Our Center of Gravity | March 2022

MARCH 2022

THE UNSTOPPABLE NEWS FROM GRAVITY

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In This Issue March 2022 Tribute Celebrating the Life of Matthew Lucas

Birthdays Celebrating Gravity's March Birthdays

Featured Branch Dickinson, North Dakota

Where to Eat Black Rifle Coffee Company

Employee Spotlight LaDonna Montgomery

Safety Meetings View Your Schedule

Test Your Knowledge

Anniversaries Celebrating Gravity's Loyal Employees

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Fun Trivia

A Tribute Gravity is grieved to announce the passing of yet another one of our fine employees. Matthew Lucas, born December 23, 1958, left us on January 24, 2022, in Odessa, TX. Matthew served as a Mechanic/DOT Inspector for the Power Segment and made a tremendous impact over the seven and a half years he was with us.

1998 was our time – both of us have been in previous relationships, this began the start of ours. Some of you may not know how much of a Nascar fan Matt was, but it was there in the stands at one of the big races in 2004 when Dale Earnhardt won Nascar, where Matt asked me to marry him. I knew what I was getting into, and boy am I glad I said yes. Now, I’m not gonna lie, I think Matt loved Jeff Gordon just as much as he loved me, but I will take it.

So, a quick story. As I’m sure most of you know, every year, the winner of the Daytona 500 has their car taken and put on display at the races.

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Matthew lived life to the fullest. He was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back.

Matthew undoubtedly left his footprint in the west Texas oilfield and made a huge impact on Gravity in his time here. Though his experience and talent will always be missed, his lighthearted jokes and kindness to others will always be remembered.

Gravity had the honor of visiting with Matt’s wife, Diana, after Matt’s passing.

Right after I said “Yes,” we took off to find Dale Earnhardt Jr’s car, which was on display there. Mind you, this is the same car that has a sign out front that says: PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE CAR!” Well, not only did Matt touch the car, he took a piece of the repair tape from the car’s body. All that was going through my mind was that I finally got him to propose and that we were about to go to jail.

Luckily, we did not end up in jail, but the piece of tape ended up in my engagement ring box, where I keep it to this day. Lord help us.

In Matt’s younger days, he loved hunting and fishing, and of course, Nascar. Have I mentioned Nascar? :) Well, when I became close to Matt, he used to say that he did not want kids (let’s not forget the eight, yes, eight, cocker spaniels he had at that time - Lord have mercy), but; when we became pregnant with Zachary, that changed everything - for the absolute best.

Not everyone knows this, but I have known Matt since I was 13 years old.

Matt worked for my parents for 28 years and started auto repair trade, working in my dad’s shop. It quickly became known that Matt had a knack for it. His work ethic was beyond anything my dad had ever seen, working circles around other mechanics. And it was not just cars.

Matt could pretty much fix anything he put his hands on. When my dad hired Matt as the floor sweeper, he was soon promoted to parts runner at the shop and eventually a licensed mechanic trained by my dad. Everyone called him “speedy Gonzales” because his feet meant money to him, and he was just SO FAST!!

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When I married Matt, he was the epitome of a bachelor, complete with a wild turkey mirror and a moose head on his wall when I moved in.

I honestly did not try to change Matt too much because I married him for who he was, not who I would make him be. Granted, over time, I was able to move the moose head and turkey mirror to the back of the house (thank God). I convinced him the move would allow him more room for his Jeff Gordon memorabilia, and let me tell you, he took that and ran with it.

Matt found Gravity through a job fair – we were barely scraping by with no insurance and working for Halliburton. LTR (Now Gravity) and Key Energy Services both wanted Matt for his experience as a shop foreman. Matt interviewed with Gravity and Key and made the decision to start with Gravity after a few days. I was so mad at him because Key paid a few dollars more an hour at the time but looking back, I can see the family that he had with Gravity and how that drew him there.

I believe with all my heart and soul that God guided us to Gravity.

Matt was a great man, and the last five years proved that even more so. I became ill, and Matt came through 100% for me. He would take off work to care for me when it got bad, and Gravity was so understanding. old, remembers how Matt “Dad” would do whatever Zachary was interested in, from setting up garage band equipment to simply being there. Every moment we got with Matt will be cherished.

