MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
Rosendin does not accept an environment where incidents and injuries are an expected outcome. Working safely is hard. It is difficult. It is challenging. AND it IS possible.
Summer was a productive season here at Rosendin. While we have begun the busy season of finalizing planning for 2025, I ask that everyone reading this please take a moment to pause and reflect on your commitment to safety at Rosendin.
We recently kicked off the first of our Safety Commitment workshops with several executives and senior leaders. The first workshop challenged us to reimagine what's possible – an Incident and InjuryFree (IIF™) workplace – and real-life examples of projects that have achieved this. I found this workshop inspirational and humbling, and it challenged me to shift my perspective on safety, mainly with the right mindset.
There was a time when the construction industry had a mentality of, "Yeah, someone will probably get hurt today. But that's just how it is. The work is dangerous." That way of thinking was dangerous and set an expectation to allow for some degree of failure, and that is why our industry has moved to a mindset that does not accept people getting hurt as inevitable.
Rosendin does not accept an environment where incidents and injuries are expected outcomes. Working safely is hard. It is difficult. It is challenging. AND it is possible.
I encourage everyone to take 10 minutes to watch this video about the Shell Pearl GTL Project in
Qatar at Ras Laffan Industrial City. Pearl GTL is an immense industrial zone the size of Amsterdam on Qatar’s coast, about 55 miles north of Doha. Approximately 52,000 workers from more than 50 countries speaking dozens of languages are constructing Pearl. As of 2011, they had achieved 77 million labor hours without a losttime injury. An Incident and Injuryfree (IIF™) environment is possible.
We must continue to recognize the positive behaviors that contribute to safety and show gratitude and appreciation. We must EMPOWER the voices on the front lines and CONNECT with our colleagues on the job site and in the office.
Many of you have heard me speak about how deeply affected our industry is by deaths by suicide. It's a tragic distinction to have.
A 2020 study found that 83% of construction workers have struggled with their mental health. When asked whether workers would openly discuss mental health with their supervisors, only 17% said they would. 37% said they would not, and only 46% were undecided or unsure if they would. Construction now has the highest suicide rate of all industries, at 53.2 suicides per 100,000 workers—a stark difference from the overall suicide rate of 12.93 per 100,000 in the United States. Construction industry workers are five times more likely to die by suicide than in workplace accidents. Rosendin is not immune to these
kinds of losses - we have lost employees to death by suicide.
However, Rosendin is uniquely positioned to help affect change in our industry. On average, Rosendin employs more than 9,000 employees. That's 9,000 families, and we are responsible for keeping their loved ones safe in every respect. It starts here, under our roof. It is our duty as members of our communities to empower the voices on the front lines and focus on safety as much as planning. At Rosendin, we must embrace a culture that values connection--a culture that works to achieve an Incident and Injury-Free (IIF™) workplace.
I challenge you to reflect and consider how you can contribute to fostering an Incident and Injury-Free (IIF™) workplace.
As we finalize business plans and budgets and with the holiday season around the corner, I want to remind everyone to seek harmony between work and personal time. Please make sure that you rest, spend time with loved ones, check-in, and connect with your colleagues—the holidays can be a difficult time for many people.
Thank you for all you do to contribute to Rosendin's success, for your commitment to remaining connected and engaged, and, most of all, for working safely.
Be Well, - Keith
STANDING TOGETHER FOR CONSTRUCTION SUICIDE PREVENTION
Over the last few years, mental health has become a major priority for everyone at Rosendin, our industry, and our country. Especially in the construction industry, when rates of suicide are about four times higher than that of the general population, it’s more important than ever to speak up and reach out if you or someone you know is suffering from a mental health crisis.
For anonymous, 24/7 support, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by texting or calling 988.
Para obtener asistencia anónima 24 horas del día, 7 días de la semana, comunicate con Suicide & Crisis Lifeline enviando un mensaje o llamando al 988.
According to the CDC, construction is one of the career industries with the highest rates of suicide, with men making up about 65 percent of the deaths from suicide in that group. Even if someone appears to be doing fine on the surface, depression can affect anyone at any time.
“Many of us came up through an apprenticeship where we went through a process of being toughened up,” said Scott Risch, VP of Environmental, Health and Safety. “And you know, even though we’re all human, we feel like we’re not supposed to be human or be vulnerable at work, and that couldn’t be further from the truth. We care deeply and want workers to seek help if needed.”
While Risch acknowledges that construction workers can have a reputation for not wanting to discuss what they’re going through mentally, he said it’s vital that mindsets change so people can get the help they need. Currently, Risch is working to encourage other leaders to build relationships with their team members so that they feel more comfortable coming forward with mental health issues.
“I want my team to be able to recognize, report, guide, and understand our procedures for getting people to the right level of resources,” said Risch.
ROSENDIN’S PROACTIVE APPROACH TO MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
On a personal level, Risch has become a passionate advocate for more mental health resources at Rosendin because two of his daughters struggled with depression as young teens. Unsure of how to help them, he turned to his employer’s Employee Assistance Program for support.
