Congratulations On Your Retirement! As you look back on your life’s work, and see all the good you’ve achieved, we wish you a wonderful retirement as a reward for a job well done! Wishing you the best as you retire.
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arbara Hill - Thirty-three years with the same company! Now that is very impressive and shows great dedication. It also speaks volumes of what a great company Ajax is to work for because of their commitment to the employees’ well being, advancement opportunities, and staying true to Ajax’s Corporate Core Beliefs and Values.
It was 1985 when Barbara started with Ajax, and for those of you who were not around or can’t remember 1985; Ronald Reagan was President, Christa McAuliffe was selected to become the first school teacher in space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, Back to the Future was the big hit at theaters - and the ticket only cost $2.50, gas was $1.09/gallon, the average home price in America was $40,000 and 1 out of 5 of Ajax’s current Florida employees was 5 years old or less (Sorry Barb, but thanks for providing me that data)! Barbara Hill joined the Ajax “A” Team on December 30, 1985. During her thirty-three years with the company, she filled many positions. Barb started as a receptionist when the main office was located in Murdock, Florida. After six months, she was promoted to the Payroll Department entering all field hourly payrolls. Her next move was to Accounts Payable where she honed her skills on the job and by taking accounting courses as well. After a year, Barb was promoted to Accounts Receivable where she handled invoicing for Steak and Stone and plant billings. In 1987 Ajax expanded to the Tampa market, and Barb was promoted to a new position of contract administrator for Area 3. Ajax continued to grow at a rapid pace, and in 2004 we badly needed a company-wide EEO/DBE officer to keep up with demands of our biggest customer, FDOT. Barb was once again ready to take on a new challenge. She stepped right into an incredibly demanding position, learned the rulebook inside and out, and did an excellent job managing the mountains of paper required to keep Ajax and its subcontractors in compliance while we build government projects year after year. Barb retired on December 31, 2018, and we thank you for your many years of hard work and dedication. Enjoy your retirement! Scott Pittman Vice President
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ernie Brunelle - Bernie started at Ajax on March 4, 1998, and after twenty years of service, retired on February 1, 2019. Bernie was a jack-of-alltrades for Ajax. Through his many years with our company, he worked as a loader and plant operator at Ajax’s four asphalt plants located in North Venice, Punta Gorda, Palmetto and Fort Myers. Bernie was one of those valuable employees that could go to any plant and perform multiple tasks. In 2007, he was heavily involved with the setup and initial operation of the “New” Plant 4 in Fort Myers. Perhaps Bernie’s most enduring quality was his calmness. Bernie was always relaxed and prepared for the task at hand. Bernie’s adaptability will be greatly missed, but we hope that he enjoys the travel that he has planned during his retirement.
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Rusty Reynolds Southern Regional Plant Manager
aul McCabe - Paul was hired on September 29, 1994. He spent over twenty-three years with the Ajax family. In today’s world, that is an outstanding accomplishment. In the Ajax World, that has been and continues to be the normal. Great individuals such as Paul arrive and become lifers.
During Paul’s tenure, he worked in varying capacities. Most recently, he worked as a Field Quality Control Technician, primarily in the Tampa Division. Paul was instrumental and always available and ready to work. He trained those around him to be better at what they did. Paul always enjoyed participating in the Annual Ajax Charity Golf Tournament. He told us that he plans to travel abroad with his girlfriend, spend more time with his grandkids and play additional gigs with his band. Paul retired on December 29, 2018, and we all wish him the best in his retirement. We hope that he has the ability to see all of his plans come to fruition, as he worked hard for it and deserves a phenomenal retirement. Mike Curle
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Quality Control Manager
