Contributors
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Kathy Abernethy
Rick Bennett
Emily Blackwell
Clifford Broyles
Nevin Cooley
Jim Cunningham
Danielle DeGroft
Kurt Engel
Liz Ford
John Hayden
Dale High
Greg High
Steve High
Carolyne Jordan
Rhonda Kurtz
Paul Lipinsky
Brenda Martin
Tina McGinnis
Dave Nicholas
Jane Owens
Elaine Richard
Laurie Salzmann
Robin Stauffer
Rick Stoudt
High Spirit
In This Issue . . .
The High Forum: A Focus on the Future
Cooley Recognized for Outstanding Leadership
A Message from Nevin D. Cooley
Michael F. Shirk Set to Lead High
New Cincinnati Police Headquarters is Energy Efficient and Bullet-Proof
CAC is Fun for Everyone!
Students, Salami, and Science
High SL Products Help HSSCL Build a Valued Customer Relationship
High in the 90s Hits 93 Percent!
Total Worker Health: Your Health at Home and at Work
Nutrition and Your Health: Why Consider a Vegetarian Diet?
The S. Dale High Family Foundation Awards College Scholarships
President Profile: Richard L. “Rick” Stoudt, Jr., HCC
They Give Good Measure!
David L. Campbell, Design Team Leader HCGL, Springboro, Ohio
Timothy J. Smoker, SAP Basis Administrator HCL, Lancaster, PA
High Honors
High Awards
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The High Forum: A Focus on the Future
The following excerpt is part of a speech given by Greg High, on behalf of The High Family Council, at a management meeting held in October. We thought it would be appropriate to share this message with all co-workers. Consider the importance of having fun in the work we do . . . yes, I said “fun”. As retiring Yankee great, Derek Jeter, observed, “You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we are playing a game. It is a business, it is our job, but I do not think you can do well unless you are having fun.”
Whether you are talking about baseball or the High® businesses, having fun makes it possible for us to love the work we do. And the High Family wants our co-workers to love working at High. It is a key to our future, and part of our 100-year vision for our businesses.
In 2011, the High Family evolved the governance structure to strengthen the foundation for that vision. The new structure is based on extensive research into diverse family businesses that have survived for multiple generations. The governance structure provides the means to address issues that may arise in our changing markets with clear direction, values, and policies. Since it was introduced, the structure has proven to be effective, and it has the flexibility to change and adapt with our organization’s needs.
The High Family has also considered CEO succession as part of the vision. Professional management has long played a key role in our family-owned business. When we learned of Nevin Cooley’s plans to retire in 2015, we were clear that the new leader would have to adhere to principles of The High Philosophy and be responsive to the needs of the organization, our co-workers,
“The High Family wants our co-workers to love working at High.”
Greg
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Greg High, Dale High, Suzanne High Schenck, Sadie High, and Steve High.
Greg High addresses more than 300 co-workers at the 2014 High Forum.
the Boards of Directors, and The High Family Council. A sub-committee of the Board, with representation from the Family and management, was put in place to identify the best person to fill this role. Soon, you will have the opportunity to meet Mike Shirk, who was selected from a group of very qualified candidates, to be our new CEO. You will have an opportunity to learn more about his vision and leadership in the months and years ahead.
What will the High organization look like in 20, 50, or 100 years? What kind of company will we be? The High Family Council ponders these questions frequently. With assistance from Dale High, the Chair of the Boards, the Boards of Directors, and the Executive Committee, we are very aligned on these two top items:
1.To preserve and grow our business; and
2.To grow The High Philosophy and culture.
So, what kind of company will we be in the future? We do not have to wait to know the answer. While all companies are affected by and respond to change in one way or another, High remains committed to the tenets that have allowed us to endure: Giving Good Measure; The High Philosophy of Building Trustworthy Relationships and Being Innovative Leaders; and the High Family’s firm commitment to growth.
With all of this in place, there is a lot of challenge and fun to be had, and a lot to look forward to in the years ahead. We are excited about the journey that lies ahead of us, and we look forward to continuing that journey with all of you.
Cooley Recognized for Outstanding Leadership
At the High Forum, Dale High, Chair of the Board, recognized Nevin Cooley, High’s outgoing Chief Executive Officer, for his outstanding contributions to the Company and to the communities in which we do business.