Rosendin’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Cigna Healthcare, allows all Rosendin employees to seek help for emotional health problems. The program gives employees and their families five free counseling sessions for every issue they may be facing. For example, Risch used the program to find counseling for his daughters, but he could have also sought counseling for himself and received another five free sessions.
“Thankfully, I was pointed to EAP services,” said Risch. “They were fantastic in starting the counseling process and connecting me with the right people. They guided me on starting difficult conversations with my daughters and navigating a situation I wasn’t familiar with.”
For additional support, employees can also utilize the company’s HR partners.
“We have tons of support mechanisms, everything from the EAP to taking a leave of absence, all of those things can be sorted out by the professionals we have in our People Department,” said Stephanie Roldan, Vice President of People. “Sometimes people think of the People organization as the team that fosters compliance with rules and regulations. They don't think of us as a team to seek mental health guidance or help, but our team is absolutely here to help.”
Rosendin’s People team is also working on seminars and workshops to help managers and HR partners learn how to handle a mental health crisis and give employees the support they need.
HOW WE CAN STAND AS ONE ROSENDIN
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and since 2020, a week in September is explicitly dedicated to construction suicide prevention. Beginning September 9, all Rosendin employees are encouraged to dedicate their week to raising awareness of suicide in construction and how we can help one another during difficult times.
Also, there are numerous volunteer opportunities and other ways that Rosendin employees can support one another.
David Pineo, a Senior Estimator, spent over 15 years as a volunteer with the American Suicide Prevention Foundation (ASPF) after several family members completed suicide. He connected with the board members by attending charity walks in the San Francisco Bay and eventually became an MC for several ASPF events.
By immersing himself in mental health advocacy and suicide prevention, Pineo has seen first-hand how connection makes a huge difference.
David Pineo, Senior Estimator for Rosendin and Mental Health Advocate, talks through the stereotypes the construction industry has suffered from and how we can work to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health discussions.
If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts or tendencies, call or text 988 for additional support and guidance.
“If you hear anything about somebody wanting to harm themselves or act out a situation, if you're in a group of people, then ask them to come to the side and talk in private,” said Pineo.
“Being in the moment and addressing somebody with care and a healing mentality, there's no better time than the present to speak with them.”
While it can be challenging to reach out, providing even a small amount of support can go a long way in breaking down barriers and helping someone contact a mental health professional.
“We are all struggling with something or know someone struggling,” said Risch. “We have to be honest, and we have to be willing to look out for each other and have uncomfortable conversations to help somebody else get better.”
Learning on the job
John Loukusa’s Career Path
From Apprentice to Vice President
Looking at Vice President of Field Operations John Loukusa's family tree, it would seem his destiny was to help build things. Loukusa comes from a family of builders and engineers, and he started college to join them until he realized he wanted to be more hands-on with the projects he worked on.
"I grew up in that time frame where you had to go to college to have a good career, and that's what was expected of me when I was a kid," said Loukusa. "Everyone in my family was getting an education, and I said it wasn't for me. I wanted to build something. I wasn't ready to sit behind a desk all day. I wanted to feel like I had accomplished something. I'm not saying those who go to college and design the things we're installing are unimportant, but college isn't the only track we need."
After he and his wife decided to move from Minnesota to Arizona in 2002, Loukusa took an apprenticeship position with Rosendin in May 2003 and began working at the Arizona Center in Downtown Phoenix.
"At the time, I didn't know what the electrical business was like. I had no experience in the electrical industry, so my eyes were wide open," said Loukusa. "I didn't know what I was getting into, but I got to work and realized the work I was doing was amazing."
“One thing I've learned in my career is the person that's new to the industry or has less experience, might have the best idea. A lot of times we default to those with the experience, and I think if we could take ideas from everyone we can, we will all get a much-needed fresh perspective.”
-John Loukusa, VP Field Operations
As he continued his work as an apprentice, Loukusa had an opportunity to work nights at a job site at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. It was there that he realized he had the potential to improve things for everyone. By communicating closely with the journeyman, he helped create a more positive working environment. Through this effort, Loukusa understood the value of fostering positive relationships and working environments for everyone—no matter their level.
Using these strong relationships with his colleagues and encouragement from his superiors, Loukusa began to get promoted in the field. Ultimately, he oversaw large projects with over 200 people at the job site.
"One of my challenges was that I was on the younger side. When I was first promoted to Foreman, most of my crew was older than me," said Loukusa. "It took a little bit of work to build trust and relationships. I had to be aware of how to deal with someone older than me and make sure that they respected me and, in turn, that I could rely on them."
While challenging at times, Loukusa said it was exciting to spend long days with his crew and get to know as many people as possible. To this day, he's still friends with some of the people he worked with nearly a decade ago.
Now, as a Vice President at Rosendin, Loukusa considers himself a leader who is always willing to learn and continue to develop relationships with people throughout the company. Although he sometimes misses being able to be more handson in the field, he values the impact his current position has on Rosendin's employees and the company's culture.
