, Mike Schwabach, Vinny Ferrone, Chris Stewart, Henry Suggs, Broderick Belvin Area 2 - Lee Lamb, Chris Ance, Tommie Harris, Tim Smith, Rickey Helsel Area 3 - Aaron Ashley, Jose Rivera, John Lake, Darb Degroat, Donnie Bullock, Richard, Brower, Eric Green, Keith Atwater, Angel Salinas, Dana Martiello, Rene Cardona Plant / Lab - Dianne Miller Equipment Department - Glenn Pic, Russ Billings, Todd Johnson, Anthony Cacano

Clay Collins, Equipment Manager, reviewed Ajax Equipment Housekeeping; The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. The Safety Committee Members gave an overview of Ajax’s pending and closed claims and stressing how each claim affects us as a company. Throughout the morning session, one of the crowds’ favorite was the safety questions asked by Omar Lopez or Mike Horan. The Ajax employees that answered the questions correctly were the recipient of cash distributed by either Vince Hafeli or Mike Horan. This brought a measure of excitement, safety awareness and competition between the employees. Once the morning session wrapped up, the field employees were free for the day. Management, supervisors and foremen remained for lunch and continued their session on Ajax’s expectations for foremen/project managers/superintendents, construction and area managers along with other important topics. As always, I want to constantly stress to each and every one of you the importance of safety on the job. We hope you learn and take a valuable lesson home from each Safety Day. We realize you work incredibly hard at what you do, and we want you to always keep safety in mind and stay safe!

By Mandy Kustra Safety Manager

Gary Schultz, Eric Green, Mandy Kustra, Tyler Bowser, Ezi Washington, David Reed, Patrick Sherman, Cody McKeand

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North Venice, Area 1 & Fort Myers, Area 2 Safety Day - January 24, 2015

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Tampa, Area 3 - Safety Day January 17, 2015

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Career Milestones 2015 Happy Anniversaries

Celebrating Years of Service - - Congratulations Ajax Employees!

A jax employees were recognized for their years of service during the Safety Day Meetings held in Tampa and Port Charlotte in January 2015. We thank you for your shared sense of team spirit and hard work that have been the

leading light to countless successful projects. It is your sincerity, reliability and loyalty that has helped Ajax to be a successful company.

30 Years 25 Years 20 Years

15 Years 10 Years

Mark Minich’s 30 Year Service Award Shane Mobley Trish Moore, Tom Daquanna, Paul McCabe presented by Mike Horan (Not shown – Ron Holman)

Lauren Taylor, John Long, Avis Fuqua, Roger Owens Mitch Hain, Austin Bastinelli, Dejan Vujakija, Felipe Jaramillo (Not shown - Jose Garcia)

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FTBA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED Congratulations to Mitchell Owens! The Florida Transportation Builders Association awarded Mitchell Owens a four year scholarship for $6,000 during the FTBA Annual Convention held at The Naples Grande Beach Resort in August 2015. Mitchell entered the University of Florida this fall and is working towards a degree in Health Sciences.

Mitchell Owens is the son of Roger Owens, Project Manager at the Ajax Tampa Office. Roger and his wife, Jill are very proud of their son’s hard work and all he has accomplished through the years!

Ajax wishes Mitchell the best of luck as he works towards his goal.

FTBA, ACAF, SUCA and NUCA Scholarships are available to any Florida resident that is a graduating high school senior and whose parent(s) or legal guardian is a member of or is employed by a company who is a member of the those organizations. Visit the FTBA, ACAF, SUCA and NUCA websites for details on the various scholarships available. In addition, Ajax is pleased to help fund these various scholarship programs through their Annual Ajax Golf Tournament.

Ginger Johnson, Barney Dominguez, Timothy Smith, Dan Hunter Diego Jaramillo, Charles Lindsay, Kevin Ricker

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NAPA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED Congratulations to Elliott Kresse! Elliott was informed by Lori Wolking, Vice President of Meetings for the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), that the Young Leaders Selection Committee selected him to

receive the 2015-2016 Young Leaders Scholarship in the amount of $5,000. This scholarship was established to assist engineering students pursuing an education in Civil Engineering. It is also specific to those with a focus in the asphalt industry. Elliott stated, “It is an honor to receive this award, and I look forward to meeting many people in the asphalt industry from all around the country.”