We are in a moment of transition of leadership. A lot of people have worked very hard to get us to this point, and will continue to support our transition efforts in the months ahead. As the baton is being passed, this is an appropriate time for me and The High Family Council to acknowledge and express our deep appreciation for the skills and contributions of a leader whose dedication, empathy, and passion have touched us all.
Lance Lorah and Kristina Mory (HCGL), co-hosts for this year’s High Forum, pause during the program to take a selfie with Greg High.
I have had the privilege to work with many different kinds of leaders through the years. Many have had unique strengths that made them great at what they did. But since Nevin Cooley joined the High organization in 1986, no one has been a better example of living The High Philosophy
As a leader, Nevin has developed a shared vision that consistently brings people together, and gives them the tools and empowerment to advance our objectives. He places a premium on diversity, not only cultural and ethnic, but also diversity of ideas and visions. As our representative, Nevin’s firm and ethical guidance enables High® to exert positive influence in our communities. As a friend, his empathy, compassion, and commitment to High co-workers opens doors, gives solace when needed, and provides inspiration that moves us all forward.
“Nevin’s firm and ethical guidance enables High to exert positive influence in our communities.”
Dale High
Nevin has written many prescriptions since he came to us from Lancaster General Hospital, and the patient has responded with favorable financial performance over his tenure. He has significantly grown the commercial real estate portfolio and helped to lead the expansion of our multi-family (apartment) portfolio, bringing focus to the asset classes and geographies, and forming High Real Estate Group LLC to bring efficiencies to our go-to-market strategies.
Of course, there is also the Lancaster County Convention Center and Marriott at Penn Square project, itself an 11-year labor of love for our organization and many public and private partners. As overall leader of the High companies, Nevin restored stability over a very challenging period and gave us the footing to resume our path of growth. Nobody said any of this would be easy, yet he has risen to the challenge again and again.
Nevin, for all you have done in the past, and will do in the future as Trustee to the High Family Trusts and as a member of the Boards of Directors, we are grateful. We look forward to continuing our path together in new ways.
Nevin, we thank you for what you have brought, and will bring, to the High team in the years ahead.
During the High Forum, Nevin carried on an annual tradition of presenting his prescription for all High co-workers.
Dale High honored Nevin Cooley at the 2014 High Forum.
A Message from Nevin D. Cooley
As I write this message, the end of the year is just around the corner. This has always been a favorite time of the year for me as preparations for the holidays bring excitement to our lives and the anticipation of the New Year brings with it possibilities for the future. It is especially true this year as I prepare to leave my role of Chief Executive Officer on December 31, 2014, and enter the next chapter of my life. While this chapter will continue to include the High companies, as I move to the Boards of Directors and continue to support the CEO transition through April, it will mark the end of my daily interaction with all of you.
It has been a privilege to spend the last 29 years as a member of this remarkable organization. The accomplishments of the dedicated co-workers at High are too numerous to list, but to have been a part of them brings me much satisfaction and pride as I reflect. I am even more excited to think of what the future will bring for all of us as Mike Shirk assumes his role as the new CEO on January 1, 2015.
As important as the organizational accomplishments of the last three decades have been, it will be the personal relationships I enjoyed with each of you that I will most remember and appreciate in the days ahead. Thank you for your support and friendship. I wish you a joyous Holiday Season and a very successful New Year!
Michael F. Shirk Set to Lead High
Michael F. Shirk joined High® on Monday, November 3, 2014, as the Chief Executive Officer-Elect. A member of the High Boards of Directors since 2011, Mike will replace Nevin D. Cooley as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2015.
Mike joins High from Armstrong World Industries Inc., where he served as Vice President of Architectural Specialties Worldwide and was directly responsible for managing sales, engineering, and manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Prior to Armstrong, he worked for Bain & Company Inc. in Boston, a global business consulting firm where he advised companies across several industries on a variety of corporate strategy, growth, and operational effectiveness issues. Prior to his time with Bain, he held sales and engineering roles with Lockheed Martin Corporation in the Maritime Systems and Sensors division headquartered in Moorestown, New Jersey.
A resident of Lancaster, Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bucknell University, a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Sloan School of Management. He also serves as a member of the Board of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry.