"In my current role, I feel that I'm able to help more people and make an impact on providing positive work environments for all," said Loukusa.
For example, Loukusa has played a significant role in developing improved safety procedures, such as the START program to support his fellow craft workers.
"It's vital that people go home the same way they came to work," said Loukusa. "If I look at some of the near misses or the incidents that happen on job sites, I immediately think that these individuals are someone's family member. What we do each day and how we perform work directly impacts many people's lives."
Loukusa is also passionate about developing improved training and management courses that do more than check a box. He wants people to know they can find opportunities at Rosendin to forge their career paths. Rosendin is known for promoting from within. Loukusa is a perfect example of how someone can transition from working in the field to an executive position
Looking toward Rosendin's future, Loukusa believes the company will see another surge of growth over the next five years. On a personal level, he's hoping a few of his children join the trades and eventually Rosendin after graduating high school. Overall, he's looking forward to seeing what the new generations of craft workers will bring to the industry.
Condor BESS Ribbon Cutting 200-MW California energy storage project
Arevon Energy Inc., a leading renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion and start of operations of its 200 megawatt (MW)/800 megawatt-hour Condor Energy Storage Project in San Bernardino County, California. The project will annually power up to 150,000 homes for up to four hours during peak electricity demand periods, and will provide an estimated $25 million in property tax payments over its lifespan, supporting the county as well as the local school district.
With the project stakeholders in attendance, the ribbon-cutting event not only celebrated the project’s completion but also the community support for helping San Bernardino County meet its Climate Action Plan goals. Kevin Smith, Chief Executive Officer at Arevon, provided remarks at the event, along with Mayor Bill
Hussey, City of Grand Terrace; Council Member Jeff Allen, City of Grand Terrace; David Lincoln, Senior Vice President at Rosendin Electric, Inc.; and Charles Neighbours, Principal at Grand Terrace High School.
“The Condor Energy Storage Project signifies our ongoing commitment to energy storage technologies and to advancing clean, renewable energy across the nation,” Smith said. “As California looks to achieve its sustainability goals and brings more renewable energy online, battery storage is an essential component to ensure grid reliability and facilitate further renewable energy adoption. Our projects here provide viable economic revenue, cleaner air for the community, and reliable energy access throughout the state.”
“The government has identified the need for clean renewable energy, and Arevon has come up with a solution for that need,” said Mayor Hussey. “Basically, don’t waste the watts and save them when needed. So, (Waste Not! Watts Not!) I am also looking forward to working with Arevon on our energy needs and on our educational needs for this technology.”
The Condor Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony recognized the efforts and collaboration of the project’s commercial partners and local labor organizations who contributed to bringing the facility online.
Condor features Megapack 2 XL, Tesla’s state-of-the-art, utility-scale battery energy storage system, which is the most advanced technology available on the market today and provides superior safety and protection for both the project and the surrounding community. Tesla has also been contracted to provide operations and maintenance services for the project. Southern California Edison (SCE) has purchased the project’s capacity under a long-term agreement.
Rosendin served as the engineering, procurement, and construction provider and hired local electrical workers from IBEW Local 477, Operators Local 12, Iron Workers Local 433, Laborers Local 1184, and Carpenters Local 909 to build the facility.
“Rosendin values every member of these hardworking, collaborative teams that dedicated 280,000 work hours on this project that will help power local businesses, schools, and homes when energy demand is at its peak,” Lincoln said. “As a longtime partner with Arevon, we are proud to work with them to deliver energy projects
that strengthen local communities while providing jobs and building our future workforce.”
As the long-term owner of the Condor Energy Storage Project, Arevon is committed to supporting the local community and its worthy initiatives. During the event, Arevon was privileged to present donations to the Women’s Club, Lions Club, and Grand Terrace Foundation.
In addition, Arevon partnered with Grand Terrace High School and Riverside-based Industrial Metal Supply to initiate the creation of a 3D metal sculpture, which was on display during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Grand Terrace High School (GTHS) students owned the entire process, from conception and design to welding the sculpture, which measures 15 feet in length. Each element was carefully separated out to ensure that no material was wasted, and Arevon worked with Industrial Metal Supply to order the steel for the sculpture.
The Condor Energy Storage Project has committed to a contribution of $200,000 to provide shade for students at Grand Terrace High School along with a donation to the GTHS School Site Council.
PROJECT PROFILE
AWARDS & RANKINGS
Q3 | 2024
In Quarter 3, 2024, Rosendin received two awards recognizing our people and one award for the SFO Harvey Milk Terminal. In addition, Rosendin received the top ranking for ENR's 2024 Top Specialty Contractor - Electrical for Texas & Louisiana and eight additional top rankings.
To learn more about the headlines Rosendin is making, visit rosendin.com/newsroom
RANKINGS
"Topics and trends that interest me revolve
around leveraging data and AI to improve our quality and safety. Drone and scanning technology are another interest that can help drive quality and safety as well."
