The Kankakee Welcome Center in Roselawn, IN, is a highlight of Indiana’s $276 million initiative to revamp state entry points. Korellis, led by foreman J. Brian Whitaker, played a crucial role, installing standing seam roof panels and custom fascia, along with other intricate details. The completed center now offers interactive displays, walking trails, a wetlands […]
When welcoming new employees to Korellis, we conduct a comprehensive orientation. The training covers a range of important safety and operational topics, crucial for keeping our team safe and productive. After introducing our company history and team, we delve into essential industry knowledge, OSHA guidelines, and our safety culture. We emphasize jobsite emergency preparedness, teaching […]
At Korellis, we take immense pride in our community involvement and volunteer endeavors. Last week, members of #TeamKorellis had the pleasure of assisting the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana’s Mobile Market at Franciscan Health. Despite the rainy weather, our team’s spirit was unfazed as they donned ponchos and got to work, eager to support our […]
Ernest Barrientez has been a dedicated roofer and a valued member of #TeamKorellis since 2020. Recently, Ernest was nominated for his remarkable adaptability and commitment. Originally skilled in flat roofing, he transitioned to shingle roofing and kept up with the rest of the crew, despite having no prior experience with steep slope roofing. His initiative […]
Congratulations to our Controller, Haley Sparling, on being selected as a finalist for the 2024 NWIIWA’s Influential Women Awards! These awards honor the achievements of powerful women in Northwest Indiana, and she is in the running for the Up & Coming in the Finance category! Haley has been with Korellis for 7 years, overseeing the […]
Korellis proudly celebrated the recipients of the 2024 George and Harriet Korellis Scholarship! Established by Chairman of the Board Pete Korellis and his wife Susan in honor of Pete’s parents, this scholarship fund has been providing invaluable support to Korellis employees and their children since 2018. Over the past seven years, the program has awarded […]
Please join us in congratulating this year’s winners of the MRCA Scholarship! Mirabellah Hernandez, daughter of Estimator Mike Hernandez, is studying Business Analytics at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. Isabel Esparza, daughter of Journeyman Roofer Antulio Esparza, is studying Psychology and Criminal Justice at the University of Illinois at Chicago. These two […]
Korellis is thrilled to announce the completion of our exterior masonry restoration project on the iconic facade of Freddy’s Steakhouse! For 62 years, Freddy’s has been a beloved landmark in our community, serving up delicious meals and creating countless memories. As a proud local business ourselves, it was an honor to help preserve the charm […]
Handling a construction project is no easy task—it takes careful planning, solid communication skills, and a wealth of knowledge. Leading a team that oversees these projects is even more challenging. This is exactly what Jessica Arens stepped up to do when she was promoted to Director of Project Management earlier this year. “It’s different being […]
Please join us in congratulating Jason Bushman on his promotion to Carpentry Right Hand Man! Jason has been with Korellis since August 2023 and has over 28 years of experience in the field of carpentry. In the last nine months, he has shown initiative and the ability to run projects on his own while also […]
At Korellis, we firmly believe that hands-on experience in the construction industry is the ideal way to learn! We’re excited to provide this opportunity to this year’s summer interns. Kaylyn, our Commercial Construction Intern, and Ethan, our Safety Intern, are both students working toward degrees in Civil Engineering. Kaylyn attends Purdue Northwest and will be […]
⭐Project Feature Friday – NICTD Dune Park South Shore Line⭐ The project features standing seam metal panels, crafted on-site by the skilled sheet metal workers at Korellis. The roof showcases a variety of complex details, including varying pitches, dormers, hips, and valleys. The metal fascia and trims were produced in the Korellis sheet metal shop […]
Last week Korellis was honored to receive the Innovation Award at the NWIBRT Safety Awards Banquet. These awards recognize companies that have played a proactive role in developing new safety initiatives. Korellis was awarded for its annual Safety Fest and all of the trainings and activities that occur during the event, which has taken place […]
On May 9th, several members of Team Korellis attended the Northwest Indiana Business Rountable (NWIBRT) Safety Awards Banquet to celebrate Foreman Tracis Nuss and Carpenter Jon O’Dor as they received the Outstanding Craft Person Safety Leader Award. Travis has been with Korellis for 11 years and Jon joined our team in 2022. Both were nominated […]
🦺 National Stand Down for Safety Week 🦺 Every year, Korellis is proud to participate in a nationwide standdown led by OSHA/NIOSH, which encompasses not just roofing or construction, but all kinds of industries where falls can or have occurred. Our safety team, and other staff members, hit the field to discuss, train, and ensure […]
