The Future Is RidingOn Ajax
JULY - SEPTEMBER 2025
FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK
“Vince,it’stimefortheQ3Newsletter. Asarefresher,Iamlookingfora1-3 paragraphwrite-upabouthowthe thirdquarterwent,achievements, challenges,etc.,fromyourpointof view.Thegoalofthequarterly newsletteristoprovideacurrent, concise,yetthoroughupdatefrom eachareaofAjax.”
Ireceivethatemailquarterlyfrom Megan,andthefirstthingthatIdois sigh.
WhatamIgoingtosaythatyoushouldnotalreadyknow?Ifwearedoing ourjobandcommunicatingwithyouatalllevelsofthecompany,you shouldknowwhatishappening.
Youknowwhat,Ihavegrownoldandlovetositandtellstories.Ibelievewe canalllearnbylisteningtoothers,whetherweagreeordisagreewiththem. Hereisastoryforyou-
Theothermorning,asIsatinthegaragetolaceupmybootsbefore headingintotheoffice,Iwasstruckbyasimplebutpowerfulthought:one day,Iwon’tbedoingthisanymore.Itwasasadmoment.Ibecameabit teary-eyedbecauseIamgoingtomissputtingonmybootseachmorning andheadingtowork.Whenmycareereventuallywindsdown,anditwill,I willmisstherhythmofpreparingfortheday,thesenseofpurposethose bootsrepresent,andtheconnectiontotheworkwedotogether.That momentremindedmehowimportantitistoembraceandappreciatethe everydayritualsthatmakeupourcareersandourlives.
Aswecloseoutthe3rdquarter,Ihaveanask.Takeapauseandreflecton thesmallthingsthatbringmeaningtoyourworkandyourpersonallife. Whetherit’sthesatisfactionofawell-donejob,alaughsharedwitha coworker,ortimespentwithyourfamilyafteralongday,these momentsaretheheartofwhatwedo.Noneofusknowshow manymore“boot-lacing”morningswe’llhave,solet’slive eachdaytoitsfullest—showingup,givingourbest,and appreciatingthejourneyalongtheway
Dr.
HOLDING ONTO OUR ROOTS
AS WE GROW
AsIapproachmy29thyearatAjax,Ifindmyselfreflectingonhowfarwe’ve comeandwhowe’vebecomealongtheway.WhenIstartedhere,Ajaxhad about60employeesand3asphaltplantsfromPalmettotoPuntaGorda Everyonekneweachotherandinmostcasestheirfamiliesalso Whenthe fieldhadabigdaytheofficewastheretocelebratewithacoldbeverageas thelastrollercompleteditsfinalpassoftheday.
Fastforwardnearlythreedecades,andAjaxnowhasover600employees acrossmultipledivisionsandeightasphaltplantsstretchingalongFlorida’s westcoast.We’vetakenonbiggerprojects,expandedourreach,andset newstandardsforexcellenceinFlorida’sconstructionindustry Thatkindof growthissomethingtobeproudofandeverysingleoneofyouhasplayeda partinmakingithappen.Butwithgrowthcomeschange.
We’vehadtobuildstructurearoundouroperations,newprocedures,new systems,andnewwaysofworkingtogether.Theseprocessesaren’tabout losingwhatmadeuswhoweare;they’reaboutsupportingit.Theyhelpus operatesafely,efficiently,andfairlyasourresponsibilitiesandteams continuetoexpand Still,Iknowit’snotalwayseasytokeepthatsmall-family feelingalivewhenwe’vebecomesuchalargeorganization Ittakeseffort andintentionality.That’swhyit’ssoimportantthatwecontinuetolookout foreachother,communicateopenly,andtakeprideintheAjaxname, becauseourcultureiswhatsetsusapartfromourcompetition.
WhatI’velearnedovernearlythreedecadesisthis:companiescangrow, evolve,andmodernizebutthevaluesthatgotusheredon’thavetoand shouldnotchange Hardwork.Integrity.Prideinwhatwebuild.Caringfor thepeoplebesideus.That’stheAjaxway.
ToeveryonewhowearstheAjaxlogo,whetheryou’vebeen here30yearsor30days,thankyouforcarryingthatattitude forward Together we’llkeepbuildinggreatroads strong
Scott Pittman Executive Vice President of Marketing & Gov’t Affairs
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS IS NOT WHAT IT SEEMS
WearenowinthethirdQuarterof2025,andtheconversationaround worldviewcontinues.Sofarthisyear,wehavediscussedhowourworldview influenceshowweseeothers,howwecommunicate,andhowwerespond tochange.
