SVSU Ryder Recreation Center Work Begins

R.C. Hendrick has begun work on the addition to the Ryder Recreation Center.  When it is complete, it will be a $7.4 Million 3-Court Gymnasium with Elevated Running Track as well as a 2nd Floor to the Existing Fitness Center.

Keith Hammis Celebrates 60th Year at R.C. Hendrick

At a recent celebration attended by his extended family and past/present R.C. Hendrick employees, Keith Hammis was honored for his 60 years of service to R.C. Hendrick. 

Keith started for R. C. Hendrick & Son, Inc. on June 23, 1950 as a carpenter apprentice. He worked four years before becoming a journeyman carpenter.  He was made General Superintendent in 1957 on the Buena Vista High School Project.  He worked in this capacity until becoming a Project Manager and Quality Control Officer on numerous projects working as complete coordinator quality control, supervisor, and project manager with total control over a large number of contractors.  He is directly responsible for R. C. Hendrick & Son, Inc. receiving the Department of Defense Award for Value Engineering in 1989. 

For the past 10+ years, Keith has been one of the most critical employees involved in R.C. Hendrick’s growth in K-12 Construction Management.  He is currently working as a Construction Superintendent for the Croswell-Lexington Schools Project.