Our Center of Gravity | September 2022

SEPTEMBER 2022

THE UNSTOPPABLE NEWS FROM GRAVITY

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In This Issue September 2022 Management Letter Todd Thurman

Birthdays Celebrating Gravity's September Birthdays

Featured Branch Douglas, Wyoming Power & Rental

Where to Eat Lucky Fins–Greeley, CO

Employee Spotlight Lacee Echterhoff

Anniversaries Celebrating Gravity's Loyal Employees

Fun Trivia Test Your Knowledge

Safety Meetings View Your Schedule p3

A Word From

Hello Gravity family! I want to take the opportunity to say a quick hello from Gravity’s northern operations.

Watford City, ND, is a special place, and I enjoy living and working here.

In some ways, this part of North Dakota reminds me of the panhandle of Texas, where I grew up. This is a very close-knit community with roots in farming and ranching. My family and I have made North Dakota our home, and we enjoy the challenge of living so far north.

The challenge of living in North Dakota is appealing because we know it’s not for everyone. I have spent so much of my life living and working in such austere places like Djibouti, Sudan, Chad, Iraq, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and others that I’ve come to appreciate the p4

THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY. people that make their living/life in harsh conditions.

Our Gravity team up here is no exception. We work together, play together, and look out for the rest. Each employee embraces the various challenges at work or in life, and they never cease to impress me. Each person wants to be better and do better all the time. No one here wants to stay in the status quo, and I am proud of that. Our goal as a team is to get better and stronger, take on more, and grow our market share.

I grew up on a farm and ranch, which gave me an appreciation for hard work and the feeling of accomplishment that comes from “getting it done.” The Marine Corp instilled discipline and a refusal to quit on anything. Working with PSD (Personal Security Detachments) and project management operations overseas gave me an appreciation for being flexible and realizing there is always a way. And working with Gravity encompasses all of these things and more.

Stay safe out there, Gravity family.

Respectfully,

Todd Thurman Todd Thurman, Director Water Midstream Bakken McKenzie Energy Partners/Gravity

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“THE WINDS AND WAVES ARE ALWAYS ON THE SIDE OF THE ABLEST NAVIGATORS.” - EDWARD GIBBON.

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Alan Snay Assistant Branch Manager Clinton Jonathan Burris Mechanic-NG Generator Charlotte

Celebrating Gravity's September Birthdays

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Pedro Reyes Mechanic-Equipment Pecos

Alfonso Pena Jr. Field Technician I Charlotte

Jeromie Pickering Area Manager Artesia Zeb Alexander Senior Vice President Administration Lubbock Business Office

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Gorgonio Rios Frayre Senior Field Technician w/CDL Odessa John Nichols Human Resources Field Manager Lubbock Business Office

Leon Rodriguez Mechanic-Equipment Oklahoma City

Dylan Diamond Mechanic Cleburne

Justin Brito Chemical Field Technician Fort Stockton

Jayden Maher Natural Gas Field Technician Dickinson

Carlos Reyna Chemical Account Manager Fort Stockton

Kara Rowan Corporate Revenue Manager Odessa Corporate Office

Lilly Ortiz Information Technology Associate Odessa Business Office

Cordell Kolar Field Technician w/CDL Dickinson

Steven Wiseman Director of Procurement Snyder Business Office

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Sherri Reagan Fluid Technician Permian Region Disposal Richard Wolf Mechanic-Equipment Dickinson Jose Olague Esparza Roustabout Big Spring Dave McCormick Chemical Field Technician Artesia

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Luis Daniel Quintana Field Technician I Artesia

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Michael Galindo Delivery Driver Odessa

Ronald Baker Jr. Natural Gas Field Technician Oakdale Mark Tangen Regional Sales Representative II Dickinson

Apolonio Ramirez Lead Field Technician Pecos

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Rhonda James Field Technician I Pecos

Luis Garcia Logistics Coordinator Tech Management-Corporate

Zenon Moncayo Relief Driver Odessa

JT Shults Senior Project Engineer Lubbock Business Office

John Cox Chemical Account Manager Fort Stockton

Kelli Jeffries Chemical Admin Associate Tech Management-Corporate

Nathan Beam Field Technician I Oakdale

Ricardo Molina Field Technician w/CDL Charlotte Rodolfo Navarrete Relief Driver Perryton

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Jay Moran Senior Account Manager Odessa John Luna Coordinator Artesia Cruz Hernandez III Natural Gas Field Technician Charlotte Dustin Niemietz Branch Manager Shreveport Cosme Monge Field Operator Odessa Richard Spahr Jr. Coordinator Oakdale

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Douglas, Wyoming – Power & Rental For September, we take you north to a town called “Jackalope City,” also known as Douglas, Wyoming. Established in 1887, with a total population of 805 residents, Douglas was born as the result of the extension of the Fremont, Elkhorn, and Missouri Valley Railroad through Central Wyoming. It was named after Stephen A Douglas, a noted statesman from Illinois.

