Rick Trower

Project Manager

Rick Trower

  • Professional Information

  • Education Iowa State University, Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering
  • Year Started at Neumann 1998 I was a laborer for a summer out of High School, then I was an apprentice carpenter for 2 more years before going to Iowa State University. I joined the team again in early 2018.
  • Professional Memberships MBI Eye on the Future Alum Gray's Lake Neighborhood Association Chairman Society of Italian Americans Board Member Italian Heritage Festival Board Member
  • Professional Designations Post-Tension Institute Level 1 Installer OSHA 30 Hour
  • What is your favorite Neumann project? The Griffin Building. It's a landmark historic project in downtown Des Moines with a lot of cultural significance

  • Get to Know Rick

  • What was your first job and how old were you? 16 - I was a laborer for Armand Gazzo's crew at American Perfection Waterproofing during high school
  • Cyclone or Hawkeye fan? Cyclone!
  • Favorite activity outside of work? Spending time with my family and restoring my vintage BMW motorcycles
  • If you could write your own job title that best describes what you do, what would it be? Efficiency Expert