Zachary and I miss him more than we can express. Zachary “Matthew” Lucas, now 18 years

If you'd like to make a donation to the family of Matthew Lucas please visit the family GoFundMe page.

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If you knew Matt, you might know that he was sure was not the romantic type in the beginning, but Matt, loving me through sickness and in health, showed me the ultimate form of romance, in my opinion.

“We have lost not only a mechanic but a true friend and what we all considered a family member. Matt was a character in his own way; he would play his Classic Rock music in the shop while working on several pieces of equipment.

Whenever we would call him on his cell, he would always answer with, “I’m pretty busy right now.” No matter what Matt would be doing at the time, someone would always come in with an issue, either a piece of equipment or vehicle problems, and he would always oblige them so that they could carry on with the job at hand. Matt was truly a genuine person, always willing to help with whatever needed to get done. He was very upfront and a friendly person. Our vendors loved dealing with him and were always curious to see what color his hair would be when they came by. He wore his hair spiked and would quite frequently dye it green, blue, pink, or whatever suited his desire at the time.

Quite a guy that will be missed and that had blessed us all being able to know him and work with him. May he rest in peace.”

Dan Gomez Branch Manager - Power Generation & Containment Solutions

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Brandan Salisbury Shop Foreman Greeley Power Generation Patrick Johnson Field Technician I Dickinson Power Generation

Celebrating Gravity's March Birthdays

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Sergio Zambrano Chemical Account Manager Artesia Tech Management Sonja Stokes Accounting Associate I Snyder Business Office

Matt Bellah Mechanic - NG Generator Oklahoma City Power

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Ed Lobb Field Technician w/ CDL Dickinson Power Generation Joanna Lindemann Lead Branch Administrator Pecos Power Generation

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Eduardo Gomez Treating Truck Driver Odessa Tech Management Jorje Beltran Fluid Technician Gravity Water Midstream Erin White Heckman Operations Analyst Watford City

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Cesar Rodriguez Sr. Delivery Driver Odessa Tech Management

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Isaac Gutierrez Chemical Account Manager Odessa Tech Management Michael Molinar Chemical Field Technician Odessa Tech Management Darrell Palomino Coordinator Pecos Power Generation Guillermo Gabaldon Jr. Winch Truck Operator Pecos Power Generation Anthony Pender Chemical Account Manager Artesia Tech Management Charles Brumley Field Technician I Shreveport Power Generation Cody Tucker Area Manager Odessa Tech Management Hunter Yocham Area Manager Andrews Tech Management Jorge Munoz Lead Field Technician Pecos Power Generation Gabriel Rubio Shop Foreman Artesia Power Generation Ramiro Gutierrez Chemical Field Technician Levelland-Tech Management

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Carlos Gonzalez Jr. Mechanic - Diesel Charlotte Power Generation Juan Carrillo Delivery Driver Odessa Tech Management Grant McClure Corporate Development Analyst Houston Business Office Jackson Newberry Corporate Sales Representative II Houston Business Office Marshal Nettles Natural Gas Field Technician Oklahoma City Power

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Samuel Bedell HSE Director Lubbock Business Office Alex Barrientos Field Operator Odessa Tech Management Ryan Kelly Chief Financial Officer Houston Business Office Carol Ann Richards Director of Financial Reporting Houston Business Office Chris Hoover Regional Sales Specialist Shreveport Power Generation

Sherry Ottinger SWD Foreman Gravity Water Midstream Jomyra Zuniga Branch Administrator Pecos Power Generation

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Laura Warda Payroll Coordinator Midland Corporate Office Ernie Ramirez Chemical Field Technician Odessa Tech Management Ildefonso Davila Lead Natural Gas Technician Charlotte Power Generation

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Lorenzo Emerson Shop Hand Shreveport Power Generation

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Valdo Villa Chemical Field Technician Odessa Tech Management Collin Coulson Mechanic - Equipment Cleburne - CRF

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Tommy Bingham Chemical Account Manager Odessa Tech Management

Dickenson, ND WHAT TIM LOVES ABOUT HIS PEOPLE: All our employees' dedication and work ethic, especially this time of year, when temperatures fall to -10 or -20 degrees below zero and the wind is blowing 25-35 miles per hour. Our "feel like" temps can easily reach -40 or -50 degrees. However, our employees continue to brave the cold and work long hours to ensure that we keep our equipment operational to meet our customers' expectations.

