515.232.0442 // www.tsargent.com January 2017 // Vol. 41 No. 1

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Wayne Farms LLC Feedmill - Ozark, AlabamaConstruction is complete at the new 25,000 ton per week poultry feedmill for Wayne Farms LLC in Ozark, Alabama. This mill is one of the nation’s largest poultry feedmills.

This state-of-the-industry facility features the latest technology and robotics equipment, and will serve hundreds of regional poultry farms, as well as buy corn and other grain products from local farmers. This mill includes rail receiving for corn at 50,000 BPH, rail receiving for soybean meal at 350 TPH, truck receiving at 14,000 CFH, one million bushels of corn storage, 4,200 tons of soy storage, 1,300 tons of DDGS storage, dual batching systems, three 90 TPH pelleting systems, and dual truck loadout bays with 3,000 tons of storage per bay.

One of the largest poultry producers in the U.S., Wayne Farms LLC owns and operates 11 fresh and prepared food facilities

throughout the Southeast and produces more than 2.6 billion pounds of poultry products each year under the brand names WAYNE FARMS® fresh chicken, PLATINUM HARVEST® premium fresh chicken, DUTCH QUALITY HOUSE® chicken, and CHEF’S CRAFT® gourmet chicken.

Todd & Sargent crews working at the Ozark site include Superintendents Randy Durby, Scott Tessum, and James Beck; General Foremen Lyle Sondgeroth and Ricardo Roque, Jr.; Foremen Jesus Garcia, Eduardo Alamillo, Eric Gay, Patricio Dominguez-Rosas, Gavino Quintero-Rios, Jose Reyes, Juan Marquez, Cristian Miranda, Bernabe Rodriguez-Hernandez, and Jose Arias; Leadmen Juan Manual Lopez-Perez, Ramon Herrera-Martinez, Jose Pimentel-Gil, Ruben Pimentel-Gil, Noe Cornejo-Morales, Antonio Renteria, and Sonny Williams.

Todd & Sargent is proud to have been the General Contractor on this project.

Todd & Sargent wishes to announce the retirement of our president, Wm. H. (Bill) Bokhoven after 28 years of service. Bill started working for Todd & Sargent on June 20, 1988, in the Engineering Department as a Project Engineer. In 1994, he was promoted to Vice President of Engineering, and in 2006 he was selected to be President of T&S. He continued to serve in that role until his retirement on December 31, 2016.

Bill always had a desire to be involved in the agricultural industries served by Todd & Sargent. His experience of growing up on a farm, working in a feed mill in college, and earning degrees from Iowa State University in Agricultural and Structural Engineering prepared him well to meet the needs of Todd

& Sargent’s clients. His engineering background provided a well-rounded, broad-based foundation to help address the diverse facets of our projects. Working as a team with our designers, project managers, field crews, suppliers, and clients created the setting for a rich and fulfilling career.

Bill fully endorsed and believed in the mission of Todd & Sargent. Our mission has been and continues to be that we “serve the engineering and construction needs of our clients to help ensure their continued growth and success.” For Bill, there was nothing more rewarding than to be able to help others be successful. While striving to do that for our clients, he also encouraged fellow employees to pursue excellence in all they do – from grammar and spelling to being the best you can be at all aspects of your job. Perfection was never an absolute, but striving for it was always a goal.

As he approached the end of his career, he realized that another important aspect of anyone’s job is to “pass the baton” to the next generation so they can continue to build upon the foundations that have been laid. To that end, he ensured that his colleagues were equipped with the fundamentals to make their careers as enjoyable and rewarding as his has been.

Bill and his wife Sue live in Ames where they raised their three sons. Future plans include spending more time with their children and grandchildren. Their children include son Nicolas and wife Karla of San Diego, California; son Mark and wife Chelsey of Denver, Colorado; and son Eric and wife Erin, who are currently deployed to Germany with the U.S. Military. Bill and Sue currently have four grandchildren: Luke, Kate, Logan, and Blake.

Please join us in wishing Bill all the best in his retirement.

NOTES FROM LEE

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ABC of Iowa

On the evening of Wednesday, October 12, 2016, Todd & Sargent received the 2016 ABC of Iowa Award of Excellence for our work on the Star of the West Milling Company flour mill in Willard, Ohio. The yearly ABC of Iowa Excellence in Construction Gala was held at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa, and recognized the best in the industry. The Gala began with remarks by United States Senator Chuck Grassley about the importance of careers in construction and federal issues affecting the construction industry.

The twelfth largest flour miller in the United States, Star of the West Milling Company is headquartered in Frankenmuth, Michigan. They knew that they needed to expand their flour milling operations to support rapidly growing customer demand. Star of the West partnered with Todd & Sargent, Inc. to construct this impressive facility in Willard, Ohio. The flour mill is capable of producing one million pounds of flour per day milling soft winter red wheat. Along with the flour mill, this project also features wheat storage, truck receiving, and state-of-the-art mill equipment.

