Get to know #teamDowling

We take a moment to spotlight a team member of Dowling Construction.

First up, the one and only, Jim Dowling.

Q: What was your first job?

A: My first job was weeding for Mrs. Faye and hauling rocks to make a stone wall for Mr. Schwab. My first real job was bag boy for Pantry Pride Super Market.

Q: Who inspired you to pursue a job at Dowling Construction, Inc.?

A: I did not want to work for other people any more. I thought I could do it better.

Q: What motivates you to come to work each day?

A: My 35 employees.

Q: If you could get a new skill in 10 minutes what would it be? (Or if you could have super power what would it be?)

A: Play the guitar like Robby Krieger

Q: If you could give one piece of advice to someone starting at Dowling Construction what would it be?

A: Work hard and ask questions.

Q: What is the best life advice you have received?

A: Never give up.

Q: What advice would you give your teenage self?

A: Don’t be so goofy and be better with money.

Q: Do you have a way to turn things around if and when you are having a bad day?

A: My dogs and my home.

Q: Do you have a favorite quote?

A: I have lots of favorite quotes, but if I had to pick one it would be “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”

Q: What is something you want to do that you have NEVER done before?

A: Heliskiing

Q: Did you have a favorite band in High School?

A: The Beatles

Q: What is the best compliment you have received?

A: "60 things we admire about Jim"-A framed gift given to me by my employees on my 60th Birthday.

Q: What is something you saw recently that made you smile?

A: Visiting Montana & Idaho