Niehaus News 1st Quarter 2022

NIEHAUS
First Quarter 2022 • Volume 65, Issue 1 NEWS

Kathy McCreary Don Pea
Inspire Design Center Vincennes WBM Vincennes
25 Years of Service
35 Years of Service

Deborah Dunn Dale Nash
WBM St. Louis WBM Vincennes
25 Years of Service 25 Years of Service

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARIES

APRIL APRIL

CORPORATE OFFICES Adam Cliver Apr 4 Kathy McCreary 36 years
Bryan Justin Myers Apr 6 Ken Pettry 18 years
1422 E. Elkhorn Rd. • Vincennes, IN Jon Overton Apr 7 Rob Lawson 17 years
(812) 886-4412 Justin Lowe Apr 7 Melissa Hawkins 6 years
Chandler Deckard Apr 8 Scott Flenner 3 years
Bernie Niehaus Rob Lawson Apr 8 Austin Ray 4 years
Carey Rhoads Apr 23 Nathan Hill 3 years
CEO Jean Boctor Apr 30 Chris Maker 2 years
Elizabeth Behringer 1 year
Butch Niehaus MAY May 1 Zachary Martin 1 year
May 1 Andy Petelle 1 year
President Jonathan Noah May 4 Jacey Dittmer 1 year
George Bannon Jr May 6 Jeff Enders 1 year
David Niehaus Melissa Hawkins May 15 Randy Loman 1 year
Lisa Mincey May 17 Erik Letherman 1 year
Vice President Kurt Seger May 17
Jessica Miller May 18 MAY 28 years
WELCOME TO THE TEAM! Lane Vories May 24 22 years
Tyler Wilds May 25 Eric Feagley 12 years
Mason Levingston WBM-Vincennes Doug Mikiska May 25 Mick Gormley 12 years
Cody Smith WBM-Vincennes Scott Charleston May 26 Amber Bursott 10 years
Amanda Sims NL-Vincennes Walker McCrary May 30 Rance Meredith 9 years
Carey Rhoads WBM-St Louis Tim Reichenbaugh May 30 Tom Bryan 7 years
Haley Frey Stonehaus Elizabeth Emmons Kevin Compton 6 years
Kurt Seger WBM-Vincennes Erich Goodman Jun 1 David Flinn 4 years
Peytin Pagett NL-Evansville Jun 2 Lacy Mejean 2 years
Nicholas Blanchard NL-Evansville JUNE Jun 6 Megan Gospodinoff
Kylee Adams NL-Vincennes Jun 6 Scott Charleston 1 year
Logan Gregory NL-Vincennes Mark Pope Jun 7
Daniel Dreiman Karran Patrick O'Haver Jun 9 Zachary Clayton 1 year
Aaron Burnett WBM-Vincennes Daniel Hess Jun 10
Jon Overton NL-Vincennes Ron Gaines Jun 15 Jay Anderson 1 year
Christopher Shade NL-Vincennes Ethan Zwilling Jun 18
Davey Hamilton Installed Sales Keith McMonagle Jun 18 George Bannon Jr 1 year
Lee Endicott IV Stonehaus Joshua Noell Jun 19
David Conner NL-Vincennes Travis Hamilton Jun 22 Kenneth Dugger 1 year
Jack Hedge WBM-Vincennes Stuart Freeman Jun 23
Logan Klueh WBM-Vincennes Teresa Mullinax Jun 24 Gwendolyn Johnson 1 year
Joshua Noell WBM-Vincennes Jade Tibbs Jun 24
Megan Gospodinoff Jun 26 Alison Jones 1 year
Lisa Pearson Jun 29
Erik Letherman Jun 30 Keith McMonagle 1 year
Dustin M. Fagg Jun 30
Paul Embry Debra VanGilder
Walt Burnett
Jacey Dittmer JUNE
Cole Ginder
Mark Ashcraft 40 years
NIEHAUS NEWS CONGRATULATIONS Mike Worland 39 years
Brian Childs 22 years
This newsletter is the Editor/Photographer/Writer: Allison Jones Mary Beth Robinson 21 years
official publication of Brian Kirwer on her recent marriage to Tom Greiner. Walt Burnett 17 years
events and activities Allison is employed at Inspire Design Dennie Wiedner 8 years
of NC, Inc. [email protected] Benny Crow 6 years
Emily Niehaus Center Terre Haute. Erich Goodman 6 years
Amie Smith 6 years
[email protected] Travis Hamilton Justin Lowe 4 years
welcoming their daughter, Ava Grace. Christopher Mormino 1 year
Travis is employed at Niehaus Lumber in Lisa Pearson 1 year