Thisquarter,wearegoingtodiscusssomethingalittlemorepersonal: Whatdoessuccesslooklike?
Thisseemslikeasimplequestion,butlikeothertopicswediscuss,your worldviewinfluencesyouranswer,andthisonegoesdeeper Societyhas conditionedustobelievethatwinningequalssuccess,soyoumightneedto lookdeeperforthetrueanswer.Inconstruction,successisoftenmeasured bythenumbers:tonspaved,jobsfinished,scheduleskept.Butthosewinsare temporary.AsCoachPatSummittsaid,
“Winningisnotthepoint.Wantingtowinisthepoint.Notgivingupisthe point.Neverbeingsatisfiedwithwhatyou’vedoneisthepoint.”
Therealityisthatsuccessisn'tthe sameforeveryone.Ifwewanta strong,value-drivencultureatAjax, weneedtounderstandeachother andsupportwhatmotivates individualstoperformtheirbest, notjustwhatmotivatesus.
01. ASKWHATSUCCESSMEANSTOOTHERS
Takethetimetoaskyourteam:“Whatareyouworkingtowards?” Or“Whatdoessuccessmeantoyou?”Youcouldbesurprisedby theanswersyouget.
02. RECOGNIZETHINGSTHATMATTERTOTHEINDIVIDUAL
Successforsomemightmeanfinallylearningtorunthepaver Forothers,itmightbesteppingintoaleadershiprole. Recognitionshouldreflecttheirgoal,notjustyourchecklist.
03. FOCUSONWHOPEOPLEAREBECOMING
Jobtitlesandwinsaretemporary.Whatlastsischaracter. Arewebecomingmoredependable,morethoughtful,more resilient?Arewegrowingasindividualsandteammates?
AtAjax,wewillcelebrateourwins,butweshouldnotletthemdefineus Whatshoulddefineusishowwework,howwetreatothers,andhowwedo whatwesaywewilldo.Becausewinningisnotthepoint,whowebecomeis thepoint.
Inmyfinalnewsletterfor2025,Iwillexplorehoweverythingwe'vediscussed thisyear worldview,communication,change,andpurpose cancome togethertohelpuscreatethebestcultureforthefuture.
Untilthen,keepshowingup,staygrounded,andsupportthekindofsuccess thatlasts,character!
Andy Decraene Executive Vice President of Operations
Q3 CHOICE EM
Pleasejoinusincongratulating membersforgoingaboveandb
Ifyouwouldliketonominateoneofyour fellowpeerspleaseletyoursupervisor,area manager,orconstructionmanagerknow.
TAYLORSHANER
PROJECTENGINEER
“TaylorhasbeenavitalpartofourI-75/301Manatee RiverDesignBuildProjectthispastquarter.Weare narrowinginontheenddateinOctoberandsheisa bigpartofhelpingAjaxclosethisprojectout. CongratulationstoTaylor!”
-MattHoran,RegionalVPVenice
PABLOCASAS-PAZ
SKIDSTEER/ROLLEROPERATOR
“Pablohasbeenarock-solidmemberofLeeLamb’s pavingcrewforthepast20years.HisloyaltytoAjax andhisfellowcrewmembersisunmatched.Always arrivingatleastanhourearly atrue“oldschool” quality Pablosetsthestandardfordedication.Heis ahighlyskilledskidsteerandrolleroperator,anda trueartistwiththebumpmill,makingshortworkof manholesandvalves.Manyotheroperatorsreally lookuptohim,andhe’salwayseagertosharehis knowledgeandexperience.Keepupthegreatwork, Pablo wetrulyappreciateeverythingyoudo!”
-GarrettFons,ConstructionManager
andisalwaysavailable He tallofourprojectsatone alwaysbedependedonto saskedofhimwithagood
LINDAHOUCHIN
MOTLEAD
“LindahasearnedherTrafficControlSupervisor CertificationthroughATSSAandgraduatedfromthe OJT–TrafficControlSpecialistprogram.Most importantlyshehassteppedupforherteam,while herforemanhasbeenoutwithamedical emergency.Shehasshowntrueleadershipforher crewandAjax.ThanksLinda!”