On October 19-21, 2015, Elliott attended the Young Leaders Conference held at the Waldorf Astoria in Orlando, FL. He received his scholarship at the award ceremony on October 19th during the Chairman's Reception.

Elliott started at Ajax on June 4, 2014 as a garage assistant and was promoted on May 6, 2015 to engineer-intern for the Area 2, Fort Myers office. Ajax wishes Elliott much success at his career at Ajax, and as he works on achieving his goal.

Mark Kersey, Project Manager for North Venice, Area 1 passed away September 3, 2015. Mark was hired in 2012 and was instrumental in the success of the Area 1 Team projects. As the Senior Project Manager for the past three years, his knowledge, positive attitude and great work ethic was an inspiration to all that worked closely with him and knew him. Mark was also a great mentor to our young engineers.

Mark’s great sense of humor, quick wit, fun loving personality and dedication to Ajax will be greatly missed by his Ajax family and friends. We will always have great memories of Mark’s happy and memorable times at Ajax.

In memory of

Mark Kersey 1956 - 2015

Vince Hafeli, Vice President of Plants and Materials has been elected to serve as the NAPA State Director for Florida. Vince will now serve on the NAPA Board and will represent all of the asphalt contractors in the state of Florida. Congratulations to Vince in attaining this important role. We wish him well in this position and we are proud that one of our own can represent Florida.

NORTH VENICE , AREA 1

Bob Popielarz, Sr. - Promoted from paving foreman to project superintendent in August 2015.

Robbie Popielarz, II - Promoted from screed operator to paving foreman in August 2015.

Wesley Moore - Certified as a CDL, Class B driver.

John Chaney - Promoted from broom operator to distributor driver in September 2015.

Peter Walker - Promoted from laborer to roller operator in October 2015.

Robert Rondeau - Promoted from broom operator to loader operator.

Christopher Stewart - Promoted from grade foreman to project superintendent in November 2015.

Phil Nace - Promoted from loader operator to grade foreman in November 2015.

2015 PROMOTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

FORT MYERS, AREA 2

Elliott Kresse - Promoted from garage assistant to engineer-intern in May 2015.

Wilmer Maldonado - Promoted from laborer to MOT foreman in September 2015.

TAMPA, AREA 3

Scott Pittman - Promoted from area manager to vice president In March 2015.

Jacob Gouveia - Promoted from screed operator to paving foreman in July 2015.

Tyler Taylor - Certified as a CDL, Class A driver.

Edgardo Garay-Hernandez - Promoted from concrete finisher to concrete foreman in September 2015.

Major Flowers - Promoted from loader operator to grade foreman in October 2015.

Payton Ray - Promoted from laborer to concrete finisher in November 2015

QUALITY CONTROL / PLANT PERSONNEL

Frankie Mancini - Promoted from plant loader operator to quality control lab technician in October 2015.

Scott Schermerhorn - Promoted from plant operator to quality control lab technician in October 2015.

Congratulations to the following employees on their well-earned promotions and achievements! Our success depends on people like you whose commitment, skills and positive attitude make great things happen.

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Ajax 2015 Health Screenings

R oad map to a healthier lifestyle - Health screenings are valuable tools for detecting, preventing and treating dangerous health conditions. Ajax held four days of

free health screenings for their employees and spouses. The North Venice office held their screenings on Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 28th with a total of 120 participants. The Fort Myers office had 65 participants on Friday, February 20th, and the Tampa office screened 131 participants on Friday, February 27, 2015. The nurses offered their expertise suggesting lifestyle modifications related to nutrition and preventative measures to make a difference in quality of life. An active, fulfilling lifestyle doesn’t just happen. It takes planning, commitment and a smart wellness strategy that can help ensure your continued health. The sooner we embrace healthy changes, the more benefits we reap. Research has provided a valuable road map to help us make choices that will make a real difference in our health. It’s not what age you are, but how well you age that has real significance to those who are seeking a long, vital life. There are many resources available to help you make a significant impact on your overall well-being at any age. What realistic and achievable wellness goals have you set? Keep on top of your game and pave the way to better health. Clearly stated goals provide focus and motivation for helping you to be your healthy best. Also, taking an active role in your medical care can save you money and time, as well as keep you feeling better. We wish you many safe and healthy years!