New Cincinnati Police Headquarters is Energy Efficient and Bullet-Proof
High Concrete Group LLC is wrapping up work on the Cincinnati (Ohio) Police District 3 Headquarters. This new facility is a “Net Zero” building that produces more energy than it consumes. The roof is covered with solar panels, as well as wind generators. Vertical posts feature energy efficient L.E.D. lighting strips. Insulated Sandwich Panels used in its construction were produced in HCGL’s Springboro, Ohio, Plant. Each of the 126 panels has four inches of expanded polystyrene insulation in the center, and all are joined with CarbonCast Carbon Fiber truss connectors, produced by Altus Group. Together, the panels create 18,600 square feet of wall surface.
Vertical concrete posts feature energy efficient L.E.D. lighting strips.
The building’s exterior features both acid etched exposed concrete, as well as Endicott thin brick veneer cladding. A unique feature of this project is the hidden steel plating, which was installed across the joints at the back of the panels to make them bullet proof.
CAC is Fun for Everyone!
The Co-worker Activities Committee (CAC) has been hard at work planning a variety of events and contests for co-workers, retirees, and their family members and friends to enjoy.
August 15: Lancaster Barnstormers baseball and fireworks display in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
August 23: High Cup Golf Event at Hawk Valley Golf Club, Denver, Pennsylvania. Palmer Division winners were Bill Linton (HSSL) and golf league member, Preston Felty. Matt Mahonski (HCGL) and Jeff Good (HCGL) took the Nicklaus Division title. The League Playoff Champions were Brad Mowbray (HAL) and Mark Fitzgerald (HREGL).
September 6: Washington DC Bus Trip and Baseball Game, Philadelphia Phillies versus the Washington Nationals.
Cylo, the team mascot, entertains attendees at Lancaster Barnstormer’s baseball games.
Brad Mowbray (HAL) and Mark Fitzgerald (HREGL) played hard to earn the Golf League Playoff Championship.
September 26: “Music of the Night: The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber” at American Music Theatre, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
October 25: Hershey Bears versus Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins ice hockey at Hershey, Pennsylvania.
In addition to these fun activities, CAC also sponsored a Summertime Postcard Fun contest. Winning entries were:
Brenda Strausser (HAL) - Card featuring working/playing hard
Colin Browne (HSSCL) - Card featuring a hotel
Nelson Zimmerman (HTL) - Card with the longest name in the picture
Jane Owens (HCL) - Card featuring a bridge
Cynthia Caudill (HCL) - Card with the largest number of people
If you would like to suggest a fun activity or event, contact a CAC representative:
Jennifer Castellucci (HAL)
Karen Edwards (HAL)
Darryl Gordon (HCL)
April Homerski (HCL)
Carolyne Jordan (HHL)
Mary Kreider (HCL)
Aidalis Lopez (HCGL)
Kelly Roeder (HAL)
Mike Schirmer (HSSL)
Jim Shirk (HTL)
Beth Tippett (HCL)
Students, Salami, and Science
Jane Owens traveled all the way to Canada to score this winning post card in the ‘bridge’ category.
High Construction Company (HCC) has been working on a variety of projects that demonstrate its versatility Following are a few examples: Steinman Lofts, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
HCC recently completed construction of Steinman Lofts. Consisting of nine units to house 26 students for Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, the lofts are located on the second and third floors along the first block of West King Street, in the heart of downtown Lancaster. Units feature private bedrooms, common living areas, kitchen facilities, and other amenities. The buildings are owned by Lancaster Newspapers and the apartments are leased to the College.
Citterio USA Corporation, Freeland, Pennsylvania
HCC is building a 95,550 square-foot facility for this producer of Italian specialty meats. Greenfield Architects Ltd. is the project architect, and High Concrete Group LLC is providing the precast concrete for the project. Construction will wrap up in October 2015.
North Museum of Natural History and Science
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
This $1 million renovation contract includes updating select lobby and display areas within the 6,900 square-foot main floor footprint, as well as entrance improvements highlighted by a new glass curtain and wall, and featuring ADA access. During construction, the museum will operate from a temporary location in Lancaster.
HighSL Products Help HSSCL Build a Valued Customer Relationship
Since 1957, the Tread Corporation in Roanoke, Virginia, has been servicing the mining, quarry, and construction industries with bulk explosives-handling equipment. Tread manufactures the Unibody tank truck, which is used to deliver chemicals for mining directly to the field. Due to the corrosive nature of these chemicals, the tank is fabricated from stainless steel and has separate compartments which allow storage of the various chemicals needed, and provides the operator the ability to configure and mix the chemicals.
