Sam Boak Focuses on Growth at Boak and Sons by Hiring New Employees
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Jan. 24, 2019 Sam Boak has watched Boak and Sons grow since it started in 1974. What began as a residential and commercial insulation company has expanded to roofing, siding, gutters and sheet metal. To keep up with its continued growth and better serve customers throughout Youngstown, Cleveland, Akron-Canton, Cranberry, and surrounding areas, Sam Boak has focused on hiring new talent in all areas of the business.
Over the past two years Sam Boak has created several new job positions at Boak and Sons. These include jobs in project management, project estimation, accounting, human resources, and digital marketing. These new employees are not just starting careers with an established organization, they are joining a growing family.
"We treat employees like family. We spend a lot of time together so we see the hard days and the good days and share those moments with each other," says Sam Boak. "I would have never believed, 40 some years ago, that we would be at the place we are today and the reason for that has been hiring really great, knowledgeable people in the industry. In addition, I'm proud to be able to use my company to create new jobs in our area. Oftentimes, our young people are forced to leave Youngstown to find work. Giving individuals the opportunity to stay close to home and work in the area they were raised is a great feeling."
One of the new positions recently filled at Boak and Sons was Digital Marketing Manager. To fund the new marketing position, Sam moved money from traditional advertising methods to a digital marketing budget. This a common shift in the construction industry, as more residential and commercial contractors are hoping to capture interest where potential customers are doing their research - online. With a solid reputation in the industry and an outbound leader like Sam Boak, Boak and Sons thinks this shift will be a natural fit for the organization.
"I am always learning something new and challenging myself through my position at Boak and Sons," Kellie Daley, Digital Marketing Manager. "It has been so exciting to help Boak and Sons develop a modern digital marketing strategy." Kellie focuses on social media campaign strategies and digital advertisements to help promote the company more efficiently online.
Separate from the on-site work crews of skilled laborers, Boak and Sons currently has 28 office employees providing infrastructure support. Some of the current staff members have been working for Sam Boak for nearly 30 years. With seasoned industry professionals to learn from, each new employee is set up for success.
"Boak and Sons is positioning itself for the next generation of leaders within the company," Sam Boak says about the recent hires. "I see the future of Boak and Sons here."
For more information about Sam Boak, Boak & Sons, or the company's plans to continue to expand and grow, please contact Kellie Daley direct at 330-793-5646 or kdaley@boakandsons.com.
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About Boak & Sons:
Boak & Sons, Inc. was founded by Sam Boak in 1974 as a residental and commercial insulation company. With the high energy costs of the 70's, Boak & Sons expanded early on into the roofing business. They offered economical roof installations through cutting edge technology and equipment, allowing customers to recoup even more in energy savings. Today, Boak & Sons is a residential and commercial contractor for roofing, insulation, sheet metal, windows, siding, and gutters. Based in Youngstown, Ohio, the company serves customers in surrounding areas from Cleveland to Pittsburgh. For more information on Boak & Sons, visit their website at: https://www.boakandsons.com/
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