It is truly a privilege to serve Gravity as the Personnel Manager, and I don’t say that lightly. This position is unique as I get to be directly involved with onboarding our incredible employees, assisting them along the way, and watching as they move up in the company. We hear the term “Gravity Family” or “Gravity Community”; I will tell you, that has genuinely been my experience here.
I entered the oilfield in 2005, working for Patterson Drilling in their benefits department. My next move was to Nabors Well Servicing, where I was responsible for maintaining several different divisions as their office clerk. It was a lot of hard work that I believe ultimately prepared me for my current role.
I began my career with Gravity (Globe, at the time) in the Fall 2012. I was hired as their Personnel Representative. It’s funny how some titles ring just right for the person. I don’t say that because I think I was the best Personnel Rep in the world, only because I loved what I did. As a representative, I was proud to get to represent everyone who came on board. In 2017, I was promoted to Personnel Manager, and now I get to help manage our employees by assisting them in navigating anything and everything personnel-related. I love it! Working with the Gravity Human Resources team has taught me so much!
When asked what I enjoy about my current role, that’s an easy answer; my team. When I come to work, I
can honestly say I look forward to it. It doesn’t feel like a “job” most of the time. We all have different duties (and we all have “those” days), but we all help each other when needed. The pandemic was an example of that. It tested our HR team and each manager, and every employee. I feel we are a stronger family and force because of it. Ultimately, we all work hard for our families. I was born and raised in Snyder, TX. I grew up with the best parents I could ask for! I grew up with an older brother, a younger brother, and a little sister, whom I had to wait for 16 years. My parents were my role models; my father was a truck driver for McCormick Marketing for 30 years until he passed in 2011. He was such a hard and dedicated worker who put family first.
My mother was a stay-at-home mom, which we know is a full-time job. They both lead us by their example. Our kids keep us busy, but we always find time to wind down together, whether it’s playing board games, movie night, or just hanging out on the patio making smores with some good conversation.
I will leave you with this; just like any family or community, you can choose to bring hard work, positivity, and your A-game each day you show up. In my experience, people who do this find the most fulfillment in their roles here at Gravity. Keep up the great work, and let me know if there is anything I can help with in your journey here.
Lisa Perez
Lisa Perez | Personnel Manager
Michael Sledge
Corporate Sales Manager
Permian Region
Jesus Galaviz
Tank Technician Odessa
Mario Parada Field Technician w/CDL Dickinson
Jermy Stiles Area Manager
Ponca City
Angel Gutierrez
Fluid Technician
Permian Region
Larry Robinett
Mechanic-NG Generator Charlotte
Zane Robinson Chemical Account Manager Odessa
Alonso Rodriguez Delivery Driver Tech Management-Corporate
Eric Dvorak
Regional Sales Manager
North Region
Roy Reyna
Mechanic-NG Generator Pecos
Travis Warner Field Technician w/CDL
Douglas
Steven Valles
Chemical Account Manager
Odessa
Glenn Willis
Chemical Field Technician Levelland
Kolton Northcutt
Divisional Controller Midland Corporate Office
Heather Heacock
Marketing Communications Manager Houston Business Office
Hunter Green Laboratory Manager Odessa Lab
Tanner Long Chemical Account Manager Odessa
Katy Rodriguez
Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
Midland Corporate Office
Tricia Moran
Accounting Associate I Midland Corporate Office
Josh Fox Senior Account Manager Odessa
Cesar Ortega Shop Hand Pecos
Brooklynn Smith
Chemical Accounts Receivable Manager Tech Management-Corporate
Tyler Jopling
Natural Gas Field Technician Charlotte
Enrique Martinez Field Technician w/CDL Odessa
Pilar Contreras III Mechanic-Equipment Odessa
Lisa Perez Personnel Manager Snyder Business Office
Tommy Graham Chemical Field Technician Odessa
Stacy Leyva
Accounting Associate II Midland Corporate Office
Larmie Stafford Chemical Field Technician Levelland
Thomas Thompson Field Technician I Dickinson
Braydon Copeland Director of Maintenance Permian Disposal
Tana Sullenger
Accounting Associate I Snyder Business Office
Samuel Mata Chemical Account Manager Odessa
David Hernandez
Treating Truck Driver Levelland
Ross Rebel
Natural Gas Field Technician Dickinson
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Joshua Thurber
Chemical Field Technician Levelland
Ruben Ornelas I
Treating Truck Driver Tech Management-Corporate
Daniel Soto-Bonilla Chemical Field Technician Artesia
Stephanie Garcia Coordinator Pecos
Lance Ramirez Chemical Account Manager Artesia
Leslie Urroz
Regional Operations Systems Manager North Region
Adam Boger Chemical Field Technician Fort Stockton
Ivan Garcia Winch Truck Operator Artesia
Nathan Jensen Natural Gas Field Technician Shreveport
Richard Joy Regional Sales Representative II Artesia
Ramon Ortega
Maintenance Janitor Midland Blent Plant
Gary Branson
Natural Gas Field Technician Shreveport
Amie Stafford Business Systems Manager Lubbock Business Office
This month we are excited to bring you not to a new branch, just a newly relocated one. After the sale of the Fluids division, the Snyder Business Office building went with it. Luckily, we had our former completions yard available to us. A few months later, and after some remodeling, our Snyder Business Office team was able to move in. This business office is critical to Gravity’s operation, and the people inside make it happen.
