Our Center of Gravity | May 2023

MAY 2023 | VOL 2 - ISSUE 5

THE UNSTOPPABLE NEWS FROM GRAVITY

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A Word From Steve Ludwig Director of Operations - North Region

Memorial Day Tribute Featured Branch Oklahoma City - Business Office

Where to Eat Kenny's Steak House

Employee Spotlight Jazmin Sanchez

Anniversaries Celebrating Gravity's Loyal Employees

Safety Meetings View Your Schedule

Fun Trivia Test Your Knowledge

Birthdays Celebrating Gravity's May Birthdays

Stanley | Douglas

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Shreveport | Cleburne

Oakdale | Austin

Lubbock | Charlotte | Houston | Oklahoma City

LOCATIONS

Greeley | Watford City

Water Midstream | Dickinson | Williston

Odessa | Snyder

Artesia | Pecos

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Director of Operations North Region Personally, in the 14 years I’ve been with Gravity, there have been a few changes. My wife of 33 years and I have 3 daughters, and in that time they each have had 3 children, giving us 9 beautiful grandchildren.

As important as family is to me, THANK YOU is the “word” I’d like to share with everyone. Okay, that is technically two words, but you get the idea. Fourteen years ago, I helped start Wellsite Leasing, and a few years after, we sold to LTR (now Gravity). At that time, I answered calls from customers while delivering or repairing equipment. Customer service is what made us successful then and continues to be the main reason we are successful now. p4

The team of employees we have working with us is the best in our industry. Most of our branch managers, sales team, and coordinators in the north started their careers working in the field. I am impressed with the number of years some of our people have been with us. We understand that the weather conditions can be harsh. This year we’ve had record snowfall (over 100” in Dickinson). Bad roads, long hours that extend into the night, and working on equipment that produces electricity are the most significant dangers of our job. Safety and returning to our families at the end of the day is our number one priority. Most of our branches have years without a recordable accident, not days. That is commendable and needs to stay our #1 priority.

Again, to all employees, my word (or words) is “THANK. YOU”. Our Gravity Team is #1 in customer service because of your efforts.

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While Memorial Day may mean family gatherings and picnics for some, this holiday is a time to pay tribute. Even decades later, sometimes there’s confusion around what this holiday is about.

Memorial Day is a time to pay tribute to the fallen. On Memorial Day, we honor those who died serving in the military. Many veterans would agree that this is not a day to thank a veteran but remember those who have paid the ultimate price.

A number of military members would also agree that this day is not one to be celebrated but more so observed.

We here at Gravity are so grateful for the men and women who have sacrificed for our freedom and for their comrades. p6

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FEATURED BRANCH

Many may know that we have a Business Office in Odessa, Snyder, Lubbock, and of course, our Corporate Office in Houston, but did you know that we also have a Business Office in Oklahoma City? At this location, we have operations and sales management for Power and Containment for both the Central Region and the segments as a whole. While just a few key people use this office regularly, it also serves as a meeting place with a large conference room where several area, regional, and segment management meetings have been held.

The employees who call this office home share a great deal of combined knowledge and experience in the power/rental business.

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WHERE TO EAT

Named in honor of the late Kenny Monfort, a pioneer in the cattle industry, Kenny's Steak House has been serving the Northern Colorado community since 1995 (known as Stampede Steak Ranch until 2001).

Their mission is to serve high-quality, homemade food with friendly and knowledgeable service. They are passionate about giving back to the community that has supported their restaurant and catering services for many years. p10

3502 W. 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634 | (970) 395-0100

www.kennysteakhouse.com

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

ODESSA, TX

I was born and raised in Odessa, TX. I have four siblings – three sisters and one brother – and I am the baby of the family. My parents were both born in Mexico; they worked hard and sacrificed daily to give us a better life. They came to the United States when they were only 20 years old. It wasn’t easy for them, but they did everything they could to get here.

I started working when I was 14 years old. My first job was as a cashier at the concession stand at a local bingo hall. I worked very hard for what I always wanted, and I learned that from my parents.

They always would tell me, “You have to work for what you want. Nothing in this world is free.” I graduated in 2010 from Odessa High School. I have spent a lot of my life going from job to job, but I could never find a place where I wanted to stay.

Since coming on board with Gravity, I now know this is where I belong. I believe everyone longs for a sense of belonging, and not everyone has that in their job, so I feel especially blessed to be here at Gravity, where I feel a part of a team, needed, and appreciated. Thank you, Gravity, for the opportunity.

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Husband: Ruben Kids: Urijah + Ethan

Favorite thing about my job: Helping others and learning new skills each day.

Favorite Hobby: Playing cornhole, making memories with my boys, and spending time with my family.

Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:13 My Role Models: My Parents CLICK HERE to nominate the next EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT!