High Steel Service Center LLC (HSSCL) provides Tread Corporation with HighSL stainless steel sheet and plate. The stretcher leveled stainless steel is a superior product that allows Tread to laser cut the metal at a higher rate of speed while common line cutting the metal, increasing yield and decreasing scrap. Because the material is stress relieved, Tread has increased its efficiencies on the press break, enabling bending without springback. While all of the stated advantages netted cost savings for Tread Corporation, the largest increase to these efficiencies has come in assembly. The stainless steel sheets that separate the compartments in the tanks have to retain their flatness after cutting. HSSCL’s stretcher leveled product fills the bill and has significantly reduced the amount of man hours in assembly and welding.
HighSL has exceeded Tread Corporation’s expectations, and allowed HSSCL to build a valued relationship with this customer.
HSSCL’s High SL stretcher leveled steel is used by Tread Corporation for its Unibody tank truck.
High in the 90s Hits 93 Percent!
This year’s High Health Management Program biometric screenings reached a new record at 93 percent co-worker participation. This new benchmark means that more co-workers than ever are getting to know their numbers, which is the first important step on the journey to a healthier lifestyle. Also this year we had our firstever 12-week Get HealthIER Challenge, with significant prizes for qualifying contestants. And we welcomed Andi Dean, our in-house health coach from our partner Cooper Wellness Strategies, who works directly with co-workers on improving their health.
In 2015, our program will build on these successes by introducing: fresh and healthful nutrition options in High cafeterias through Avenue C, a new vended food option; a new online personal health planning tool for High co-workers, Cooper’s Fit:Life; and tobacco affidavits will be verified through cotinine tests that will be standard in the biometric screenings.
By making healthy choices, each of us benefits from a sustained quality of life and a more productive work environment. Thank you for doing your part!
Total Worker Health
Your Health at Home and at Work
by Steve High
Efforts to extend concepts of injury and disease prevention beyond the workplace and into the home have been made over the years, but the concept has never become fundamental to occupational safety.
It has been believed for some time that obesity is associated with increased risk injury. A study published in the American Medical Journal demonstrated a rather striking increase in workers’ compensation claims, indemnity costs, and lost workdays based on obesity classifications.
Research is also showing more associations between individuals’ health status and their likelihood of experiencing a work-related accident. In a 2006 study published in the American Journal of Industry Medicine, researchers found six non-occupational health-risk factors which were statistically associated with higher odds of being involved in a workplace accident. These factors included aerobic power, smoking status, percent body fat, body mass index (BMI), and flexibility measurements.
The effort to collaboratively bring personal health and workplace wellness to co-workers in a comprehensive package certainly makes a lot of sense. Safety and health initiatives can seem nearly pointless if we do not adopt them universally. The total worker health paradigm provides us with an opportunity to make a difference beyond the workplace.
I am proud that our company has been proactive in encouraging the control of health risks. We have increased awareness of the importance of personal health and most importantly we have created some new healthy behaviors. Can you point to one or two things that you have done differently in the past couple of years as a result of our organizational focus? I can. Integrating safety and health at work with safety and health outside the workplace makes perfect sense and . . . hopefully leads to perfect health.
Nutrition and Your Health
Why Consider a Vegetarian Diet?
by Greg High
As a lacto-ovo-vegetarian, I eat eggs and dairy products, but I do not eat any beef, pork, poultry, fish, shellfish, or animal flesh of any kind. I feel terrific on this diet, and my doctor has confirmed through blood tests that my key health indicators are well within range.
I am not advocating that everyone should become a vegetarian. But if you have ever thought about ways to improve your diet, these findings from Vegetarian Times may make you want to learn more.
Warding off disease. Vegetarian diets help prevent, treat, or reverse heart disease and reduce the risk of cancer. A low-fat vegetarian diet can stop the progression of coronary artery disease or prevent it entirely. The mortality rate for cardiovascular disease is lower in vegetarians than in nonvegetarians, says Joel Fuhrman, MD, author of Eat to Live: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss. A vegetarian diet is inherently healthful because vegetarians consume less animal fat and cholesterol (vegans consume no animal fat or cholesterol) and instead consume more fiber and more antioxidant-rich produce.
