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She has become the point person when assistance or completion
JOSH BARBER of a project is critical including Financial Audits, Corporate Taxes,
Interstates Research and Development Tax Studies, Self-Funded Medical
IEC Rocky Mountain Plans, Retirement Plans and special projects for the President/CFO
and Leadership of the company.

As an active member in the Construction Financial Management
Josh Barber has made an exceptional impact at Interstates. He
started his career with Interstates in 2005. After traveling for a Association (CFMA), the Society for Human Resource
short period of time, Josh settled in the Fort Collins, Colorado Management (SHRM), and Employee Resource Association she
regional office. Several years later, he seized an opportunity to continues to gain knowledge and develop her leadership skills.
expand this office to include service and small project work. With Katie also continues to sharpen her accounting knowledge,
a natural talent for connecting with people, Josh started calling completing accredited college accounting classes as needed.
on customers, identifying their unique needs, and demonstrating
what solutions Interstates could provide. The opportunities were As Denier prepares for the retirement of their current Controller,
Katie is poised to take on the responsibility and leadership duties
immediate, and things took off. In 2010, he was officially named of the controller. More than just an employee, Katie constantly
Service Manager for the Fort Collins, Colorado regional office.
strives for the best not only for herself but for all employees at
Josh grew the service division rapidly and in 2015 he was Denier Electric Co., Inc.
promoted to Regional Manager. Under his leadership, the office
continues to grow. Interstates’ craft force has more than doubled in
size and revenues have grown by double digits since Josh stepped
into the manager role. He is also a key member of the Interstates RYAN OPPENHEIMER
Construction leader team and a shareholder in Interstates. Denier Electric Co., Inc.
IEC of Greater Cincinnati
The IEC apprentice program has been a critical resource for this
office. Several electricians have participated in the program over
the years, and 34 are currently enrolled. Interstates will continue In early 2012, Denier Electric contracted Ryan Oppenheimer on
to leverage this program in support of the electrical industry and one of their projects for computerized robotic layout services.
the Fort Collins regional office which has experienced tremendous Ryan’s knowledge and expertise in the use of the Trimble Total
success under the leadership of Josh Barber. Station attracted Denier from the start and began conversations.
As the conversations continued, and since “productivity and
innovation” have always been cornerstones at Denier Electric, it
was a perfect match to bring Ryan on as an employee.
KATIE HENSON
Denier Electric Co., Inc. Ryan completed his work on Denier’s Mercy West Hospital project,
IEC of Greater Cincinnati and in late 2012, he became one of the original members in
the new BIM Department at Denier Electric. Ryan played a key
role in the development of the Trimble Total Station, including
In January 2006, Katie Henson decided to take a chance and the integration of the robotic technology into the construction
leave her position at Target as ‘Front of Store Manager’ to process, departmental layout standards, employee training and
become the receptionist at Denier Electric Co., Inc. From the quality control. This included working closely with BIM Designers
start, it was very apparent that Katie would be a future leader and the Engineering group to adjust drawing standards to ensure
at Denier. the most efficient use of the Trimble Total Station.
As a fellow employee commented earlier in Katie’s time at Denier: As the technology developed, it spilled over into their
“From a Contract Manager’s perspective, I just thought I would Prefabrication. Working with the Prefabrication Department,
pass this along, we are fortunate to have Katie working with us. customized brackets have been developed for use in the
It is great having someone like her on the Team!” underground phase, concrete pours and other installations. Using
BIM Models and the robotic technology, Ryan has led the way laying
Katie’s tenure as the receptionist was very short lived and in out conduit for off-site construction. Once the points are set in the
February 2007, she started her quick progression through the field, the racks can be installed and assembled on the project site.
Payroll, Accounting, and Human Resource Departments. During
this progression, Katie has been instrumental in Accounting, With Ryan’s expertise and leadership, Denier has developed two
Employees Relations, Employee Benefits, and the Company additional employees as Construction Layout Specialists and
Performance Plan. Not only does she get the day-to-day tasks has purchased a second Trimble Total Station. And, to speak to
completed, she takes the time to train other employees, and the success of Ryan’s work, Denier is planning on adding a third
maintains a positive attitude during stressful circumstances. station to meet the demands.

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