Reybold Quarterly Newsletter Issue #003

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FALL INTO A NEW SEASON WITH REYBOLD

BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW

GRAB THE POPCORN

Meridian Crossing New Construction

Reybold x Designing Homes

SEPTEMBER 2023

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS BLUE. BEST OF DELAWARE 2023 The Reybold Group and Columbia Place joined and participated in The Best of Delaware Party on Thursday, July 13th at the Chase Center on the Wilmington Riverfront. With over 2400 people in attendance, Reybold Group was the first partnering participant you saw as you walked in the main entrance door.

The Best of Delaware Party ‘23 was a fun event that celebrated local excellence, and at the same time raised funds for local worthy causes. It continues to be one of the most popular events in the state. The people, places, services, and restaurants participating received an esteemed Best of Delaware award as part of the night’s showcase, showing exactly why we were all worthy of the title BEST OF DELAWARE. Looking forward to BOD24!

BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW EXCITING THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT MERIDIAN CROSSING Meridian Crossing Residential Construction is currently

allows us to insulate with R-21 wall insulation; ceilings

building 21 townhomes and have approved permits for

are insulated to a R-49 and each home is extensively

an additional 32. Our 2,300 square feet townhomes are

sealed with foam and caulk prior to drywall to eliminate

3-story homes with 2 car garages, 8x20 Trex decks and

air leakage to the exterior.

8x20 patios.

We are in the process of building our first set of Active Every rental unit comes with 3 bedrooms, 2 full

Adult Carriage rental homes. These 2 story 2 car garage

bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. Amenities include high

homes feature 1st floor living with open concept

efficiency Mitsubishi heat pumps, Energy Star rated

kitchens, large ground level master bedrooms with a

appliances, LED lighting, granite kitchen countertops,

spacious closet and master bath. The second floor has

luxury vinyl Flooring throughout the 2nd floor living

an open loft with 2 bedrooms and a full bath. These

space. Our townhomes are built and certified to the

homes will be completed with varying delivery dates of

NATIONAL GREEN BUILDING STANDARD . Each home

which some will be by end of Q4, and the remainder are

is inspected and tested to exceed standard building

slated for completion in 2024 to welcome in new

codes. We build with 2x6 exterior wall framing, which

residential tenant.

SOUNDING GOOD LIFESTYLE STORAGE OPENS NEW PODCAST STUDIO & BANDROOM Reybold’s new podcast studio, nestled within the Christiana

In addition to the podcast studio, the Christiana Lifestyle Storage

Lifestyle Storage facility, is an innovative and adaptive use

facility now also hosts a band room. This multifunctional space is

of space that reflects the evolving demands of the modern

ideal for bands seeking a dedicated spot to practice, record, or

world. This high-end studio is equipped with cutting-edge

simply jam. The room comes with acoustic treatments, and enough

technology, including professional microphones &

space to accommodate a variety of instruments and performers.

headphones, soundproofing and a mixing board ready to

Reybold’s foresight in combining storage services with artistic

connect to your laptop! This development represents a

space is ingenious and is sure to appeal to local musicians who

considerable step forward for the local podcasting

need an accessible and flexible space for their endeavors much like

community, enabling both seasoned podcasters and newbies

the podcast creative community. We look forward to storing

to create high-quality content in a dedicated environment.

memories, gaining knowledge, and sounding amazing with these

The convenience of its location within the storage facility

new spaces… Tell your friends…

further enhances its appeal, as it allows users to store and access their equipment seamlessly.

HELLOS, GOODBYES, & CONGRATULATIONS EMPLOYEE UPDATES

NEW HIRES Denzel Littlejohn Service Tech • Justin Bryson Construction Laborer • Amanda Clemons Sr. Accountant • Gerald “Gerry” Herr CFO Darryl Littlejohn Service Tech • Jacquez Jenkins Service Tech • Stephen White Make Ready Supervisor Gregory Twyford Self Storage Associate • Trevor Barnes Residential Maintenance • Dylan Carrow Construction Foreman Garret Cravett Make Ready Tech

POSITION CHANGES Justin Lemley Make Ready Tech • Matt Long Residential Maintenance Tech • Kamal Mabry Commercial Maintenance Tech

PROMOTIONS Ashley Johnson Residential CRM Support Specialist • Phyllis Dubose Financial Analysis & Planning Manager Noelle Slaughter Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

THANK YOU, RODNEY! We would like to congratulate, recognize, and thank Rodney Davis for

his commitment and service within the Reybold Lifestyle Storage Division, as he has announced his retirement, after a second stint as a Self-Storage Associate. We wish him rest and relaxation in his next chapter!

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DIGGING TOWARDS CHANGE THE AVON PROJECT The former Avon Company distribution center space located on Ogletown Road (Rte. Route 273) was utilized 1958 to 2007.

Officially closed since 2008 and laterpurchased, it is now in development with the Reybold Group, and will eventually be transitioned into a mixed use property with residential apartments, office, retail and a hotel - a Live, Play and Work environment.

