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Spotlight on Glenn Fricke, Project Manager since 2004
Q: What was your first job?
A: Stock boy at a butcher shop/deli convenience store. I help cut up deer that hunters brought in. I also made sausage links which led me to quit eating sausage for many years.
Q: Who inspired you to pursue a job at Dowling Construction, Inc.
A: Me!
Q: What motivates you to come to work each day?
A; My family
Q: If you could a new skill in 10 minutes what would it be?
A: Playing the banjo, like my comedy hero Steve Martin.
Q: If you could give someone one piece of advice to someone starting their employment at Dowling Construction, Inc.
A: Don't suck! Because we sure don't!
Q: What is the best life advice you have received?
A: My dad always instilled in me that you work hard, be dependable, provide for your family, and always have a work and home separation. Work stays at work. Family is a priority.
Q: What advice would you give your teenage self?
A: Don't be so quiet and reserved. Have the confidence in yourself you do now and take more chances!
Q: Do you have a way to turn things around if and when you are having a bad day?
A: I turn to a few special people in my life who know me best. They can always tell if I don't say anything. They know who they are.
Q: Do you have a favorite quote?
A: "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice."
Q: What is something you want to do that you have never done before?
A: Retire
Q: Did you have a favorite band in high school?
A: Rush
Q: What is the best compliment you have received?
A: I receive so many it's hard to pick just one. Ha-ha! Ok seriously, it's not a compliment per se, but to me it is a compliment to the person I am. It is seeing how loved, cherished, and respected I am by my family and friend. Especially in helping me deal with the health issues I am going through now. They all step up to the plate without having to be asked.
Q: What is something you saw recently that ,made you smile?
A: My grandkids.
