June 2007 (LANSING, MICH.) – Rockford Construction Company has been named Accident Fund Insurance Company of America’s “Policyholder of the Year.”

Safety Director Paul Rozich accepted the award on behalf of Rockford in front of 650 cheering Accident Fund employees during a company meeting. Joining him from Rockford Development were COO Kurt Hassberger, Kris Ferguson and Bonnie Zerrenner.

“Rockford Construction is honored to be recognized by Accident Fund as Policyholder of the Year. We believe that having a strong safety and risk management program is good business,” said Rozich. “To be recognized for this award is a direct reflection of each employee’s commitment to safety on our jobsites.”

The award was presented by Senior Loss Prevention Consultant Kevin Quigley, who works closely with Rockford on safety programs and consultation.

“The management team at Rockford Construction is committed to project quality and safety,” said Quigley. “Let me give you an amazing example: They completed a $30 million multi-phase project for Davenport University with no lost-time accidents, and are just weeks away from doing the same with the $59 million Grand Rapids Art Museum project. That commitment to excellence is why Rockford is one of Michigan’s premier construction management companies.”

Also on hand were Rod VanTol and Sue Davis, representing Rockford’s insurance agency VML Insurance.

Rockford Construction is Accident Fund’s second policyholder to receive the award.

Rockford Construction Company, Inc. was founded in 1987 by John Wheeler and Michael VanGessel. Today, Rockford Companies includes Rockford Construction Company, Inc. and Rockford Development Group, L.L.C. Known simply as Rockford, the organization has more than 200 employees and locations in Grand Rapids and Traverse City, MI. Currently, Rockford is licensed in 18 states throughout the Midwest. For more information visit www.rockfordconstruction.com .

Headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, Accident Fund Insurance Company of America is the 14th largest writer of workers compensation insurance in the United States. The company also provides third party administration services and disability management. Founded in 1912, Accident Fund is rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best and is a member of Ward’s 50 top property/casualty carriers. Accident Fund is the parent of Wisconsin-based United Heartland, which also writes workers compensation insurance.
 

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