Jaimie, Victoria & Felipe Jaramillo, Ivonne Mitchell & Kathy Ferrone

Mike and Jackie Schwabach completing on-line health assessment

Henry Suggs, Erica Washington and Philip Nace Abby Cabral, Steve Ayers, Betty Myers and Jerry Hunt Jeff Mather and Matt Horan

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Dana Martiello happy with her health screening results Avery Clemmons and John Lake completing their online health risk assessments

Nurse Erica McCall & Nancy Bachop handling the administrative work Gregory Ruffin reviewing results with nurse Alex Jones and John Taylor

Angel Salinas, Carlos Dennis and Devante Dennis

Joe Minich, Joe White and Barbara Hill

Robb Baker, John Duncan and Gary Wingate Walt Fenning reviewing results with nurse

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2015 B2W Training Seminar

S anta Barbara, CA - On March 1st through March 3rd, Jim Friel, Becky Tchorz and Dave Cowper from Ajax Michigan and Matt Horan, Matt

Desotell, Jim Price, Nate Hassler and Ginger Johnson from Ajax Florida attended the 2015 B2W User Conference. The conference was held at Bacara Resort and Spa in Santa Barbara, CA. The attendees participated in hands-on and classroom style training for Track, Maintain and Estimate.

2015 B2W User Conference offered many opportunities for users to share opinions and feedback within the solutions center, in peer group meetings and one -on- one with the developers.

Ajax’s attendance at the conference ensures that our users can get the most out of the B2W Software investment.

Becky Tchorz, Matt Horan, Bridget Burban, Kindra Taylor, Matt Desotell, Nathan Hassler, Ginger Johnson, Jim Friel, Jim Price

By Ginger Johnson A/P Supervisor

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Curt Selbak, Dave Walsh, Mark Miller, Tim Gearheart

Robert Crotts, Kyle Holmes, Mark Parrish, Pete Delise

And the golf team winners are…….. T

his most successful year yet!

Bobby Gross Jr., Joshua Gross, Bobby Gross, Sr., Brent Gross

T he 14th Annual Ajax Golf Tournament once again was a huge success! Thank you to all who participated, contributed and volunteered at this special yearly event. This year’s golf tournament was held on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at the picturesque Bobcat Trail Golf Club in North Port . Although the tee time was slightly cut short due to the thunder and lightning, the avid golf enthusiasts had a great round of

golf. We are happy to congratulate the Nortrax, Inc. team for coming in first place with participants Dave Walsh, Mark Miller and Ajax employees Tim Gearheart and Curt Selbak. The second place winners consisted of Sunland Paving Co. participants Bobby Gross, Bobby Gross Jr, Bobby Gross III, and Joshua Gross. Winning third place was the BMG Conveyor Services team with Robert Crotts and Pete Delise along with Ajax employees Kyle Holmes and Mark Parrish. After the participants and volunteers enjoyed a delicious lunch served by the professional Bobcat staff, Steve Ayers concluded the day’s event by presenting trophies to the winning team members and announcing the lucky raffle winners.

1st Place 2nd Place Nortrax, Inc. Sunland Paving Co.