Fun fact, you can obtain a hunting license at the Douglas Railroad Museum for the mythic “Jackalope” creature that is part jackrabbit and part antelope.

TEAM MEMBERS Enough about fun facts and myths; let’s get to our people. Branch manager Jason Emmert runs a crew of 5 employees who cover hundreds and hundreds of miles.

Travis Warner - Field Technician w/CDL Matt Fenner - Natural Gas Field Technician Gabe Gonzales - Coordinator Don Digmann - Mechanic Luke Studer - Regional Sales Representative

220 SOUTH RIVERBEND DOUGLAS, WY 82633| (307) 358-8091

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Known for getting the job done, this small crew produces significant results for Gravity. With a vast area to service, our Douglas team gets it done. They may be low in headcount, but they have the entire Gravity family behind them. They may even be a tad isolated in Jackalope City, but their continued commitment to ontime, excellent service, impacts Gravity as a whole.

Gravity, in fact, had difficulty obtaining pictures of this hard-working team, as they were in the field doing what they do, day in and day out. (Or maybe they were out hunting jackalopes). We are thankful for this tight-knit team representing Gravity in Wyoming.

“YES, WE ARE A SMALL TEAM UP HERE, BUT IT HAS HONESTLY MADE US STRONGER. WE RELY ON EACH OTHER SO MUCH THAT IT HAS CREATED A TRUST THAT KEEPS US SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL.” Jason Emmert, Branch Manager p11

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COMING TOGETHER IS A BEGINNING. KEEPING TOGETHER IS PROGRESS. WORKING TOGETHER IS SUCCESS. - Henry Ford p13

Lucky Fins – Greeley, CO Lucky Fins brings back the fun in seafood! Featuring original, greattasting seafood dishes, killer two-fisted burgers, and sandwiches, Lucky Fins offers affordable and top-quality food day in and day out. From skillet chicken nachos to baked lobster mac & cheese and tequila-lime chimi-chicken tacos, Lucky Fins in Greeley is a win in our book. Located less than 10 minutes away from our Greeley Power & Rental yard, Lucky Fins is a must-try if you are in the area.

INFO PHONE: (970) 673- 8805 ADDRESS: 4530 CENTERPLACE DR. SUITE 324 GREELEY, CO 80634 11AM-10PM

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Lacee Echterhoff

LACEE ECHTERHOFF OFFICIAL STATS

TITLE SHREVEPORT BRANCH ADMIN FAV FOOD STREET TACOS FAV HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS HORSES, TIME HOBBIES RIDING WITH FAMILY AND DOGS, HUNTING p16

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Ever since I was little, I knew I wanted to be an attorney. I would go to LSU and then to law school. I wanted to be a litigator because my parents always said I would be good at it since I was headstrong and could argue with the best of them. But it wasn’t until I started at LSU and did a research paper on BP America and the Refinery explosion that I knew exactly what field I wanted to work in. From that moment on, I told myself I wanted to work in the legal oil and gas field.

My dream job is to be an attorney for BP America and make a change for the better one day.

My drive to constantly better myself and work hard comes from three people: my mom, dad, and grandma. My dad has worked his whole life to put our family first, even if that meant working late night shifts or having to work out of town for a while. My mom showed me how to be determined and gave me the work ethic I have today. She started her own company from nothing and is thriving to this day. My parents have raised three hard-working and sometimes hardheaded children who give their best at everything and know how to succeed. I do my best because I also want to be a role model for my two younger brothers.

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My grandma Laura showed me that when times get rough, I have the strength to keep moving forward and to keep the faith. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. And the stories about my grandma Regina have shown me what it means to be a woman’s woman. They have all shown me that nothing is impossible if I put my mind to it.

They have taught me that if there is one thing I know about myself, it’s that I can and will get through whatever lies ahead. opportunity.

I have been blessed with an amazing family, husband, and career. There is no doubt in my mind that the numerous amounts of support I get from my husband and family have helped me get to where I am today. Every day I strive to be my best and give 100% of my effort. Today, I am one step closer to my goals as I work for Gravity. I have always been very family-oriented, so my career with Gravity has been my best work experience.

Never before in a workplace have I felt so heard or supported, and the amount of praise and reassurance this company gives is indescribable. I couldn’t have asked for a better career and cannot thank Dustin and Lauren enough for the opportunity.

