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Celebrating our 2024 Foreman of the Year Award Winners

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Celebrating the inaugural recognition of some of DPR's outstanding foremen.

This article is included in the Great Things: Issue 12 edition of the DPR Newsletter.

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One individual receiving a plaque from two coworkers.
An individual receiving an award plaque from a coworker.
An individual receiving an award plaque from two coworkers.
An individual receiving an award plaque from four coworkers.
An individual receiving an award plaque from three coworkers.
An individual receiving an award belt from a coworker at an event.
An individual receiving an award plaque from two coworkers.
An individual receiving an award plaque from a coworker.
Two individuals pose with an award plaque and gift.
Two individuals pose with award plaques
Two individuals receiving plaques from three coworkers.
One individual receiving an award from four coworkers.
One individual receiving a plaque from two coworkers.
An individual receiving an award plaque from a coworker.
An individual receiving an award plaque from two coworkers.
An individual receiving an award plaque from four coworkers.
An individual receiving an award plaque from three coworkers.
An individual receiving an award belt from a coworker at an event.
An individual receiving an award plaque from two coworkers.
An individual receiving an award plaque from a coworker.
Two individuals pose with an award plaque and gift.
Two individuals pose with award plaques

As a self-performing general contractor, we build technical projects that require an incredible level of skill and a laser focus on quality. Our foremen and general foremen are critical to the success of our projects as they lead and inspire teams of talented tradespeople to get the job done every day.

In 2024, DPR launched a company-wide process to celebrate the master craftspeople who are taking work to the next level—The Foreman of the Year Award.

Winners are determined according to criteria that includes: commitment to Environmental Health and Safety; planning and scheduling; production management; adaptability; leadership; and DPR’s core values.


Please join us in recognizing and celebrating the winners of the 2024 Foreman of the Year Award:

  • Abel Perez | San Diego
  • David Carranza | Central Florida
  • Geraldo Perez | Atlanta
  • Gustavo Lopez | Richmond
  • Henry Madrid | Houston
  • Ireneo Arroyo | Raleigh EIG
  • Javier "Beto" Martinez | Austin
  • Jay Reuter | Boston
  • Jesus Gomez-Soto | Sacramento
  • Joseph Poff | Sacramento EIG
  • Juan Alvarado | Raleigh
  • Juan Elizalde Luna | Washington, DC
  • Juan Manuel Gutierrez | Dallas EIG
  • Juan Rodriguez Bueno | Charlotte/Greenville
  • Julio Contreras | Dallas
  • Karl Rankl | Bay Area
  • Kyle Kohlweck | Seattle
  • Manuel Roberto Serratos Reyes | Austin EIG
  • Moises Flores Jr. | Nashville
  • Ralph Almada | SoCal
  • Ramon Hernandez | Central Florida
  • Ricardo Mora Vega | Arizona
  • Robert Moyer | New Jersey
  • Rosendo Vasquez | South Florida
  • Troy Pinto | Mountain States

Ricardo Mora headshot
Juan Elizalde headshot
Javier Beto Martinez headshot
David Carranza headshot
Ricardo has been an exceptional mentor for new crew leaders, with a remarkable ability to identify, train, and develop future leaders. Ricardo embodies our company culture and goes above and beyond in his contributions, making him a great asset to our company. He gives 100% to everything he does.

Andres Sanchez

Craft Talent Partner 

Juan's recognition as foreman of the year is a confirmation of his qualities of accountability, responsibility, commitment to learning, and positive influence on his team, which not only makes him an outstanding foreman but a benefit to DPR as a whole.

Lady Montano

Craft Coordinator 

Beto is a true example of a respected leader that knows how to get the best out of his team in a manner that exemplifies DPR core values. He has a significant impact on the development of his crews and the morale of a project. He is an inspirational and motivational leader that gains the respect of all those who work for or with him.

Michael Lyons

Self-Perform Work Project Executive 

Over the past year, David’s growth and development have been nothing short of exceptional. He has demonstrated significant improvement in both his technical skills and his ability to collaborate with colleagues, resulting in enhanced efficiency and project outcomes. David’s proactive approach to problem-solving, coupled with his increased level of responsibility, has greatly contributed to the overall success of the team.

Charles Wiggins

DPR Self-Perform Work Project Executive

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