As we enter September quickly nearing our 4th qtr of 2023 I've gone back and forth on what to write for this newsletter. We've got wins to celebrate such as ERP integrations onto Bistrack, Honeybee Financial, Employee Kiosks, etc, etc.
However, it's September 11th. Today I'd rather you take 10 minutes and think about the freedoms we enjoy as Americans and how lucky we are to live in such a great nation. Absolutely it's easy to be upset about how things are going, high interest rates, gas prices that are high, and don't even get me started on how expensive groceries are right now. But here's what I know, We're Americans, we can impact change if we choose to do so. So many people wish to have the freedoms we have that they'll attempt to cross an ocean in "boats," pay smugglers to sneak them in, etc.
I'd ask all of you to do these things today. Think about what being American means to you, never forget to thank a service member or their families for protecting our rights, and lastly never forget the victims and heroes of 9/11 or Benghazi.
As we hit the latter part of 2023, we want to recognize our locations for how much they have done to keep our employees safe, especially while at work. One location, in particular, keeps safety at the forefront of their everyday.
Congratulations to Blairsville, for having 5 years of ZERO reportable injuries.
This is truly amazing as we continue to strive to be a safety-first company!
Stefan grew up in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, where his family had owned a framing company. From the time he was 12, he helped his father regularly framing decks and custom homes. He moved to Florida back in 2017 where he started working in the Building Materials Industry as a Yard Supervisor. He later relocated to Georgia to be a Dispatcher. Soon after, he became a co Manager for a Window and Door hub in the Atlanta Market. Before coming to SBSI, he traveled around the country as Field Operations Manager. In his spare time, Stefan likes to Hike, Workout, Travel, watch the Atlanta Braves/Georgia Bulldogs (Go Dawgs) and hangout with friends.
Over at Mountain Building Supply in Blairsville, the team is ensuring that when customers and employees come, everything runs smoothly This month was the start of new traffic routing and a load checkpoint area! Complete with new signage and cones! This will greatly help with traffic flow and overall efficiency in the lumber yard!
William Streetman - 40 Years
Frances Brown - 30 Years
Tommy Gilbreath - 28 - Years
Melissa Medlock - 28 Years
Christopher Barrier - 25 Years
Jeffery Odom - 23 Years
Keith Green - 19 Years
William Darby - 18 Years
Moses Scott - 7 Years
Hunter Nix - 3 Years
Paul Bennett -1 Year
LaJarvis Webb - 2 Years
Jeffery Manning - 1 Year
Joseph Denney - 1 Year
Tristan McDaniel - 1 Year
Hannah Reynolds - 1 Year
Michael Waters - 1 Year
James Franklin - 1 Year
Laramie Fleet - 1 Year
Allen Edwards - Allen is a great asset to our North Carolina Market. He has been helping out at Black Mountain while they have been finding a driver! Thank you Allen!
Trenniss Elliot - Trenniss has been an employee at Mountain Building SupplyBlairsville for 10 years. He just took over as the Yard Foreman after being a Driver for 10 year! Thank you Trenniss!
Steven Blaich, Cullman- Welcome!
Nicholas Coccaro, Landrum- Welcome!
2023 Inventory Schedule!
Forest City- October 13
Black Mountain- October 20
Landrum/WR Door Shop- October 27
Linville/Hayesville- November 3
Blairsville- November 10
Haywood- November 17
Warner Robins- December 1
John DiDio, Blairsville- Welcome!
Brian Farley, Waynesville- Welcome!
Jason Fredrickson, Clarksville- Welcome!
Robert Hardy, Warner Robins- Welcome!
Weston Hutchinson, Cullman- Welcome!
Izaah Marshall, Cullman- Welcome!
Tyler Miller, Clarksville- Welcome!
James Nix, Blairsville- Welcome!
Gregory Paraiso, Black MountainWelcome!
Brian Quinn, Landrum- Welcome!
Robert Riggin, Warner Robins- Welcome!
Austin Rushing, Clarksville- Welcome!
Christopher Sartor, Black MountainWelcome!
Michelle Thompson, Cullman- Welcome!
Todd Tidrow, Clarksville- Welcome!
Buettner/ Truss Dept. / Perry- December 8
Wallace- December 15
I live in Bessemer City with my wife, out four year old daughter, and our newborn son. I’m originally from Pittsburgh, PA and have lived in North Carolina for an little over four years. I have seven years experience in the building materials industry with the main focus of operations and management. When I’m not working, we love to spend time as a family outdoors and at the trampoline park. I have a huge love for football and you can find me every Saturday and Sunday in the fall watching every game.
Did you know, that with our new HRIS Platform, you can now make real time changes from the App straight from your phone? You can update your Direct Deposit, request Paid Time Off and complete trainings! Also through Paylocity, you will now approve your OWN timecards! All of this can be done through your App through your Employee Portal!
If you have suggestions, recommendations for improvement, or shout-outs, please send them to HR@southeastbsi com
