Baxter & Woodman facilities manager marks 50 years

CRYSTAL LAKE — Baxter & Woodman Inc. honored Stuart “Bud” Given for 50 years of employment with the company. He serves as the company's facilities manager and is responsible for preserving the good condition of company infrastructure and ensuring that facilities are safe and well-functioning.

Given is a lifelong resident of Woodstock. He joined the civil engineering firm in 1971 as a draftsman and then moved into the role of survey technician before settling into the position of facility manager in 1999.

Given is the second Baxter & Woodman staff member to reach the 50 year milestone within the past two years.

“Having an employee serve the company for 50 years is truly a milestone,” said John V. Ambrose, president and chief executive officer. “Bud's exceptional work and dedication throughout the decades and legacy knowledge of our company and our facilities is irreplaceable.”

Given has seen decades of growth at Baxter & Woodman. Throughout the years, Given has led several major renovations.