Paul Johnson Drywall Compliance Manager Named Industry’s Young Leaders: “Generation Next: 2015"

PHOENIX - July 27, 2015 - PRLog -- Paul Johnson Drywall Inc. (PJD), is pleased to announce that its Compliance Manager Warren Townsend was named to “Generation Next: 2015,” the industry’s list of young leaders compiled by Walls & Ceilings Magazine. The publication, which covers business news, products and issues critical to the drywall industry selected young leaders, under forty years-old, who are making a positive impact on the construction and drywall industry.  In the “Generation Next: 2015” feature, Mr. Townsend is recognized for his leadership on several innovative projects that are helping to shape the future of the industry, as well as his work as a compliance manager.

One of the projects that Mr. Townsend is working on is the development of a job site GPS tracking system that will be able to record employee time, over-time, project estimating, and work force needs prediction.  The system would be automated, where site crews are tracked through their cell phones.  Mr. Townsend is collaborating with the software developers to customize the time-keeping program for PJD, and is working to make it available to others in the construction industry, as well.

Mr. Townsend was also recognized for his involvement on PJD’s employee hotline system.  He helped to develop a hotline whereby employees can alert PJD’s Human Resources Department, or company president of concerns and issues on a job-site or related to employee pay questions and concerns.

In addition, Walls & Ceilings Magazine is also selected Warren Townsend to the young leader list for his work as a compliance manager.  Mr. Townsend joined PJD in October 2014 with his main responsibilities focusing on the well being of PJD employees.  He gives full orientations, training in safety, Department of Labor compliance, and education and training in PJD policies and procedures. He also oversees the company’s payroll operations of more than 500 employees.

About Paul Johnson Drywall:  Established in 1967, PJD is an Arizona-based drywall contractor, and one of the largest in the Southwestern United States with offices in Phoenix, Tucson and Prescott, Arizona; and Las Vegas. The family-owned business has long-been the drywall contractor of choice for the most prominent home builders in the region, providing high-quality drywall and related services for single-family, multifamily and commercial projects across the region. With safety, efficiency, quality and professionalism as its core values, PJD attracts and maintains the best crews, meets deadlines and delivers exceptional craftsmanship, which has established the company’s reputation as a leader in the industry. For additional information, visit www.PaulJohnsonDrywall.com.