The Recoiler - January 2019

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2018 Recap & Outreach Plans for 2019 We are fortunate to work for a company that values giving back to the community and provides its associates opportunities to make a difference. Additionally, we’re fortunate to have a voice in which organizations receive Mill Steel’s support. This past year was jam packed with friendly competitions and events that were not only fun, but more importantly, helped our team raise $224,528 for four very deserving organizations! To recap, we’ve listed the four charities below and the amount raised for each organization throughout this past year.

2018's Community Outreach Impact:

INDEX 2 Associate Highlight: Joey Taylor 2

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Tech Tips: Cyber Security

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Contest Corner

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Q1: Helen DeVos Children's Hospital - $2,718 Q2: Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter - $4,672 Q3: D.A. Blodgett - St. John's - $216,638 Q4: Operation Injured Soldiers - $500 The votes are in and the four charities selected to support in 2019 are listed below. We will continue the Fun for Fundraising events held at the luncheons and fundraising projects throughout the year to raise money for each. Stay tuned for a detailed Community Outreach Calendar, which will be emailed from the Recoiler within the next few weeks, to see what exciting events we have in store for 2019.

Thank you again for your generous support during 2018 and we look forward to another year full of giving!

Q1: Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Mission: Philanthropy helps make it possible for us to launch, expand and sustain important programs and services. Donations to the foundation help save lives and advance the health and well-being of our young patients and their families.

Q2: Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter Mission: The Alzheimer's Association advances research to end Alzheimer's and dementia while enhancing care for those living with the disease.

Q3: D.A. Blodgett - St. John's Mission: Helping children and empowering families by providing safety, advocacy and support.

Q4: Wounded Warriors Project Mission: To honor and empower Wounded Warriors. Our vision is to foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation's history.

Article by: Amanda Allspach

Incase You Didn't Know

NORMS

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People We believe in ourselves and trust one another.

Customer Satisfaction We will do everything necessary to meet the needs of our customers.

Accountability We are accountable to our customers and to eachother.

Quality Work Environment We will provide a challenging work environment.

Community We support our community needs.

Profit We will earn a reasonable profit to assure stability and security for ourselves.

Employee Empowerment We are empowered to do our jobs.

Quality and Continuous Improvement We believe in continuous improvement through the use of corrective action process.

Facilities We will have a clean, safe place to work.

Integrity/Ethics We will be honest and fair.

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Associate Highlight Joey Taylor, Houston Plant Supervisor

Joey and his children, Kade and Kennedi, at his sister's wedding.

The biggest challenges we face is determining which fires to put out first and prioritizing the ever-changing production schedule. This keeps us on our toes!

Where are you from and who makes up your family?

I grew up 30 miles west of Fort Worth, TX in a small town Called Granbury, TX. I joined the US Navy two weeks after graduating high school. I have two children, Kade and Kennedi, they are twins. I also have a miniature Schnauzer, Lexi. On the weekends I like to get a hook wet or try to hit the links. I also enjoy running.

What is the most annoying question that people ask you?

The most annoying question that people ask me is, “Working hard or hardly working?”

What does that even mean?!

What is your role here at Mill Steel?

I am a Plant Supervisor at our Houston facility.

What do you like best about your job?

I enjoy working to help our customers find solutions. I love working with our Inside Sales Team to provide great What are you most looking service. forward to in the next 10 What is the biggest chal- years? lenge for your job?

In the next ten years, I’m

excited about Mill Steel’s potential growth and expanding our production lines.

What is your most noticeable characteristic?

My extremely solid work ethic is my most noticeable characteristic, with a close attention to detail and punctuality.

Article by: Amanda Massar

Joey and his father, Mike Taylor.

In Case You Didn't Kn ow...

Here's the scoop on recent role changes within our company.

Ben Fales Ben Fales recently accepted a full-time position with Mill Steel in the purchasing department. He recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in Business. Ben started at Mill Steel as a purchasing intern in May of 2017 and was offered a full-time position upon his graduation date. We are excited for him to continue his career here at Mill Steel!

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Name: Jon Drouin Location & Department: Grand Rapids / CTS Jon was born and raised in Metro Detroit but currently lives in Clarkston, MI. Jon and his wife, Suzanne, have three active kids; Aubrey is in 7th grade and loves to sing and dance, Marcus is in 4th grade and plays flag football, and Nathan is in 2nd grade and is involved in a local American Ninja Warrior training class. He and his wife also have an adult daughter, Samantha, who has two children, Hayleigh and Jameson, who live on Drummond Island in northern Michigan. Jon is usually volunteering backstage for a theater performance, playing indoor soccer, or doing yoga to stay in shape. Their family loves to spend summer weekends relaxing at the family cabin in Gaylord, MI or tailgating in Ann Arbor and watching football at Michigan Stadium.