BILL BOKHOVEN RETIRES

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED We are pleased to announce the 2016 winners of the 20th Annual Todd & Sargent Scholarship program. All scholarship applicants are children of full-time employ-ees. The four winners received a check for $500 to use for their educational needs. The scholarships are Todd & Sargent’s way of promoting and helping children of their employees with their educational opportunities. Congratulations to all!

Matthew Carlson, son of Kathy Carlson (Data Coordinator), is attending Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and is majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications.

Emily Taggart, daughter of Mike Taggart (Superintendent), is attending Snow Community College in Ephraim, Utah, in General Studies.

Grant Simmons, son of Cathy (Design Development) and Gavin Simmons, is attending Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and is majoring in Music Education/Band Teacher with Percussion Specialty.

Wyatt Taggart, son of Pat (Project Manager) and Darcie Taggart, is attending DMACC (Des Moines Area Community College) in Boone, Iowa, and is majoring in Animal Science.

T&S PRESIDENT NAMED

January often brings changes, and 2017 is no exception. Several years ago Todd & Sargent began a management transition process that we believe will set us up for success for many years to come. The most recent step in this process took place a few weeks ago. After a tremendous career of 28 years with the company and 11 years as our President, Bill Bokhoven retired on December 31, 2016. We wish Bill all the best in the next chapter of his life.

Appointed as President is Jon Sargent who moves from his prior role as Executive Vice President. Jon joined T&S in 2010 and has headed up the business/administration side of our company for the past several years.

We look forward to a strong future and continuing the legacy of those who have gone before us. When my father Warren Sargent partnered with George Todd in 1958, I’m sure he had no idea what the next 59 years would hold. Likewise, we ourselves don’t know what will transpire in the years to come—but we are committed to the success of our clients and the “Can Do” attitude that has brought us this far, and we remain excited for the journey ahead.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING!

BIRTHS Congratulations to Levi Joanette (T&S General Foreman Canada) and Katee Hibbert of Martensville, Saskatchewan, Canada, on the birth of their daughter, Lainey Kay Joanette, on September 18, 2016.

Congratulations to Clayton Gebhardt (T&S Engineering) and Clarissa Cox of Ankeny, Iowa, on the birth of their daughter, Cecillia Rae Gebhart, on November 1, 2016.

Congratulations to Vickie Ayers (T&S Sales) and husband Craig on the birth of their grandson, Cameron Craig Dietz, on November 1, 2016, to Chris and Lindsey Dietz of Ellsworth, Iowa.

Congratulations to Jim Marshek (T&S Engineering) and wife Sue on the birth of their grandson, Tyson Youngblade Schmidt, on November 2, 2016, to Dan and Joelle Schmidt of Ames, Iowa.

Congratulations to Lyle Sondgeroth (T&S General Foreman) on the birth of his grandson, Bryson Sondgeroth, on November 13, 2016, to Jessica Sondgeroth of Boone, Iowa.

Congratulations to Jeff Moyer (T&S Engineering) and wife Rhiannon on the birth of their granddaughter, Gracelynne Skye Rose Hanson, on November 21, 2016, to James and Aubryrne Hanson of Boone, Iowa.

Congratulations to Brian Watson (T&S Sales) and wife Caryn of Story City, Iowa on the birth of their daughter, Brooklyn LeeAnn Watson, born on November 23, 2016.

Congratulations to Rudy Flores (T&S Field) and wife Amanda of Ozark, Alabama, on the birth of their son, James Flores, on December 6, 2016.

Congratulations to Doris Wheelock (T&S Engineering) and husband Gary on the birth of their grandson, Jacob Edwin Shea, on December 7, 2016, to Jim and Sara Shea of Marlborough, Connecticut.

Congratulations to Tim Council (T&S Field) and wife Chaqueta of Enterprise, Alabama, on the birth of their daughter, Jaranel Council, on December 15, 2016.

Congratulations to Sonny Williams (T&S Field) and wife Christian of Dothan, Alabama, on the birth of their daughter, Kinley Williams, on December 20, 2016.

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EMPLOYEESPOTLIGHT

Todd & Sargent would like to congratulate and thank James Beck for 12 years of service and hard work as a Todd & Sargent Field Superintendent. He started with Todd & Sargent on February 8, 2005. James and wife Robbi (T&S Field Secretary) live in Jayess, Mississippi, when not traveling with Todd & Sargent. Their family includes seven children (3 daughters, 4 sons) and 13 grandchildren. James enjoys spending time with family and friends. His hobbies include wildlife photography, muscle cars, and riding his Harley motorcycle.