WHAT MAKES THE BRANCH SPECIAL: The ingenuity of our employees to find ways to keep our fleet operational with as little downtime as possible. Our more experienced employees continue to lead and mentor our SSEs to ensure that our quality of service and reliability exceeds that of our competitors. We have had so many employees that have left for positions with other companies that look to return to Gravity. That says a lot about the culture that we have created in this branch. Sixteen of our operations employees have been with Gravity for 5+ years, and seven of those have 10+ years of service.

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OUR MORE EXPERIENCED EMPLOYEES CONTINUE TO LEAD AND MENTOR OUR SSES TO ENSURE THAT OUR QUALITY OF SERVICE AND RELIABILITY EXCEEDS THAT OF OUR COMPETITORS.

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Black Rifle Coffee Company You’ve probably heard of this place, and if you’re lucky, you might have one near you. This month’s Featured Place to Eat (or drink) takes us to Midland, Texas where one of the many Black Rifle Coffee Co. stores is located.

Black Rifle Coffee Company is a veteran-founded and operated coffee company and a leader in supporting the service community. Luckily for Gravity, this location just happens to be located across the street from our Midland Corporate Office.

Black Rifle Coffee Co. (BRCC) is undoubtedly an icon of tribute for those in the service community, specifically the military and first responders. A quick glance at their website shows you BRCC is a company with a purpose - on a mission to serve, to give back. Gravity had the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at their newest location in Midland. Here is some of what we found.

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LaDonna Montgomery

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I grew up in Midland, Texas, graduating in 2000 from Robert E. Lee High School. Go Rebels! In 2001, I had my son, Isaiah, becoming a single mom. Growing up, I watched my mom struggle to raise six kids on her own, which pushed me to provide my son with the best I could.

I worked at a little store on Front Street in Midland called Sundown Market. Everyone called me the “Sundown Girl .” As mentioned, I wanted the best for my son while refusing to live off welfare. I couldn’t financially do that at Sundown. To provide more and try to get started with a career, I went to work for Halliburton and FTSI. In 2014, I was blessed with an opportunity to work for Mike Hughes and Tech Management. I started as the receptionist, moved to the A/R department, and then to my current position as the Chemical A/P Manager. I have progressed in my career through learning, knowledge, trust, and dedication.

I started adulthood with struggles that in the moment were hard to look past but, in the end, I am grateful for those times and where I have ended up. 1 Corinthians 10: 13 “God won’ t give you more than you can handle.” Working for TM has provided my son and me a life I prayed for, allowing for things I was not able to have growing up. I was able to get my son through school and watch him play football and run track in high school. He’s 20, and I’m still his #1 fan!

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I love spending time with family in my spare time, especially my nieces and nephews. When I need a little laugh or a pickerupper, I Facetime my twin nieces! Just hearing them say “Auntie” or “My Auntie” fills my heart with so much joy. Family is everything to me, and as you can see in one of the pictures, we have a very big family!

WHAT OTHERS HAD TO SAY ABOUT LADONNA: LaDonna joined Tech Management in 2014 as part of our AR team, and she has since transitioned into our AP Manager. Over nearly a decade, LaDonna continues to prove herself a valuable asset through her loyal, hardworking and dependable character. She comes to the office with a bright smile and quiet disposition, yet also a great sense of humor playing jokes on fellow coworkers (if they’re not playing them on her!). We have a successful administrative team because of quality personnel like LaDonna.

Michael Hughes Senior Vice President - Chemicals

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GRAVITY MINDSET

Respect is earned, honesty is appreciated, trust is gained, and loyalty is returned.

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ARTESIA POWER GEN & CONTAINMENT SOLUTION DOUGLAS POWER GENERATION CENTRAL REPAIR FACILITY – CLEBURNE, TX MIDLAND/ODESSA CORPORATE TECH MANAGEMENT

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ODESSA POWER GEN & CONTAINMENT SOLUTIONS CHARLOTTE POWER GENERATION GREELEY POWER GENERATION OAKDALE POWER GENERATION LEVELLAND TECH MANAGEMENT (ONLINE) CLINTON CAPILLARY MANAGEMENT CLINTON TECH MANAGEMENT DOUGLAS POWER GENERATION PONCA CITY TECH MANAGEMENT GREELEY POWER GENERATION PERRYTON TECH MANAGEMENT OAKDALE POWER GENERATION SNYDER BUSINESS OFFICE DOUGLAS POWER GENERATION LUBBOCK BUSINESS OFFICE DOUGLAS POWER GENERATION LUBBOCK BUSINESS OFFICE GREELEY POWER GENERATION OAKDALE POWER GENERATION DOUGLAS POWER GENERATION

MIDLAND CORPORATE GATHERING

God Bless America

Which US national park was founded in March 1872?

