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White Oak Construction Welcomes Operations Manager

April 24, 2018 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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Paul Beals Brings 28 Years of Industry Experience to White Oak Construction, Inc.  Salem, OR (April 24, 2018) – Today, White Oak Construction announced that Paul Beals has been named Operations Manager. In this position, Beals will be responsible for the overall management of the White Oak Team. He brings a broad background of construction and development experience, including a plethora of contacts and working relationships. Company President and Owner, Mark Fox said, “We are pleased to add Paul to our team. His high-level…

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Peter Shanks of White Oak Construction Honored by DJC with Phenoms & Icons Award

January 8, 2018 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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Portland, OR, (Jan. 5, 2018) – Peter Shanks of White Oak Construction was awarded with the Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) Phenoms and Icons award at a ceremony Dec. 14. The award honors the local building industry’s long-time leaders while recognizing the up-and-coming professionals. When Peter Shanks joined White Oak Construction just over eight years ago, his potential immediately became clear to leaders at the company. Before the first year of his employment was complete, he was being groomed to eventually move into a…

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White Oak Construction Toy Drive for Salem Police Department Supports Local Kids

December 12, 2017 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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Salem, OR – Dec. 12, 2017.  Hundreds of local Salem children will enjoy toys and warm clothes thanks to White Oak Construction and their friends and colleagues. Former Mayor Anna Peterson attended along with Salem Police Chief Jerry Moore and City Manager Steve Powell along with other officers.

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White Oak Construction Completes Church Extension Plan Remodel

December 11, 2017 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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Salem, OR (Dec. 11, 2017) – White Oak Construction (WOC) recently completed a custom remodel for Church Extension Plan (CEP), located at 4070 27th CT SE in Salem. The project began earlier this year and started as a smaller remodel of an existing boardroom. “While working through the project the organization determined they wanted to increase the scope of work to create a more inviting atmosphere for clients and employees,” said Dan Wellert, operations manager. Along with Lenity Architecture, WOC created a space that was…

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White Oak Construction Holiday Toy Drive Event

November 10, 2017 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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Wellert Receives Mayor’s Merit Award

October 7, 2017 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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Salem, Oregon (Oct. 2, 2017) – The City of Salem celebrated more than 9,300 volunteers at the annual Volunteer Recognition Celebration (per the City of Salem Facebook page), at the Loucks Auditorium at the Salem Library. Dan Wellert of White Oak Construction, received the City of Salem Mayor’s Merit Award.  Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett presented the award. At the ceremony, Bennett told the attendees that Wellert was receiving the recognition “for his tireless admiration and advocacy for the members of the Salem Police Department.” …

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White Oak Construction Completes Remodel of West Salem Domino’s

October 2, 2017 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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  Salem, OR (Oct. 2, 2017) – White Oak Construction recently completed a remodel for Domino’s Pizza in West Salem. It is located at 590 Taggart Dr. NW next to the Alibi Bar and Grill. It took eight week to complete the 2000 square foot remodel. The scope of the project included framing, ceramic tile flooring, ceramic wall tile, updated heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, power upgrades and new kitchen equipment. White Oak has already begun construction on a new South Salem location…

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Oregon State Police Fallen Trooper Memorial Event

August 2, 2017 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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White Oak Construction was proud to have been part of the construction and to have attended the 1st Annual Fallen Trooper Memorial and the 86th Anniversary of the Oregon State Police. Event attendees held on a candlelight vigil on August 1 at the Oregon State Police Memorial. The event commemorated Oregon’s 33 fallen police troopers. White Oak Construction is grateful for those who serve and for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the state of Oregon.  See the video here.

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White Oak Sponsors Patrol Car for Military Appreciation Month

May 1, 2017 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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  With May being Military Appreciation Month, White Oak Construction (WOC) is sponsoring the wrapping of a Salem Police Department patrol car in camouflage. The car will be unveiled Monday in a ceremony at the Oregon World War II Memorial in Salem. The wrapping of the vehicle was made possible through a donation to the Salem Police Foundation from the commercial construction company. Superintendent Rob Hagerman and Project Manager Will Horsey are veterans who work at WOC.  For them, this car is more than…

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White Oak Completes Facility for Northwest Senior and Disability Services

November 18, 2016 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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Salem, OR (Nov. 18, 2016) – White Oak Construction recently completed another project for Northwest Senior and Disability Services (NWSDS) in Woodburn. Built along Progress Way on the east end of town, the facility will serve as an intake facility providing necessary health care resources to Woodburn seniors and those with disabilities. Prior to the building of this space, NWSDS was leasing a smaller building in Woodburn. The new 8,632 square foot wood framed building is designed to provide increased accessibility for their clientele.…

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2016 Toy Drive

October 19, 2016 / Mark Fox / Latest News

Salem, Oregon – White Oak Construction (WOC) will start collecting toys for the Salem Police Department’s (SPD) Annual Toy Drive.  Unwrapped toys for children of all ages can be dropped off at their office at 2455 River RD S during regular business hours. Unwrapped, new toys for children of any age are accepted.  The SPD will then distribute them to needy children in our community. Call White Oak Construction at 503-588-3081 or visit www.WhiteOakConstruction.net for more information. ### About White Oak Construction: Founded in 1997, White Oak…

