Our Team.
J&S Legacy Ironworks, LLC is a newly established rebar ironworks company. Jose Delao, is the owner and operator of business and financial operations. Jose is licensed and certified to assist in fieldwork. Shawn Duffy is the owner and operator of management in the field. Shawn will assist with hiring and employee management of daily tasks and responsibilities. He too is licensed and certified and will work side by side with employees to ensure the quality of service provided to clients. Our team consists of ironworkers and apprentices skilled in all aspects of professional rebar installation. We are a drug-free organization that promotes hard work and fair employment practices for the benefit and growth of our entire organization. Each employee will operate under guidelines, pay scales and training expectations set forth by Ironworkers Local 444.
Jose Delao
Owner, Operator, and Ironworker
Jose is an ironworker with over two decades of experience in rebar placement, structural steel, and welding. He graduated summa cum laude, with a 4.0 GPA, from Illinois Central College and is an active member of his community, involved in various roles such as substitute teaching and coaching football. Jose is a widower, married to his wife for 15 years, and has three children. In his professional capacity, he will work in the field and engage with clients and businesses to foster strong relationships within the industry, all while motivating those around him with his ambitious goals and future visions. Jose holds several certifications, including OSHA 10- and 30-hour, advanced rigging, welding, and 14 other relevant certifications, showcasing his commitment and excellence to safety in his field.
Shawn Duffy
Owner, Operator, and Ironworker
Shawn Duffy
Owner, Operator, and Ironworker
Shawn is an ironworker with 20+ years of experience in the field. He is an active and dedicated father of three with a long history of military service within his family. Shawn is certified in several areas. He has worked on projects all over IL which include NW Lake Forest Hospital, 180 Bridge over Hennepin, various water treatment plants, Ohare expansion, and Navy Pier River Walk. Shawn is proficient in rebar installation of all types. He has led crews of up to 50 ironworkers and is skilled at cutting, positioning, and bolting down steel bars to reinforce concrete. He can weld, cut steel, interpret blueprints, and work with concrete reinforcing steel bars to develop the vision of engineers through quality and prompt execution of projects.