Brandon promotes operational excellence and quality, focusing on project installation, commissioning, and safety during energization processes. From an organizational perspective, he also focuses on optimizing operational quality, helping the organization and project teams to improve and deliver top-notch work.
He’s passionate about the rapidly-evolving construction industry and takes pride in contributing to unique and historical projects that positively impact people's lives.
Some of his notable interests include artificial intelligence, analytics, and drone technology to improve quality and safety.
Construction Champion BRANDON FLOYD Director of Quality
What Is Your Superpower?
Continuous improvement; I have a very restorative nature that needs to always fix and improve things.
What Motivates You?
I want to make a difference in the construction industry by providing value with quality and bringing quality culture to the forefront, as the safety culture is in the industry today. Quality can make a huge impact on improving safety and efficiencies, which will lead to better project outcomes and high customer satisfaction that will be passed down to the communities that they are part of. On a more fun note, motorcycles motivate me as I have a huge passion for riding, racing, and working on motorcycles.
A Tool You Can't Live Without?
This is a tough one. I couldn't live without my Apple Watch as it tells me when and what my next meeting is. I'd be lost without it! Another tool I couldn't live without would be Autodesk products which make executing our quality program easier and more efficient.
Best Artist/Song For Work?
Startset - It's my favorite artist that motivates me for work and everything.
Jobsite or Office?
I prefer working hands-on at the jobsite vs sitting a desk in an office.
While safety is everyone’s priority at Rosendin, Senior Safety Manager Jason Reaves furthered his passion for the safety of everyone at job sites across the country.
In his eight years at Rosendin, Jason has established himself as a top safety leader because he is intentional about what he would like to see his team, his division, and Rosendin’s larger safety team achieve. Exceeding expectations, Jason successfully used new technologies to develop innovative approaches for enhanced employee safety.
Using his years of experience at a variety of job sites, Jason created a new process for the electrical service group that identifies risk, develops a process to mitigate those risks, and ensure that the PreTask Work Plan is strictly followed to ensure worker safety.
Additionally, he developed electronic documents and cloud-based services to help electrical workers across the country have access to Rosendin’s forms, policies, and procedures. Jason’s safety management program provides a guide to prevent injuries, improves productivity, and ensure workers go home to their families each night.
Understanding that communication is one of the most challenging elements of construction safety, Jason learns side-by-side with his teammates and takes a collaborative approach to his work.
By working closely with each department, Jason shares his methods to get buy-in before he implements any changes and makes sure everyone has access to information.
“By combining new programs with established principles, more workers will be able to keep themselves and their colleagues safe.”
Thanks to Jason’s efforts, he’s been able to inspire and encourage others to keep safety at the forefront of the work we do at Rosendin and we’re proud to share his accomplishments with the entire organization.
Jason implemented a new process for the electrical service group that identifies risks, develops a process to mitigate those risks, and ensures that the Permit to Work Process is strictly followed to ensure worker safety. Additionally, he developed a mobile app to help electrical workers across the country follow a process to ensure equipment is de-energized before they begin servicing it.
"Safety protocols should be easily accessible for every employee."
Jason Reaves, Senior Safety Manager
AHOW ROSENDIN BUILDS
HOW ROSENDIN BUILDS ON IT'S
HISTORY
OF QUALITY
WITH A COMMON DATA ENVIRONMENT
ON IT'S HISTORY OF QUALITY WITH A COMMON DATA ENVIRONMENT
lot can change in a company over the course of 100 years—its product offerings, its technology, its approach to talent. But for Rosendin, one thing has stayed the same since the company’s establishment in 1919: its commitment to quality.
Rosendin founded its reputation on building quality equipment, building value for clients, and building its people. Brandon Floyd, Director of Quality and a sixteen-year veteran of Rosendin, is responsible for the processes and workflows that help teams deliver high-quality work for clients.
“We make sure that the products we turn over to our customer is what they expected and what they expect from us,” says Brandon.
But even at a company with $2.9 billion in revenue and regular top-ten listings on the ENR 600, Rosendin is always looking for ways to improve. And when the quality team at Rosendin saw an opportunity to improve their internal processes with Autodesk Build, they took it.
By managing their quality workflows in Autodesk Build, Rosendin can accurately capture data, standardize information capture, and reduce rework.
RIDGING DATA GAPS
Rosendin has been using Autodesk construction solutions for over a decade, empowering the field and office teams to do their best project work. But Brandon realized that solutions like Autodesk BIM 360 and PlanGrid had their own data environments, which could lead to gaps in data sharing between the two platforms.
“We need accurate data to drive continuous improvements,” says Brandon. “The strategy is to get all that data together, so we can start figuring out where we need to improve as an organization and improve for our customers.”
To close the data gap, Rosendin gathered a committee to evaluate the systems and processes of a new, holistic construction management solution. Two important criteria on Rosendin’s evaluation list were data sharing processes and ease of use project teams.
