Kiefer USA Newsletter (April)

April 2020 Issue 01

The Corner Office

Employee Spotlight Meet Dave Grosskopf Dave is new to Kiefer U.S.A. as of February.

I am often asked about our founder, Adolph Kiefer. It causes me to stop what I’m doing, lean back in my chair and reflect. A smile always comes to

Job Title: Project Manager City/State: Grayslake, IL

Background: Construction Project Manager for a general contractor, major university, and park district. Hobbies: Trail walking with his dog, bicycling, playing golf and tennis. What famous actor do people think you look like? Jeff Daniels for his roles in Terms of Endearment and Speed, but not in Dumb & Dumber. dave@kieferusa.com 800-322-5448 ext.103

my face. We are in an Olympic year, as the Summer Olympics will be held in Tokyo this July and August. Mondo is once again the official track surface for the games. We are proud of our 40 year relationship with Mondo. It is the finest surface produced in the world. Period. Mr. Kiefer won a gold medal for the United States in the 1936 Olympics held in Berlin. He was a legendary backstroker. He was always excited when the Summer Olympics were near. It brought back great memories. He often complained about the general lessening of the amateur experience in the Olympics. That being said up until he died, one month shy of his 99th birthday, he still believed the Olympics was the greatest sporting event held on Earth. I agree whole heartedly with him. He will be in my thoughts this summer during the games. Due to COVID-19 outbreak the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games have been postponed for 1 year.

Dealer Spotlight Meet Bennett’s Carpets, Inc.

Bennett’s Carpets, Inc., is one of the largest Kentucky based Residential and Commercial floor covering companies and have been in business since 1976. They do any resilient flooring, specialty flooring, specialty wall panels & acoustical ceiling, carpet, drywall, metal studs, insulation, EIFS, and acoustical ceiling installation. Recent Projects with Kiefer U.S.A. include University of Kentucky Wellness, Hamburg YMCA, Eastern Kentucky University Eastside Football Stadium, Fayette County High School, University of Kentucky Baseball Stadium, Great Crossings High School, and Creekside Elementary.

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