Poettker Construction’s Tom Albers Retires after 43 Years  

Poettker Construction Company’s Vice President of Field Operations Tom Albers will retire after 43 years. Albers’ retirement coincides with the company’s 43^rd anniversary.

Albers joined Poettker as project superintendent in 1980 after completing his carpentry apprentice program. By 1986, Albers was named vice president of field operations responsible for providing overall leadership and technical direction for field operations, including site safety and quality, continuous field technology improvements and innovations in construction processes that helped Poettker expand regionally and enter new markets.

Albers was also instrumental in growing the company’s self-perform workforce in the carpentry and selective demolition trades, which represents 21% of the company’s business. Over the course of his career, Albers was involved in numerous safety committees through the Associated General Contractors and served as a board member for the Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust’s Southern & Central Illinois chapter.

After retirement, Albers is planning to spend time with his family and friends, work on his antique cars and continue to pay tribute to the nation’s veterans through projects like the Standin’ Proud Museum at Carl’s 4 Wheel Drive in Bartelso, Illinois.