“We asked, ‘Is it going to be something that the teams can easily grab and start using?’” says Brandon. “If it’s not intuitive, it’s going to make their jobs more difficult.”
Given Rosendin’s familiarity with Autodesk’s construction solutions, the two companies’ history of partnership and open dialogue, and the robust product capabilities, Rosendin felt confident selecting Autodesk Build.
“What Rosendin looks for in a partner is collaboration: a relationship where we can communicate about what challenges we’re having and what improvements would make the product easier for us to use,” Brandon shares.
“Autodesk Build brings everybody together in one platform to where we can easily extract data, visualize it, and figure out how to improve. You’re not going to have gaps in data or information with Autodesk.”
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Rosendin tackles many different types of projects from data centers to industrial facilities to highrise hospitals. The company began piloting Build by deploying the technology on specific projects across multiple industries and locations.
“Based on our experience with other Autodesk construction solutions, we wanted to make sure all the standard workflows were available to different teams,” says Brandon. “It was important to us to make sure we had the right people reviewing it based on our previous processes and make sure there were no roadblocks, so we could roll it out completely in the future.”
Having the general contractor on the project using the same tools has also helped decrease any data gaps. With Autodesk Bridge, Rosendin can share files from Build with the general contractor, but still maintain ownership of the files after a project is completed.
“When general contractors also use Build, that drives consistency and transparency on projects,” says Brandon. “We can still keep the data in our own environment, but also provide them with the data they need.”
SETTING THE STANDARDS IN THE QUALITY PROGRAM
Many of the projects Rosendin works on have tight schedules or are in remote environments, making it crucial to maintain information in one place that is quickly visible and accessible.
Having a common data environment within Build gives Rosendin teams confidence that the information they’re looking at is the latest and greatest—and help them get the job done faster.
“You can save time by going into one location and not having to bounce back and forth between multiple applications,” says Brandon. “Autodesk Build really brings everybody together in one platform where we can easily extract the data, visualize it, and figure out how we need to improve.”
Standardized data is key to producing and completing a project that is on schedule and on budget. During a project, forms and checklists help identify work that needs to be addressed immediately, with preset form fields so that teams enter data in a structured manner.
“Build has made my job easier because it is that one complete tool that brings the field, quality, and project management together in the same spot,” says Brandon.
“Having that standardized platform, templates, and data is going to help us drive improvement, understand where any potential issues are, and mitigate that.”
"Autodesk Build really brings everybody together in one platform where we can easily extract the data, visualize it, and figure out how we need to improve."
- BRANDON FLOYD, DIRECTOR OF QUALITY
MINIMIZING ISSUES FROM THE START
Brandon and his team aren’t content to wait until the end of a project to check on quality. They’re taking steps to control quality from the project outset, utilizing forms, checklists, and project templates so that information capture is standardized at every stage of a project.
For example, when a new project is started, the team can find a template for a previously completed one, with all checklists and assets from start to finish.
“We want to be proactive when we’re talking about quality and flagging things early. The key piece is utilizing Build on the front end from the preconstruction side to find those potential ‘gotchas’ before they get out to the field,” says Brandon.
Offering a single source of truth, Build allows the team to review the project specifications, create any RFI, and flag any potential quality problems with Issues early. The Rosendin team can then ask questions and mitigate any issues before the field team starts building the project.
DELIVERING ON HIGH EXPECTATIONS WITH HIGH QUALITY
Having a single source of information minimizes issues during the handoff of information to the field team, which is key to improving efficiency and quality overall. Within Build’s quality management workflows, Brandon and his team can find issues, track their resolutions, and close issues out before they share documentation with the client.
The quality management workflows also help minimize rework, which reduces the risk of potential safety issues.
“Any time there’s unplanned or unscheduled work, that opens up additional risk and potentially opens up issues for safety as well,” says Brandon. “Autodesk Build is a big benefit [to our team] to reduce costs and safety incidents.”
Overall, quality control paves the way for Rosendin’s path toward client success.
“We need technology that can help us overcome them to deliver highquality projects to our customers,” says Brandon. “With Build, instead of our client being worried at a ribbon cutting for a project, they’re confident it’s up to their standards and they can simply start their operations on day one.”
QUALITY CHAMPIONS (QUARTER 2, 2024)
A Quality Champion consistently delivers exceptional services, processes, or practices, surpassing the expected standards and setting a high benchmark for quality. They can provide many benefits for businesses, such as improving customer satisfaction, enhancing reputation, increasing productivity, and reducing costs.
Christine LeClaire, Project Manager II, DIV 15 Renewables
Please take a moment to congratulate our first quarter Quality Champion recipients and help us maintain our quality culture by recognizing the positive contributions and outcomes of those employees who demonstrate their commitment throughout the company.