3rd Place BMG Conveyor Services

14th Annual Ajax Charity

Golf Tournament

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Congratulations to all the winners of the fantastic grand prizes and wide variety of door prizes which were raffled after lunch. Larry Dorigo won the five pre-season Bucs game tickets which were donated by Ajax. Dave Walsh won the ipad. John Savage won a golf foursome at the River Club along with a $50 Bass Pro gift card donated by Shendell & Pollock, P.L., and a backpack donated by Flagler. Curt Selbak was the lucky winner of two grand prizes which included rounds of golf at the River Strand Golf and Country Club and Sarasota National Golf Club along with two golf umbrellas which were one of many contributions by Flagler Construction Equipment, Inc. We had a 50/50 cash raffle with the winner receiving $365. A great big thanks to those who generously donated the many awesome grand and door prizes!

Thank you volunteers - without your efforts we could not have put on such a successful event! Steve Ayers did an outstanding job organizing our yearly event. We also would like to acknowledge our volunteers who worked tirelessly at the golf tournament. We appreciate your dedication in making this another huge success. Special thanks to Rickie Markle, Ginger Johnson and her daughter Hannah, Dan Sardella, Ingrid Delaney, and Jeannie Wanner. Christie Alvaro and her daughter, Cate along with girl scout friends, Bianca Carey and Krizelle Garcia. Gary Shaw, Nortrax, Inc. was a great help selling many raffle tickets. Mark Minich and Steve Ayers manned the drink station with margaritas being a big hit on that hot summer day. A big thanks goes out to Ernie McFarland for the awesome pictures he took of this special event. We also enjoyed Bill McKeand’s visit. Bill had successfully organized Ajax’s yearly golf tournaments from its inception in 2002 through 2011. Vince Hafeli and Bill spent the morning enjoying the day and visiting with old friends.

Matt Horan, Chris Bobas, Mike Curle, John Savage Paul McCabe, Lee Strauss, Joe White Steve Ayers and Dave Walsh

Front: Bill McKeand, Ingrid Delaney, Ginger Johnson Back: Bianca Carey, Cate Alvaro, Rickie Markle, Christie Alvaro, Gary Shaw, Hannah Mace, Krizelle Garcia

Bill McKeand and Vince Hafeli

Mark Minich and Steve Ayers

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DuraSeal, a Division of Rose Paving Co. Express Employment Professionals Gardner Asphalt Supply Iron Planet

Thank you for your tremendous support! Ajax would like to acknowledge the organizations and individuals who significantly made an impact on the success of this year’s golf tournament. Please support the businesses that sponsored this fun and exciting event!

Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC Bobcat Trail Golf & Country Club BMG Conveyor Services Flagler Construction Equipment, LLC McShea Contracting, LLC Nortrax, Inc. Palmer Ranch River Strand Golf & Country Club Roadtec Sarasota National Golf Club Shell Bitumen

AngleRight Surveying, LLC Bob’s Barricades, Inc. C-Squared Certified General Contractor, Inc. Curb Systems of SW Florida & Sarasota, LLC Crushing, Inc. Dave, Heather, Noah & Nathan Reid Eric’s Painting & Decorating, Inc. Florida Safety Contractors, Inc. Florida Transportation Builders’ Association Guymann Construction of Florida, Inc. Jason’s Hauling, Inc. Keeton’s Office & Art Supply Company Kelly Tractor Company Lee Mar Building & Construction Corp. Lengemann Corporation Lovin Construction Marc Young MSB Services, LLC MSI - Morgan Schmid, Inc. National Carpet Cleaning Nature’s Path Supplements Owen-Ames-Kimball Company Palmdale Oil Company, Inc. Professional Concrete, Inc. Protective Barriers, LLC R. H. Moore & Associates, Inc. Stepp’s Towing Service Tampa, Inc. Verified Label & Print, Inc.

Advanced Asphalt of SW Florida, Inc. Callaghan Tire Coastal Precast of Florida, Inc. David Nelson Construction Company E.R. Jahna Industries, Inc. Farr, Farr, Emerich, Hackett and Carr, P.A. Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Gator Water Analysis & Treatment , Inc. G.S. Equipment, Inc. Guy, Hurley, Blaser & Heuer, LLC Hazeltine Nurseries, Inc. Interconn Resources Leware Construction Co. of Florida, Inc. Linder Industrial Machinery Company Lomski Engineering and Testing, Inc. Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Materials Matthews-Currie Ford Mobil Arc Welding & Fabrication, Inc. MWV - Meadwestvaco Corporation Ongrade Contracting, Inc. Pavement Maintenance, LLC Rapid Trucking, LLC Ring Power Corporation Suncoast Paving, Inc.

