Paul Johnson Drywall, Inc. Official Blog: July 2015

After its recent expansion into the Nevada marketplace, Paul Johnson Drywall adds business development manager and estimator, expanding operations.

PHOENIX (March 13, 2015)-- Paul Johnson Drywall Inc. (PJD), is pleased to announce the addition of two new leadership team members to its office in Las Vegas, Nevada. These new members, John Adams as business development manager and Jeff Torrecampo as estimator, expand the Nevada office operation and bring extensive experience in the industry to further solidify PJD in the market.

John Adams who is joining PJD as business development manager, will serve builders across the state of Nevada. His primary responsibilities include developing new accounts, marketing, customer service and business relations for new and existing clients across the state. John graduated from The University of Nevada, Las Vegas with more than 25 years of experience in sales, marketing and customer service. He also holds a pilot’s license and has experience in flying helicopters for the last 9 years, professionally.

Jeff Torrecampo is also joining the Nevada leadership team as an estimator. Jeff is responsible for providing all builder estimates, completing material take off by customer, assembling “Complete Bids” and ensuring material orders meet demand. He is also responsible for managing relationships with builder purchasing departments and builder architects, in addition to being knowledgeable on all city, county, UBC & IRC codes for installation of materials.

Jeff brings the PJD family in Nevada the advantage of having years of experience as an Estimator, Inspector, and Engineer. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines and holds several professional licenses and certifications that bring additional industry expertise to the office leadership.

About Paul Johnson Drywall
Established in 1967, PJD is an Arizona-based drywall contractor, and one of the largest in the Southwestern United States with offices in Phoenix, Tucson and Prescott, Arizona. The family-owned business has long-been the drywall contractor of choice for the most prominent home builders in the region, providing high-quality drywall and related services for single-family, multi-family and commercial projects across the region. With safety, efficiency, quality and professionalism as its core values, PJD attracts and maintains the best crews, meets deadlines, and delivers exceptional craftsmanship, which has established the company’s reputation as a leader in the industry. For additional information, visit:

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Paul Johnson Drywall Manager Named to List of Young Leaders: “Generation Next: 2015”

PHOENIX (March 12, 2015)-- Paul Johnson Drywall Incorporated (PJD), is pleased to announce that its Compliance Manager Warren Townsend was named to “Generation Next: 2015,” the industry’s list of young leaders compiled by Walls & Ceilings Magazine. The publication, which covers business news, products and issues critical to the drywall industry selected young leaders, under forty years of age, who are making a positive impact on the construction and drywall industry. In the “Generation Next: 2015” feature, Mr. Townsend is recognized for his leadership on several innovative projects that are helping to shape the future of the industry, as well as his work as a compliance manager.

One of the projects that Mr. Townsend is currently working on is the development of a job site GPS tracking system that will be able to record employee time, over-time, project estimating, and work force needs prediction. The system would be automated, where site crews are tracked through their cell phones. Mr. Townsend is collaborating with the software developers to customize the time-keeping program for PJD, and is working to make it available to others in the construction industry, as well.

Mr. Townsend was also recognized for his involvement on PJD’s employee hotline system. He helped to develop a hotline whereby employees can alert PJD’s Human Resources Department, or company president of concerns and issues on a job-site or related to employee pay questions and concerns.

In addition, Walls & Ceilings Magazine is also selected Warren Townsend to the young leader list for his work as a compliance manager. Mr. Townsend joined PJD in October 2014 with his main responsibilities focusing on the well being of PJD employees. He oversees new orientations, training in safety, Department of Labor compliance, and education and training in PJD policies and procedures. He also oversees the company’s payroll operations of more than 500 employees.

About Paul Johnson Drywall
Established in 1967, PJD is an Arizona-based drywall contractor, and one of the largest in the Southwestern United States with offices in Phoenix, Tucson and Prescott, Arizona. The family-owned business has long-been the drywall contractor of choice for the most prominent home builders in the region, providing high-quality drywall and related services for single-family, multi-family and commercial projects across the region. With safety, efficiency, quality and professionalism as its core values, PJD attracts and maintains the best crews, meets deadlines, and delivers exceptional craftsmanship, which has established the company’s reputation as a leader in the industry. For additional information, visit:

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Paul Johnson Drywall Expands Operations into Nevada, Responding to Demand

PHOENIX (January 13, 2015) -- Paul Johnson Drywall Inc. (PJD), Arizona’s largest drywall contractor, announced its expansion into Nevada in response to the growing demands of the Las Vegas market’s single-family and multifamily construction industry. With its first expansion outside of Arizona, PJD will be working with long-time customers Pulte Homes, Ryland Homes and other well-respected single-family and multifamily builders in Nevada.