Keeping weight down. The standard American diet — high in saturated fats and processed foods — is making us fat and killing us slowly. 64 percent of adults and 15 percent of children aged 6 to 19 are overweight and are at risk of weight-related ailments including heart disease, stroke and diabetes. A study conducted from 1986 to 1992 by Dean Ornish, MD, president and director of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, California, found that overweight people who followed a low-fat, vegetarian diet lost an average of 24 pounds in the first year and kept off that weight 5 years later.
Living longer. If you switch from the standard American diet to a vegetarian diet, you can add about 13 healthy years to your life, says Michael F. Roizen, MD, author of The RealAge Diet: Make Yourself Younger with What You Eat. “People who consume saturated, four-legged fat have a shorter life span and more disability at the end of their lives. Animal products clog your arteries, zap your energy and slow down your immune system. Meat eaters also experience accelerated cognitive and sexual dysfunction at a younger age.”
Source: http://www.vegetariantimes.com/article/why-go-veg-learn-about-becoming-a-vegetarian/
The S. Dale High Family Foundation Awards College Scholarships
The S. Dale High Family Foundation presented scholarship awards to Jacob Grasser of Reinholds, Pennsylvania, and Sarah Painter of Lititz, Pennsylvania. Both students were awarded $20,000 scholarships, which provide $5,000 per year for four years.
Jacob Grasser is the son of Robert C. Grasser, Commodities Engineer at High Concrete Group LLC. Jacob graduated from Cocalico High School where he was a member of Student Government, Captain of the Soccer Team, and participated in track and field in grades 9 through 12. While in High School, Jacob participated as a member of the Ephrata Project Summer Missions, a one-week community outreach missions project, served as a camp counselor at a camp for disabled individuals, participated in his church youth group, and ushered at Tri-M Music Honor Society Concerts. Jacob is pursuing a degree in Pre-pharmacy from Cedarville University.
Robin Stauffer, Steve High, Suzanne High Schenck, Dave and Lori Painter, Sarah Painter, Jacob Grasser, Beryl and Bob Grasser, Greg High, Dale High, and Sadie High.
Sarah Painter is the daughter of David A. Painter, Senior Engineering Technician with High Steel Structures LLC. Sarah graduated from Manheim Central High School where she was ranked first in her class. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the National English Honor Society. Sarah was Captain of the Girls Basketball Team, which she played all four years, participated on the Tennis Team and served as Manager of the Boys Tennis Team in grades 11 and 12. In addition, she participated as a Coach/Instructor at Basketball Camp all four years of High School. Sarah volunteered with the Pleasant View Retirement Community Dance and the Manheim Central Foundation for Educational Enrichment Banquet. Sarah is attending the University of Pittsburgh, and plans to study Chemical Engineering.
The S. Dale High Family Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established by members of the High Family. The Foundation’s overall mission is to give back to the community by providing support to non-profit organizations in communities in which the High® companies do business and
assist High co-workers in meeting the costs of college education for their children through The S. Dale High Family Foundation Scholarship Program.
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President Profile: Richard L. “Rick” Stoudt, Jr., HCC
When the opportunity presented itself, the prospect of leading High Construction Company (HCC) as its President piqued Rick Stoudt’s interest. “I had worked with High Concrete Group LLC (then High Concrete Structures Inc.) on a project some years ago. At that time, Bill Clayton (retired) was the company’s President, and my primary contact was Joe Sharkey (retired). The integrity these gentlemen demonstrated gave me a feel for how High® does business.” Rick found this culture was also supported by those with whom he interviewed, saying, “I have worked for great companies with strong principles, but I was excited about working for a family-owned company that was built on a hand shake, and whose leadership still firmly believes your word is your honor.”
Rick’s experience in construction goes back to his college days when he worked as a laborer for a stone mason in Bowmansville, Pennsylvania, and operated an overhead crane for Reading Tube in Reading, Pennsylvania. “When I began interviewing with prospective employers in my senior year of college, this practical experience really gave me an edge over those who had only the classroom education.”
Rick, a graduate of Penn State University, holds a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree with a focus on Construction Management. He began his construction career with Turner Construction, where he spent more than 30 years in various positions within the company. He then spent six years as Senior Vice President, Facility Development at Hammes Company Healthcare, a company focused on healthcare facilities construction, before moving to LF Driscoll as Senior Operations Executive.