Name: Jake Steggles Location & Department: Grand Rapids / Finance Intern Jake recently graduated in December from Grand Valley State University with a degree in Marketing and Finance. Jake is originally from Grand Haven, MI. His hobbies include hockey, golf, and skiing. His favorite season is winter because he loves winter sports and enjoys the holidays. His favorite place is Torch Lake, MI where his family has a cottage. One thing Jake looks forward to on his way home is watching the TV show, The Office.

Name: Nate Carter Location & Department: Jeffersonville / Packline Nate is originally from Anniston, Alabama but is currently living in Jeffersonville. He enjoys fishing on the weekends and playing the video game, Call of Duty. His favorite season is winter because he enjoys a good snow ball fight. His favorite place is Deams Lake, where he conquered his fear of rowboats. One thing on Nate’s bucket list is to drive a 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye.

New Year, Same Security Goals As we enter a new year, everyone should remain mindful of the important security measures needed to keep their computer and cellular data secure. Check out the helpful tips below from our Tech Services team on how to do so!

1. Privacy Is Key: • Make sure to always lock your PC when you step away from it. You never know who may be walking past your computer; whether it’s in the office, at a coffee shop, or in an airport. To do so, press the Windows Key + L • Avoid using public Wi-Fi. Instead, use your phones hotspot. It’s usually a faster connection anyway.

• Set a pin on your phone. This is already company policy.

2. Password Safety: • Do not write your passwords down. Instead, use a password manager such as Lass Pass or Keeper.

• Do not use similar passwords for work and personal accounts.

3. Double Check Your Emails: • Pay attention to the email disclaimer shown below. The disclaimer will be attached to all external emails. If you see this on an email from an internal user, do not click on any attachments and report it to tech services right away. Internal users should not have a disclaimer attached.

4. Question Everything: • Do not be afraid to ask Tech Services if you have any questions. Asking the question could save you from losing very important information. You can always email techservices@millsteel.com or call 616-977-9000 with any concerns.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Let’s Celebrate

Ugly Sweater Contest Our annual Ugly Sweater Contest took place on Monday, December 17th. There were three categories to vote on this year; Ugliest Sweater, Most Creative Sweater, and Most Festive Sweater. Kaley Shaheen's light-up sweater and Meghan Hendrick's Salt Man sweater tied for most votes in the ugliest sweater category!

Tammy Root won most creative sweater for a second year in a row! Kevin Kaysserian's imaginative unicorn sweater won most festive. Great show of ugliness around the office and congratulations to the winners!

Ugliest Sweater - Kaley Shaheen

Ugliest Sweater - Meghan Hendrick

Ja nu a r y Anniversaries Evan Bennett Roy Cantu Scott Cox Tequandre Harris Darrell Henderson Anthony Hodges Kenny Raymond Darrell Fields Andrew Maclean Christopher Kanaziz James Williams Zachary Torrillo Julianne Potvin Megan Donovan Brian Barker Andrew DJ Sammut George Crone Jr Adam Saunders Hussein Gelan Kristiana Hagyard Matthew Jones Cathy Walsh Kevin Bodner

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10 Or More!

Most Festive Sweater - Kevin Kaysserian

Most Creative Sweater - Tammy Root

HR UPDATE: For anyone on Mill Steel's insurance plans, Meritain has advised that due to the change in network, it is possible that your ID cards may not arrive until after the new year.

Sam Trierweiler emailed a copy of the information you will need to carry with you until your new ID card arrives.

If you did not receive the email or if you have any questions, please contact Samantha Trierweiler at samantha. trierweiler@millsteel.com or ext. 9099.

Damian Gibson Vincent Duke Terry W. Smith Jeff Piasecki Steven Schwartz Zaim Zaku Martin Tobey Tom Gless

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Birthdays Danny Hart 1/1 Blake Miller 1/3 Tammy Root 1/3 Cory Louie 1/4 Jacob Foley 1/7 Jeffrey Yoder 1/10 Ernie Jr. Jackson 1/10 Wesley Linne 1/11 David Romine 1/11 Ryan Deur 1/13 George Knarr 1/14 Hilario Delgado 1/14 Javier Soriano Lima 1/17 Kristy Thrasher 1/18 Matthew Jones 1/18 Samantha Trierweiler 1/19 Leslie Peterson 1/19 Pamela Cecil 1/20 Abdulbadia Alharash 1/20 Kaley Shaheen 1/21 Spencer Black 1/21 Vincent Duke 1/24 Scott Stuckert 1/26 Joshua Wheeler 1/26 Lane Judd 1/27 Erin Davison 1/31

Contest Corner

This month’s edition of the Contest Corner featured the charades game, Heads Up. Nick Gagnon and Casey VerSrate set out to defend their 2017 Championship and were met with some formidable competition. Through it all, they found themselves in the finals, pitted against Amanda Massar and Sara Zimmer. In the end, Amanda and Sara were unable to dethrone the champs.

