OUR MISSION
The Carpenter shop is dedicated to providing quality service to the University community in
renovation projects, painting, construction, woodwork and carpentry, electric projects, and flooring and tiling.
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Please contact dispatch if you are having issues submitting a work request, please contact dispatch at 801 - 581 - 7221 or email us at carpentry@fm.utah.edu.
Our Services
Exterior / interior finishes
Painting, drywall, framing, hanging, and taping as well as small remodel projects, building envelopes, and graffiti removal.
Concrete and Curbs
Replacement, reparation, and installation of concrete, brick, cinder block and paving stones throughout campus.
FLOORING
Floor finishes, carpet, VCT floor tile, wood flooring.
roofing
Repairs of all different roofing types as well as information on gaining roof access.
Glass
Installations, reparations, and replacements on all storefronts, single pan windows, and tempered glass features.
Systems furniture
Hanging whiteboards, shelving, and removing and replacing modular furniture, countertops, solid surfaces, bookcases, podiums; anything carpentry (we’ve yet to be stumped!)
Roof Access Training
Training and certification is required all clients wishing to access the roof. For more information on roof access, please visit the Building Access page.MEET THE TEAM
Years of University Service: 2012- present (2016- present as Supervisor)
Professional Skills: dry-waller, framer, hanger, concrete, construction finishes, job site superintendent, project manager, construction manager, ground up projects around the state and the valley
Hobbies: musician, singer-songwriter, Novelist, avid reader, golfer, bowling, camping.
Aspirations: publish a novel with a graphic novel version as well as an audio version, shoot a hole in one (got within 6") and bowl a 300 game (current record: 298).
"The 12" block U in the center of campus is a project I am most proud of as are the Marriott Library Plaza Fountain Project, numerous remodels around campus, the Carpenter Shop remodel, turning Eccles Bridge blue, and helping to place the "Imagine" banner across the big block U on the mountain."
Contact:
- Email: al.burdick@fm.utah.edu
- Cell: (801) 688 - 4321 (Texts preferred)
- Best time of contact: anytime
Carpenter
Years of University Service: 17 years
Professional Skills: building envelop maintenance and trouble-shooting, project management and documentation
Hobbies: biking, skiing, running, tennis, reading, movies, music
Aspirations: **
"I am most proud of the roof replacement projects I have worked on and for the improvements that we are able to make and the planning and teamwork that goes into a successful project."
Contact:
- Email: rich.wilcox@fm.utah.edu
- Cell: (801) 664-4776
- Best time to contact: Monday - Fri. 7:30am - 4:00, emergencies anytime
Carpenter
Years of University Service: 17 years (Paint Shop, Mower Shop, HVAC, Carpenter Shop)
Professional Skills: Journeyman, painter, lead man painter, estimator paint/blinds
Hobbies: golfing, sports, and yard work
Aspirations: Gaining more management experience to become a Project Coordinator/Manager/Supervisor
The Carpenter Shop remodel as well as the 19th office suite at the Park Building are two of my favorite projects. The Football Center paint job as well."
Contact:
- Email: joseph.weber@fm.utah.edu
- Cell: N/A
- Best time to contact: Monday - Fri. 7:30am - 4:00, emergencies anytime
Carpenter
Years of University Service: 10 (Grounds, Paint Shop, Carpenter Shop)
Professional Skills: carpentry, painting
Hobbies: camping, fishing, hunting
Aspirations: To have a long and successful career and build lasting relationships
"I am most proud of the remodeling project on the Carpenter shop as well as the paint job in the Athletics hall."
Contact:
- Email: vince.foster@fm.utah.edu
- Cell: N/A
- Best time of contact: Monday - Friday 7:30a - 4:00p
Carpenter
Years of University Service: 11
Professional Skills: Concrete and masonry
Hobbies: camping and spending time with family
Aspirations: **
"I am most proud of the fact that I have saved the university thousands of dollars from the work I've done! I am proud of everything I do!"
Contact:
- Email: travis.flygare@fm.utah.edu
- Cell: N/A
- Best time of contact: Monday - Friday 7:30a - 3:30p
Carpenter
Years of University Service: 13
Professional Skills: Woodworking, cabinets, carpentry
Hobbies: Building acoustic guitars
Aspirations: To play the instruments I build
"A am proud of all my projects past and present. But particularly President Pershing's custom desk."
Contact:
- Email: dan.bills@fm.utah.edu
- Cell: N/A
- Best time of contact: Monday - Friday 7:30a - 4:00p
Carpenter
Years of University Service: 11
Professional Skills: Carpenter, cabinet maker
Hobbies: Professional site-seer
Aspirations: "I dream of having hope. I hope this dream comes true."
