ROSENDIN & GCU LAUNCH
PRE-APPRENTICESHIP FOR ELECTRICIANS
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Rosendin has partnered with Grand Canyon University (GCU) to offer a four-course, 16-credit pre-apprenticeship pathway that prepares students for an Employer Apprenticeship Program in the State of Arizona.
Upon successful completion, Rosendin will provide students additional opportunities for paid, supervised work at Phoenix-area construction sites for continued learning to those who qualify.
The partnership with GCU is one of many ways that Rosendin is building the workforce of the future.
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
I cannot help but look back at 2022 with a sense of pride for what we accomplished and a feeling of optimism for what lies ahead.
As I write this, Rosendin is finalizing our budgets for 2023 and is in the process of closing out 2022. I cannot help but look back at 2022 with a sense of pride for what we accomplished and a feeling of optimism for what lies ahead.
2022 was successful in many ways, but I would like to point out one accomplishment that should have a long-lasting positive effect on our operations. Early in the year, the Leadership Academy was assigned an A-3 problem associated with safety, which focused on reducing our TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate). This process required a collaborative effort between leadership teams from multiple departments, which in return delivered equally comprehensive and relatable solutions. I am very optimistic about the long-term results this particular A-3 assignment will have on our safety culture, and I plan to continue my messaging on the topic throughout 2023. Messaging on this subject will include the following topics: Planning the Ramp, Supervision Ratios, Soft Skills Training, and Walking with an Apprentice. Implementation of these proposed solutions is currently underway and will continue to be phased in throughout 2023.
"We Innovate" is part of our Core Values, so as the supply of qualified electricians continued to dry up in many areas of the country, Rosendin innovated and rapidly established our own field Workforce
Development Department. Some people may not think of recruiting tradespeople as innovative, but how we recruit them is. The Rosendin workforce development process begins by aggressively marketing our Rosendin brand throughout the markets in need. Leading with our culture and Core Values, we communicate to every prospective field employee that they belong here. As a proud union contractor, and signatory to the IBEW, we then work closely with the IBEW local organizers and introduce these prospective employees to the IBEW and educate them on how we grow the industry together; these practices may vary from local to local. The use of this program will play a big part in our plan to revolutionize the construction industry.
I have said it before – our future is bright. As we wrap up 2022 and look forward to 2023, I want to thank everyone at Rosendin for their hard work and dedication. Our bright future would not be possible without a team of more than 7,000 men and women living through our Core Values every day. Staying true to our Core Values and trusting the path of our Strategic Plan will ensure a safe and prosperous future for many years to come. I hope you all enjoyed a safe and happy holiday season with friends and family. Let’s make 2023 another incredible year!
- Mike
Rosendin Corporate Trainer, Stephan Cole, speaks to the first class of pre-apprenticeship students at Grand Canyon University.
2022 A Year of Firsts
2A-3 to Reduce TRIR
TRF Inaugural Golf Tournament
Pre-Apprenticeship Partnership with GCU
2022 Quality Week
Historic Revenue and Backlog
022 was a year filled with many exciting events and accomplishments for Rosendin. There is much for our employees to be proud of, including several firsts: Rosendin's first A-3 focused on reducing our Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR); The Rosendin Foundation's first annual golf tournament; the first group of learners completed the inaugural pre-apprenticeship partnership with Grand Canyon University including college coursework that is the first of its kind; our first Quality Week promoting Rosendin's commitment to building quality; the first time Rosendin's revenues crossed $2.5B; and the first time in Rosendin history that our backlog has stood at more than $5B.
AN UNUSUAL A - 3
For those unfamiliar with an A-3, the A-3 is a tool common in lean processes that provides the framework for continuous problem-solving. Toyota developed it to solve problems in the most efficient way possible. Limiting the space allows the team to focus on the essentials, eliminating waste, and focusing on the root cause of a particular problem. As mentioned in this issue's CEO Message, the Leadership Academy was assigned an A-3 problem associated with Safety: to reduce our TRIR. The outcome of this assignment is comprehensive, relevant solutions that will positively impact our safety culture. Throughout 2023, we will introduce these solutions, and continuously build upon them to achieve a lower TRIR.