“During my first eight weeks at HCC, we bid four projects, and were awarded three of them. I feel a heightened sense of purpose, pride, and energy from the High Construction Company and Greenfield Architects Ltd. teams. The culture is one of family , with allegiance to each other and the organization, and recognition of each other’s talent. I am humbled by the warmth and acceptance these co-workers have extended to me, and feel truly honored to lead them.” When asked about the future, Rick said, “Good talent, high energy, dedication, and focused agendas are key ingredients for success, and attributes the team possesses. Together I know we can be the best designers and builders in Lancaster County, and time will demonstrate that.”
Born and raised in neighboring Berks County, Rick and his family live in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, a town whose claim to fame is that it was the home of the Fleetwood Body Company, the original maker of bodies for the Cadillac Fleetwood. In his free time, Rick enjoys gardening, golfing, hunting for deer and bear, and of course, Penn State football!
They Give Good Measure!
HIGH CONCRETE GROUP LLC
Springboro, Ohio
David L. Campbell, Design Team Leader
Nominator: Clifford M. Broyles
The story begins in 2011 when Dave Campbell worked closely with Whiting-Turner Contracting Company on the Cleveland Casino Welcome Center project. This job was fraught with challenges, but Dave offered solutions, expertise, and an attention to detail that contributed to the project’s ultimate success. In 2012, WhitingTurner was selected to manage the New Riverside Methodist Hospital project. They chose HCGL as a subcontractor - even though it was not low bidder - under one condition; the project had to be assigned to Dave.
Dave took on the task of drawing and coordinating a design assist project that required him to work very closely with the design architects. During the ensuing 18 months, he offered solutions to the team that allowed Whiting-Turner to erect precast panels ahead of schedule. Whiting-Turner’s Fidel Pitones praised Dave, saying, “In today’s market, as we adapt to lean construction principles, it is important to have subcontractors with the expertise and leadership that Dave possesses.”
Jayanth Gopal, NBBJ’s Senior Associate/Designer, said, “His creativity helped us achieve stellar precast moments on every facet of the project. All of these poetic moments in the project make for a precast story that would not have been possible without Dave’s amazing effort.”
By providing outstanding service, Dave clearly demonstrates his commitment to giving Good Measure!
HIGH COMPANY LLC
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Timothy J. Smoker, SAP Basis Administrator
Nominator:
Brenda S. Martin
When the SAP system needed to be moved from its outdated hardware platform, a process that lasted from September 2013 to April 2014, Tim led the charge. In order to do so, Tim was required to be trained and certified in SAP system migration.
Throughout the migration, Tim put his training to use, successfully moving all SAP systems to a new, supported, and greatly improved platform. By working many weekends and late nights for the duration of the project, Tim was able to minimize the impact to High businesses. He volunteered to conduct the final production migration over the Easter holiday weekend, working both day and
night to ensure the system was running and available when coworkers returned to work after the holiday break.
Tim’s selfless effort saved High® tens of thousands of dollars in consultant support fees, and moved the SAP system onto a hardware platform that immediately realized tremendous improvements in system processing. In fact, for several of the nightly long-running programs, processing time has been cut by 50 percent!
“Tim’s dedication and efforts reflect the highest credit upon himself, the Information Services Department, and the High companies. Tim truly exemplifies what it means to “Give Good Measure.”
High Honors
Abigail J. Campbell, High Hotels Ltd.
Abigail Campbell, High Hotels Ltd. Hotels
. . .earned a Master of Business Administration from Monmouth University in August 2014. Abigail joined HHL in 2012 and serves as Senior Sales Manager for HHL’s SpringHill Suites in Ewing, New Jersey.
Jennifer M. Castellucci, High Associates Ltd. Castellucci, Ltd.
Jennifer M. Castellucci, High Associates Ltd.
Jennifer M. Castellucci, High Associates Ltd.
Jennifer M. Castellucci, High Associates Ltd.
. . .was recognized by the Pennsylvania Apartment Association East during its Best in Apartment Living Awards Ceremony for achieving the CAM (Certified Apartment Manager) designation. Jenny joined HAL in 2010 and serves as Marketing Representative for the Orchard Ridge apartment community, Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
Kenneth Glidden, High Steel Structures LLC
Kenneth Glidden, High Steel Structures LLC
Kenneth Glidden, High Steel Structures LLC
Kenneth Glidden, High Steel Structures LLC High Steel
. . .graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Elizabethtown College in August 2014, and was elected and inducted to membership in Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. Ken joined HSSL in 1986, and serves as Senior Project Manager.