A: Yellowstone National Park B: Denali National Park C: Redwood National Park

On March 15, 1998, which popular movie surpassed Star Wars to become the highestgrossing film in North American box offices?

A: Batman Forever B: Braveheart C: Titanic

A: Kentucky B: North Carolina C: UCLA D: Duke Answers on Page 25

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Which team has won the most National Titles in the history of the NCAA Tournament?

EFFECTIVE TEAMWORK BEGINS AND ENDS WITH

COMMUNICATION

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MIKE KRZYZEWSKI

YEARS

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Cody Thomason Branch Manager Oklahoma City Power Kyle Wentz Regional Sales Representative II Dickinson Power Generation

10 9 Cody Thomason Branch Manager Oklahoma City Power

Dylan Smylie Chemical Account Manager Pecos Tech Management Jake Sweigart Business Manager Pecos Tech Management

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Trey Cauble III Risk Manager Houston Business Office

Justo Dominguez Lead Field Technician Pecos Power Generation Darrell Palomino Coordinator Pecos Power Generation

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Andrew Magers Fluid Technician Gravity Water Midsream

Boyd Goodloe Assets Manager Lubbock Business Office

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Sherry Ottinger SWD Foreman Gravity Water Midsream

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Oscar Castaneda Chemical Account Manager Levelland Tech Management

Mark W Tangen Regional Sales Representative II Dickinson Power Generation

Danny Alexander Business Development Manager Lubbock Business Office

Jose Olague Esparza Roustabout Gravity Water Midstream

Eduardo Gomez Treating Truck Driver Odessa Tech Management

Derric Workman HSE Ops Sup Mgr / HzMt Specialist Tech Management Corporate

Brecklyn Phillips Chemical Office Manager Tech Management Corporate

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Cosme Monge Field Operator Odessa Tech Management

Jermy Stiles Area Manager Ponca City Tech Management

Hayden Conner Chemical Field Technician Odessa Tech Management

William Self Senior Account Manager Odessa Tech Management

Armando Olague Lujan Roustabout Gravity Water Midstream

Smokey Herrera Operations Manager Tech Management Corporate

Rene Torres Treating Truck Driver Odessa Tech Management

Y E A R S

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Willy Schneider Chemical Field Technician Odessa Tech Management

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Jessica De Anda Branch Administrator Odessa Power Generation

T H R E E

Kerstyn Grinsteiner Branch Administrator Watford City

Jeff Petersen Mechanic - NG Generator Dickinson Power Generation Fernando Ruiz III Tank Technician Pecos Power Generation

Thom Richards Natural Gas Field Technician Dickinson Power Generation

Rufino Solis Service Technician Levelland Tech Management Gorgonio Rios Frayre Sr. Field Technician w/ CDL Odessa Power Generation

J.P. Wilkins Regional Sales Representative II Charlotte Power Generation Eddie Espinosa Jr. Field Technician I Charlotte Power Generation Baldemar Ortiz Field Technician I Odessa Power Generation Pedro Luna Chemical Field Technician Odessa Tech Management Andy Ronquillo Field Operator Odessa Tech Management Blaine Proctor Chemical Account Manager Odessa Tech Management

Elias Corona Robert Rodriguez Treating Truck Driver Winch Truck Operator Charlotte Power Generation Levelland Tech Management

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Daniel Rodriguez Sr. Fluid Technician Gravity Water Midstream

Gary Perez Fluid Technician Gravity Water Midstream

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Marco Ortega Technical Service Representative II Odessa Tech Management

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Kevin Trautner VP General Counsel Houston Business Office

TR IV IA #3 : UCLA

#1: Yellowstone National Park

#2 Titanic

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AN SW ERS