Advanced Asphalt of SW Florida, LLC Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC BB&T Bank BMG Conveyor Services Bobbi Jo Forman David & Deicy Spennachio Flagler Construction Equipment, LLC Golfsmith Iron Planet Kate’s Enviro Fencing, Inc. McShea Contracting, LLC Nortrax, Inc. Ring Power Corporation Roadtec Safety Products Sam’s Club - Sarasota Sharky’s on the Pier/Fins/Snook Haven Shell Bitumen Shendell & Pollock, P.L. Steele Truck Center, Inc. Venice Print Center Walters, Levine, Klingensmith & Thomison, P.A. Wantman Group, Inc. Winzer

TOURNAMENT SPONSORS HOLE SPONSORS DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS

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Thank You Sponsers & Partipants!

GOLD SPONSORS

Proceeds Benefit Many Charities Ajax has raised money to help local charities and organizations for fourteen years, and we are excited to report this year’s golf event allowed Ajax to distribute $22,000 as noted below. $1,000 ACAF Scholarship $1,000 FTBA Scholarship $1,000 SUCA Scholarship $1,000 All Children’s Hospital Foundation - St. Petersburg $1,000 Care Net Manasota $1,000 Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County FL $1,000 Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Inc. $1,000 Lee Building Industry Association Builders Care $1,000 Make a Wish Foundation - Tampa $1,000 Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation - Tampa $1,000 Our Mother’s House - Venice $1,000 United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades $1,000 YMCA - Charlotte County $ 500 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast $ 500 Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County $ 500 Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay $ 500 Disabled American Veterans - Port Charlotte $ 500 Hillsborough County Firefighters Charities, Inc. $ 500 Saluting Our Military and Veterans $ 500 Hope Hospice and Community Services-Fort Myers $ 500 Lupas Foundation of America $ 500 National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Maitland $ 500 Police Athletic League of Tampa $ 500 Salvation Army - Tampa $ 500 Salvation Army - Venice $ 500 Sheriff’s Activities League of Sarasota County $ 500 Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children $ 500 Tiny Hands Foundation - Sarasota $ 500 Wounded Warriors Project $ 500 YMCA of Southwest Florida - Venice $ 500 YMCA - Naples

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Golf Photo Gallery

Photographs by Ernie McFarland 2015

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Honoring Our Ajax Family Members Serving Our Country

Thank you to all who have served and are currently serving in our military. The sacrifices you have made and are making in honor and duty to our country are worthy of praise. You truly are American heroes! We value and appreciate everything you do.

Mike Woody, Project Manager for Ajax North Venice, Area 1, was recalled to active duty in August 2015, for approximately one year and is currently serving overseas. Ajax Family, A big hello from 6,000 miles away and hoping that you are all doing

well. With the continued rise of ISIS/ISIL, other terrorist organizations, and the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, the mission of the U.S. military and militaries of our world partners is crucial to fighting the disease of extremist movements. My recall to active duty is in direct support of this mission. It is comforting to know that my Ajax family and Ajax leadership fully support the duty that I am performing. I look forward to returning back to Venice at the end of next summer. A big thank you from me to all my coworkers who have had to fill-in during my absence. Take care all. Sincerely, Mike Woody Commander, United States Navy Mike Woody is the son-in-law of President Mike Horan and his wife, Carol and brother-in-law to Project Manager Matt Horan.

Todd Moore enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on September 1994, and is currently stationed in Utah at Hill Air Force Base. He is an Air Force Central Command Manager, Master Sergeant. Todd is the nephew of Scott Gilliard, Project Manager for North Venice, Area 1.