TRF FIRST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT NETS $197,000
In September, The Rosendin Foundation (TRF) hosted its first annual golf tournament at the beautiful WePo-Ka Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Selling out in a mere one and a half months, TRF raised $197,000 to support its ongoing mission to positively impact communities, build and empower people, and inspire innovation. TRF saw a significant impact on its growth, with volunteer hours increasing nearly 300% from 503 hours in 2021 to 1,437 hours in 2022. In addition, TRF gave out a total of $552,500 in grants to nonprofits across the country, bringing the total since 2020 to $1.24M. TRF's work would not be possible without the
support of the employees from Rosendin and MPS. In 2023, TRF will begin rolling out Construction Camps for middle school students at Rosendin and MPS offices across the country. These camps will introduce students to careers in construction while enhancing imagination, creativity, planning and design skills, while improving communication and language development, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. Each year, TRF's goal is to add additional camps until every location where Rosendin and Modular Power Solutions (MPS) has offices is providing the experience for young students.
BUILDING TOMORROW'S WORKFORCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Rosendin is proud of the inaugural class from our pre-apprenticeship partnership with Grand Canyon University (GCU) in Phoenix, Arizona. In a first-of-itskind partnership, Rosendin and GCU worked with Maricopa County to secure a grant to fund a preapprenticeship curriculum. This curriculum provided 40 students with a path to the electrical trade. Upon completion of the coursework developed by Rosendin in conjunction with GCU, the 40 students were interviewed to be accepted into the apprenticeship program, and 39 students will begin their formal apprenticeship with the local JATC. See a glimpse into Rosendin and GCU's partnership by clicking here.
ROSENDIN'S COMMITMENT TO BUILDING QUALITY
Rosendin's Mission of "Building Quality, Building Value, and Building People" is reflected in all that we do. "Building Quality" is the opening of our mission statement. In another historic first for Rosendin, the Quality Department implemented the first annual company-wide Quality Week. From November 7 -11, 2022, Rosendin's Quality Department encouraged all employees to reflect on the positive outcomes of doing the right thing. Doing the right thing improves trust, strengthens reputation, and creates value for customers and stakeholders. The Quality Department highlighted the resources and tools available to employees to ensure that we provide a quality product for our customers, internally and externally. Those resources and tools include our QA/Cx (Quality Assurance and Commissioning) Plan, QA/QC Certification, and Rosendin's Quality and Compliance Team. Also highlighted was the critical role that Safety plays in ensuring quality. Our safety programs at Rosendin are some of the most robust in the construction industry, and we take pride in them. Making sure our employees go home at the end of the day with zero injuries is a goal that we take very seriously.
HISTORIC REVENUE AND BACKLOG AND THE YEAR AHEAD
As 2022 came to a close, Rosendin continues to grow. We can confidently project that our annual
revenue will exceed $2.75B. While many industries in the country may be retracting, the construction industry still forecasts growth and opportunities. Rosendin's backlog stands at more than $5.5B, with our commercial, high-tech, and data center pipeline remaining healthy. Our continued success relies on our Internal Research and Analysis Team and client-focused culture. The Internal Research and Analysis Team is instrumental in guiding us to enter new geographies and markets and continuously monitors existing markets and trends to make the best decisions. Most importantly, our client-focused culture helps to build strong relationships resulting in more satisfied clients and trade partners and a better quality of life for our employees.
Looking ahead, Rosendin is full of optimism and excitement for what 2023 holds. We have exciting projects underway for our teams across the country in a variety of markets, including solar, transportation, special systems work, high-tech, and commercial. Rosendin also sees exciting developments and innovations from our Technology, Analytics, and BIM Teams and the Research and Development (R&D) Department. Innovations in enterprise-wide application development, tools, and robotics will change and improve our business. It will help us to provide the right people with the right information at the right time and place to help eliminate waste. Rosendin's Core Values continue to guide all that we do. Our innovation, flexibility, and ability to listen to our customers and employees will allow us to continue to thrive in the coming year. We are proud of everything we accomplished in 2022 and look forward to what lies ahead.
2022 QUALITY WEEK
Be Quality Conscience. Do the Right Thing.