An essential factor is its location on Route 273 corridor as it connects Newark/University of Delaware and the Christiana Hospital making this site an-ideal project for various types of business related projects. The Reybold Group Construction team is diligently working along with various city organizations and contractors and have begun certain phases of the onsite preparation work.

Avon Onsite Work Progression: - Entrance is in the final stages of completion with DELDOT accommodating turn-in lanes to the future site and a new DART bus stop.

- The 10' shared use path along the front of the site along Ogletown rd has been completed and opened for public use.

- Public Sanitary sewer connections have been completed and installed on to the site for future use.

- Clearing for phase 1 residential apartments has been completed.

- Currently efforts are focused on completing all sediment and erosion control devices to satisfy Delaware Department of Natural Resources requirements.

- Earthwork for 2 apartment building pads including soil remediation work are forecasted to be completed by late fall of 2023 Stay tuned for future updates as they apply on construction development, along with some recent visuals representing the project status as it stands.

SUMMER AT ST ANDREWS Summer was in full swing with Mister Softee providing complimentary sweet treats to all the residents, and food trucks parked in our neighborhood offering varied specialty menu items.

Even our four-legged neighbors enjoyed pup cups on the last day of the Dog Days of Summer!

Congratulations to Ashley Johnson who has taken on additional and new responsibility, as the lead CRM team member, not to mention her assist and direction with St Andrews 217 tours in 60 days. KEEP’EM MOVING IN - WAY TO GO ASHLEY AND TEAM!

INTRODUCING...

REYBOLD GROUP WELCOMES OUR NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER As Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Gerard (Jerry) Herr recently started in August. Jerry as he is known (yes, another Jerry in the corporate office) will offer his expertise and collaborate with owners and the executive team to assist in managing Reybold Group of Companies operation.

Additional responsibilities include treasury oversight, financial reporting, planning and analysis, maximizing technology utilization, and addressing business challenges and opportunities within the company.

Herr brings over 30 years of experience in the construction, engineering, and professional services industries. He has served in senior financial positions with Hatzel & Buehler, Tutor Perini, and Computer Guidance Corporation. His background includes leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations, negotiating treasury and lending facilities, streamlining processes, and developing best practices. Herr is adept at financial management for privately held, publicly traded, union, and merit shop companies. With decades of experience in these diverse positions, Herr strives to position the Reybold Group for significant operational growth, while readying the company for the next generation of professionals.

Adding Herr to our talented executive team marks an exciting chapter in our company’s growth stated Jerry Heisler, “Herr’s extensive experience and industry knowledge make him the ideal individual for this vital position. His financial prowess will play a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to shape our residential and commercial offerings and provide unparalleled experiences for our valued customers.”

Please join in welcoming Gerald (Jerry) to the Reybold Family.

UPCOMING TRAINING In compliance with New Castle County requirements for contractors who perform work in the county, all employees must periodically receive interactive Harassment Prevention, Drug and Alcohol Awareness, and/or Reasonable Suspicion training.

Stay tuned for specific information announcing the attendees, location, times, and dates will be announced closer to the mandatory training, but looking like it will happen sometime in December more info to come...

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AWARDING THE PEOPLE

WHO MAKE IT HAPPEN On August 31, during the Reybold Group Labor Day (End of Summer) Cookout, we launched what will be an inaugural Employee Recognition event. We celebrated 182 employees for their hard work, dedication, and contribution to our 50 years of success. This award ceremony and recognition also encompassed anniversary years from 1 to 44 as well milestones achievements. We could not have done or continued to do this without you, and we again we want to congratulate each of you for your continued great work!

GRAB THE POPCORN REYBOLD GROUP FEATURED ON “DESIGNING HOMES” NOVEMBER 2024

We are thrilled to announce that the Reybold Group and Columbia Place 55 + community will be featured in an HGTV promotional segment airing this coming November (dates and times will be provided). Although this will not be a house touring segment, we were given the opportunity to speak about our company identity.

On Wednesday, August 30th Jerry H. and Tracy from corporate along with, Candice Ober(Design Manager) and Kevin Trahey (Director of Residential Construction) for Columbia Place (CP) sat down with HGTV – Designing Homes photo videographer to speak on all things Reybold Group and CP. Our team provided insight on just who we are and what makes us a standout in the Delaware market, from our residential and commercial operations delivery, to our interior designs, marketing and construction services.

The promotional segment will air for 5 to 7 minutes in November and will return in reruns in 2024 on local and national stations, including ABC, CBS, FOX, Xfinity among others, reaching more than 2.4 billion people worldwide.

This will be a great opportunity to broaden awareness of the Reybold Group’s brand as well as recognizing our specialized luxury offerings at Columbia Place. It’s not often that a residential company gets a chance to highlight themselves, on a national platform. “This will be an amazing opportunity and a proud moment for Reybold to highlight the many outstanding aspects of what we are all about.

Additionally we have the usage rights to use and incorporate HGTV logo and video into our updated website”, stated Tracy Fauntleroy, VP of Marketing and Communications.

BE PREPARED. STAY SAFE. The Safety Department has set out on a mission driven initiative to certify at least one employee on each crew, and as many employees as possible through the remainder of the year in First Aid/CPR. We are following the OSHA standard for first aid training in general industry and for the construction industry.