William R. Heaps, High Company LLC
William R. Heaps, High Company LLC R. Heaps,
William R. Heaps, High Company LLC
William R. Heaps, High Company LLC
. . .earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Elizabethtown College in August 2014. Bill joined High® in 2003, and serves as Manager of the Networking Group.
Mary H. Sheir Sheir
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Mary H. Sheir Sheir
. . .earned a Pennsylvania Real Estate License from the State Real Estate Commission in July 2014. Mary joined HAL in 2013, and serves as Marketing Representative for Greenfield Estates.
High Awards
Mindy M. Goodhart, High Hotels Ltd. M. Goodhart, Hotels Ltd.
Mindy M. Goodhart, High Hotels Ltd. M. Goodhart, Hotels Ltd.
Mindy M. Goodhart, High Hotels Ltd.
. . .was the recipient of the prestigious Spirit of Homewood Suites Award. The award recognizes top performers, and represents less than two percent of the entire Hilton Worldwide team member population. Mindy joined HHL in
2013 and serves as Guest Services Representative at the Homewood SuitesHarrisburg West in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
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. . .was recognized by the Pennsylvania Apartment Association East during its Best in Apartment Living Awards Ceremony for achieving the CAMT (Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician) designation. Seth, who joined HAL in 2010, serves as Building Maintenance-Specialized technician for the Orchard Ridge apartment community, Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
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. . .was recognized by the Pennsylvania Apartment Association of Central Pennsylvania during its Best in Apartment Living Awards Ceremony, receiving a first place award for Maintenance Excellence.
Greenfield Estates Greenfield
. . .was honored by the Pennsylvania Apartment Association of Central Pennsylvania at its Best in Apartment Living Awards Ceremony, receiving first place awards for Curb Appeal, Maintenance, and Overall Community Excellence, and second place for Leasing and Marketing Excellence.
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. . .received the American Heart Association’s Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite award. Presented to worksites that promote a culture of wellness by implementing physical and nutrition-related activities and that demonstrate a behavior change or cost savings outcome, the award can be attributed to the High Health Management Program and its free annual biometric screenings, financial incentives, periodic health challenges, and implementation of tobacco-free properties, as well as the efforts of Wellness Committees at various High locations.
The Highspire PA
Service Plaza, located in
Pennsylvania, garnered an ABC Award for High Construction Company.
. . .received a 2014 Well Workplace Gold Award for its innovative High Health Management Program. Presented by Lighten Up Lancaster County Coalition, the award is the top honor for companies of 200 or more co-workers. The Well Workplace Award recognizes the leadership and dedication of Lancasterarea organizations that have developed successful well workplace initiatives. High is one of only five organizations recognized in this year’s competition, and received the award in 2013 for companies of 500 or more co-workers.
High Concrete Group High Concrete Group LLC
High Concrete Group LLC
High Concrete Group High Concrete Group
. . .projects received 2014 Design Awards from PCI (Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute):
Best Multi-Family Structure: 2550 North Lakeview Drive, Chicago, Illinois
Turnpike
Middletown,
Best Custom Solution:
Ohio State University Campus Chiller Plant, Columbus, Ohio
This project is also LEED Silver Certified.
Honorable Mention, Retail Structures:
New Brunswick Gateway Transit Village, New Brunswick, New Jersey
High Construction Company Construction Company
High Construction Company Construction Company Construction
. . .received Awards of Merit in the 25th Annual Excellence in Construction Awards, presented by ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.) Keystone Chapter.
Commercial, $2 to $10 Million: Spruce Lake Retreat New Hospitality Center, Canadensis, Pennsylvania
Commercial, $2 to $10 Million: Highspire PA Turnpike Service Plaza, Middletown, Pennsylvania
Renovation, $1 to $5 Million: Trop Elite Equipment, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Renovation, $500,000 to $1 Million: Hotel Hershey Circular Dining Room, Hershey, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County Convention Center Lancaster County
. . .received the Willard G. Rouse III Award for Excellence in July 2014. Presented by the Urban Land Institute Philadelphia (ULI Philadelphia), the award recognizes projects that demonstrate ULI’s mission to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and to help create and sustain thriving communities. One of 28 finalists selected for recognition, the project was entered in the Mixed-Use Development/Adaptive Reuse categories.
Completed in 2009, the integrated facility is a regionally significant urban infill project created by a public/private partnership, and is one of Lancaster County’s most important economic development projects in decades.
