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The OBR Quarterly
Celebrating 30 Years | Safety in Action | Growth on the Horizon
30 Years of OBR Cooling Towers
OBR marks a significant milestone—30 years in business. From day one in 1994 when Peter Poll started OBR out of the trunk of his car, to a national company with over 250 employees and 10 locations, our story has always been about people, relationships, and purpose.
We recently released a 30-Year Anniversary Video(Link) that captures the journey, shares stories from longtime team members, and highlights the values that continue to drive us forward.
Our New Engineering Blog is Live
We’ve launched our Engineering Blog (https://engineering.obrcoolingtowers.com/blog) - a place where our team shares insights, solutions, and industry knowledge. From cooling tower tips to project highlights and performance strategies, it’s designed to add value for our customers, partners, and team members alike.
Progress with Our H.E.I.G.H.T.S. Safety Program
Launched last year, our H.E.I.G.H.T.S Safety Program (is already making a difference. It's more than a checklist—it’s about creating a culture of accountability and looking out for each other every day. (https://obrcoolingtowers.com/pages/heights)
One of our crews recently hit the first milestone in the program, reaching the Denali level. Led by Superintendent Dan Taylor, with Josh Puckett as Foreman and Roxanne Bergeron as CSA, this crew has set the standard.
Crew Members: Eduardo Contreras, David Mack, James Mike, Tiffany Muzzie, James Puckett, Joshua Puckett, Emmanuel Silva, Patrick Sullivan, Diane Yazzie
Special recognition also goes to Victor Juarez (Southwest Region, TSMC Project) and Wade Gelhaus, Head Engineering Inspector, for their strong engagement in the program.
Welcome Our Newest Team Members
We're growing, and it's all about building the right team for what’s next. Please join us in welcoming these new faces to OBR:
We're glad you're here and excited about what we’ll build together.
Tech Upgrades That Move Us Forward
We recently brought much of our sales team to the corporate office—and others joined remotely—for a hands-on rollout of our new, custom-built CRM system. This upgrade is fully integrated with our HubSpot Marketing platform and is built to help us respond faster, quote smarter, and communicate better.
This investment reflects our commitment to staying ahead and creating an even stronger experience for our customers. Thanks to Jimmy Palacios and the team at @root16 for helping us bring this to life.