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Joanna Lindemann Lead Branch Administrator Pecos

Ryan Kelly Chief Financial Officer Houston

Samuel Bedell HSE Director Lubbock Business Office Michael Sledge Corporate Sales Manager Permian Region Apolonio Ramirez Lead Field Technician Pecos

9 7 5 4 Michael Cain Lead Coordinator Oakdale

Jeremiah Bokulich Branch Manager Charlotte

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David Valladolid Perez Fluid Technician Permian Region Sourcing Richard Spahr, Jr. Coordinator Oakdale - PR

Anna Gabaldon Coordinator Pecos

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John Nichols HR Field Manager Lubbock Business Office

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Ed Lobb Field Technician w/CDL Dickinson

Jason Hopper Corporate Sales Specialist Permian Region

Alfonso Pena, Jr. Natural Gas Field Technician Charlotte

Carol Ann Richards Director of Financial Reporting Houston

Karmyna Rafuse Operations Analyst Permian Disposal

Gilberto Gonzales Shop Foreman Pecos

Manuel Rodriquez, Sr. Lead Natural Gas Technician Odessa Zach Gaver Commercial Council Houston p16

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Brett Hancock Fluid Technician Permian Region

Cory Shroll Mechanic - NG Generator Pecos Ross Rebel Corporate Sales Rep Permian Region Adam Perez Field Technician I Charlotte

3rd Dickinson Power Generation - Dickinson, ND

4th Artesia Power Generation & Containment Solutions - Artesia, NM Oklahoma City Power Generation & Containment Solutions

5th - Oklahoma City, OK Pecos Power Generation & Containment Solutions - Pecos, TX McKenzie Energy Partners SWD - Watford City, ND 10th Water Midstream - Big Spring, TX Central Repair Facility - Cleburne, TX

11th Charlotte Power Generation & Containment Solutions - Charlotte, TX Shreveport Power Generation & Containment Solutions 12th - Shreveport, LA Odessa Power Generation & Containment Solutions - Odessa, TX

14th Odessa Power Generation & Containment Solutions - Odessa, TX

15th Snyder Business Office - Snyder, TX

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Lubbock Business Office - Lubbock, TX Greeley Power Generation - Greeley, CO

18th Douglas Power Generation - Douglas, WY

19th Oakdale Power Generation - Oakdale, PA

24th Williston Power Generation - Williston, ND

25th Odessa Business Office - Odessa, TX May 29th - Gravity Offices Closed - Memorial Day

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What music contest takes place in May and launched the careers of Celine Dion and ABBA?

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A. American Idol B. The X Factor C. Eurovision

The Brooklyn Bridge opened to traffic on May 24, 1883.

Which boroughs did it connect?

A. Brooklyn & Manhattan B. Brooklyn & Staten Island C. The Bronx & Brooklyn

What prestigious figure has never died during the month of May?

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A. The Pope B. The President C. A First Lady

Answers on Page 20

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Eric Palma Mechanic - Equipment Odessa William Britt Winch Truck Operator Artesia Christopher Norby SWD Operator Watford City

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Juan Delatorre, Jr. Mechanic - NG Generator Dickinson Jason Emmert Branch Manager Douglas Pedro Palma Winch Truck Operator Artesia Daniel Soto Winch Truck Operator II Pecos Phillip Lopez Coordinator Odessa Monica Hernandez Equipment Specialist Snyder Business Office

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Seth Chaisson Field Technician I Shreveport Jason Hopper Corporate Sales Specialist Permian Region Gregory Prieto Mechanic Pecos Nicolas Reid Shop Hand Dickinson

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Trisha Sherry Director of FP&A Houston Patty Avila-Eady Corporate Controller Houston Krystle Albarez Director of Human Resources Snyder Business Office John Seikel Regional Sales Representative Oklahoma City Oscar Gonzalez Field Technician II Dickinson

Christian Kuhn Winch Truck Operator Oklahoma City

Lauren Fasnacht Regional Ops Systems Manager Central Region

Leo Perez Director of IT Infrastructure & Support Lubbock Business Office

Todd Thurman Director Water Infrastructure Watford City

Joshua McKellips Natural Gas Field Technician Odessa

Joe Griesel Director Business Development Watford City

Danene Hogan Regional Ops Systems Manager Permian Region

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Chad Engle Regional Sales Manager Permian Region

Richard Browning Lead Natural Gas Technician Dickinson

Debra Otto Equipment Specialist Odessa Business Office

Cody Patton Truck Supervisor Odessa

Benjamin Gonzales Shop Hand Douglas

Heather Diamond Branch Manager Cleburne

Noel Carlos, Jr. Field Technician I Artesia

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Q1 C. Eurovision

The Eurovision Song Contest (a.k.a. Eurovision) is an international song competition organized annually by the European Broadcasting Union, featuring participants representing primarily European countries. Each participating country submits an original song to be performed on live television and radio, transmitted to national broadcasters via the EBU's Eurovision and Euro radio networks, with competing countries then casting votes for their opponents' songs to determine a winner.

Q2 A. Brooklyn & Manhattan

At the time, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.

The Brooklyn Bridge connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River.

Q3 B. The President

No presidents have died in May. None of the four presidents who died in April finished their presidential terms – three by death and one by resignation.

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