Ron “Chip” Brown, a 32-year veteran of the Nevada drywall and construction industry, was hired as the firm’s general superintendent. In his new role with PJD, Brown is responsible for running the firm’s construction services; hiring crews, estimators and superintendents; and leading sales efforts in Nevada. PJD recently purchased a 6,500-square-foot office building, located at 5957 McLeod Drive in Las Vegas, to house its local operations. The two-story building holds PJD’s executive offices, warehouse space and conference rooms, as well as an outdoor storage yard. The firm also has three offices in Arizona – Phoenix, Tucson and Prescott.

“Moving into a new market is an exciting venture and having a well-respected industry veteran to help lead the expansion positions our firm well,” said Cole Johnson, president of Paul Johnson Drywall. “With our new office and an exceptional team to manage the new office operations, PJD is well-positioned to help our customers meet their sales goals and raise the bar for builders throughout Nevada.”

In addition to Brown joining the firm’s Las Vegas office, new office operations are being managed by Lou Eltringham, who has been with PJD for more than a decade and relocated to Las Vegas two years ago. She was promoted to executive project manager to assist with opening the new office and managing the firm’s payroll department.

According to a recent report from the Association of General Contractors, Nevada experienced the largest percentage increase in construction employment between July 2013 and July 2014 at 13.4 percent, adding 7,500 construction jobs over the year.

“The uptick in construction employment in Nevada is another signal that it is an opportune time for PJD to expand into the market,” Johnson added. “We look forward to providing Las Vegas-area single-family and multifamily builders with reliable, professional drywall services.”

About Paul Johnson Drywall
Established in 1967, PJD is an Arizona-based drywall contractor, and one of the largest in the Southwestern United States with offices in Phoenix, Tucson and Prescott, Arizona; and Las Vegas. The family-owned business has long-been the drywall contractor of choice for the most prominent home builders in the region, providing high-quality drywall and related services for single-family, multifamily and commercial projects across the region. With safety, efficiency, quality and professionalism as its core values, PJD attracts and maintains the best crews, meets deadlines and delivers exceptional craftsmanship, which has established the company’s reputation as a leader in the industry. For additional information, visit:

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Cole Johnson Appointed to Business Advocacy Group for Department of Labor Pilot Program

PHOENIX (Sept. 25, 2014)— Cole Johnson, president of Paul Johnson Drywall, was asked to serve on the business advocacy group for a new pilot program called the Employee Misclassification Compliance Assistance Program (EMCAP), which is being initiated by the Department of Labor’s Phoenix District Office of the Wage and Hour Division (DOL). Johnson was asked to serve as a representative of the construction industry. Other industries being targeted include hospitality, janitorial, food service and security.

EMCAP was developed by the DOL, in cooperation with the business advocacy group, which is comprised of business leaders from various industries. The program is intended to address the growing issue of worker misclassification, which the DOL identified as a trend arising from the business practice of utilizing independent contractors and other contingent workers opposed to hiring employees, thus improperly classifying workers.

In order to provide a mechanism for companies that may have erred in their classification of workers that allows them to address the issue without creating the potential for further exposure with DOL, the group established the EMCAP pilot program in Arizona. EMCAP intends to increase compliance, while providing employers with an opportunity to conduct a self-audit. Employer requests to participate in this program will be accepted from October 1 until November 28, 2014.

In May 2014, Paul Johnson Drywall (PJD) president Cole Johnson began initial collaborations with the DOL by implementing its classification initiative. As a result of this effort, PJD reactivated 1,325 workers as W-2 employees and hiring 627 new employees, taking the firm to nearly 2,000 employees.

About Paul Johnson Drywall
Established in 1967, PJD is an Arizona-based drywall contractor, and one of the largest in the Southwestern United States with offices in Phoenix, Tucson and Prescott, Arizona. The family-owned business has long-been the drywall contractor of choice for the most prominent home builders in the region, providing high-quality drywall and related services for single-family, multi-family and commercial projects across the region. With safety, efficiency, quality and professionalism as its core values, PJD attracts and maintains the best crews, meets deadlines, and delivers exceptional craftsmanship, which has established the company’s reputation as a leader in the industry. For additional information, visit:

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MEDIA CONTACT: Patty Johnson: 602-402-2965 or PattyJohnson@Connections-marcom.com

Paul Johnson Drywall Incorporated Partners with Younger Scaffold and Supplies LLC

PHOENIX (July 23, 2014)— Paul Johnson Drywall Incorporated (PJD) has established a new vendor partnership with Younger Scaffold & Supplies LLC (Younger). The agreement requires that Younger will provide heavy-duty scaffolding, safety training and inspections of the equipment on projects where PJD crews are working. As one of Arizona’s largest drywall contractors, PJD is creating a more efficient and safe work environment for crews by relying on Younger’s equipment and fall protection expertise, which enables drywall crews to focus on completing their work.