Orchard Ridge Ridge Orchard Ridge Ridge
. . .was recognized by the Pennsylvania Apartment Association East during its Best in Apartment Living Awards Ceremony. The team received first place for Community Presentation, and second place for Maintenance.
Premier Self Storage at Greenfield Self Storage at Greenfield Greenfield
. . .was selected by the readers of the Lancaster Sunday News for top honors in its category for The Readers’ Choice Awards.
The picturesque Spruce Lake Retreat New Hospitality Center in Canadensis, Pennsylvania.
The William H. Montgomery House
William H. Montgomery
The William H. Montgomery House
William H. Montgomery
The William H. Montgomery House
. . .received the Lancaster Historic Preservation Trust’s 2014 Historic Preservation Award. This circa 1804 Federal-style structure underwent extensive renovation and is a venue within the Marriott at Penn Square and Lancaster County Convention Center in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Software Helps HCC’s Energy Solutions Group Manage
Energy Consumption
The Energy Solutions Group at High Construction Company (HCC) has begun using RETScreen Plus, an energy management software tool that integrates satellite-derived weather data from NASA for Earth’s surface. Provided free of charge, the software enables HCC to monitor, analyze, and report key energy performance data to facility owners, operators, and decision-makers.
John Hayden explains how RETScreen Plus enables him to track energy use for Rossmoyne Business Center’s Building 105.
RETScreen Plus provides a chart that shows Baseline Predicted and Actual KWh (kilowatt hours) of electricity for Building 105.
“This has generated a great deal of interest among my co-workers at High ®,” said John Hayden, Director of Energy Solutions for HCC. “Co-workers provide me with information on utility usage and production for buildings in the company’s real estate portfolio, and RETScreen Plus allows me to analyze the data by generating graphics that easily communicate results and help us to identify when changes in normal utility usage or production occur. This information triggers discussions about why changes have occurred, and helps us to develop and implement projects for energy and production efficiency.”
John is currently tracking energy savings for Building 105 in the Rossmoyne Business Center, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. After a lighting upgrade, and partial replacement of the HVAC systems’ rooftop units and control system, there was a major shift in energy use. “Prior to the upgrades, the majority of the building’s systems consumed electricity. Using RETScreen Plus, I have been able to track a major drop in electric, and an upswing in natural gas use. Natural gas is much more economical than electricity, so we are moving in the right direction.”
RETScreen Plus is just one of the ways in which the HCC Energy Solutions group helps its customers to be more energy efficient and operate more economically . . . a win-win for High, its clients, and the planet!
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Co-Workers Support United Way of Lancaster County’s Day of Caring
On September 6 and 7, 2014, approximately 2,000 volunteers turned out for the United Way of Lancaster County’s Day of Caring. This two-day annual event launches the United Way’s workforce fundraising campaign. Volunteers from the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, community, including High ® coworkers, assisted with 100 or so projects. High volunteers scanned the United Way website for opportunities that matched their skill sets.
Carolyne Jordan and Patrick Opinaldo of High Hotels Ltd., spent the day assembling shelves and organizing food donations for Lumina Outreach. This ministry responds to human need in the Lancaster area by providing a food bank, clothing bank, children’s day camp, and residence camp. Lumina also offers nutritional education and cooking classes in partnership with Penn State’s Cooperative Extension Service.
A team consisting of High Associates Ltd. co-workers Cameron Adams, Doug Boll, Kurt Engel, Sean Heymann, Rick High, Jan Mandros, Duane Martin, and Rob Vasko, as well as High Company LLC’s Mark Carney, used their talents, expertise, and muscle to beautify the entrances and grounds of Woodward Hill Cemetery. Founded in 1850, this 32-acre tract was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. It is the resting place of James Buchanan, the 15th president of the United States, and a variety of other well-known Lancaster County businessmen, political figures, and war heroes.
If you are interested in volunteering in Lancaster County, visit the United Way of Lancaster County website, www.uwlanc.org . For other areas, go to your local United Way website.
Doug Boll, Mark Carney, Duane Martin, Sean Heymann, Rick High, Kurt Engel, Rob Vasko, Cameron Adams, and Jan Mandros at Woodward Cemetery.
High Hotels Ltd.’s Carolyne Jordan (second from left) and Patrick Opinaldo (right) with other volunteers.