-ClayCross,RegionalVPLakeWales
AM
“MikeEatonhasbeenaleaderofthePlant MaintenanceteamatAjaxfor10yearsnow.Although hejoinedtheAjaxteamin2015,hestartedworking forthecompanyasacontractorin2007.Mikehas beenakeyleaderofnumerousplantshutdown maintenanceperiodswhichhaveincluded4 greenfieldasphaltplantinstallationsandover10 majorplantprojects Hewasakeycontributorto settinguptheplantdivision’spreventative maintenanceprogram.Mike’sdedicationtohisjob hasadirectimpactonthesuccessofourasphalt plantsandthesuccessoftheA-Team.”
-HectorArroyo,PlantOperationsManager
SAFETY FIRST
TheSafetyDepartmentwouldliketowelcomeCharli McCleaftoourteam.Charliepreviouslyservedasa projectsuperintendentintheFortMyersareabefore transitioningtoaFieldSafetyManagerafewmonths ago HewillbevisitingallAjaxareaswithastrong focusonsubcontractorsafety,andwe’reconfidenth experiencewillbeanimportantassetonourjobsites We’reexcitedtohaveCharlieonboard!
THISQUARTERWASALLABOUTTRAINING
InJuly,weheldourannualmid-seasonsafetymeeting,avaluable opportunitytorefocusmid-yearandpreparetofinishtheyearstrong.
MORNINGSESSION
A4-hourTrenchingandExcavationclassforthosewhoneededthe certification.
AFTERNOONSESSION(FOREMENANDABOVE)
UpdatesonSamsarafleetcamerasandtelematics
Jobsitesafetyandexpectations
Fireextinguishertraining
Mid-yearupdatesonsafetyandproduction
ThedaywrappedupwithourHumanResourcesDepartmentintroducingour upcomingtrainingprogramanddiscussedongoinghealthinitiatives The AjaxWarriorsProgramwasalsohighlighted,includingguidanceonhowAjax teammemberscanbecomeaWarrior.
OSHA10-HOURTRAINING
ESTIMATING DEPT. UPDATES
OurEstimatingstaffcontinuestobesuccessfulpursuingworktokeepour plantsrunningandourcrewsworking!Aswegrowourcompany,we continuetogrowourstafftoensurefullcoverageofthemarket.
WeareproudtoannouncethatElliottKressetransitionedintotheEstimating DepartmentthisOctoberasaGovernmentEstimator.
Elliottbringsmorethannineyearsofprogressiveexperienceintheheavy highwayandcivilconstructionindustry,wherehehassuccessfully advancedthroughrolesofincreasingresponsibility fromCollegeInternto ProjectManagerhereatAjaxPaving.Throughouthiscareer,hehasdelivered e i l l j d nicipalprojectsranging f profiledesign-build, r
eeringatFloridaGulf mbinedwithhiscompiled providevaluableinsight ongovernmentcontract oinusincongratulating nthiswell-deserved ementandwishinghim edsuccessashebegins wchapterinhiscareer!
Christie Alvaro Estimating Director
LEADING THE WAY IN DESIGN BUILD EXCELLENCE
OurdesignbuildengineeringmanagersarethedrivingforcebehindAjax’s reputationforinnovation,collaboration,andalternativeprojectdelivery.The team’sexpertisespansthefullspectrumofdesignbuildactivities,including projectpursuits,designreviews,developmentofmaintenanceoftraffic plansandvalueengineeringproposalsthatconsistentlydeliversuperior resultsforourclients.
Theirleadershiphasbeeninstrumentalinmanagingarecord18different designbuildprojectsin2024and2025,allwhilepursuingnewopportunities andremainingvigilantforvalueengineeringsolutionsthatmaximize efficiencyandcostsavings.
ArielleZazikhasdistinguishedherselfasadynamic engineeringmanager,currentlyoverseeingfourdesign buildprojectsinourTampadivision.Notably,threeof thesearejointventureswithPrinceContractingalongthe US-98andUS301corridorsinPolk,PascoandHernando Counties,representingacombinedprojectvalueof$360 ARIELLEZAZIK
millionconstructionvalue.Arielle’sleadershipextendstothedesignofthe E7R23I-4TruckParkingLotforFDOTDistrict7 a$26millioninitiativethatwill create162newtruckparkingspotsjustoffI-4atCountyLineRoad.
