Retirements

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.

Barbara 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

Bernie 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. Rusty Reynolds Southern Regional Plant Manager

Paul 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 Quality Control Manager

In Loving Memory of Robert Ray

1965 - 2018

Robert Ray, Plant Operations Manager for Ajax passed away on May 25, 2018. Robert was hired on May 6, 1996, as our Operations Manager for the asphalt plants. He was instrumental in pursuing the outside sales portion of our business and was one of the members of Ajax’s first Safety Committee in 1997. Robert had his hand in every asphalt plant move and installation. In 1998, Plant 1 in North Venice was the first new plant that Robert was in charge of installing. In 1999, he moved old Plant 1 to Moore Haven, now renamed Plant 4, and moved it again in 2001 to the current Plant 4 site in Fort Myers. Then came the purchase of Plant 5 in Odessa and the rehabilitation of that plant. Robert was an essential part of its transformation. In 2007, the old plant was replaced with the new Plant 4 in 19 days. Robert was the key man in making that happen; a feat that to this day is unbelievable. Plant 6 in Tampa was installed in 2008 by Robert and his team. Again, accomplished in a short period of time. In 2012, Ajax purchased Plant 7 in Largo and Robert was there to orchestrate the revitalization of that plant and install key components. Robert was the man we relied on to bring our plants to their outstanding condition, and Ajax received many NAPA Asphalt Plant Awards through the years because of him and his team’s dedication to excellence. In 2015, Ajax won the prestigious National Award for Ecological Operations thanks to Robert and the North Venice plant personnel. Ajax was truly honored to have him work for the Company. He exemplified integrity and character in everything he accomplished day in and day out. Robert mentored and helped many of our Ajax employees and was as “Yellow and Black” as anyone in the company. Robert was well respected and had a great rapport with the employees and vendors. He was a dedicated family man. Robert and his wife, Joy, thoroughly enjoyed their time away at their cabin in the Everglades while fishing, hunting and visiting with family and friends. Robert and Joy participated in many of the Annual Ajax Charity Golf Tournaments and were big supporters of the event. He will be greatly missed by all. Rest in Peace, Robert.

Mike Horan CEO

In Loving Memory of Fred Hillard

1950- 2019

Fred Hillard, Director of Corporate Development for Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. in Michigan passed away on March 4, 2019. Fred was employed with them for 47 years and was a dear friend to everyone at Ajax in Michigan and Florida. During those years of countless hours of hard work and fun times, Fred helped establish much of the foundation that everyone lives and breathes each day at Ajax. Fred was one of the original Lieutenants under Herb Jacob, along with Jamie Jacob, Mike Horan, Mark Johnston and Al Farina, making Ajax what it is today. Fred helped established Ajax Paving Industries of Florida with Mike Horan back in 1981 when Mike Horan moved down with his family. Fred assisted for approximately ten years traveling back and forth from Michigan to Florida. Fred enjoyed his job and golfing, but he most loved spending time with his family and friends. Fred will be remembered for his amazing personality, great sense of humor, hilarious stories, smiling face, and his dedication to the company and to everyone who worked there. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Carol Hillard. He is the dear father of Brad (Sarah) Hillard and Katie Hillard, and proud grandfather of Aubrey, Austin and Sloan Hillard. Rest in peace dear friend as you will be remembered by all. Our happy memories of you will live forever!