3rd Annual Basement Systems Integrity Scholarship Winner Announced

Griffin Barron, Basement Systems 3rd Annual Integrity Scholarship Winner

In his early years, Griffin Barron was satisfied with taking the easy route in life. In middle school, for example, Griffin would calculate how much homework he needed to turn in to receive an 89.5%, which was rounded to an A. He was smart, confident, and a teacher favorite, but, by his own admission, he had “little to no integrity”. It wasn’t until he got his first job at 16 that things began to change. 

Working long shifts at a local grocery store made Griffin better understand the value of hard work. He prided himself on doing his job better and faster than his coworkers, which in turn earned Griffin more hours and a pay raise. This adrenaline rush he got from putting his full effort into his job was equivalent to him solving a difficult math problem or understanding a complex idea. 

It’s this work ethic and growth that makes Basement Systems, Inc. of Seymour, CT, pleased to announce Barron as the 3rd Annual Integrity Scholarship winner. Griffin’s story of finding passion and integrity through work are standards Basement Systems exemplifies through its products, employees, and workmanship. Griffin, 18, will pursue an Electrical and Computer Engineering degree at Oregon State University starting this fall.

Griffin says integrity is the measure of someone’s “disconnect between their beliefs and their actions.” After taking the easy route in his early years, Griffin now believes he “can change the ways people interact with technology” and is “ready to work for it.”

Basement Systems Founder and CEO Larry Janesky says he is glad to present this award to Griffin, who is on the path to “a lifetime of learning.”

“Our company values those who can show dedication through their work, day in and day out, which is a quality Griffin has,” Janesky said.

Basement Systems, Inc. is the world’s leader in developing and providing basement waterproofing and crawl space repair solutions to homeowners. Larry Janesky, began his business adventure at age 17 when he put an advertisement in the local newspaper: "Carpentry. No job too small. Call Larry." Larry then started his own homebuilding and remodeling company, which led him to see the opportunity for improvement in the basement waterproofing industry. 

Basement Systems is part of The Contractor Nation network, founded by Janesky in 1990 with a simple goal: create the greatest level of success possible for home improvement contractors. Its mission remains to equip contractors in the home improvement industry with the resources and support they need to deliver consistently positive results to customers, employees, and stakeholders. Contractor Nation is guided by its core values of integrity, leadership, growth, innovation and education. 

In addition to Basement Systems, the businesses and networks in Contractor Nation include CleanSpace, Total Basement Finishing, Dr. Energy Saver, Attic Systems, Treehouse Internet Group, The School of Entrepreneurship, MoreHouse Finance, Foundation Supportworks, National Radon Defense, Klaus Roofing Systems, Gutter Shutter and The Junkluggers.

Contractor Nation takes pride in the continual growth of Basement Systems, Inc., and is pleased to honor and recognize those like Barron who strive to become better individuals through their work.