After an extraordinary 41-year career in the construction industry, including 30 years of dedicated service at Granger, Tom Theis is retiring from his role as superintendent and closing a remarkable chapter defined by craftsmanship, leadership, and unwavering integrity.
Since joining Granger in 1995, Tom has contributed to dozens of projects, earning the deep respect of clients, trade partners, and co-workers alike. Known
for his steady leadership and exceptional follow-through, Tom consistently exemplified what it means to deliver high-quality work. There were no shortcuts
and no excuses, just results grounded in skill and integrity.
“I always appreciated Tom’s level-headed approach to any project,” said Brad Hesche, Granger’s Regional Vice President for West Michigan. “With over 40 years of experience, there isn’t much that he hasn’t built in his career. He was gifted at dissecting the most complicated construction types and working through a detailed plan with the team.”
Over his three decades at Granger, Tom touched nearly every project type the company has delivered. From data centers, wastewater treatment plants and corporate offices to K-12 schools, university facilities, corrections buildings, senior living communities, and healthcare projects, Tom has done it all, and he has done it with a standard of excellence that will continue to influence Granger for years to come.
Clients and co-workers consistently describe Tom as someone who delivered on every commitment, with a deep dedication to owner satisfaction and a willingness to go above and beyond to make sure work is completed effectively and efficiently. He set a high bar for accountability, both for his team and for himself, and modeled true professionalism on every jobsite.
Tom’s career is a testament to what dedication, craftsmanship, accountability, and heart look like in practice. His influence extends far beyond the projects he led; it lives on in the people he mentored, the clients he supported, and the culture of excellence he helped reinforce.
“Tom was always the consummate professional—attentive to details, fair, considerate, willing to do anything that was needed, and reliable as the day is long,” said Granger President Dennis Carignan. “I’m honored to have worked with him and wish him all the best.”
Please join us in celebrating Tom’s incredible career and wishing him a fulfilling, well-deserved retirement. His legacy will continue to inspire us, and the mark he leaves on Granger will stand strong for years to come.