Younger’s complete scaffold safety program complements the existing PJD safety program and brings an added level of confidence with scaffold experts assigned to provide and inspect the equipment. In addition, crews receive extensive safety training at each site. The program includes using Younger’s high-quality product, which is sturdy, stable and tested; installation by a trained and competent scaffold expert; and inspection by a qualified inspector on a regular basis.

“As our business continues to grow, our crews are intent on completing jobs for our customers and we saw this partnership with Younger as a valuable program that increases crew safety on the job, while also ensuring that corners are not being cut,” said Cole Johnson, president of Paul Johnson Drywall.

“Our scaffold experts bring peace-of-mind to customers like Paul Johnson Drywall, allowing their workers to focus on their work while we set the stage for a safe working environment,” said Jeff Younger, owner of Younger Scaffold & Supplies. “We are very pleased to be associating with one of the largest and most reputable drywall contractors in Arizona. It’s good to know that so many construction workers will have our product supporting them,” he added.

About Paul Johnson Drywall
Established in 1967, PJD is an Arizona-based drywall contractor, and one of the largest in the Southwestern United States with offices in Phoenix, Tucson and Prescott, Arizona. The family-owned business has long-been the drywall contractor of choice for the most prominent home builders in the region, providing high-quality drywall and related services for single-family, multi-family and commercial projects across the region. With safety, efficiency, quality and professionalism as its core values, PJD attracts and maintains the best crews, meets deadlines, and delivers exceptional craftsmanship, which has established the company’s reputation as a leader in the industry. For additional information, visit:

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MEDIA CONTACT: Patty Johnson: 602-402-2965 or PattyJohnson@Connections-marcom.com

Paul Johnson Drywall Incorporated Implements Worker Classification Initiative Developed through Collaboration with Department of Labor

Contractor spearheads construction industry FLSA compliance effort with Department of Labor, reclassifying more than 1900 workers as employees.

PHOENIX (May 19, 2014)— Paul Johnson Drywall, Incorporated (PJD) announced that the company is implementing a classification initiative by reactivating 1325 workers as W-2 employees and hiring 627 new employees, a first step in the PJD FLSA compliance program that was developed in conjunction with the Department of Labor (DOL). PJD and the DOL worked together to design and implement the construction industry-focused effort, which addresses classification and overtime issues of traditionally piece-rate trades by providing industry best business practices. PJD is implementing its program with a reclassification of all of its independent contractor (1099) crews and individuals in Arizona to W-2 employees, taking the firm from 28 employees to more than 2,000 employees.

The W-2 classification provides the genesis to capture, monitor and analyze employee piecework in conjunction with hours and overtime pay. In addition to this reclassification action, PJD entered into engagements with nationally recognized third-party human resources and payroll systems providers, SOI and Prime Net, to further ensure the highest-level of compliance standards are met.

The DOL is actively working to update and modernize America’s overtime pay system, an effort highlighted earlier this year by President Obama’s Directive Expanding Overtime Pay. PJD is a top-paying industry piecework contractor in Arizona, typically exceeding prevailing wage in all categories, and initiated this effort with the DOL to review its policies, and assist with establishing industry best-practices.

“We pride ourselves on having the most professional crews in the state, and welcomed the opportunity to evaluate employment practices with the DOL,” said Cole Johnson, president of PJD. “Our crews allow us to deliver clients unparalleled on-time delivery in the safest manner, and as a result of these high expectations, we consistently pay our crews the highest wages. We’re excited to be taking our business, as well as our trade and related industry, to the next level,” he added.

In 2014, PJD expects significant growth over 2013. The reclassification and related program actions position the company to accommodate its expanding business, while simultaneously providing clients with the assurances associated with W-2 employee classification.

About Paul Johnson Drywall
Established in 1967, PJD is an Arizona-based drywall contractor, and one of the largest in the Southwestern United States with offices in Phoenix, Tucson and Prescott, Arizona. The family-owned business has long-been the drywall contractor of choice for the most prominent home builders in the region, providing high-quality drywall and related services for single-family, multi-family and commercial projects across the region. With safety, efficiency, quality and professionalism as its core values, PJD attracts and maintains the best crews, meets deadlines, and delivers exceptional craftsmanship, which has established the company’s reputation as a leader in the industry. For additional information, visit:

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MEDIA CONTACT: Patty Johnson: 602-402-2965 or PattyJohnson@Connections-marcom.com