Venture into Trumbull-Nelson’s Yard location at 200 Lebanon Street in Hanover during normal business hours and two things quickly become evident: you are witness to a beehive of work activity, and there is overriding order within this perceived chaos. Apparent is the sense of focused action by workmen. And as for the materials that serve them, each item seems to have its position and place.

Jeff Morris, Trumbull-Nelson’s Yard Foreman, knows how to work through the ‘buzz’ often associated with the concurrence of demands made by managers, superintendents, supervisors and office staff, for warehoused building materials and project resources. He knows Trumbull-Nelson’s Yard, and how to make it work! Jeff had some good training, having worked with former Yard Foreman Robbie Robinson for 15 years. Robbie retired from Trumbull-Nelson in 2003, after more than 40 years with the Company. By such standards, Jeff is merely a “youngster,” celebrating only 18 years of work with Trumbull-Nelson! Jeff credits Robbie as one of his mentors.

Originally from Livermore Falls, Maine, Jeff currently resides with his family in Orford, NH. Work opportunities originally brought him to the Upper Valley from his Maine home 18 years ago. Then, and now, this area provided abundant work opportunities for those interested in construction work. Jeff completed a variety of work for Trumbull-Nelson when he first came onboard. His early tasks included general labor and delivery person. He enjoys his work as Yard Foreman, but admits that it’s not without its challenges; it’s not easy trying to keep everyone happy! And with 10 or more construction projects going on at any one time, making sure that materials are properly inventoried and readily accessible can be… well, work! But the Trumbull-Nelson friendships and the camaraderie that has developed over the years make it very worthwhile.

Outside of work, Jeff lives a pretty active life as a hunter, fisherman, 4-wheeler, and renovator (of his family home). But mostly, he enjoys spending time with his kids. Jeff has 3 children and a grandchild: sons, Scott and Corey; daughter, Jesse; and granddaughter Emma Christeen. He shares parental responsibilities with his partner, Joanne. Lately, the meaning of family is taking on greater significance, as Jeff has learned that his son, Scott, currently serving in the Air Force in Italy, might be going to Iraq in October. We wish him well in this, and all endeavors.

Trumbull-Nelson respects the fine work done by Jeff Morris, and all the people who help him to bring order to the sometime chaotic construction material supply process. It’s good to have a guy like Jeff Morris keeping an eye on things!