VETERANLEADERANDPURSUITFACILITATOR
RecentlyearningherNationalDesignBuildProfessional CertificationfromDesignBuildInstituteofAmerica, NatalieWoody,PE,DBIA,hasdemonstratedexceptional leadershipinmanagingthedesignofthe$40millionE7R33 US-301atGibsontonandSR60atSR39concrete intersectionprojects.Bothprojectshavecomplex
MaintenanceofTrafficphasesandwerecompletedoncompresseddesign schedules.US-301atGibsontonconcretepavementwascompletedahead ofscheduleandearnedanearlycompletionbonus.GreatJobTampa!!!
Natalieiscurrentlyspearheadingthepursuitofvariousmill&resurface designbuildprojectsforFDOTDistrict7.Herexperienceasafacilitatorand leaderhasmadeheratrustedresourcefortheteam,guidingdesignbuild projectsfromconcepttocompletionwithafocusonqualityandefficiency.
NATEHASSLER,PE
DUALROLESANDDISASTERRECOVERYEXPERTISE
Since2022,NateHassler,PE,hastakenondual responsibilitiesasbothdesignmanagerandconstruction projectmanagerfortheSanibelIslandandPineIsland HurricaneIanPhasedDesignBuildprojects Theseprojects haverequiredconstantcollaborationwithdesignpartners andFDOTrepresentativestoaddressevolvingfield
conditionscausedbyHurricaneIan TheLittlePineIslandbridgeisscheduled forcompletionbyFebruary2026,markingtheconclusionofAjax’swork rebuildingroadwaysimpactedbythestorm.
Inaddition,NatemanagedthedesignofArea2’s$84millionSR31 ProgressiveDesignBuildprojectinPuntaGorda Hiscoordinationwith BabcockRanchISDandnumerousutilityownershaspreparedtheproject forhandofftoArea2constructionstaff.Thissix-yearprojectremainson trackforcompletionin2027,atestamenttoNate’sdedicationandproject managementskills.
THEBACKBONEOFAJAX’SDESIGNBUILDSUCCESS
ThecollectiveachievementsofArielle,Natalie,andNate exemplifythestrengthandversatilityofAjax’sdesign buildengineeringmanagers.Theirabilitytomanage multipleprojects,adapttochangingconditions,and pursueinnovativesolutionshassetanewstandardfor excellencewithintheindustry.Aswecontinuetoexpand ourdesignbuildportfolioandseeknewopportunities, ourengineeringmanagersremaincommittedto deliveringvalue,fosteringcollaboration,anddriving progressacrosseveryproject
Felipe Jaramillo, PE, DBIA Engineering Director
SIGNIFICANT PROJECT SPOTLIGHTS
ClarkRoad VENICE, FLORIDA
ClarkRoad’smajoritemofworkconsistsofa591feetof48”reinforced concretepipeandanotherrunof150feetof42”RCP Bothofwhichcouldnot beginuntilweconstructedthedetourthats removedtheexistingconcretemedianand laneinordertoprovideaworkzoneforthe utilizesapolyurethaneinjectioninseveral
areastostrengthenthebasematerial. Oncethepiperunsareinstalled;thetwo areaswillbereconstructedwithnew basematerialandpaved.Theremaining areasoftheprojectsitewillbemilled andrepaved.ThisprojectbeganinJune andisexpectedtowrapupinJanuary.
Justin Kramer Project Manager
TheUtilitiesExtensionProjects(UEP)
CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA
TheCityofCapeCoralwasoncealower-populated,ruralcommunitythat reliedonseptictanksandshallowgroundwaterwells.Overtime,theshallow wellshavebeendepletingtheuppergroundwateraquifer,andfailingseptic systemshaveallowedeffluenttoflowintogroundwaterandcanals,creating potentialenvironmentalproblems.
TheUtilitiesExtensionProjects(UEP)weredevelopedtoaddressthese concernsbyprovidingCitywater,sewer,andirrigationservicestothearea As partoftheseprojects,newroadsarebeingbuiltinconjunctionwithsewer installation,alongwithstormwaterimprovements.Todate,theCityhas extendedutilitiestonearlyallofCapeCoralsouthofPineIslandRoadandis nowworkingnorthward.Ajaxsuccessfullybidandwasawardedallsix contracts,workingalongsidefivedifferentgeneralcontractors.
Someofthemainchallengeswefacedincludedmultipleredesignsbythe City,suchasaddingturnlanes,performingbridgework,andchangingcertain sectionsfroma1”millandpaveto2”withmultiplelifts.Thesechangescaused delays,especiallyduringtheactivehurricaneandrainyseason,which resultedinreworkinareasaffectedbystandingwater.