Todd & Sargent would like to congratulate and thank Epifanio Gudino for 22 years of service and hard work as a Todd & Sargent Field Superintendent. He started with Todd & Sargent on May 5, 1995, as a laborer and worked his way up to leadman, foreman, general foreman, and currently is a superintendent. Epifanio lives in Louisa, Kentucky, with his wife Mary and two children, Sarah and Nathan. In his free time, he likes to spend time with his family, fishing, and watching movies and basketball.

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GRAINSCONNECT CANADA

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REFORD, SASKATCHEWAN

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GRAINSCONNECT CANADA

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MAYMONT, SASKATCHEWAN

T&S ANNIVERSARIES

JANUARY // FEBRUARY //MARCH // APRIL

40+ Years50 Lee Sargent42 Cindy Kennedy, Paul Sondgeroth41 Clint Steele40 Randy Hullinger

30+ Years36 Dennis Taggart

20+ Years23 Mike Taggart22 Mike Willman, Cathy Simmons

10+ Years19 Jeff Moyer12 James Beck11 Dana Black, Lyle Sondgeroth10 Chris Crum

5+ Years9 Rick Dorrel, Juan M. Lopez-Perez7 Ismael Acosta-Martinez, Jose Tello-

Rosas, Jesus Garcia6 David Thies, Joaquin Dominguez-

Monroy5 Shea Nelson, Fidel Gudino, Edgar

Avitia-Molina, Eric Gay

1+ Years4 Mike Anderson, Patricio

Dominguez-Rosas, Demostenes “Edgardo” Cabrera-Ramirez, Luis Andrade-Daza, William Raymundo-Rodriguez, Ricardo Roque Jr., Ramon Herrera-Martinez, Tom Alexander, Gavino Quintero-Rios, Jose C. Reyes, Dan Morton

3 Kathy Carlson, Michael Leners, Laurense Haukins, Irving Gomez, Santiago Gomez-Fernandez, Steve Somers, Baltazar Bautista-Hernandez, Jose Salas, Jose Pimentel-Gil, Ruben Pimentel-Gil, Victor Garcia, Alejandro Pimental-Gil

2 Kelly Taggart, Erik Herrera, Julian Estrada, Bartolo Perez-Diaz, Alberto Diaz-Diaz

1 Clayton Gebhardt, Nick Schult, Cruz Medrano, Davis Quesada, Pascual Lopez-Arrellano, Thomas Lyons, Eriberto Lara, Troy Vitty, Lester A. Cata, Matthew Snell, Eduardo Martinez, Earl M. VanNoy, Jayson Gonzalez-Rios, Jaime Murillo, John (Marcus) Chancy, Mauro Gudino

Todd & Sargent Canada has been selected to be the General Contractor to design, engineer, and construct the second independent, high-speed train loading terminal for GrainsConnect Canada. The project will be built near the town of Wilkie, 130 kilometers west of Saskatoon, in the Rural Municipality of Reford, Saskatchewan. This site will have over 35,000 tonnes of slipformed concrete storage capacity

with the ability to load 130 rail cars in 10 hours. Systems included will be receiving at 625 MTPH, cleaning at 240 MTPH, and rail loadout at 2,000 MTPH. General Foreman Thomas Alexander, and crews mobilized in January to begin construction.

Todd & Sargent Canada crews continue to forge ahead on GrainsConnect Canada’s new shuttle train loading terminal in Maymont, Saskatchewan. The 4-pack workhouse slip and roof pours were performed last October. Work ahead of the 6-pack annex slip this spring will include assembly and erection of the top equipment support tower with cleaner canopy; installation of the bucket elevators, receiving, and transfer equipment; and fabrication of the over-rail loadout tower to support the bulkweighing system.

Erection of the pre-engineered metal building that houses receiving, control room, and additional separating/cleaning equipment will also begin this spring. The crews include General Foreman Levi Joanette and Leadman Cody Fraser.

James Beck

Epifanio Gudino

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SHAKOPEE, MN

The grand opening of Rahr’s new malt house was held this past December. At 115,000 square feet, the new slipformed concrete malt house makes Rahr’s headquarters in Shakopee, Minnesota, the largest single-site malting facility in the world. The expansion increases the annual malting capacity from 390,000 to 460,000 metric tons. Rahr manufactures malt and distributes this and other ingredients to brewers and beverage makers worldwide.

Todd & Sargent crews included Superintendents Randy Hullinger and Mike Taggart; General Foreman Dale Mittlieder; Foremen Dana Black, Efrain Perez-Escobar, and Ismael Acosta-Martinez; and Leadmen David Ramirez, Jose Tello-Rosas, Fidel Perez-Escobar, Manuel Figueroa, Julian Estrada, and Edgardo Montanez-Maldonado.

One of the new germination beds in Rahr Malting’s new malt house.