CHRISTINE LECLAIRE, Project Manager II (DIV 15 Renewable Energy Group)
Christine exemplifies that quality extends beyond installation and has been pivotal in showcasing Rosendin's commitment to excellence. Christine authored a training playbook for new hires, focused on renewables and project team execution. Under her leadership, the project controls group has established a strong quality-first relationship with clients, achieving flawless job book compilation and deliverable turnover. Her dedication to improving processes has been crucial to Rosendin delivering quality products and developing a $1 billion client relationship.
Christine exemplifies that quality extends beyond installation and has been pivotal in showcasing Rosendin's commitment to excellence. Christine authored a training playbook for new hires, focused on renewables and project team execution. Under her leadership, the project controls group has established a solid quality-first relationship with clients, achieving flawless job book compilation and deliverable turnover. Her dedication to improving processes has been crucial to Rosendin's delivering quality products and developing a $1 billion client relationship.
Anthony Flores, Lead Estimator, DIV 51 West
ANTHONY FLORES, Lead Estimator (DIV 51 West - Anaheim, CA)
Anthony Flores has been chosen as one of the Quality Champions for Q2. A key member of the estimating department in Division 51, Anthony was recently promoted to lead estimator and has excelled in this role. His team speaks highly of his mentorship and leadership. Anthony introduced the "Building Connected" quoting system, enhancing efficiency for the estimating team and vendors. His efforts reflect the company's values, making him a standout employee and a strong estimator.
Anthony is a key member of the estimating department in Division 51. He was recently promoted to lead estimator and has excelled in this role. His team speaks highly of his mentorship and leadership. Anthony introduced the "Building Connected" quoting system, enhancing efficiency for the estimating team and vendors. His efforts reflect the company's values, making him a standout employee and a strong estimator.
BRENT HUMPHREY, General Foreman (DIV 24 Central - TX Projects)
Brent Humphrey, General Foreman, DIV 24 Central
Brent is highly committed to delivering top-quality work, often working extra hours to meet high standards. He identifies and resolves issues proactively, and his excellent communication and collaboration skills make him a valued team member. Brent's expertise in quality assurance is extensive, making him an ideal Quality Champion. His contributions have significantly improved processes and product quality, aligning with organizational values. On the Mustang project, Brent has developed plans, coordinated efforts, and created successful processes, earning recognition from the GC and customer. He efficiently manages a large-scale QA/ QC scope, provides valuable feedback, and supports his team with unwavering dedication. His outstanding work ethic, detailed approach, and proactive attitude ensure smooth operations and high-quality outcomes.
Brent is highly committed to delivering top -quality work, often working extra hours to meet high standards. He identifies and resolves issues proactively, and his excellent communication and collaboration skills make him a valued team member. Brent's expertise in quality assurance is extensive, making him an ideal Quality Champion. His contributions have significantly improved processes and product quality, aligning with organizational values. On the Mustang project, Brent has developed plans, coordinated efforts, and created successful processes, earning recognition from the GC and customer. He efficiently manages a large -scale QA/QC scope, provides valuable feedback, and supports his team with unwavering dedication. His outstanding work ethic, detailed approach, and proactive attitude ensure smooth operations and high -quality outcomes.
NOMINATE A QUALITY CHAMPION TODAY
DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO:
Watch for your next opportunity to nominate a Quality Champion!
• Has Assisted in Reducing Costs by Being Proactive in Planning Tasks?
• Has Exceeded Expectations Through Doing the Right Thing?
• Is Focused on Completing Tasks Correctly the First Time?
• Emulates Rosendin’s Mission and Core Values?
• Is Quality-Minded?
Holiday Shopping Cybersecurity Awareness
TIPS PROVIDED BY ROSENDIN IT DEPARTMENT
Summer is winding down, the kids are back in school, and whether we are prepared or not, the holiday season is right around the corner. Due to chaotic schedules and lack of time, people are increasingly turning to online shopping to avoid time in traffic and long lines at the stores. While online shopping is simple and intuitive by allowing people the ability to pick out that perfect gift with the ease of simply clicking a button, it is important to ensure that you are not leaving yourself at risk. Businesses are after your dollars during the holidays and unfortunately, cybercriminals are as well.
10 ONLINE SHOPPING TIPS
Keep your information out of the hands of those who are most certainly on THE NAUGHTY LIST.
1. DO NOT USE PUBLIC WI-FI FOR ANY SHOPPING ACTIVITY
Public wi-fi networks can be very dangerous, especially during the holiday season. While they are convenient, they are not secure, and can potentially grant hackers access to your personal information.
2. MAKE SURE THE SITE IS SECURE
Before entering your personal or financial information, ensure that the site you are on is legitimate and can be trusted. When visiting a website, look for the “lock” symbol; this might appear in the url bar, or elsewhere in your browser. Additionally, check that the url for the website has “https” in the beginning. These are indications that the site uses encryption to protect your data.
3. KNOW THE COST OF YOUR PRODUCT
If the deal is too good to be true, then it may be a scam. Check out the company or resellerratings. Com. This site allows users to review online companies and share their experiences.