Vincennes. OUR SYMPATHY TO

Rance Meredith Daniel Hess
welcoming their son, Hank D. on the passing of his brother. Daniel
Rance is employed in the Pre-Finish
is employed at Niehaus Lumber
Department at WBM. Vincennes.

Our Most Valuable Asset

A s you can see,
this issues of
our Newsletter is
dedicated to our great
employees – our most
valuable asset.

You might have great Kenny Doades NL - Vincennes 46 years
products to sell and a Phil Wehrman NL - Vincennes 42 years
beautiful store, but if Clete Yochum WBM - Vincennes 41 years
you do not have good Mark Ashcraft NL - Vincennes 39 years
employees you will not have a successful Mike Worland WBM - Vincennes 38 years
business. Kathy McCreary NL - Vincennes 35 years
Douglas Mikiska NL - Vincennes 29 years
All employees from the yardmen, the office Eric Feagley NL - Evansville 27 years
staff, the truck drivers, the sales staff all Dale Nash WBM - Vincennes 25 years
have contact with the customers. It is Deborah Dunn WBM - St Louis 25 years
the relationship that makes or break your Don Pea WBM - Vincennes 25 years
successful business. John Harrison WBM - Vincennes 24 years
Steve Taylor Top Shop 24 years
As you can see from the list on the right, Lisa Mincey WBM - Vincennes 24 years
many of our employees have been with us Ron Gaines Top Shop 23 years
for many years. Susan Sanders NC, inc. 23 years
Dennis Bilskie WBM - Vincennes 23 years
We are so fortunate to have these employees Mick Gormley WBM - Vincennes 21 years
who have kept us in a successful business Brian Childs WBM - St Louis 21 years
now for 89 years. Thanks to you, our Mary Beth Robinson NL - Terre Haute 20 years
customers and God’s Blessings. Mike Adams NC, inc. 20 years
Craig Sims WBM - Vincennes 20 years
Bernie can be reached at Kim Downen NL - Vincennes 18 years
[email protected] Ken Pettry WBM - St Louis 17 years
Brian Kirwer NC, inc. 17 years
Scott McCrary WBM - Vincennes 17 years
Tim Malooley NL - Terre Haute 16 years
Robert Lawson NL - Terre Haute 16 years
Walter Burnett NL - Terre Haute 16 years
Ryan Hutchison WBM - St Louis 16 years
Jerald Jones NL - Robinson 16 years
Mark Frey NC, inc. 15 years
Scott Klein WBM - Vincennes 15 years
Dick Woodward NL - Robinson 15 years
Roger Abel WBM - Vincennes 14 years
Chuck Young WBM - Vincennes 14 years
Amber Bursott WBM - Vincennes 11 years
Rance Meredith WBM - Vincennes 11 years
Gretchen Beaver WBM - St Louis 10 years
Eric Kotter Stonehaus 10 years
Paul Embry NL - Evansville 10 years

Brain Teaser: Hand Tools

A Good Morning

My face in the mirror
Isn’t wrinkled or drawn.
My house isn’t dirty.
The cobwebs are gone.
My garden looks lovely
And so does my lawn.
I think I might never
Put my glasses back on.

Answers on Page 9.

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Family Tradition

All of his life Ole had heard stories of an
amazing family tradition. It seems that his
father, grandfather and great-grandfather
had all been able to walk on water on their
21st birthday. On that day, they’d walk
across the lake to the boat club for their
first legal drink. So when Ole’s 21st birthday
came around, he and his pal Corky took
a boat out to the middle of the lake. Ole
stepped out of the boat and nearly drowned!
Corky just managed to pull him to safety.
Furious and confused, Ole went to see his
grandmother. Grandma, it’s my 21st birthday,
so why can’t I walk across the lake like my
father, his father, and his father before him?
Granny looked into Ole’s eyes and said,
Because, your father, grandfather and great
grandfather were born in January, you were
born in July.

