November 2014
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other feature that helps them stand above
the crowd. Recently, they held their annual
Charity Golf Classic to benefit Open Arms,
a local domestic violence and rape crisis ser-
vices center. They’ve been commitment and
dedicated to Open Arms for more than a de-
cade.
“We had overwhelming support,” says
Hartzell. “People like to see you’re giving
back to the community and know you’re a
part of the community. You’re not just here
to do the job.”
UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY
Charles Construction Services is particular-
ly proud of their most recent project – the
University of Findlay Science wing addition,
one of their recent LEED-certified works.
The Owens Community College building,
with the rolled sealing, was another flagship
job for them because it is located in the com-
pany’s hometown. “I’m pretty proud of that
one because I was the superintendent on it.
I’m a little bit biased,” Hartzell says.
Another project the company is proud
to showcase is the Ohio State University,
whose signature “O” is recognized as a local
landmark. “Everybody recognizes that O, no
matter where they are,” says Hartzell.
It is these types of projects that have
landed Charles Construction Services nu-
merous prestigious awards over the years.
The industry recognition holds significant
value for the company because people want
to “associate with a winner,” Hartzell says.