Jared Delaney joined the U.S. Air Force in 2005 and was honorably discharged in 2012. While working for Northrop Grumman, he joined the Air Force Reserve, and was promoted to Major in November 2015. He is assigned to the 19th Space Operation Squadron and is currently serving at Schriever Air

Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. In August 2015, Jared served in South Korea for three weeks. Jared is the son of Office Manager Ingrid Delaney and her husband, Bob. Derek Ayers enlisted in the Corpsman

Program of the Navy Reserve in 2009 and transferred to the Seabees Program of the Navy Reserve in 2011. Currently, Derek is the Safety Director with T5 Unit based in Great Lakes, Illinois and completed his two weeks annual training in South Korea in July 2015 with the Military Police.

Derek lives in Chicago and is Area Manager Steve Ayers’ son.

Justine Bannan joined the Army National Guard in January of 2010. She is a Combat Medic and is currently stationed in Sarasota, Florida. Justine is the wife of Colin Bannan who is the flow boy driver for Ajax Fort Myers, Area 2. Justine is also the daughter of Operations Manager Robert Ray and his wife, Joy.

Brandon Hafeli, left the Ajax family on September 19, 2011, to become a member of the United States Army as a Calvary Scout and was deployed to Egypt in late August 2013. After serving and promoted several times, Brandon was honorably discharged as a Specialist on October 3, 2014.

Brandon is working for Ajax as a project superintendent in Tampa, Area 3 on the Hillsborough County and Pinellas County contracts. Brandon is Vice President Vince Hafeli’s son.

Patrick Sherman finished his four years in the United States Marine Corp. as a Reconnaissance Man and Parachutist from July 2009 to February 2013 and fought in Afghanistan. Patrick started his employment with Ajax on April 8, 2013 and is currently working on Wally Cabral’s crew as a broom operator.

Cheyenne Richards joined the U.S. Marine Corps on October 13, 2015, shortly after graduating from Largo High School on June 1, 2015. Currently, she is stationed in Parris Island, South Carolina. Cheyenne Richards is the daughter of Robin Richards, Ajax distributor driver for Tampa, Area 3 and his wife, Kimberly.

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Gator Patrick’s Retirement

S nook Haven, Venice - It was a blast and many co-workers and friends came out to celebrate Gator’s Retirement Party on April 25, 2015, sharing in the

festivities and their memories of Gator and his years at Ajax. Mike Horan shared special sentiments about Gator’s dedication to Ajax and their friendship through the years.

“Congratulations on working over 43 years in the asphalt paving industry. You are an inspiration to many people because of your zest for life, family, work and friendship. From the first day you arrived in Florida, we became a team. Our team evolved over the years with adding many members and surviving many ups and downs. But the trust and friendship you and I developed never wavered, not once. You have been instrumental to our success, our culture, and most importantly, our reputation. We would not be the company we are today without your outstanding effort, leadership and dedication.

More importantly Gator, you taught us all that our industry is not just about building plants, highways, and parking lots, but more about building relationships. You are the standard in that regard that the rest of us aspire too. You started out as a laborer in 1970 with our Michigan brothers, and today retire as a well-deserved vice president. Through your contacts, friendships, and your abundant people skills, you have maneuvered yourself around many leaders and decision makers in the paving industry, yet you have never forgotten your roots with the men and women in the field. Actually, you were always at your best when surrounded by the crew. That is a quality that I respect and have tried to emulate.

Ajax Paving Industries has been your life, and the company has prospered and grown because of you. Few understand the work we do better than you, nor have they experienced the hot days, cold nights, hurricanes, and heavy rain and wind you have endured to complete a job. Thanks for teaching our young the business and mentoring them the quality culture we strive for each day. Thanks for being an inspiration to all of us and how important it is to dedicate your life to a company, a business and the people around you for the good of all.

On a personal note, you will always be my friend. I can’t ever thank you enough for all you did for me personally and for the company. Your family at Ajax wishes the very best to Suzanne and you in retirement. Again, congratulations and may the Travel Gods watch over you both.”

