Our Center of Gravity | February 2023

FEBRUARY 2023 | VOL 2 - ISSUE 2

THE UNSTOPPABLE NEWS FROM GRAVITY

Gravity's UNSTOPPABLE Remote Workforce Kathryn Rodriguez

Birthdays Celebrating Gravity's February Birthdays

Featured Branch Odessa Business Office

Featured Restaurant Flair Taverna

Employee Spotlight Danene Hogan p2

Anniversaries Celebrating Gravity's Loyal Employees

Safety Meetings View Your Schedule

Fun Trivia Test Your Knowledge

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Kathryn Rodriguez Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

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Hey everyone! I was so excited when asked to share my experience being a part of Gravity’s Remote Workforce. I’ve been working remotely since 2019, and I feel that it has allowed me to be happier and feel more fulfilled in my work. Working remotely is not for everyone. There are so many personalities within Gravity that all learn, grow, and thrive in different environments. I will be the first to say that when I worked at the Midland office, of course, there were pros and cons. There was the face-to-face interaction that so many of us needed and the ability to walk down the hall to problem solve versus an email or Teams call as I do today.

However, just like anything, when the environment is changed, there is a part of you that changes with it. For me, the lack of a daily commute truly led to increased productivity in my workload.

Many have a glorified view of what working remotely is really like.

It may sound like a “slide-out-of-bed-at-8-AM, flexible schedule paradise,” but it’s not, and it comes with a cost. And that is, feeling like you never get a break from your work. It’s easy to overwork myself since my computer is always around, even “after hours.” A new type of work/life balance had to be learned for my family, and ultimately, for us, it works, and we are grateful for it.

One thing I enjoy about my role at Gravity is that it’s given me the opportunity to put my skills and education to use while also being challenged to learn and grow. The Financial Reporting team is small, but I feel that our work is an important factor in what makes Gravity great. In 2023, I’m looking forward to finishing another audit and contributing to the continued success of this company, remotely. :)

Kathryn Rodriguez

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Gilbert Morales, Jr. Field Technician I Charlotte Ricky Kirian IT Network Administrator Odessa Business Office Karmyna Rafuse Operations Analyst Permian Disposal Jason Aubel Technical Advisor-Equipment Cleburne Rutilio Lopez Coordinator Oklahoma City Shawn Asher Mechanic-Equipment Cleburne John Acosta SWD Foreman Permian Disposal Oscar Hernandez Coordinator Pecos Tony Barry Corporate Sales Specialist II Permian Region John Avary Executive Vice President Odessa Business Office Cody Privett Natural Gas Field Technician Oklahoma City Jeryl Leaks, Jr. HSE Operation Support Manager Lubbock Business Office David Valladolid Perez Fluid Technician Permian Region Sourcing Travis Bell Mechanic-Equipment Cleburne Michael Gutierrez, Jr. Field Technician I Odessa

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Kerstyn Grinsteiner Branch Administrator Watford City Tommy Perez SWD Foreman Permian Disposal Rudy DeAnda Winch Truck Operator II Pecos Jacob Petersen Mechanic-NG Generator Dickinson Adriel Marquez Regional Sales Representative II Pecos Feliverto Landeros Field Technician I Oklahoma City Daniel Rodriguez, Sr. Fluid Technician Permian Disposal Jared Lara HSE Operation Support Manager North Region Kyle Wentz Regional Sales Representative II Dickinson Aaron Berry Mechanic-NG Generator Dickinson Kevin Roberts Regional Inventory Control Specialist Permian Region Raymond Borne Regional Sales Specialist Oakdale Amairani Mendoza Lujan Accountant Odessa Business Office Daniel Garner Shop Foreman Odessa

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New year, new career.

Encourage your friends and family to check out our current openings across the country on our Careers page.

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FEATURED BRANCH

With Gravity’s Midland office having moved to Odessa, we now have an official Odessa Business Office. We call it our "new location" for our Midland group; however, the building has been here since the LTR days. It sits right next to the Odessa Power Generation yard, just a few feet away, actually. It serves Gravity in many facets, housing our Permian sales group, Information Technology personnel, HR, and provides a landing spot for our Remote Workforce during special projects, monthly meetings, etc.

The Odessa Business Office prides itself on serving the Gravity community.

So many behind-the-scenes tasks are completed here to ensure smooth operations company-wide. Another perk of moving to this location is the community. Being neighbors to the Power-Gen side has been good as they often share meeting spaces, meals, and good conversations.

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One of the new faces in the business office is Katie Koszewski.

Katie serves multiple functions, primarily as the Sales Support Admin and the Office Coordinator for the new business office.