4. GIVE YOUR DEBIT CARD A BREAK
While online shopping, remember that it is best to rely on your credit cards or payment services such as paypal. Credit cards offer more protection and less liability if your information were to be compromised. In addition, debit cards are linked directly to your bank account, thus, you’re at a much greater risk if a criminal were to obtain this information.
5. STAY UPDATED
Updating your operating system and software (including anti-virus software) is one of the most important and easiest things you can do to prevent criminals from accessing your information.
6. OUTSMART THE SCAMMERS
During the holiday season we often see an influx of emails containing discounts. While some may be legitimate, email scammers will take advantage of this surge to send out viruses and malware, hoping you, the consumer, fall for the scam. Be wary when opening an email from someone you don’t know or a site you have not visited.
7. MAKE SURE YOUR PASSWORDS ARE COMPLEX
Updating and enhancing your passwords by creating unique passwords is the best security when it comes to protecting your personal and financial information. Utilizing the same password for multiple sites leaves you vulnerable and left unprotected.
8. USE MFA AND NEVER SAVE YOUR INFORMATION
Use multi-factor authentication (mfa) on every account you have, as 80% of data breaches involve compromised credentials. Never save usernames, passwords, or credit card information in your browser, and periodically clear your offline content, cookies, and history. Additionally, when online shopping, consider checking out as a “guest” rather than creating an account, as well as utilizing your private browsing feature.
9. KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR CREDIT
Pay close attention to your credit report to ensure that nothing out of the ordinary is taking place.
10. REMAIN CYBERSECURITY VIGILANT!
While the convenience of online shopping in unparalleled, never let this convenience override your security best practices. Online shopping is time saving and convenient, however, always remember to be careful as to not make your data a special holiday gift for cybercriminals.
If you ever have any questions or concerns about how to stay safe on the internet, reach out to Rosendin's Cybersecurity team at itsecurityteam@rosendin.com.
EDUCATION
ESOP MONTH Calendar of Events
CELEBRATION MON 10/14
THURS 10/17
SPIRIT DAY
WEEK OF 10/22
CELEBRATION
THURS 10/24
SPIRIT DAY
Luncheon
Employee Owners OWN IT! Tell Me About Vesting! What is the Communications Committee?
I'm Retiring! What About My ESOP?
Crazy Sock Day
100% VESTED EMPLOYEE-OWNERS
Rosendin is proud to be employee-owned, and our entire team carries a sense of accountability for the successes we experience. Our employee-owners see their personal value in the company and understand their responsibility. We all have a stake in our future and are motivated and empowered to provide the very best value and service.
Congratulations to the following individuals who became 100% vested during Quarter 3!
AZ
Alexandra S.
Evan S.
Heather S.
Jesse R.
Justin R.
Zachary E.
Nick C. FL
Maryjo W. MD
CA
Brittney C.
Connie L.
Devon O.
Hieu T.
Jayson N.
Josue C.
Jonathan M.
Naomi S.
Richard D.
Shoaib S.
Thuy V.
William L.
OR
Allison W.
Billejean L.
Jacqui J.
Jason D.
Jaunelle B.
Lisa C.
Raquel S.
Robert J.
Stormy W.
Timothy S.
Nichole S. TN
Jayna L.
TX
Alisha M.
Bryan B.
Darwin G.
Dustin E.
Ryan S.
Timothy R.
VA
Jason F.
Jennifer G.
Matt M.
Shawn T.
Visit rosendin.com/company/employee-stock-ownership-esop
Letter from the President
Dear Community Members and Builders,
The work is invigorating when we impact positivity in our communities, even if the hours are long. This last quarter, we spread incredible joy by carrying out our mission to positively impact communities, build and empower people, and inspire innovation!
After the TRF Board met in August, we turbocharged our giving this year by increasing our Annual Grant budget to $2.3MM from our original budget of $1.3MM! This only happens because of the incredible work and success in 2023 from our Rosendin Holdings family. THANK YOU to our patron, Rosendin Holdings, Inc. (parent to Rosendin Electric and Modular Power Solutions), for exceeding your projections and recognizing the importance of “building an unparalleled legacy of opportunity for all.” This is how we positively impact the communities where we live and work!
TRF's Communications Committee, led by Chair Stacy Quilla, continues to positively impact our local communities through Service Days and Drives. Through small acts, we create big impacts and demonstrate how WE CARE.
Over the summer, our staff and the TRF Camp Build committee built and empowered 107 campers across four states! We wrapped up our final TRF Camp Build in Charlotte, NC, our newest city, where our future camp leaders from Virginia came to learn. They, along with CEO Keith Douglas, are excited to launch their first camp next summer.
Our ability to carry out our mission to build and empower people and inspire innovation only results from our 48 sponsors and 271 volunteers donating close to 1,700 hours. Thank you for helping us INNOVATE!
In addition, we have discovered opportunities to improve through the surveys of campers, parents, and volunteers. Thank you for continuing to share your feedback as we strive to LISTEN and enhance our campers' experience.