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CHELSEA, MI

Chelsea Milling // Chelsea, Michigan Ashley Sharp

Wayne Farms // Ozark, AlabamaRobbi Beck & Deadra Lambert

GrainsConnect // Maymont, SaskatchewanRuby Ryan

TexasVeronica Escalera

T&S JOBSITE SECRETARIES

Construction is complete at the Landus Cooperative SoyPlus expeller plant in Ralston, Iowa. Todd & Sargent crews included Superintendent Dennis Taggart; General Foreman Jorge Ugalde-Uribe; Foremen Eliseo Gudino-Maqueda, Rafael Alicea-DePablo, Guillermo Padilla-Ponce, Felix Enriquez-Osornio, and William Raymundo-Rodriquez; and Leadmen William Weller, Fidel Gudino, Severiano Yanez-Hernandez, Nicomendez Flores-Rosario, Edgar Ugalde-Ugalde, and Jayson Gonzalez-Rios.

Ozark, AL, Crew - Wayne Farms

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RALSTON, IA

Todd & Sargent is proud to have been the General Contractor on the recently completed batch and mix tower constructed for “JIFFY” Mix (Chelsea Milling Company) in Chelsea, Michigan. The crew included Superintendent Epifanio Gudino, General Foreman Diego Avitia, Foremen Mauro Gudino, Joaquin Dominguez-Monroy, and Luis Andrade-Daza, and Leadmen Edgar Avitia-Molina, Nathan Gudino, Hans Evers, Jose Salas, and Alejandro Velez-Velez.

Chelsea Milling Company was established in 1901 as a traditional flour mill. By early 1930, they had expanded into the retail prepared baking mix market with their first “JIFFY” Mix product. Today, “JIFFY” is the market share leader in retail prepared muffin mixes. In addition to their retail products, they produce mixes for the food service and institutional markets.

PROMOTIONSEngineer in Training // Michael LenersForeman // Julian Estrada, Jose AriasLeadman // Juan Gonzalez, Sonny Williams

NEW HIRESOffice // CFO, James Bucher; Safety Manager, Jon Sodomin

SYMPATHYOur deepest sympathy goes out to Mike Evans (T&S Design Development), his wife Suann, and their family on the loss of his father Gary Evans of Galesburg, Illinois, on September 18, 2016.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Randy Durby (T&S Superintendent) and his wife Barb (T&S Field Secretary) and their family on the loss of his brother, Steven Durby of Cambridge, Iowa, on December 12, 2016.

Jobsite Safety Lunches

At the end of third quarter, all T&S jobsites were provided with a safety lunch as a “thank you” for their continued dedication to safety and the efforts they had made daily to keep their sites safety incident free. Many of the lunches are pictured below. We encourage everyone to keep up the great work!

Chelsea, MI, Crew - Chelsea Milling

Shakopee, MN, Crew - Rahr Malting

St. Ansgar, IA, Crew - Grain Millers

Maymont, Sask., Crew - GrainsConnect

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SAGINAW, TX

Todd & Sargent has been awarded the contract to design, engineer, and construct a 20,000 CWT hard wheat flour mill for Miller Milling in Saginaw, Texas. The original equipment installation will be for 10,000 CWT with space for the future 10,000 CWT line. The new facility will also include new flour bins, new truck loadout, new packaging lines, new rail loadout, a new warehouse expansion, and a new mill feed silo. Construction crews will mobilize in February with substantial completion in September 2018. Miller Milling is one of the top four milling operations in the U.S. with six strategically located facilities all across the country.

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GRAIN MILLERS

Construction is complete for Grain Millers’ new oat storage complex in St. Ansgar, Iowa, consisting of eight 42’ diameter silos with a 21’ diameter bubble bin. Grain Millers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of conventional and organic whole grain ingredients and sells their quality ingredients around the world.

Todd & Sargent’s crews included Superintendent Robby Shell; General Foreman Dale Mittlieder; Foremen Mauro Gudino-Maqueda, Sam Ramos Sr., Joaquin Dominguez-Monroy, and John Deepe; and Leadmen Alejandro Velez-Velez, Minardo Gutierrez-Abor, Jose Salas, and Hans Evers. Congratulations to the crew as this job was completed without one safety incident.

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ST. ANSGAR, IA

Upcoming Trade ShowsJanuary 31 - February 2, 2017 - Booth #B7349 IPPE (International Production & Processing Expo)Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA

February 25 - 28, 2017 - Booth #1410GEAPS (Grain Elevator & Processing Society) Exchange 2017Kansas City Convention Center, Kansas City, MO

April 11 - 14, 2017 - Booth #419121st Annual IAOM Conference & ExpoNew Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

Our Mission Todd & Sargent Inc.is in business to serve the engineering and construction needs of our clients

to help ensure their continued growth and success.

The “CanDo” Review is a publication of Todd & Sargent. Editor: Vickie Ayers2905 SE 5th Street // Ames, Iowa 50010

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