Each month we bring you either a newly established, well-established, or just plain good eatery near one of our Gravity locations This month we take you to Lubbock, Texas, where Cook’s Garage has captured our appetites and the attention of some big music stars.
Cook’s Garage opened its doors in the Spring of 2017 as a local man cave with a showroom of classic cars.
Cooks has turned into a local favorite for the Lubbock area. Jam-packed with events such as “Coffee and Cars,” rodeos, local talent, and nationally known stars, Cooks Garage ensures a good time for everyone. And did we mention their food? From Hot Rod Wings to their Garage Burger, your grill will not regret stopping by. Don’t take our word for it; check it out!
For our August Spotlight Employee, we head to the hay fields of Levelland, Texas Chemical Field Technician, Glenn Willis, has served Gravity/Tech Management since November 2016.
With over five and half years under his belt, Glenn has made a name for himself, not just as a hardworking, dedicated employee but as someone people call a friend
Glenn’s peers describe him as a team player who will help anyone with anything, no matter how difficult or long it takes. From customers to co-workers, Glenn has a reputation for bringing positivity into any room he walks into A reputation for any person is important, let alone for a company. Glenn represents himself and Gravity/Tech Management in a way where he strives to build lasting relationships with our customers
“Hello, friends! For those of you who I have not had the pleasure of meeting yet, I’m Glenn Willis. I was born in Enid, Oklahoma, and moved to Texas as soon as I could Brownfield, Texas, is where I grew up and have lived my entire life. My wife and I have been married for 34 years and have two great kids, Jay and Heaven.
I am also blessed with 6 grandsons who are my best friends and what I live for. In my spare time, I enjoy yard work and tinkering with cars and engines. Spending time with my grandkids is always the highlight of every day I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working for Tech Management and love the camaraderie of the friends that I have made while working here.”
Which Day In August marks the end of “The Dog days of Summer?”
Answer: B, They began on July the 3rd, following the dog days come the “cat nights” of summer which begin on August 17th.
August 19 brings National Aviation Day, chosen for the birthday of which Groundbreaking Aviator?
Answer: D, who piloted the first recorded flight of a powered heavier-than-air machine in 1903.
What sports prize was awarded for the first time on August 22, 1851?
Answer: A, America’s Cup, one of the oldest and best-known trophies in international sailing yacht competition.
DOUGLAS, WY- POWER GENERATION ARTESIA, NM- POWER GENERATION & CONTAINMENT TECH MANAGEMENT CORPORATE, FT. STOCKTON AND SEMINOLE WILL ALL ATTEND THE AUGUST 2ND SAFETY MEETING TO BE A PART OF THE CRASE TRAINING COURSE.
DICKINSON, ND- POWER GENERATION CLEBURNE, TX- CENTRAL REPAIR FACILITY
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- POWER GENERATION AND CONTAINMENT
GREELEY, CO- POWER GENERATION WILLISTON, ND- POWER GENERATION OAKDALE, PA- POWER GENERATION PECOS, TX- POWER GENERATION & CONTAINMENT SHREVEPORT, LA- POWER GENERATION & CONTAINMENT CHARLOTTE, TX- POWER GENERATION & CONTAINMENT
DOUGLAS, WY- POWER GENERATION
WATFORD CITY, ND- MEP WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PONCA CITY, OK- TECH MANAGEMENT
LEVELLAND, TX- TECH MANAGEMENT BIG SPRING, TX- WATER MIDSTREAM- PERMIAN
OAKDALE, PA- POWER GENERATION GREELEY, CO- POWER GENERATION ODESSA, TX- POWER GENERATION & CONTAINMENT
CLINTON, OK- CAPILLARY MANAGEMENT & TECH MANAGEMENT SNYDER BUSINESS OFFICE
DOUGLAS, WY- POWER GENERATION ARTESIA, NM- TECH MANAGEMENT LUBBOCK BUSINESS OFFICE
OAKDALE, PA- POWER GENERATION GREELEY, CO- POWER GENERATION PERRYTON, TX- TECH MANAGEMENT CHARLOTTE, TX- POWER GENERATION & CONTAINMENT
DOUGLAS, WY- POWER GENERATION
MIDLAND CORPORATE OFFICE
OAKDALE, PA- POWER GENERATION GREELEY, CO- POWER GENERATION
DOUGLAS, WY- POWER GENERATION
