Crew Foreman Awards

Who Should Be the NFBA Crew Foreman of the Month?

How would you like to hand your exceptional Crew Foreman a check for $250 while receiving wide-reaching no-cost promotion for your company?  

All you have to do is nominate them for the NFBA Crew Foreman of the Month Award. Each Crew Foreman of the Month Winner not only receives $250 but is also featured in an article in the official magazine of NFBA: National Frame Builder Magazine.

And that's not all - a Crew Foreman of the Year will be selected from the pool of monthly winners and receive $500 in addition to being honored at the annual NFBA Conference and Expo Awards Luncheon. Give your crew foreman the recognition they deserve!

2024 Crew Foreman of the Year

Each year at the NFBA Conference & Expo one crew foreman is recognized as an exceptional leader and employee to such a degree that they are awarded the NFBA Foreman of the Year. The 2024 Foreman of the Year Award was presented to Russ Follmer of 
FBi Buildings.

Russ has been employed with FBi Buildings for nine years and he manages five post frame construction laborers. His exceptional leadership and commitment to excellence along with his meticulousness ensures that every pole barn project is completed on time, safely, and to the highest standard. Russ is dedicated to training his team members, enhancing their carpentry skills, and fostering a growth-oriented work environment. Even in challenging situations, his composed demeanor instills confidence in his post-frame construction crew and customers. Russ’ proactive problem-solving and improvement initiatives drive, efficiency and quality. Russ’ meticulous planning abilities are unparalleled. He has a unique talent for organizing tasks, anticipating potential issues, and reducing stress for his field employees. Russ is deeply invested in his team members’ well-being and personal growth. He understands that building strong personal connections can lead to a more cohesive and motivated.

Due to his problem-solving knack, Russ thrives on challenges and is often assigned the most complex pole barn projects. He enjoys the process of thinking through intricate issues and simplifying solutions. Russ is dedicated to continuous improvement, always seeking ways to enhance processes and outcomes. He is proactive in documenting areas for improvement, providing detailed notes, photographs, and constructive feedback. Russ is not content with merely identifying problems; he actively participates in solution finding meetings and offers well-thoughtout proposals to address the issues he observes. Russ is incredibly reliable and can always be counted on to deliver high-quality pole barn projects on time. Over the years, many customers have specifically requested Russ’s post-frame construction crew for their pole barn projects. They appreciate his excellent communication, organization, and, above all, the quality of his work. General contractors and project managers often ask Russ to take the lead when a job seems particularly challenging.