Spring Cleaning

Tips, Tricks and the Ultimate Checklist

1. Where to start? Tidy Up

It is a marathon, not a sprint! Walk around your home and put
things back into the rooms they belong in.

2. Declutter Your Spaces

We like to declutter room by room. Choose a room and get to it! Have trash bags ready -
trash or donate? Put your donation bags in your car ASAP! Make sure you do this in every
room before you move on to the next step.

3. Dust

Now that your spaces are decluttered, it’s time to tackle the dust. Dust every hard surface.

4. Clean

This is where the magic happens. Open the windows. Blast some tunes! Strip the beds
and pop them in the washer. Start cleaning surfaces starting with the highest ones. Did you
know Niehaus Lumber in Vincennes has an extensive cleaning selection? Stop by and see
our most loved cleaning products!

5. Freshen UP

Whip out a good candle. Febreeze your fabric pieces & carpets. We hope these tips help
you get through your spring clean!

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Our Grea

Niehaus Companies Present Kathy McCreary
2021 Service Awards NL - Vincennes

Every division of Niehaus Dale Nash
Companies held a Christmas WBM - Vincennes
celebration lunch or dinner
event this year. Celebrations Steven Taylor
were held in Evansville, IN, Top Shop
Terre Haute, IN, St. Louis, MO,
Robinson, IL, and Vincennes, Deborah Dunn
IN. Everyone enjoyed a great WBM - St. Louis
meal and several employees
were recognized for their years Don Pea
of dedicated service. This year, WBM - Vincennes
Service Awards for 35-years,
25-years, 20-years, 15-years,
10-years and 5-years were
presented. Each of these
employees are very valuable,
and their contributions ensure
the continued success of
Niehaus Companies.

Thank you to the Niehaus
family for these great events,
recognition, and for creating
opportunities for so many
people.

eatest Assets

MaryBeth Robinson Gretchen Beaver Jean Boctor
Inspire Design Center WBM - St. Louis WBM - St. Louis

Terre Haute Eric Kotter Benny Crow
Stonehaus WBM - Vincennes
Mike Adams
NC, inc. Paul Embry Erich Goodman
NL - Evansville WBM - Vincennes
Craig Sims
WBM - Vincennes Amie Smith
WBM - St. Louis
Mark Frey Marshall Pierson
NC, inc. WBM - Vincennes Stuart Freeman
WBM - Vincennes
Scott Klein Lane Vories
WBM - Vincennes Stonehaus Mark Pope
WBM - St. Louis
Dick Woodward Melissa Hawkins
NL - Robinson NL - Robinson Brent Sweeney
WBM - St. Louis
Lacy Mejean
Stonehaus Dwight Foote
WBM - Vincennes
Bryan Meldrum
WBM - St. Louis Kasey Like
WBM - Vincennes

Crispy Chicken Wings

Ingredients

2 dozen chicken wings
Meat Church Holy Voodoo (sub The Gospel or Holy Gospel)

1/2 C corn starch
Optional sauces of your choice to toss the wings in at the end

(Frank’s Buffalo or Blues Hog BBQ)

The How To’s

Lay your wings on a wire rack. Lightly sprinkle with corn starch on both sides. Place the wings uncovered
in the refrigerator for 8 hours to allow the skin to dry out. This is easily done overnight. Prepare your grill at
a temperature of at least 375. It’s ok to go even higher such as 400 - 450. We prefer hickory, mesquite or
pecan for this cook.
Prepare your fryer at a temperature of 350. We prefer peanut oil as it has a high smoke point. Remove the
wings from the refrigerator. Season with Meat Church Holy Voodoo on all sides. Place the wings on the
grill. Using your Instant Read Thermometer grill until the wings are an internal temperature of 175 flipping
at least once during the cook. Remove from the grill. The wings should already be fairly crispy at this point,
but now it’s time to go next level crispiness. Place the wings in the frying oil for 3 minutes. Remove and
allow to cool. Toss the wings in your favorite sauces. You can either eat the wings at this stage after they
cook for a “saucy” wing or you can toss them back on the grill for a couple minute to tack up the sauce.
Enjoy!

