Tucked away in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, is a gathering place for the Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC). The FCPC Community Center is a spectacular building that is beyond a fitness center. In fact, in January it was used for a construction trades fair to engage local high school students and recent graduates in learning more about the construction industry and potential employment opportunities. The gym of the community center was transformed into a career fair. Businesses including plumbers, electricians, engineers and construction managers lined the perimeter with tables displaying their company information and job opportunities.

Greenfire attended this trades fair as the FCPC tribally-owned construction management firm. Bob Boelter represented the firm and explained to students the many paths for entry into the construction industry including apprenticeships, technical programs, or four-year degree programs at colleges and universities. He also explained what a construction manager does throughout a project and what skills, training, and certifications that can help them build successful careers.

The FCPC Department of Education hosted the trades fair and invited several companies from the industry to attend. By actively participating in initiatives like the trades fair, Greenfire strengthens its role as a trusted resource for those interested in construction careers that help build our communities.

Greenfire kicked off 2025 in style with its annual company holiday party at Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee. The event was a celebration of a successful 2024, and the exciting year ahead. Employees and guests enjoyed an evening filled with great food and fun.

With the Milwaukee skyline serving as a backdrop, all the teammates who ventured from across the state with their friends and family members captured some group photos. President Jeb Meier took a moment to thank the Greenfire team, as well as the support provided by each members families and loved ones.

A highlight of the night was the delicious dinner, as music, laughter and conversation filled the hotel’s third floor Serenity Room, which as friends and family reflected on the past year and looked forward to the future.

After dinner, one of the most popular activities of the night was Greenfire Bingo. With exciting prizes on the line, everyone eagerly marked their cards with spaces that required a little bit of work – like take a selfie with Bob Boelter, find someone who caught a fish this past year, or give Rebecca Sadler a high five and tell her that she’s awesome! Adding to the fun was photo booth with silly props.

Ed Person kept the tunes spinning and the vibes high, as the lighting transitioned into “Club Greenfire” with specialty Green lighting to keep the party going.

As Greenfire enters its 15th year, the holiday party was a reminder of how far the company has come and the bright future ahead. The night was a perfect way to celebrate the hard work and dedication of everyone who has contributed to Greenfire’s success.

As 2024 winds and our team braced for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, Team Greenfire always makes it a point for our teams to get together and celebrate with each other with an ugly sweater contest and white elephant gift exchange!

Greenfire team members all took turns selecting mystery gifts from the exchange. From silly to practical, the variety of gifts passed around ensured a lot of laughs.

As is tradition, the previous year’s winning contestant bestows the honors of Greenfire’s ugliest with the new trophy. At Greenfire’s Milwaukee office, Rebecca Sadler honored Day Mendoza with this year’s trophy. And up in Wausau, Nate Brown presented Sherrie Harenda with this year’s honors.

Congratulations to our ugly sweater contest winners, and from all of us at Greenfire, have a safe and happy holiday season!