16 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. MICHIGAN CAT GLOBAL OPER ATOR ’ S CHALLENGE Devroy Takes First Place in CAT Global Operator’s Challenge No Contest for Clancy Contracting Operator in Heavy Equipment Competition When Casco-based operator Greg Devroy asked his boss Robert Clancy, of Robert Clancy Contracting if it was “OK” to enter the Michigan CAT Global Operator’s Challenge, he figured he’d get a day of fun to test his skills against some of the best heavy equipment operators in Michigan. But when he won two out of three of the division competitions and the overall title, Devroy not only competes but beats his competition soundly. “I was really pleased to win the firstround competition for the 2022/2023 Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge,” said Devroy. “I was hopeful going in that I wouldn’t embarrass myself, but had no idea I would win not one, but two of the division competitions and be chosen the overall winner for this state.” Devroy beat out some of the best union and non-union operators in Michigan and with the win, he advances to the regional semi-final round of the competition, which will occur in Clayton, NC in October. According to Clancy, he knew Devroy was good enough to win and proud to have him represent his company in this prestigious competition. “It is due to all of Greg’s hard work and time spent honing his craft that he won,” said Clancy. “He doesn’t take short cuts in his work and makes sure that he operates his equipment in a safe and purposeful manner—he never wastes time and always has a sound, but safe Greg Devroy was named the overall winner at the Michigan CATGlobal Operator Challenge
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