Tri-State Building & Supply Company, Inc.

06/02/2026

05/15/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate a very special group – members of our TSB family who are graduating this season!🎓 Your hard work, dedication, and determination have brought you to this incredible milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder of all you’ve accomplished. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things your future holds!

Hannah Murphy, daughter of Aaron and Kerri Murphy. She is graduating from Missouri Southern State University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Respiratory Therapy. She will continue working at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City as a respiratory therapist and specialize in pediatric and neonatal care.

Bryson Hoffman, son of Bryan and Terri Hoffman. He is graduating from Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology. He will begin his career at Whiting-Turner in Kansas City.

Lydia May, daughter of Zach and Becky McDaniel. She is graduating from Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education with a minor in Creative Writing. She will continue furthering her education at Fort Hays State University and pursuing a Master of Fine Arts starting this summer.

Maleia Sukraw, daughter of Jamey and Amanda Sukraw. She is graduating from St. Mary’s Colgan. She will begin her college education at Pittsburg State University this fall. She plans to major in Exercise Science and pursue a degree in physical therapy. She will also be a member of the Crimson and Gold Dance Team.

04/21/2026

Southeast Kansas Performance of the Week, presented by Tri-State Building: ⚾️The Frontenac Raiders (3A) have now won 9 straight under head coach Kaleb Terlip, sweeping Columbus (22-11, 11-0) on the road Monday night to improve to 10-2.

Brock Wiemers (5 hits) & Jake Murphy (4 hits, 4 RBI) led the way with nine combined hits in the doubleheader, while Brock Wiemers had three in one game, Kane Mjelde, Grant Nickle, Gunner Horyna, Jake Wegner, and Kale Coomes each added 2 hits in the double header. Run production was spread out as well, with Jack Spear, Brogan Smith, and Wegner each driving in 3 RBI.

They did damage with extra bases all night — Kale Coomes and Brock Wiemers both homered, while doubles came from Brogan Smith, Gunner Horyna, Jake Murphy, Jake Wegner, and Kane Mjelde. On the mound, Grant Nickle struck out 7 to earn the win in game one, while Brock Wiemers and Gage James combined on a 2-hit shutout in game two with 6 strikeouts.

On the season before last nights games, Frontenac has multiple hitters producing at a high level, led by Jake Murphy (.500, 11 RBI), Brock Wiemers (.469, 10 RBI), Jaxon Varsolona (.467), Kane Mjelde (.440, 11 RBI), and Gage James (.429, 7 RBI), while the pitching staff has been anchored by Grant Nickle (30 K, 1.84 ERA), Kale Coomes (18 K, 2.45 ERA), and Kolton Burns (2.70 ERA).

04/15/2026

Last weekend was a big one for our Tri-State Building family! We are so proud to share this photo of three of our own at their 2026 Frontenac High School Prom!

- Ellie, daughter of our Vice President, Ryan Bloom
- Jacob, son of our Owner & President, Aaron Murphy
- Gracen, daughter of our Controller, Natalie McLaren

04/15/2026

Congratulations to Superintendent Kory, his wife Heather, and daughter Mabel on their precious new arrival! 💕

03/26/2026

S*K Softball Player to Watch: Gracen McLaren

Few programs in the state have been as dominant as Frontenac, and Gracen McLaren has been a key part of that success. The junior second baseman has helped lead her team to back-to-back state championships, including an impressive 30-1 record in 2025, establishing herself as a steady and reliable presence in the lineup and in the field.

McLaren brings a well-rounded game to the diamond. She hit .394 last season while playing strong defense with a .950 fielding percentage, totaling 50 putouts and 26 assists. Her consistency and ability to make plays on both sides of the ball make her a valuable piece for a team that expects to compete at the highest level every year.

A first team all-state infielder and S*K 3A first team selection, McLaren continues to build on an already impressive resume. With young talent like Hadley Goodwin, Acelyn Ogle, and Paige Unruh stepping into bigger roles, Frontenac looks poised to remain a contender. “I’m very excited for my junior season and looking to head back to the state tournament for a third time,” McLaren said. “We are all determined to keep our championship standard, and I will do whatever I can to give our team another title.”

With years of competitive experience and a championship mindset, McLaren continues to be a key piece in one of the state’s top programs, focused on keeping the standard high and adding to an already impressive run.
Photo: Rachel Johnson

03/20/2026