In July, we activated our Employee Disaster Supply Response Plan to assist the 100+ Rosendin employees impacted by Hurricane Beryl, the earliest category-5 storm on record in the Atlantic Basin. In coordination with leadership from Rosendin's Human Resources team, Pflugerville Warehouse, and Renewable Energy, TRF procured and delivered food and supplies per our published plan for 400 adults for three days and 40 babies for seven days after receiving counts of 100 employees and estimated 40 babies impacted. Rosendin employees received early access to the supplies at the City of Angleton Fire Station #3. All remaining supplies were available for public distribution through Danbury, Liverpool, and Angleton local governments.
We launched a new grant-making platform to support our grant-making committee, led by Chair Jeanne Donhiser, in evaluating our 2024 annual grants. In total, the committee reviewed 277 annual grant applications and made recommendations to distribute $2.3MM to 116 qualified nonprofits. In addition, the committee recommended $17,000 in emergency grants distribution. Read more about the wonderful nonprofits helping our communities' health through programming impacting emotional, nutritional, and occupational health. WE SHARE this information through our social media channels and monthly newsletters.
At the end of September, we successfully executed our 3rd Annual TRF Golf Tournament and Auction fundraiser presented by Border States and Sunbelt Rentals, raising the most we have at our golf tournaments. We acknowledge the Fundraising team led by Chair Ray Nelson and Golf
Tournament Co-Chairs Bill Blackwood and Hank Brasch for their time and dedication to making this golf tournament a success. Thank you to our steadfast sponsors for supporting our community-building efforts and helping us to EXCEL
In Q3, we also published TRF's Annual Sponsorship brochure. Please share it with any companies or organizations wanting to support our communitybuilding efforts. I continue to be in awe of the Community of service we have built and continue to grow. Thank you for joining us in building this inclusive community.
In Community,
Jolsna Thomas, Esq. President
ANNUAL SPONSORS
2024 Annual Grant Recipients
Service Days
Click the links to see photos and learn more about our Service Days this quarter.
Baltimore, MD RMHC Maryland
Mesa, AZ Blood Drive
Arizona Wide Backpack Drive
San Jose, CA Back-to-School Drive
Anaheim, CA Blood Drive
Temple, TX
Back-to-School Drive
Austin, TX The SAFE Alliance
Frisco, TX
CAC North Texas
San Jose, CA Blood Drive
Pflugerville, TX
RMHC Central Texas
See a full list of 2024's Annual Grant recipients on The Rosendin Foundation's website. Click here to see the list
Emergency Grants
$2,000 - Ronald McDonald House Charities (Temple, TX)
$5,000 - Meals on Wheels Collin County (McKinney, TX)
$5,000 - Grayson County Children's Advocacy Center (Sherman, TX)
New Annual Sponsor
Champion
$50,000+
"DeWALT is proud to support The Rosendin Foundation with a Grow The Trades grant, part of DeWALT’s $30 million commitment over five years to skill, upskill and reskill tradespeople. As we continue our journey of empowering the trades, partners like TRF are critical to expose youth to the opportunities and benefits of skilled trades careers. Providing hands-on experience through programs like TRF Camp Build is invaluable to spread awareness, cultivate the future skilled workforce, and together, drive our shared mission forward."
- Maria Ford, President of Commercial Construction for DeWalt
What were the reason(s) that made you decide to support TRF?
The Rosendin Foundation was awarded funding from our Grow the Trades program. Our goals are aligned with TRF in that we seek to support non-profit organizations focused on providing access to a career path in the trades. This benefits both the manufacturer and the contractor in the long run, as we are both investing in building up the trades.
Do you or your company have a personal connection to TRF’s mission?
Not currently. But several of the field sales team members who have volunteered for TRF Camp Build want to send their kids to camp when they are old enough!
What do you love most about TRF?
The Camp Build events have been inspiring and fun to be part of. Our field teams love the energy & effort put into creating a safe environment for youth to get first hand experience with DeWalt tools.
How would you describe TRF to another potential donor?
The Rosendin Foundation continues to open doors for young people seeking an alternative career path in the trades. TRF supports a multitude of communities by helping with everything from food distribution to hands on training for the trades.
Is there anything TRF does not do that you would like to see in the future?
TRF is inclusive and touches many lives. I’m sure the organization will continue to flourish & grow. Keep doing good things!
Why are you excited to support TRF Camp Build?
Our teams love working with Camp Build because of the sheer energy and joy the campers bring to the mix. It is a good feeling to be involved in an impactful way with young girls & boys seeking to learn more about a potential career in the trades. Our mantra is “For those who make the world.” This means future generations as well as the millions of trades men & women working today.
3rd Annual TRF Golf Tournament & Auction
Our 3rd Annual Golf Tournament & Auction was a success and we had a great time out on the links! This year's tournament raised $325,618.92! Click the link below to see photos from the day and read more about this year's wonderful tournament.
See the Photos
Herbert Hoover Memorial