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Thomas Hogan Director of Operations Permian Region

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Steve Ludwig Director of Operations North Region

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Timothy Lantz Branch Manager Dickinson

Chad Engle Regional Sales Manager Permian Region

Phillip Gonzales Service Technician Perryton

Lisa Perez Erin White Heckman Personnel Manager Operations Analyst Snyder Business Office Watford City

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Mason Baeza Regional Sales Specialist Pecos Michael Galindo Delivery Driver Odessa

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Adam Garcia Director of Operations Central Region Daryl Cogley Branch Manager Oakdale Todd Ashbacher Mechanic-NG Generator Odessa

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Angel Medina Business Systems Analyst Tech Management-Corporate

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Edgar Amaya Delivery Driver Odessa

Jesus Contreras Field Technician I Pecos

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Jorge Mendez Winch Truck Operator Odessa Armando Rodriguez Delivery Driver Artesia Ramiro Gutierrez Inventory Coordinator Levelland p21

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Robert Haddox Regional Sales Rep II Pecos

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Daniel Soria Fluid Technician Stephen McNeil Permian Region Treasury Manager Disposal Odessa Corporate Office

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Miguel Rodriguez Delivery Driver Fort Stockton Jorge Munoz Lead Field Technician Pecos

Wade Graham Chemical Field Technician Odessa Erica Ofield Credit Manager Odessa Corporate Office

Cody Cross Chemical Field Technician Odessa Alvaro Gallegos Treating Truck Driver Levelland

Lauren Fasnacht Regional Ops Systems Manager Oklahoma City Business Office

Kyle Gilbert Natural Gas Field Tech Dickinson Rhonda James Field Technician I Pecos

Rob Rice Chief Executive Officer Houston Business Office Calvin Guynes Treating Truck Driver Odessa Patty Johnson Field Technician I Dickinson Joseph Chavez Chemical Account Manager Artesia John Brink Chemical Field Technician Artesia David Hernandez Treating Truck Driver Levelland

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Jeff Beck Chemical Account Manager Clinton Olukunle Odubiyi Laboratory Technician Odessa Lab

Alan Snay Assistant Branch Manager Clinton

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Larry Robinett Mechanic-NG Generator Charlotte Daniel Gutierrez Jr. Natural Gas Field Tech Charlotte

Mac Cusher-Burton Mechanic-NG Generator Oklahoma City Emmett Marshall Jr. Field Technician w/CDL Dickinson Keith Kauss Mechanic-Equipment Dickinson

Collin Coulson Mechanic-Equipment Cleburne

Charles Dominic Financial Analyst Houston Business Office

Patty Avila-Eady Corporate Controller Houston Business Office

Ed Albarez Fluid Technician Permian Region Disposal

Ricardo Gutierrez Fluid Technician Permian Region Disposal

Carlos Gonzalez Jr. Mechanic-Diesel Charlotte

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September 11 is a day to honor which important members of our families?

A. Mom & Dad B. Brothers & Sisters C. Grandparents D. Cousins

Who is the only US president to have had a September birthday?

A. Abraham Lincoln B. Richard Nixon C. Teddy Roosevelt D. William Taft

Which Grand Slam tournament in tennis typically takes place for 2 weeks, from August to September?

A. Australia Open B. French Open C. US Open D. Wimbledon

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Answers on Page 26

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Q1

September 11 is a day to honor which important members of our families?

Answer: C. Grandparents! The purpose of the holiday, as stated in the preamble to the statute, is "to honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children, and to help children become aware of the strength, information, and guidance older people can offer."

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Who is the only US president to have had a September birthday?

Answer: D, William Taft, who was president from 19091913, was the only US president to have a birthday in September.

Which Grand Slam tournament in tennis typically takes place for 2 weeks, from August to September?

Answer: C. US Open Since 1987, the US Open has been the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year. The other three are the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon.

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HUSTLE. EAT. SLEEP. REPEAT. p27

September 1st: Ft. Stockton, TX - Tech Management

September 2nd: Shreveport, LA - Power Generation & Containment Solutions Charlotte, TX - Power Generation & Containment Solutions

September 6th: Artesia, NM - Power Generation & Containment Solutions

September 7th: Odessa, TX/Midland, TX - Tech Management Cleburne, TX - Central Repair Facility

September 8th: Levelland, TX - Tech Management Levelland, TX - CRASE Class Big Spring, TX - Water Midstream

September 9th: Pecos, TX - Power Generation & Containment Solutions Oklahoma City, OK - Tech Management

September 13th: Artesia, NM - Tech Management

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September 14th: Ponca City, OK - Tech Management

September 15th: Seminole, TX - Tech Management

September 16th: Clinton, OK - Tech Management and Capillary Management Odessa, TX - Power Generation & Containment Solutions Charlotte, TX - Power Generation & Containment Solutions

September 19th: Snyder Business Office

September 20th: Lubbock Business Office

September 22nd: Houston Business Office

September 23rd: Perryton, TX - Tech Management

September 29th: Remote Workforce

“NO SAFETY, KNOW PAIN. KNOW SAFETY, NO PAIN.” p29

HONOR & REMEMBER