Colleagues say Steve Flores, general superintendent and field personnel coordinator at Milwaukee-based construction firm CG Schmidt, is an advocate, mentor and role model within the Hispanic community and beyond.
“With a career rooted in the trades, Steve has made it his mission to uplift the next generation of builders, particularly those who haven’t had a traditional path or easy start in life,” said Beth Blanck, director of marketing for CG Schmidt. “He is a tireless champion for youth, actively mentoring through CG Schmidt’s youth apprentice program and serving as a steady, encouraging presence for those considering careers in construction.”
Flores has been with CG Schmidt for 25 years. With the youth apprentice program, he works on-site at high schools across southeastern Wisconsin, talking to students about careers in construction. The program signed its first apprentice in 2022.
Flores joined the WRTP | Big Step Racine advisory board in 2020. WRTP focuses on skilled trades apprenticeship readiness and passion projects in partnership with industry leaders, the community and schools.
