Tournament of Champions – 2017 Competitors
CONCRETE COMPETITORS
Southern California
CARPENTERS LOCAL 150
Tony Franco (Concrete)
CARPENTERS LOCAL 209
Jerred Langford (Concrete)
“Don’t underestimate the difficulty of this race. Looks are deceiving, it is a lot tougher than it looks. Be ready to bring your A-game if you want the title”
CARPENTERS LOCAL 409
Frank Chavoya (Concrete)
“Keep strong and do your best”
CARPENTERS LOCAL 547
Anthony Ray Gomez (Concrete)
“Be ready to compete with me next year…remember quality counts”
CARPENTERS LOCAL 630
Gregorio Guzman (Concrete)
“When I win the title, I’ll use the prize money to do some minor repairs on my house…and more importantly, I’ll take my wife on a trip”
CARPENTERS LOCAL 803
Alberto Castro Lugo (Concrete)
“When I when the competition, I’ll use the prize money to take a well deserved vacation”
CARPENTERS LOCAL 944
Lorenzo Ortega (Concrete)
“When I win, I’m going to fix the house and go camping”
Nevada
CARPENTERS LOCAL 1977
Ricardo Castaneda (Concrete)
“How did I get here?…I gave it my all and won the skills event”
Arizona
CARPENTERS LOCAL 1912
Panfilo Acosta (Concrete)
“What sets me apart from the competition?…Quality and Workmanship.”
Utah
CARPENTERS LOCAL 184
Jerry Oviatt (Concrete)
“You will never know how well you can do, if you don’t try”
New Mexico
CARPENTERS LOCAL 407
Eldon Watchman (Concrete)
“Be smart about what you do and work hard, because that’s where it all starts”
Colorado
CARPENTERS LOCAL 55
Bradley Thompson (Concrete)
“Work hard, be efficient and do it with a smile”
DRYWALL COMPETITORS
Southern California
CARPENTERS LOCAL 150
Jose Garcia (Drywall)
“Give it your all and participate in every activity”
CARPENTERS LOCAL 1506
Jose Nuno (Drywall)
“If you want to compete in the Tournament of Champions, you have to participate at your local skills event”
CARPENTERS LOCAL 1506 (SD)
Rigo Delgadillo (Drywall)
“Do not be nervous. I see a lot of guys standing back, not having confidence. Jump In!”
CARPENTERS LOCAL 2361
Ines Rodriguez
“Competition is my drive. Quality sets me apart from the others”
Nevada
CARPENTERS LOCAL 1977
Rury Enriquez-Miyamoto (Drywall)
“If I can do it, so can you.”
Arizona
CARPENTERS LOCAL 1912
Oscar Cano Varela (Drywall)
“When I win, I’ll help my family with the prize money”
Utah
CARPENTERS LOCAL 1507
Jesus Soto (Drywall)
“Everyone has an opportunity. I worked hard to get here and when I win, I’ll save the prize money for my children’s college funds”
New Mexico
CARPENTERS LOCAL 1505
Juan Gonzalez Jr. (Drywall)
“When I win, I’m going to use the prize money to add a new bedroom to my house.”
Colorado
CARPENTERS LOCAL 55
Hector Sanchez (Drywall)
“What sets me apart from my competition is my knowledge and experience. When others compete in the future, I’d suggest they put forth a lot of effort and dedication.”
CARPENTERS LOCAL 2007
Pedro Gonazalez (Framing)
“What will I do with the prize money?…My wife is four months pregnant, so I’ll put the prize money toward those costs.”
CARPENTERS LOCAL 803
Jose Perez (Framing)
“I’m not thinking about the prize money, I’m focusing on on participation.”
