tects, designers, and business owners all want symbolic uniqueness in their projects.” This trinity is wonderfully realized in all Hudec Woodworking projects and there is no better example than Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak, & Stone Crab in Washington, D.C. operated by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. In a pulled quote from the Projects menu at hudecwoodworking.com, John Cinelli, a member of the AIA (American Institute of Architects) and the Director of Architecture for Lettuce Entertain You, sums up the Hudec experience: “I have been collaborating with Hudec Woodworking Cor- poration since 1996. From initial rough sketches through the final punch list item John and his team have been able to keep up with Lettuce Entertain You’s evolution. With restaurants across the country and demanding schedules, Hudec’s design, shop drawings, project management and customer service have always been there for us.” When I questioned Hulen about Mr. Cinelli’s comment, his answer was blunt: “The single greatest philosophy we live each day with our employees, suppliers, and customers is that ‘We make commitments and we keep commitments.’ We are committed to meeting the changing needs of both our employees and clients. That level of commitment was a founding core belief,” said Hulen, who joined the Hudec Woodworking team in 2013 as the Director of Projects.
each of our team members and strive to provide them with a level of appreciation and compensation that cannot easily be found in other companies. We seek the most talented persons in their respective fields that have a desire to be a part of something special at Hudec. We pride ourselves on the capabilities of our team and the internal relationships we all share. It takes a special blend of qualities to be con- sidered for employment at Hudec.” “Our corporate culture revolves around an integral partnership that we share with our employees.” “We have about 50 employees and they all make equal contributions in their respective roles,” explained Hudec Woodworking General Manager, Gary Hulen. “They con- sistently give of themselves and go above and beyond on a daily basis to ensure the company exceeds our clients’ expectations. We want our employees to have a level of satisfaction and appreciation in their careers at Hudec that they cannot easily find elsewhere. We are as committed to our team as they are committed to the company. It’s a phenomenal partnership we share with our employees.” Hulen emphasized that theirs is an industry where “Archi-
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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • SEPTEMBER 2018
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