michigan

Harriet
Perdue

Billing Clerk

2022 Value Ambassador

Harriet began her career at O‑A‑K as a contractual temp, then joined full-time in 1996. As a long-standing member of our accounting team. Harriet brings a wealth of knowledge on construction accounting processes. She is also a member of the Construction Financial Management Association.

Why did you choose the construction industry?

I actually did not choose the Construction Industry. I started here as a temp on a short engagement. I remember meeting my sister for lunch a few weeks into the engagement and telling her I couldn’t wait to be done. A few weeks turned into a few months. I began to learn the ins & outs and recognize the monthly cyclical nature of the job, making me more comfortable. O‑A‑K’s then treasurer asked if I would commit to a few more months as a temp. I told him I could not do that as I was actively looking for full-time position to support my family. The next day I was offered a full time job here. Here I am, over 20 years later; I feel that the industry choose me.

What do you do in your free time?

One of my favorite hobbies is to shop for new craft supplies. Sometimes I even get to use them! I do enjoy exploring different types of crafting from painting to beading to jewelry-making to knitting and much more. I also love to read and I have been known to read two books at the same time.

Harriet has developed a step-by-step training program for the billing clerk position… and her repeated willingness to help people, especially subs, learn more about the process shows clearly that she values other people.

Peer Nomination for Harriet Perdue, 2022 Value Ambassador