Congratulations to Nick and Casey on the repeat and their budding dynasty! All proceeds were donated to Feeding America West Michigan.

Article by: Zach Lee

Each quarter an associate from every plant and the corporate office are recognized for their exceptional performance. This award is known as Prime Performers because much like the prime steel we buy and sell, these team members shine bright for going above and beyond in their daily duties. The winners are featured in the Recoiler at the beginning of each quarter, and receive a prime parking spot and a $200 Visa gift card. If you would like to nominate a fellow co-worker, please email Amanda Allspach. We are always accepting nominations. Winners are selected by the management team.

Joe Creech "During the past quarter, Joe has shown impressive dedication to the success of Mill Steel. Joe demonstrates a positive attitude and work ethic in everything he does. We look forward to his continued success with Mill Steel. Thank you for your contributions and congratulations, Joe!" - Dave Dziuban, Jeffersonville Plant Manager

Aaron Dehn "Aaron is always going above and beyond and is continuously eager to learn. He does all that he can to ensure our valued customers are taken care of, while at the same time watching out for Mill Steel’s best interests. Aaron never shies away from a tough situation and is always prepared to ask tough questions if required. You never have to worry about Aaron following up on any given situation, if he is given a task, you know it will get done."

- Dave Bement, Director of Metallurgical Services

Jimmy Dill

"Jimmy Dill, also known as “Pickle”, is well deserving of this recognition. When he is not cracking us up with his pickle-isms, he is out tending to the machines. Pickle is a master forklift mechanic and is always on top of his duties – by the time you call him to a machine, he is already there! Congratulations Pickle, and thank you for all that you do! " - Martin Tobey, Anderson Plant Manager

Brandon Giddens "Over the past quarter, Brandon has stepped up and taken the team to the next level with his excellent leadership skills. Whether it is staying late or coming in on the weekends, Brandon is always willing to lend his skills! He is very deserving of this recognition. Congratulations and keep up the great work Brandon!"

- Jason Meads, SSP Birmingham Plant Manager

A n d r ew " A n d y " H ass ler "Andy is the true definition of "role model”. He's everything you could ask and hope for in a team member. In twelve plus years of service with Mill Steel, Andy has developed into a phenomenal Slitter Operator. He is consistently a high level performer and a true leader within our facility. He's a great trainer, with patience and a strong ability to coach and mentor our newest team members. I can't say enough great things about Andy! He's always willing to do whatever it takes to ensure the success of the team. Thank you Andy for all your effort and dedication to Mill Steel!"

- Kevin Bodner, Melvindale Plant Manager

Da le R o b er t s "Dale started with Mill Steel in October of 2011. He became our 30” Operator shortly after. Not only is he running the 30” slitter, but he is also setting up on 54” machine when needed. Dale is very dependable and is willing to help out fellow employees without being asked. Congratulations on being the Prime Performer and your continued growth within this great company, Dale! " - George Knarr, Grand Rapids Plant Supervisor

Ja i m e S i er ra “Jaime is a very talented and valuable member of the team! He came to Mill Steel with exemplary material handling skills and already crane certified.

Jamie is well deserving of this award due to his constant and excellent work ethic. He works in many departments on the plant floor and everyone wants to work with him. Thank you for all that you do for Mill Steel, Jaime!”

- Mike Tomasaitis, Houston Plant Manager

Butch Warfield “For more than ten years, Butch has shown great dedication to the company through his positive team attitude and willingness to get the job done.

Butch has seen many changes at SSP over time, but his consistent leadership continues to be crucial to the team's success. We look forward to your continued growth at SSP. Thank you for all that you do, Butch!”

- Dave Dziuban, Jeffersonville Plant Manager

Jam es Wi l li am s "James’ current role is Operator on the 64 for second shift. With his excellent work ethic, he has taken every opportunity to learn numerous roles within the operation, making him a valuable part of our team. No matter where we put James – shipping, packline, etc. – he picks the role up quickly and always gives 100% effort to make Mill Steel successful. Congratulations James, this award is well deserved!"

- Kevin Farley, Birmingham Plant Manager