Thishasbeenatrueteameffort—everyMOTcrewandpavingcrewhas playedapartinkeepingthesecontractsmovingforward.Aspecialthank-you toRobbyPopielarzforconsistentlymeasuringandverifyingworkreadiness, leadingcrewsonsite,andtoGarrettFonsfornavigating i UEPschedule.
WeareproudofthequalityofworkdeliveredbyAjaxcr andsubcontractors,andwebelieveallgeneralcontrac aresatisfiedwiththeresults.AjaxPavinghasnowbecom amajorcontenderandiscurrentlyundernegotiationfo thenextroundofcontracts numbersseventhroughten —whicharesoontobebid
TampaInternationalAirportAsphaltRehabilitationofRunway10-28, ConcreteSlabs&TaxiwayJShoulder
TAMPA, FLORIDA
ThisProjectbeganinJuneof2025andhasa270-dayContracttime.Asis typicalwithAirportProjects,thereweremultiplephasesandsub-phaseswith noweatherdayallowance.Oftentherearemultiplephasesrunning concurrently,requiringdetailedplanningandconstantcoordinationwith AirportOperations.
Ajaxself-performedtheasphaltpavingandtheconcreteslabreplacement TheConcretedivisionworkingalongsideourGradecrews(forremovalof existingslabs)hasfallenintoanicegrooveworkingtogethertocompletethe workunderthetightdeadlinesinmultiplelocationsallovertheAirfield. Thoughchallenging,thereconstructionandmillingofRW10-28iscurrentlyin progressandweanticipateopeningtherunwayindays.
ThisProjecthasrequiredaTeameffortfrommanyacrossthe A-Team!SpecialrecognitiontoAirportTeamRookiesJoey Desario(ProjectSuper)andChrisPrice(ProjectManager)for theirdedicationandhardworkthroughachallengingProject! InadditiontomanagingtheworkitselfandtheAjaxCrews, JoeyandChriswerecoordinatingwith20subcontractors! WaytoflyA-TEAM!!!
Jim Price Regional Manager Tampa
ImperialLakesBoulevardDrainageImprovements;PolkCounty
MULBERRY, FLORIDA
Thisprojecthasbeenalong-timecomingfortheresidentsoftheImperial Lakesneighborhood,locatedinMulberry,FL.Aone-wayin/outroad,Imperial LakesBoulevardfrequentlybecomesimpassableduringheavyrainsand storms.Thishasraisedserioussafetyconcerns,especiallyforelderlyresidents andthosewithmedicalneeds.Residentshavedescribedthefloodingasthe worstindecades,withsomesayingit’sbeenarecurringissueforover30 years
AjaxandoursubcontractorshavebeenhardatworksinceFebruary2025, installingapproximately2,600linearfeetofnewstormdrainage,excavating3 pondsintheamountof90,000CYforincreasedstormwaterretention capacity,andre-constructingtheroadwaybyraisingit2-3feetinlocationsto helppreventanyfutureflooding.OurprojectsuperintendentRobbieKellerhas beendoingagreatjobmakingsureallcrewsareproductiveandsafe,while p hi t t l t d l O ti i t dcompletiondateisFebruary 2
Elliott Kresse Gov’t Estimator
FINANCE DEPT. UPDATE
Q3wasanotherstrongquarterfortheAjaxandtheFinanceteam.
Ourfinancialresultscameinsolidlyaheadoflastyear,andwecontinueto carryasolidbacklogthatkeepsusinagoodpositionmovingintotheendof theyear.Thisstabilitygivesusthechancetoputmorefocusonimproving howweworkandfindingnewwaystobemoreefficient.We’realsostaying mindfulofmanaginganenvironmentofrisingcosts,especiallyaround insurancecoverage,andmakingsurewestayproactiveinaddressingthose challenges
Oneofthebiggesthighlightsthisquarterwasrollingoutournew subcontractorpaymentportal,GCPay Thistoolisabigstepforwardinhow wesupportoursubcontractorsandtradepartners WithGCPay,payments movefaster,complianceistighter,andcommunicationisclearer Thegoal istomaketheexperienceeasierandsmootherforeveryoneinvolved,and we’realreadyseeingpositivefeedbackfromtherollout.