As you look back on your life’s work, and see all the good you’ve done, we wish you a wonderful retirement as a reward for a job well done. Wishing you the best of everything as you retire!

Take Your Children To Work Day

North Venice, FL - On Thursday, April 23, 2015, Ginger Johnson brought her daughter, Hannah to work and Jason Wescoat brought his daughter, Ava to the North Venice office to experience a typical day at the office. Ginger put her daughter to work sorting and copying while educating Hannah on the work involved as an accounts payable supervisor. Ava helped her dad, Jason Wescoat, Controller, and then assisted Bobbi Jo Forman with filing and other various duties.

Ginger Johnson and daughter, Hannah Jason Wescoat, Controller and his daughter, Ava Ava helping Bobbi Jo Forman

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"Gettin' Nothin' Butt Sauced" is the name the Tampa group came up with for the Ajax BBQ team. The idea of putting together a BBQ team was loosely floated around in one of our weekly production meetings, and Shane Mobley's eyes lit up like a grill on Saturday afternoon. Dale Purcell then chimed in with his interest in cooking, not to mention the fact that he has a very nice Smoker, which became the grill of choice for the team. Last, but not least, John Savage heard word of a BBQ team forming and threw his hat into the pit to round out the cook team. Now with the team formed, the next step was to use the experience of the cook team, coupled with input from the Tampa Taste Experts, to come up with some top notch BBQ. Of course, the only way to get this done was to start cooking. The first cook gave the taste testers a chance to critique the quality of cooking. Everyone sampled ribs, pulled pork and brisket. There was not much to critique on the tenderness of the meat, it was excellent! What did come out of the first cook, was a consensus to create a rub/flavor that didn't come off the shelf. We were looking for a flavor that separated our meat from the average weekend cook. So, for the second cook, the Tampa Taste Experts submitted their best homemade rub. A handful of different styles came in. Each rub was placed on its own rack of ribs, followed by a blind taste test to find the best of the bunch. The votes were tallied, and we had a unanimous winner. The team was now ready for competition.

The City of Pinellas Park was the first stop. Each year they put on a BBQ competition that gives back to the local community. Entry was free, but each team in the contest was required to cook multiple pork butts for the City to sell to event attendees with all the monies raised going to the local charities. This was the first chance "Gettin' Nothin' Butt Sauced" competed in an officially judged competition. There were 22 teams being graded in two different categories, ribs and pork. Unfortunately, only the top three winners in each category were announced, so the team didn't know exactly where they finished, but more importantly it was a good learning experience for the rookies to work on their timing and presentation. Finally, after putting all their time into preparing for the big event, the day arrived. It was Saturday, October 24 at the 5th Annual Pig Jig in Downtown Tampa on the river at Curtis Hixon Park. There were nearly 50 teams competing in the event with thousands of patrons in attendance looking to enjoy the nice weather, live bands and some delicious food. Our team was competing in all four categories; ribs, pork, brisket and a mystery turn in. For the mystery item, John Savage came up with the creative idea of putting homemade macaroni and cheese in a waffle iron, topping it with bacon and diced Jalapeños, then pressing it until the cheese crusted over with the finished product looking just like a waffle. As if that wasn't enough, it was served with a side of maple syrup for dipping; probably should have been a baby aspirin instead of the syrup! Needless to say, it was a big hit with all our

guests! Below are the official results of our team’s finish in the Pig Jig. The two numbers represent total points scored by the six judges, followed by their ranking out of 49 teams in parenthesis: Ribs = 34 (22nd) Wildcard = 41.5 (10th) Pork = 46.5 (11th) Brisket = 45 (10th) OVERALL = 167 (8th) Overall, 8th place finish is an outstanding result for any of the 49 teams participating in the Pig Jig, but an amazing result for a team that has only been together for a couple of months. It was a very successful event and a big thanks goes out to Shane Mobley, John Savage and Dale Purcell for representing Ajax so well and for all their hard work, as it truly is a labor of love. We also want to thank the 40+ customers and guests that came out to support the team. A great time was had by everyone!