"I am proud of everything I do. I believe that is why people call me for advice!"
Contact:
- Email: brent.dixon@fm.utah.edu
- Cell: N/A
- Best time of contact: Monday - Friday 7:30a - 4:00p
Carpenter
Years of University Service: 31 years (paint shop, carpenter shop)
Professional Skills: Journeyman painter
Hobbies: Photography
Aspirations: Retire healthy and travel
"I am very proud of the buildings I have painted around campus."
Contact:
- Email: mike.hughes@fm.utah.edu
- Cell: N/A
- Best time of contact: Monday - Friday 7:30a - 4:00p
Carpenter
Years of University Service: less than a year
Professional Skills: journeyman, dry-wall, painter
Hobbies: spending time with family, camping, avid skier and baseball player
Aspirations: Lead by example for coworkers and be a role-model for kids. Love life!
"I am proud of my work on New Ways in Springville, the Gateway Mall remodels, LDS Temple remodels in South Jordan!"
Contact:
- Email: david.lund@fm.utah.edu
- Cell: N/A
- Best time of contact: Monday - Friday 7:30a - 4:00p
Carpenter
Years of University Service: less than a year
Professional Skills: journeyman painter, dry wall repair, landscape and maintenance, greens keeper
Hobbies: camping, fishing, hiking, and weight lifting
Aspirations: to be able to have a great retirement from a place like the U
"I am proud to have worked on projects such as The Montage in Deer Valley, City Creek Center in Salt Lake, C7, and the Federal Aviation Administration Buildings."
Contact:
- Email: barry.alexander@fm.utah.edu
- Cell: (801) 759 - 5617
- Best time of contact: Monday - Friday 7:30a - 3:30p
Years of University Service: less than a year (Teaching and Learning Technologies (audio/video installations), Carpenter Shop
Professional Skills: Mechanic, HVAC Maintenance and Controls, Aquatic Facility Operator, general maintenance, welding and fabrication, install furniture systems design and install
Hobbies: playing sports, playing guitar, avid concern goer, hiking and camping
Aspirations: To have a long and successful career and build lasting relationships
"I designed and built a 12' tall by 8' wide book for the JCC Kindergarten play. I also restored my 1978 Dodge Powerwagen!"
Contact:
- Email: james.peterson@fm.utah.edu
- Cell: (801) 897 - 5613
- Best time of contact: Monday - Friday 8:00a - 4:00p
Carpenter
Years of University Service: less than a year
Professional Skills: Cabinet maker, Carpenter
Hobbies: Skiing, Camping, Biking
Aspirations: Make a positive impact on everyone I meet - enjoy life!
"I take pride in everything thing I do."
Contact:
- Email: ron.ellis@fm.utah.edu
- Cell: 801 - 673 - 3956
- Best time of contact: Monday - Friday 7:30a - 4:00p
Years of University Service: New to the U
Professional Skills: Carpentry, glass, landscaping, drywall, interior finishes
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, camping
Aspirations: To be able to watch my grandkids grow, Live life and have fun and spend quality time with family
"I am most proud of landscaping a waterfall and rock wall project in St. George, Utah"
Contact:
- Email: john.wolfe@fm.utah.edu
- Cell: 801-581-8275
- Best time of contact: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Years of University Service: less than a year (departments served: District 6, Carpenter Shop)
Professional Skills: Most all aspects of construction.
Hobbies: Sports, hanging with family
Aspirations: "I'm living the dream everyday"
"I am most proud of the basement remodel in my home."
Contact:
- Email: mont.starley@fm.utah.edu
- Cell: 801/390-3907, if no answer text me
- Best time of contact: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Years of University Service: one and a half years
Departments Served In: Carpenter ShopProfessional Skills: Roofing, glazing, carpentry, drywall, paint
Hobbies: BBQ, lumping, wood working
Aspirations: To develop a state of the art ice cube tray system.
"I am most proud of the giant boomerang I build for my kid's Halloween costume - it spanned 4 ft."
Contact:
- Email: travis.middleton@utah.edu
- Cell: 801-581-8275
- Best time of contact: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Carpenter
Years of University Service: less than a year
Professional Skills: Concrete, arborist, small engine repair
Hobbies: Skateboarding, cycling, hiking, camping
Aspirations: To buy or move into a small house on a big lot in the country. Presently in the process of rebuilding an older Mercedes Benz car,
"I am proud of the multiple motorcycles I have rebuilt"
Contact:
- Email: N/A
- Cell: 801 - 581 - 8275
- Best time of contact: TBA
Contact Information
For individual contact information, please see team bios above or email office mail with " Attn: *name here*" in the subject box
(801) 581 - 8275
(801) 581 - 8286
(801) 585 - 9053
