Each quarter, we will be highlighting one of our team members. For the inaugural employee spotlight, we will be speaking with Keith Stearns, BIM Manager.

  1. How long have you worked at Hometown?
    • I’ve been working here for 4 1/2 years now.
  2. What does a typical day of work look like for you?
    • I split my time between coordinating, modeling, designing, and estimating.
  3. Do you remember where you earned your first paycheck? 
    • The Eagles Grocery Store in Rock Island, IL.
  4. Where’s a place you’d like to visit?
    • I’ve always wanted to travel to Alsaka, but haven’t made it there yet.
  5. Which part of your job do you enjoy most?
  6. What part of your job is most challenging?
    • Coordinating between trades on certain projects has been challenging, but we always find ways to make it work.
  7. Favorite book?
    • Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
  8. Favorite restaurant in the Quad Cities?
  9. Best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
    • Life’s good, but it’s not fair.
  10. One piece of advice you have for your fellow employees? 
    • If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan – not the goal.