Gettin’ Nothin’ Butt Sauced

By Scott Pittman Vice President

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HEARTFELT THANKS

A jax receives many poignant thank you letters for our contribu-tions to various organizations. We wanted to share a few of

these special letters.

We’ve Got Mail

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Lowry Park Zoo

T ampa, FL - Ajax Paving Industries invited all their employees and their spouse/significant other and children to enjoy a fun-filled day at the Lowry Park Zoo on Saturday, November 21, 2015. As you can see from the smiling

faces, the event was a big hit, and Ajax had a great turnout. Adults, and especially the children, enjoyed observing the many animals, mechanical rides, petting zoo and water play area for the children. The buffet lunch, which was served in the Safari Lodge, was in two shifts to accommodate the many people that attended. There was plenty of food which included hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, mixed green salad, baked beans, beverages and dessert.

During the day as you roamed the zoo grounds, you had the opportunity to visit with many of your coworkers and meet their families. It was a fun-filled and enjoyable time at the Lowry Park Zoo as many had commented to Mike. A big thanks to Mike Horan, for sponsoring this special event!

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Lowry Park Zoo

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After a exciting day at the zoo.

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Jace Scout Sheldon

Clay and Beverly Collins’ daughter, Brandy and her husband, Jesse celebrated the birth of Jace. He was born on December 3, 2014, weighed 10 lbs., 11 ounces. Clay Collins is the equipment manager at the North Venice shop.

Wow - Look Who Has Arrived!

Emersyn Grace Delaney

Ingrid and Bob Delaney’s son, Eric and his wife, Nicole celebrated the birth of Emersyn. She was born on June 15, 2015, weighed 4 lbs., 15 ounces. Ingrid Delaney is the office manager in the North Venice office.

Kinlee Jaye Hassenzahl Deacon Ray Rivers

Arthur and Jessica Rivers celebrated the birth of their son, Deacon. He was born on January 15, 2015, weighed 7 lbs., 7 ounces. Arthur Rivers is the loader operator at the Ajax North Venice Plant.

Sophia Anne Reynolds

Rusty and Diane Reynolds celebrated the adoption of Sophia. She was born on June 24, 2014, weighed 6 lbs., 12 ounces. Rusty Reynolds is the regional asphalt plant manager at the Ajax Punta Gorda Plant.

A new baby is like the beginning of new things, wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.

Nathan and Lindsay Hassler celebrated the birth of their daughter, Brynn. She was born on June 18, 2015, weighed 8 lbs., 12 ounces. Nathan Hassler is an Ajax project superintendent for North Venice, Area 1.

Isabella Faith Rodriguez

Chuck and Beth Matukaitis’ daughter, Katie and her husband, Alberto celebrated the birth of Isabella. She was born on September 30, 2015, weighed 8 lbs., 5 ounces

Brynn Noelle Hassler

Jamie Simmons and Bob Radcliff’s daughter, Nicole and her husband, Nat celebrated the birth of Lavand. He was born on November 4, 2015, weighed 6 lbs., 5 ounces. Jamie Simmons works in the Ajax North Venice office as accounts payable supervisor.

Lavand John Gillespie

Chuck and Beth Matukaitis’ daughter, Nicole and her husband, Dominic celebrated the birth of Liliana. She was born on August 20, 2015, and weighed 5 lbs., 5 ounces. Chuck Matukaitis is the truck superintendent for Ajax.

Liliana Grace Santiago

Courtney and Richie Hassenzahl celebrated the birth of their daughter, Kinlee. She was born on June 10, 2015, weighed 8 lbs., 13 ounces. Courtney Hassenzahl is the engineer intern in the Fort Myers office.

Frank and Savannah Mancini celebrated the birth of their daughter, Madison. She was born on March 30, 2015, weighed 6 lbs., 11 ounces. Frank Mancini works in the Ajax North Venice Lab as quality control technician.

Madison Danielle Mancini

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