BOWLING GREEN, OH – July 20, 2016 – On Tuesday, the Wood County Commissioners, Doris Herringshaw, Craig LaHote, and Joel Kuhlman appointed Nicholas Foos of Risingsun to serve as Facilities Director In-Training. Mr. Foos will serve along-side the current Facilities Director, Tim Hainen, to become familiar with county facilities, as Hainen is set to retire in 2017. The Facilities Director is responsible for maintaining all county owned facilities including the Courthouse Complex, East Gypsy Lane Complex, County Highway Garage, and satellite offices. His employment with Wood County will begin on August 29, 2016.
Mr. Foos has been employed by Bayes Inc. of Perrysburg, a mechanical contracting business, since 2001. As Project Superintendent, he has been directly responsible for significant projects involving the installation of plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC systems. His work has included project planning and coordination, direct supervision of project staff, work with other trades, as well as architects, engineers, and project owners. Mr. Foos is a graduate of Lakota High School and is a Pipefitter Journeyman trained by the Piping Industry Training Center in Northwood – United Association, Local Union #50.
The Wood County Commissioners are pleased to make this appointment and very much look forward to working with Mr. Foos.