Peter Shanks of White Oak Construction Honored by DJC with Phenoms & Icons Award
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…
White Oak Construction Toy Drive for Salem Police Department Supports Local Kids
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.
White Oak Construction Completes Church Extension Plan Remodel
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…
White Oak Construction Holiday Toy Drive Event
Wellert Receives Mayor’s Merit Award
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.” …
White Oak Construction Completes Remodel of West Salem Domino’s
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…
Oregon State Police Fallen Trooper Memorial Event
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.
White Oak Sponsors Patrol Car for Military Appreciation Month
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…