August Star Spotlight - Becky Hensel
The Star Spotlight for September is Becky Hensel. Becky is a project coordinator for SCS Construction; she is currently working on Moon Lake Estates and SCS Sturgeon Bay. Becky was nominated by her peers for her abilities, attitude and character.
“Becky has been a vital part in welcoming and training our new staff over the past several months. She is hard working and cares about how individuals are trained so they are all getting the same information. With her positive, fun and driven personality she goes above and beyond,” said one person.
“Becky always goes above and beyond. She reaches out to subcontractors when information or documents are needed, she always makes sure she understands the details behind something before she passes it along or asks for help, and Becky is always so cheerful and a joy to be around....Overall she is a wonderful co-worker!”
“I feel that Becky does her job in an outstanding way. She is on top of things and does everything possible in her means to get results. Becky is one of the employees here at SC Swiderski that plays a very important roll to the Job Superintendent and the Project Manager.“
The Difference SCS Has Had On Me
When my aunt, Tami Gibbs (Accounting), first suggested I consider a summer internship
with SC Swiderski based in Wisconsin Rapids, I was a bit confused. First, to be completely
honest, I had no idea what kind of business SC Swiderski was until Tami directed me to the
website where I started to do some reading about the company. Just from looking at the website I was impressed. Everything I read about the “SCS Difference” and the company's mission, vision and values seemed almost too good to be true. Part of me couldn’t even believe it, but I knew I wanted to be a part of it.
After entering the beautiful building that is the corporate office, finishing up training, and
heading back down to Wisconsin Rapids, I was already starting to realize that it wasn’t too good to be true, and the SC Swiderski team was the real deal. Being able to be on that team and experience how everyone worked together was an incredible feeling. To use a sports analogy, the corporate office, in a way, acts like the coach, and all the sites around the state are the players. Each player, or site, has their own jobs and they all work together toward a common goal under the careful guidance of the head coach (the corporate office). Being a part of a team like this in the workplace, I believe, will greatly benefit me in any future career.
The work that I have had the pleasure to do this summer has helped me to grow in many
ways. Throughout the few short months, I have had countless interactions with people that have really helped me develop my customer service skills. Conversing with current tenants about any questions they might have, or explaining to possible tenants why the SCS Difference is great, are experiences that I feel blessed to have had.
I want to express my gratitude to all my coworkers in leasing, maintenance, construction,
accounting, and marketing that have helped make this summer great. A special thank you to
Matt for training and mentoring me, as well as helping me answer all the tough questions
tenants would ask. Thank you to all the site managers I have had the pleasure of working with
including Mike, Ali, Ginger, Cathy, and Jerry. The biggest thank you goes to Sandra for teaching
me, supporting me, and always pushing me to step out of my comfort zone. I’m grateful for the
experience SC Swiderski has provided me.
Developing Wausau's Next Chapter - Wausome Story
Thank you to the City of Wausau for featuring Jacqui Miller and our Wausau projects in their Wausome public relations campaign.
How does a construction and real estate development firm determine whether to invest $38 million into a community like Wausau, Wisconsin?
“We need to see growth, a healthy business climate and the right pricing to ensure it is a good investment,” said Jacqui Miller, real estate and marketing manager for S.C. Swiderski. “Plus, we look for holes in the market that need filling.”
In the case of Wausau, the company found the magic mix of opportunity, plus the need was visible due in part to a shortage of higher-end housing options. “Industry here is growing and employers need experienced professionals to fill their open vacancies. But what we were finding was there wasn’t enough high-end housing rentals available for the types of employees these businesses were trying to attract. Westwood Estates and Urban West are two projects that came out of this need, with a $38 million investment into the Wausau community,” stated Miller.
S.C. Swiderski has been actively pursuing opportunities for acquisition and investment in the midwest, and Wausau was a perfect fit. And these projects were particularly special for Miller given it was taking place in her hometown.
“I love the fact that I’m a part of growing and developing my hometown, having a role in bringing modern, upscale rental options to residents here,” commented Miller.
Although raised in Wausau, Miller left after graduating from the local Catholic high school. She earned her degree and began working in the Twin Cities. Her career was growing, as was her family. But something was missing.
“While expecting my second child, something changed. The race of city life was wearing on me. I was tired of the commutes. I wanted safe neighborhoods and good schools for my kids. I missed that close-knit community feeling I had growing up. The lifestyle I was living was fast-paced and it wasn’t what I wanted for my family,” reflected Miller.
“I had not strongly considered Wausau as a place to move back to because I assumed the big city was where I needed to be for the type of career I wanted. But when I started researching opportunities, I found a number of professional positions with well-known companies that were exactly what I wanted. My family and I moved back in 2014. I love the people and community. There are great opportunities professionally, good schools and so many activities, from sports, to art and music events, that make it a great place to live.”
Today, in her role with S.C. Swiderski, Miller manages the company’s real estate division and leads the marketing department. Her work allows her be a part of writing Wausau’s next chapter. “I love that my job allows me to be an active partner in the community where I grew up and am now raising my own children. Wausau is a special place. I’m happy to be a part of it.”