There are roughly 350,000 resuscitation attempts outside of hospitals each year in the United States. For those of you who do not know, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that can help save a person’s life if their breathing or heart stops. When a person’s heart stops beating, they are in cardiac arrest, and during a cardiac arrest, the heart cannot pump blood to the rest of the body, including the brain and lungs. Death can happen in minutes without treatment. CPR uses chest compressions to mimic how the heart pumps. These compressions help keep blood flowing throughout the body.

The skills learned in our recent onsite First Aid / CPR classes are to prepare you with the knowledge and know-how, whether it’s utilized socially, at work or at home to perform this life saving procedure. At Reybold, the safety department has to date trained 84 employees from varying departments. The safety plan for future courses is in the works to train our remaining employees with ongoing opportunities for new employees.

We appreciated your support, time, and participation in this critical life skill.

REYBOLD CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES HOMETOWN PROJECT - UNIVERSITY OF DE Reybold Construction Technologies (RCT) continues its focus on revenue growth by cultivating relationships with new and existing clients in an ever-expanding geographic footprint. The team has been busy grabbing new business in DE, MD, VA, PA and most recently in NJ. In addition to the geographic expansion, RCT is also expanding its product and service capabilities to grow our revenue streams with off-road capabilities as well as in-pipe point repairs.

While these avenues have been a key to our steady growth, our local client relationship base of business has also been integral to our success. In June 2023 we began our 5th year with the University of Delaware for its Campus Wide Storm Sewer Maintenance and Inspection program that will carry a crew through the summer.

As we have built our relationship with the University over the last 5 years, we have added GIS/ GPS Mapping to the program scope to give this client the ability to produce a visual of the areas cleaned and inspected each year.

In addition, UD has granted us an additional project each summer to Clean and Inspect the Storm Water Management Facilities. On Thursday August 3rd, our marketing team coordinated a drone and photo shoot of our new equipment and talented crew against this visually appealing backdrop in Newark, DE.

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SEPTEMBER 2023

GET READY FOR

FALL FUN

UPCOMING EVENTS IN DELAWARE Fall is in the air! If you’re looking for fun things to do with friends and family, let this roadmap of events lead you through all of the festive happenings in Delaware. We may be a small state, but Delaware certainly goes above and beyond with local events. Check out our guide to Fall festivals below:

OCTOBER 2023

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023

Southern Delaware Wine & Food Festival Millsboro, DE Schellville Fall Harvest Fest Rehoboth Beach, DE OktDoverFest Dover, DE Sea Witch Halloween Festival Rehoboth Beach, DE Wings & Wheels Airshow Georgetown, DE

Independent Film Festival Rehoboth Beach, DE Delaware Renaissance Faire Townsend, DE Winter WonderFEST Lewes, DE Holly Festival Milton, DE Holiday Festival of the Arts Wilmington, DE

FLAVORS OF THE SEASON BUTTERNUT SQUASH MAC AND CHEESE INGREDIENTS: 1 Medium Butternut Squash ( 1.5 Lbs Of Larger ), Halved 1 Tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter 1 Tsp Garlic Powder 1 Tsp Onion Powder 1 Lb Short-Cut Pasta (Macaroni, Cavatelli, Fusilli, Casarecce) 5 Cups Water 1 Tsp Salt 4 Oz Cream Cheese, Cubed 8 Oz Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 1/2 cup (2 Oz) Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese + Extra For Serving

RECIPE: 1 ) To roast the squash: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up. Scoop out the squash seeds with a spoon (we won’t need them for this recipe). Rub the olive oil over the cut sides of butternut, then place them on the prepared pan, flat sides down.

2 ) Bake until the squash flesh is easily pierced through with a fork, about 40 to 60 minutes. Once it’s cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and discard it.

Use a potato masher to mash up the squash—don’t worry about getting it perfectly smooth. You’ll need about 2 cups mashed squash for this recipe (you’ll likely have plenty extra, which you can freeze for future mac and cheese). Set aside, refrigerate and/or freeze the squash until ready to use.

3 ) To prepare the mac and cheese: Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion powder and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until the butter is fragrant and you see little brown flecks forming in the pan. Add the dry pasta and gently toss to coat it in butter.

4 ) Pour in the water and salt. Add 2 cups of the mashed butternut squash. Cover the pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, remove the lid and set the timer for 8 minutes.

5 ) Cook, stirring occasionally, until the timer goes off. Do not drain the water. Stir in the cream cheese. Cook until the cream cheese has melted and the pasta is al dente (careful when you taste, it’s quite hot), about 4 to 5 more minutes. Turn down the heat as necessary to avoid scorching but maintain a steady simmer.

6 ) Reduce the heat to low. Add the cheddar and Parmesan, and stir until the mixture is melted and creamy. Remove the pot from the heat.

7 ) Season with salt, to taste (I usually add ¼ teaspoon more). Serve the pasta in bowls with extra Parmesan grated on top, if desired. Leftovers keep well, covered and refrigerated, for up to 5 days.