Meat Church Rubs & Blues Hog Sauces now available at Niehaus Lumber in Vincennes!

Daffynitions Brain Teaser Answers

DEBATE:
What goes on the hook to catch a fish.

ADULT:
A person who has stopped growing at both
ends and is now growing in the middle.

SECRET:
Something you tell to one person at a time.

YAWN:
An honest opinion openly expressed.

OVERCAST:
When Harry Potter messes up a spell.

BUTTERFLY:
Throwing of dairy products.

INFLATION:
Cutting money in half without damaging the
paper.
COMMITTEE:
A body that keeps minutes and wastes
hours.

“We’re having a big meeting tomorrow to kick off our Three retirees, each with hearing loss,
Employee Wellness Campaign. Who’s in charge of were playing golf one fine day in March.
bringing the soda and donuts?” One remarked to the other ‘Windy, isn’t

Connect it?’
‘No,’ the second man replied, ‘it’s
WITH US
Thursday.’
And the third man chimed in, ‘So am I.

Let’s have a beer.’

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Employees in Profile

EVANSVILLE Jennifer Rhoutsong
VINCENNES
VINCENNES Jennifer Rhoutsong is the Kitchen Sales Manager at Inspire Design Center in
Evansville. She meets with customers and determines what their design needs are,
ST LOUIS creates floor plans, visits job sites and measures along with other management
duties. Jennifer has been with Inspire Design Center since October. Before working
at Inspire Design Center, she worked in a variety of jobs all related to home design.
Jennifer was born and raised in Evansville, IN where she attended Reitz High School.
She graduation from Indiana University with a degree in Interior Design. Jennifer and her
husband, Pete, have been married for 20 years and have two daughters. Riley, 20, is in
Pre-Med for Optometry at Hanover. Abby is a senior at Castle and will be playing soccer
in the fall at the University of Southern Indiana. When Jennifer isn’t working, she enjoys
going to Orange Theory and watching her daughter play travel soccer.

Brian McVaigh

Brian McVaigh is an Outside Sales Representative at Niehaus Lumber Vincennes.
He meets with contractors, goes over estimates for jobs and ensures each job
has the correct materials. Brian has been with Niehaus Lumber for 7 months.
Before working at Niehaus, he ran McVaigh Construction for 20 years. Brian was raised in
Berryville, IL a little south of Olney. He attended Richland County High School. Brian and
his wife, Valerie, have been married for 20 years and have two sons. Lucas, 18, currently
enrolled in the John Deere Diesel Mechanics Program at Vincennes University. He works
at John Deere in Albion. Brock,14, is in 8th grade and attends St. Joe Catholic School
in Olney. When Brian isn’t working, he enjoys fishing, spending time with his family and
trap shooting. His two boys compete in several trap shooting events throughout the year.

Benny Crowenny Crow is a door Builder in the Door Mill. He builds Therma-Tru exterior

doors along with completing custom prep options including Multi-Point lock

Bsystems, cut-down height doors, and custom built transoms. Benny has been

with the Door Mill for 6 years. Before working at the Door Mill, he worked in construction
for 30 years. Benny was born and raised in Boonville, IN where he attended Boonville
High School. He currently resides in Odon, IN with his wife of 27 years, Mary. They are
blessed with two kids and two grandkids. Benny’s son, Harry, is 38 and his daughter,
Mckayla, is 11. Geri, Benny’s daughter, is married to Antonio and has a daughter Jalee,
12. When Benny is not working, he enjoys hunting deer. He is a big member of the Odon
VFW and spends many hours volunteering. The Odon VFW has raised over $90,000 in
the last six years for the Cancer Society!

Nathan Hillathan Hill is an Installer at WBM St. Louis. He installs granite tops in kitchens

and bathrooms. Nathan has been with WBM St. Louis for 3 years. Before

Nworking at WBM St. Louis, he worked for the City Municipality.

Nathan was born and raised in Fenton, MO where he attended Fox Senior High School.
He graduated from Jefferson college with a Construction Trade Degree. Nathan and his
wife, Christina, have been married for 8 years. They have two daughters, Aubrey, 7
years old, and Charlotte, 8 months old. Nathan is a homebody. When he isn’t working,
he enjoys spending time with his family, working on home projects and cooking.

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