SAY HELLO TO BOBBY KEYES,

a key member of USST’s team for almost four years who was recently promoted to one of our Foreman positions.  With a background in construction for most of his career, Bobby moved to Florida from New Hampshire in 1988 to get away from the cold and has lived in the peaceful town of Osteen with his family and horses for the past 20-years. 

He enjoys tackling new challenges every day, can recite the theme song to Gilligan’s Island at a moment’s notice, and never passes up a snack of Oreo cookies and milk.  Read on to learn some other surprising details about our team member.

Hometown:  Osteen, Florida for the past 20-years.  It’s peaceful, quiet, and I have 5 acres for my 6 horses and pony to run free.

What I Do as a Foreman:  Oversee the job, morning setup, and make sure everything is running smoothly throughout the day.  

Favorite Aspect of the Job:  The challenges I get to solve – there is something new every day.

Proudest Accomplishment at USST:  I was recently promoted to Foreman, and I really enjoy the role.

Work Safe Checklist:  I have a safety meeting every morning with the crew where we go over that day’s job hazards and things to watch out for, make sure everyone is wearing proper PPE and make sure we keep the jobsite clean and safe.

My Inspiration:  My horses; they are my enjoyment at the end of the day.

My Friends Would Describe Me As:  I can’t tell you that!

Lesson That I Live By:  If you’re not sitting on the edge of your seat, you’re taking up too much room!

What is something you like to do the “old fashioned” way?  I like to have face-to-face conversations.  It’s much more personal than phones or texting.

My favorite Beatle:  Paul McCartney

Favorite Movies/TV Shows I like to Watch:  Tombstone, Unforgiven, or any of the old western movies.  I also like American Pickers, Counting Cars and other similar reality shows; they’re just fun to watch!

My Autobiography Would Be Called:  I’m Done, What’s Next?

First Job:  McDonalds; I made $1.65 an hour!

Hobbies:  Restoration of things like old tractors and classic cars.  Right now, I’m working on a 1966 Chevy Chevelle.

#1 Place I’d Like to Visit:  Australia

Who Would Win a Fight Between Superman and Batman?  Batman has all the gadgets but Superman would win because he has all the powers.  Unless Batman had some sort of bat-a-rang or something with kryptonite in it, then Batman would win.   But really Superman.

Who I’d Want to be Stranded With on a Deserted Island:  Dolly Parton

Surprising Talent:  I can make the Star Trek, “Live Long and Prosper” symbol.

You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be and why?  Red, because red means power.

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time and why?  Spend the extra time with my family.

What song(s) do have completely memorized?  The theme song from Gilligan’s Island. I used to watch that so much as a kid!

One Word That Describes My Dancing Ability:  Absolutely none!  I know that’s two words, but I am really terrible.

If you could travel to any period in time, when would it be and why?  The Old West; I’d like to meet all the old-time gun slingers and lawmen like Doc Holiday and Wyatt Earp.  They’d probably kill me, but it would be fascinating!

Favorite Snack:  Oreo cookies and milk.