IalsowanttotakeamomenttothankourFinanceteammembersfortheir consistencyandreliability.Deliveringaccuratepayroll,timelyaccounts payableandreceivable,andmaintainingstrongcompliancescoresdoesn’t happenbyaccident it’stheresultofsteadyeffortweekafterweek.Their hardworkanddedicationdoesn’tgounnoticed.
Aswelookahead,ourfocusisonexecutionand efficiency.We’llkeepbuildingontheprogresswe’ve made,usingtechnologyandprocessimprovementsto makelifeeasierforourAjaxteamandourpartners. Thankstoeveryoneacrossthecompanyforyoursupport.
EQUIPMENT DIVISION UPDATES
OureffortstoimprovePlanning&Schedulingarepayingoff!Since revampingourapproach,wehaveseenScheduleComplianceImproveby 30%!Thismeanswearecompletingourworkordersonorbeforeour scheduledenddate.Augustwasaveryimportantmonthforus,aswe achievedbotha90%ratingforScheduleandPMcompliance! Ourmechanicshavebeendiligentlycompletingworkorders, andMarkRodriquez&EricDelaneyhavealsobeenkeydrivers intheseresults.NiceWork!
INVENTORYCONTROLUPDATE
WehaveaddedrollingstockinventorytoallAreas,includingOdessaforthe truckingdepartment,toreducedowntimeandimproveresponsetimes Thenextstepissimplifyingtheselocationsandensuringwearestockingthe correctpartsthatshouldbekeptonhand.Thisisastartingpointinrefining oursystem.
Themaininventorywarehouse,locatedinVenice,currentlyholds$285,000in rollingstockparts Forcomparison,twoyearsagoourinventorylevels exceeded$450,000,leftoverfromtheIBSNapadaysandtheoldparts orderingmethods
Today,wehaveastructuredprocessinplacetocycleourinventoryand justifywhatitemsshouldremaininstock,ensuringbetterefficiencyandcost controlmovingforward.
Dan Maitland Fleet Manager
Dave Reed Inventory Control Specialist
We’vebegunstreamliningourvehicleregistrationprocessbytransitioning trucksandtrailerstofleetplates.Thischangewillmakeiteasiertotrack equipmentandensurecompliancewithstaterequirements.Thefirstphase ofthistransitionisnowcomplete:allvehicleswithJuneregistrationtags havesuccessfullymovedtofleetplates.Thenextphasewillfocuson equipmentwithDecembertags,whichwillbeupdatedlaterthisyear. Switchingtofleetplatesreducesadministrativehassle,improves compliance,andhelpsusmanageourequipmentmore effectively.WithJune-taggedvehiclesnowcomplete,we’reon trackforasmoothDecemberrollout.Ifyoudonotyethave yourJunefleetplate:Pleasecontactmetoarrangepickup andconfirmyourtrailerassignment ADMINISTRATIVESTRIDES
INSIDE I.T.
IampleasedtosharewithyouourInformationTechnologydepartment's3rd quartersummary Thisquarterhasbeenmarkedbygreatprogress, innovation,andcollaboration Ourprimaryobjectiveforthethirdandfourth quartersistoevaluateourcurrentsoftwaresolutionsandoptimizetheuser experienceforourusers.Weplantoconductathoroughreviewofthe softwarecurrentlyinuse,analyzingitseffectiveness,efficiency,anduser satisfaction.Wewillalsoseekfeedbackfromouruserstounderstandtheir requirementsandpreferencesbetter.
Iwouldalsoliketotakethisopportunityto announcetheworkanniversariesoftwo membersofourITdepartment.Paul Jaramillohasnowbeenwithusforseven years,whileJaredPostonhasbeenwithus fortwoyears.
Paul'sexpertiseandcommitmenttodelivering instrumentalinmaintainingthesmoothopera problem-solvingskillsanddedicationtofindinginnovativesolutionshave greatlyenhancedtheefficiencyofourdepartment. IwouldliketoexpressmydeepestgratitudetoPauland Jaredfortheirhardworkanddedication.Theircontributions haveplayedavitalroleinthesuccessofourdepartment andourcompanyasawhole.Ilookforwardtocontinuingto workwiththemintheyearstocome.
Adriana Rahe Equipment Division Administrator
Craig Powers IT Director
HOW’S TRUCKING DOIN’?