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White Oak Helps Celebrate Dedication of the Fallen Trooper Memorial

October 4, 2016 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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Salem, OR – October 1, 2016 –  On October 1, members of the White Oak Construction (WOC) team proudly attended the dedication of the Fallen Trooper Memorial.  WOC led the construction efforts.   The memorial is located in front of the Public Service Building on the Capitol Mall.  Groundbreaking was held on Flag Day, June 14, 2016. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Oregon State Police Superintendent Travis Hampton, and State Senator Betsy Johnson attended and spoke. Oregon State Police (OSP) Lt. Cari Boyd, led the non-profit organization’s…

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White Oak “Dog Days of Summer” Event Raises $4k for Salem Police K9 Course

August 30, 2016 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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On August 11, 2016, WOC brought back its popular summer bbq with the goal to raise $3,000 for lighting on the Salem Police Department K9 Course.  The event raised an unprecedented $4,000 and Northside Electric volunteered to donate labor and materials.  Guests were able to see a K9 demonstration and learn about the important work of our K9 officers.

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White Oak Construction Completes Department of Human Services Multi-Service Center

August 30, 2016 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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Dallas, OR (Aug. 29, 2016) – White Oak Construction (WOC), in conjunction with Lenity Architecture, recently completed the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) Multi-Service Center in Dallas. This 33,000 square foot, new facility will house a number of resources including an after-hours child welfare facility featuring an outdoor playground. This is only the latest in a long line of projects that WOC has completed for state agencies. According to a recent DHS report, Polk County has a high demand for social services given…

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White Oak Construction Breaks Ground on Memorial

June 17, 2016 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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June 17, 2016 –  Flag Day, June 14, 2016, was celebrated with the groundbreaking for the long awaited Oregon State Police Fallen Trooper Memorial. The memorial is located in front of the Public Service Building on the Capitol Mall. The groundbreaking was organized by White Oak Construction, the company chosen to construct the memorial. Oregon State Police (OSP) Lt. Cari Boyd, leads the organization which has raised over $235,000 for the project. The memorial will recognize 33 troopers who have made the ultimate sacrifice…

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White Oak Construction and Family Work on K9 Training Course

June 5, 2016 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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The Salem Police Department (SPD) and the Salem Police Foundation (SPF) held a K9 Course Rehab Day June 4. Temperatures of nearly 100 degrees didn’t deter volunteers and local businesses from preparing the ground, building and painting the course structures that help prepare our K-9 officers for work in our community. White Oak Construction brought out equipment and supplies and Project Manager Dan Wellert brought his wife Christine and daughters Rebecca and Sierra.   Despite the heat, SPD officers and K9 Officers Enzo and Jake…

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White Oak Construction Completes CRC HealthGroup building in Historic Chinatown in Portland

April 18, 2016 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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Salem, OR, (April 18, 2016) – White Oak Construction (WOC) has completed a building for CRC Health in a historic area of New Chinatown on 140 NW 4th AVE in Portland. The property is located in what was originally the dynamic center of Chinatown in the late 1800s. Once the Duck Lounge & Co. and later Tuck Lung, it was the location of the oldest Chinese grocery store and restaurant in Portland until its closure in the 1980s.  Since then the property has been…

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White Oak Sponsors Salem Police Foundation

February 24, 2016 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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Salem, OR (Feb. 24, 2016)  White Oak Construction and team members are strong supporters of the Salem Police Foundation. The annual Breakfast with the Chief was held on Feb. 24 and owner Mark Fox and project engineer Peter Shanks were in attendance.  The Foundation was seeking funding to obtain a mobile command center to assist in serious situations such as active shooter or natural disaster.  Shanks had his picture taken with one of the K9 officers.  Project manager, Dan Wellert serves on the Foundation Board.

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White Oak Construction Nominated For “Best” in Commercial Construction and Green Business

February 16, 2016 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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Salem, OR (Feb. 16, 2016)  White Oak Construction has been nominated for Best Commercial Builder and Best Green Business in the Statesman Journal’s 2016 Best of the Mid Valley people’s choice awards.  The company was also recognized in 2015 with a Bronze Medal in the Best Commercial Builder category. White Oak obtained its EarthWISE certification with Marion County for its environmentally friendly practices. Mark Fox says, “We understand the impact our work can have on future generations and the environment.” The company makes sure…

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White Oak Construction Starts Work on NorthWest Senior and Disability Services Headquarters in Woodburn

February 1, 2016 / Mark Fox / Latest News
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Salem, Ore. (Feb. 1, 2016), White Oak Construction (WOC) has started work on the new NorthWest Senior and Disability (NWSDS) Services Woodburn headquarters. The facility will be 8,200SF and will be built at a site on Progress Way.    A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Jan. 15 with NWSDS advisory council chairman Ed Cavin, Woodburn case manager Nataliya Fursova and Marion County Commissioner Sam Brentano. The project will begin in mid-February. ### About White Oak Construction: Founded in 1997, White Oak has constructed hundreds of…

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