When we think of rolling up our sleeves and putting in crazy long hours, we might first think of our incredible “boots on the ground” frontline employees. The Odessa Business Office and the people who call it home are no strangers to hard work.

Whether it’s the month’s end close or IT projects, the people in the office come together and get it done. As mentioned, this office also serves as a landing place for some of our Remote Workforce. Since Gravity began the Remote Workforce option last year, it has become a force to be reckoned with. The amount of teamwork and camaraderie that happens here and remotely is truly unbelievable.

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FEATURED PLACE TO EAT

Flair Taverna is a family-owned restaurant serving the Permian Basin and is located only a few miles from our Odessa Power & Generation yard. If you’re looking for a new place to visit or take your Valentine to – which is only two weeks away – this is the place for you! Flair Taverna offers a higher level of dining to the restaurant scene of West Texas. You will not be disappointed with their high-quality drinks, exquisite dishes, and delightful desserts!

Phone: (432) 653-5154 | Address: 2701 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy, Odessa, TX 79761

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

REGIONAL OPERATIONS SYSTEMS MANAGER POWER & CONTAINMENT

GREW UP: SHALLOWATER, TX FAVORITE FOOD: MEXICAN FAVORITE HOBBY: TIME WITH THOMAS ROADTRIPPING IN OUR RV

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Helping Others and Problem-Solving “Action is the foundational key to all success.” – Pablo Picasso.

I think this is my favorite because this is pretty much how I do my job. I wouldn’t say I like putting things off; I want to get things crossed off my list and move on to the next issue that needs my attention, and I don’t like people waiting on me to do their job.

My mom because she was always firm with my sister and me while showing compassion and interest in our daily lives at the same time. She taught me how to be a good mom, and it is my hope that I am passing that along to my three girls.

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Theron Willhite Field Technician I Shreveport

Tamra Conway Lead Coordinator Artesia

Barry Meduna Shop Foreman Dickinson

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Donald White Regional Sales Representative II Charlotte p15

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Kayla Emfinger Accounting Associate II Odessa Business Office

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Charles Cole Shop Foreman Oklahoma City

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Maria Sanchez AR Manager Permian Disposal

Berta Galvan Fixed Asset Accounting Manager Odessa Business Office

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Cody Patton Truck Supervisor Odessa

Gabriel Gonzales Coordinator Douglas

Matt Foreman Operations Engineer Watford City Anthony Weir Shop Foreman Shreveport

Roy Reyna Mechanic-NG Generator Pecos

William Britt Winch Truck Operator Artesia

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Pilar Contreras II Mechanic-Equipment Pecos p16

Cruz Hernandez III Natural Gas Field Technician Charlotte

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Kievan Young Fluid Technician Permian Disposal

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

- Steve Jobs p17

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Central Repair Facility - Cleburne, TX Dickinson Power Generation - Dickinson, ND

Pecos Power Generation & Containment Solutions - Pecos, TX 3rd Oklahoma City Power Generation & Containment Solutions - Oklahoma City, OK

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Williston Power Generation - Williston, ND Artesia Power Generation & Containment Solutions - Artesia, NM

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McKenzie Energy Partners - Watford City, ND Gravity Water Midstream - Big Spring, TX

9th Charlotte Power Generation & Containment Solutions - Charlotte, TX

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Odessa Power Generation & Containment Solutions - Odessa, TX Shreveport Power Generation & Containment Solutions - Shreveport, LA

13th Snyder Business Office - Snyder, TX

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Lubbock Business Office - Lubbock, TX Douglas Power Generation - Douglas, WY

16th Greeley Power Generation - Greeley, CO

17th Oakdale Power Generation - Oakdale, PA

23rd Odessa Business Office - Odessa, TX

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Each year, February fluctuates between having 28 and 29 days. The 29th day only occurs every ____________ years during leap years.

A. 4 B. 7 C. 10 D. 8

February is the seasonal equivalent of which month in the Southern Hemisphere?

A. November B. July C. April D. August

Which holiday is celebrated on February 21st?

A. Groundhog Day B. Valentine’s Day C. Presidents’ Day D. Lunar New Year Answers on Page 21

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Every year divisible by 4 is a leap year, but every year divisible by 100 is NOT a leap year.

D. August

Our northern winter is in December, January, and February, whereas the southern winter is in June, July, and August. Each of our summers is 6 months away from our winters in our respective hemispheres.

C. Presidents’ Day

A federal holiday also known as Washington’s Birthday, February 21 is Presidents’ Day and is celebrated on the third Monday in February. (George Washington’s actual birthday is February 22!)

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