InSeptember,wecelebratedDriversAppreciationWeektothankallofour driversfortheirhardwork,longhours,anddedication.Thetrucking departmentdemonstratedconsistentperformancethroughoutthelast quarter,ensuringreliableandtimelydeliveriesacrossallprojects.Ourteam maintainedastrongfocusonsafety,compliance,andefficiency,while continuingtomeetthedemandsofasphaltandaggregatehauling. Preventivemaintenanceonequipmentwasprioritizedtoreducedowntime andsupportoperationalreadiness.
WehaveanewadditiontoourequipmentdowninFortMyers,abrandnew MACKwillbethenewheavyhaultruck.Aswemoveintothenextquarter,the departmentremainscommittedtomaintainingserviceexcellence, supportingprojectschedules,andupholdingthehigheststandardsof performance.
Rudy Rella Transportation Director
VENICE CLAIRE EVENT
WOMEN RAISING THE BAR
WomenRaisingtheBarhadtheincredibleopportunitytoparticipateinGirl ScoutsofWestCentralFlorida’sAnnualGirlScoutFestthispastSaturday andwhatadayitwas!With839GirlScoutsinattendanceandover1,900total guests,thiseventwasbuzzingwithenergy,excitement,andinspiration.We proudlyshowcasedour“PavingtheWaytoSuccess”badgeprogram, providinghands-oneducationalactivitiesthatintroducedgirlstotheworldof constructionandroadwayengineeringinafun,interactiveway.
Ouroutdoordisplayfeaturedtwocrowdfavorites atrafficrollerandamini excavator whichgirlswereinvitedtoclimbonandexplore,makingfor memorablephotoopsandlotsofsmiles.Insidetheexhibithall,weofferedsix dynamicactivitystations: 01. CareerExplorationforWomeninConstruction 02. Make-and-TakeTrafficSignCraft
RoadwayConstructionSelfieStation
GuessthePavingEquipmentGame(withtoymodels!) 05. Take-HomeGoodieTable(featuringAjax-brandedswag) 06. BuildYourOwnPavementSectionSnackStation(Adeliciousway tolearnaboutroadwaylayers—fromsubgradetosurface!)
Ourboothquicklybecameoneofthemostpopularstopsattheevent.We wereproudtostandalongsidefantasticorganizationslikeTGH,HCA,theFBI, TECO,BuschGardens,TheFloridaAquarium,andmanymore—allworking togethertoempowerandinspirethenextgenerationofchangemakers
Thiseventwouldn’thavebeenpossiblewithoutourdedicatedvolunteers,who broughtenthusiasm,knowledge,andhearttoeveryinteraction.
Thankyouto:IsabellTroxell,ArielleZazik,AngelaWike,MeganJackson,Carla Lopez(andhermomOlga),KathyRanisate,KaraCoggins,NatalieWoody, MandyKustra,DanielleBentivegna,andmyself,ChristieAlvaro.Specialthanks toTaylorShanerforherbehind-the-scenesprepthathelpedmakeeverything runsmoothly.
Fromset-uponFridayafternoontoafulldayofengagementonSaturday,our volunteersrepresentedeverycornerofourcompanyanddemonstratedwhat itmeanstoraisethebarforwomeninconstruction.
We’realreadylookingforwardtonextyear andcontinuingtopavetheway forfutureleadersinourindustry!
Christie Alvaro Estimating Director
WARRIOR PROGRAM UPDATE
Q3wasanexcitingandimpactfultimefortheAjaxWarriors.Ourannual in-personmeetingwasheldonSeptember18attheAjaxBarn,bringing togetherbothcurrentWarriorsandthosepreparingtojointheteam Theday focusedontheimportanceofmentalhealth,whatittrulymeanstobeanAjax Warrior,andsettinggoalsforthefutureofourprogram
WewerehonoredtohostOliviaBroskyfromTheCrisisCenterofTampaBay andJayneTingleyfromCenterstone,whosharedtheirexpertiseandprovided valuableresourcestohelpsupportthewellbeingofourA-Team.Theirinsights weredeeplyappreciatedandsparkedmeaningfulconversations.
We’vehad24teammembersexpressinterestinjoiningtheAjaxWarriors. We’replanningatrainingsessiontogetallnewWarriorscertifiedbytheend of2025,andwe’reespeciallyexcitedtowelcomeseveralfieldemployeesinto theprogram.
Ifyouhaven’tyetsignedupbutareinterestedinbecomingaWarrior,there’s stilltime pleaseletusknow. Together,we’rebuildingastronger,moresupportiveAjaxfamily
Angela Wike
Admin
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