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Sam Boak Encourages Upcoming High School Graduates to Consider Skilled Trades as an alternative to a Traditional Four-year Degree

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio , May 3, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- High school graduation is right around the corner, and many seniors are likely finalizing their plans for what to do after they receive their high school diplomas. While some may be considering different colleges to attend, Sam Boak, president and founder of Boak & Sons, Inc., is reminding seniors not to rule out skilled trades when planning their career path.

Key Points: 
  • While some may be considering different colleges to attend, Sam Boak, president and founder of Boak & Sons, Inc., is reminding seniors not to rule out skilled trades when planning their career path.
  • Boak & Sons, Inc. is a residential and commercial exterior contracting company based in Youngstown, Ohio and specializes in roofing, siding, insulation, gutters, and sheet metal.
  • Sam Boak is particular about who he hires at Boak & Sons because quality customer service is at the top of his priority list.
  • "By the time a student finishes their four-year college degree, a skilled trade apprentice is already working in their career field," said Boak.

Sam Boak and Youngstown State University Foundation Continue Support to YSU

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Friday, April 8, 2022
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sam and Donna Boak recently attended an event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida benefiting the continued support to the University. Additional attendees included Youngstown area business leaders and Youngstown State University alumni. Sam and Donna have been long-term supporters of Youngstown State University along with many other organizations and philanthropic efforts in the Mahoning Valley community. Both Sam and Donna attended Youngstown State University and as a business man in the area, Sam Boak has always recognized the importance of supporting the "beautiful gem in Youngstown," said Boak.

Key Points: 
  • YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sam and Donna Boak recently attended an event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida benefiting the continued support to the University.
  • Sam and Donna have been long-term supporters of Youngstown State University along with many other organizations and philanthropic efforts in the Mahoning Valley community.
  • Both Sam and Donna attended Youngstown State University and as a business man in the area, Sam Boak has always recognized the importance of supporting the "beautiful gem in Youngstown," said Boak.
  • The most recent Boak & Sons Scholarship awardee was senior Lucas Nasonti, a baseball player for Youngstown State University.

Boak & Sons, Inc. Celebrates National Women's Day by Honoring Female Employees

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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As a predominately male industry, Founder and President of Boak & Sons, Inc., Sam Boak, wanted to recognize the women of the company for National Women's Day.

Key Points: 
  • As a predominately male industry, Founder and President of Boak & Sons, Inc., Sam Boak, wanted to recognize the women of the company for National Women's Day.
  • In the office or the field there is opportunity for success just as the women of Boak & Sons have shown.
  • Over 13% of Boak & Sons employees are female, which is higher than the industry standard.
  • "Man or woman doesn't matter, quality of work does and that's what you get from the people here at Boak & Sons," said Boak.

COVID-19 Precautions updated at Boak & Sons, Inc. as Pandemic Continues

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Monday, January 31, 2022
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For Sam Boak, president and founder of Boak & Sons, Inc., safety is the construction company's number one rule.

Key Points: 
  • For Sam Boak, president and founder of Boak & Sons, Inc., safety is the construction company's number one rule.
  • In order to ensure the safety of his employees, Boak continuously updates the COVID-19 precautions being implemented at the office and in the field.
  • Boak & Sons, Inc. is an exterior contracting company based in Youngstown, Ohio which specializes in roofing, insulation, siding, gutters and sheet metal.
  • Once the order was lifted, Boak & Sons returned to a busy schedule, but with strict precautions to continue mitigating the spread of COVID-19.

Sam Boak shares how Industry Material Shortages Affect Boak & Sons, Inc.

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
COVID-19, Technology, Adhesive, Boak, Building material, Construction, Industry, Real estate

Due to this shortage, price volatility has also been plaguing general contractors and industry managers involved in purchasing decisions.

Key Points: 
  • Due to this shortage, price volatility has also been plaguing general contractors and industry managers involved in purchasing decisions.
  • Sam Boak, president and founder of Boak & Sons, Inc., says these material shortages are affecting every department.
  • Material and supply chains have vastly expanded and field employee numbers have grown along with it.
  • Boak & Sons, Inc. was founded by Sam Boak in 1974 as an insulation contractor.

Sam Boak Announces Boak & Sons, Inc. Awarded the 2021 Carlisle Perfection Award for the Sixth Time

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Thursday, December 23, 2021
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One of the top manufacturers of quality commercial roofing materials in the world, Carlisle SynTec Systems, has once again awarded Boak & Sons with the Carlisle Perfection Award.

Key Points: 
  • One of the top manufacturers of quality commercial roofing materials in the world, Carlisle SynTec Systems, has once again awarded Boak & Sons with the Carlisle Perfection Award.
  • To be eligible for the Carlisle Perfection Award, contractors must have a seven-year track record of exceptional installation quality as well as outstanding warranty claim performance.
  • This award is given to the top 5% of all applicators in the United States and Canada, and this is the sixth Carlisle Perfection Award that Boak & Sons has qualified as a recipient.
  • This is a prestigious award we are proud to have earned, along with numerous ESP awards, the Carlisle Hall of Fame 500 Award and the Carlisle Perfection Council Award.

Sam Boak Once Again Provides Thanksgiving Turkeys to Thank Employees at Boak & Sons, Inc. for Dedication to Safety

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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Once again, Sam is showing his appreciation for his employees' dedication to safety by providing each member of his exterior contracting company with a Honey Suckle Thanksgiving turkey.

Key Points: 
  • Once again, Sam is showing his appreciation for his employees' dedication to safety by providing each member of his exterior contracting company with a Honey Suckle Thanksgiving turkey.
  • Each year, Sam Boak purchases turkeys for the entire staff as a special way to thank them for putting safety first in their work.
  • "The employees of Boak & Sons are my family," says Boak.
  • The turkeys are my way of thanking them for their dedication to making Boak & Sons a safe workplace."

Sam Boak Announces the Retirement of a 16-Year Employee From Boak & Sons, Inc.

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Friday, October 22, 2021
Technology, Boak, Retirement, Hatred, Management

President and Founder, Sam Boak, built this business with his father as an insulation company over 45 years ago, providing affordable insulation options to the local community.

Key Points: 
  • President and Founder, Sam Boak, built this business with his father as an insulation company over 45 years ago, providing affordable insulation options to the local community.
  • Many of Sam Boak's employees chose Boak & Sons as a lasting career choice, not just another job.
  • To learn more about Sam Boak or Boak & Sons, Inc., visit http://www.boakandsons.com .
  • Boak & Sons, Inc. was founded by Sam Boak in 1974 as an insulation contractor.

Sam Boak of Boak & Sons, Inc. Announces the Addition of John McNally to the Boak Team

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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"John has already had such a positive impact on the Boak & Sons employees," said Boak.

Key Points: 
  • "John has already had such a positive impact on the Boak & Sons employees," said Boak.
  • Boak & Sons, Inc. was founded by Sam Boak in 1974 as an insulation contractor.
  • With the high energy costs of the 70's, Boak & Sons expanded early on into the roofing business.
  • Today, Boak & Sons is a residential and commercial contractor for roofing, insulation, sheet metal, siding, and gutters.

Sam Boak and Boak & Sons, Inc. Proudly Participate in 2021 Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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Each year, an organization called the Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades hosts the MVST Expo .

Key Points: 
  • Each year, an organization called the Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades hosts the MVST Expo .
  • Sam Boak , president and founder of Boak & Sons, Inc., always ensures his company participates in The MVST Expo.
  • "The Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo is one of our favorite events in the area to be involved in," said Boak.
  • Sam Boak is a strong supporter of education, especially in Mahoning Valley wherehis business is based.