November 7th - 11th
DAY 1: WELCOME TO WORLD QUALITY WEEK
Held in 2022 from November 7th-11th, World Quality Week is an annual campaign celebrated by the CQI (The Chartered Quality Institute), which raises awareness of the quality management profession globally. The CQI was founded in the United Kingdom in 1919. Coincidentally, Rosendin was founded the same year in San Jose, California. Each year for Quality Week, CQI announces a new theme that covers a range of issues and topics relevant to the quality profession. Rosendin’s theme for 2022 was Be Quality Conscious: Do the Right Thing.
"Building Quality" is the opening of our mission statement. This attribute is essential to Rosendin. On Day One, we reflected on the positive outcomes of doing the right thing. "Doing the right thing" improves trust, strengthens reputation, and creates value for customers and stakeholders. Taking time to observe people doing the right thing, evaluating people doing the right thing, and advocating for people doing the right thing at Rosendin. CQI released a short video explaining what "Quality Conscience: Doing the Right Thing" means, and why doing the right thing is so important within the quality profession and further afield. Watch at https://youtu.be/klBUgeqUlaU
DAY 2: ROSENDIN QUALITY RESOURCES AND TOOLS
Rosendin always takes the lead in quality, which is why every project at Rosendin has a site-specific quality and commissioning plan (QA/Cx plan).
Rosendin's QA/Cx Regional Managers craft this plan to outline the support needed for quality and commissioning activities in the project contract. The plan allows Rosendin to highlight critical activities from the contract, and plans to execute them.
In addition, Rosendin's Quality Department has worked with the Learning and Development team to create an eight-part series of instructor-led Quality Assurance/Quality Control certification courses. These courses are available to foremen, quality professionals, and project management teams and are a first of a kind for the construction industry. The courses walk learners through a detailed explanation of the Rosendin field quality process. The Quality and Compliance team at Rosendin is dedicated to helping projects stay on track by following Rosendin and Lean Construction processes. Over the years, Rosendin has collected many BKMs (Best Known Methods), which have been used as guidelines to deliver a quality product to our customers. The Quality and Compliance team leverages lessons learned and best-known methods to create checklists that monitor the health of a project. These checklists are used at 10%, 25%, 50%, and 75% completion during a project. Identifying issues early with these checklists aids in helping each project to be successful.
DAY 3: MAKING QUALITY A HABIT
Think about the following three scenarios:
· Scenario 1: Having paid good money for a theatre ticket, you find that the stage view is obscured.
· Scenario 2: You've just ordered food at a restaurant, and the server delivers you a dirty plate with cold food.
· Scenario 3: The brand-new car that you are buying has several scratches on the bodywork.
Not many people would be happy with the above. What if we could guarantee getting things right 99.9 percent of the time? Does that sound reasonable? The truth is that the performance analysis in most organizations will tend to show us that poor quality still gets through to the customer. How can we avoid this?
The answer is simple. It's about making quality a habit, looking at quality through the eyes of the customer, and consistently displaying the right quality behaviors. It has been said that it takes either 21 repetitions or days for a habit to form. Implementing good governance and strong leadership skills will help when developing good habits. You could always start and maintain a good quality habit by asking yourself: Have I secured the proper materials to carry out the work? Have I secured the proper tools to carry out the work? Have I secured all the information I require to carry out the work?
You could also put yourself in your customer's shoes and think: Would I be happy with the quality of this work?
(Credit - Paul Vaughan CQP, FCQI, Lead Quality Manager in Projects at Siemens Mobility)
DAY 4: QUALITY IS SAFETY FOR THE END USER
Rosendin's safety programs are some of the most robust in the construction industry. We take pride in ensuring our employees go home at the end of the day with zero injuries, a goal that we take very seriously.
Quality plays a vital role in safety for the end user, which is anyone who comes behind Rosendin (i.e., general contractor, other trades, the customer, and the customer's customers).
Consider the following realistic scenario. Imagine an electrical construction company working on finishing an installation above a ceiling. This above-ceiling support structure is responsible for massive weight due to the materials used. If the installation is performed with the correct tools, materials, and information, there would be no risk of walking beneath the structure. However, using the wrong tools, materials and information could be catastrophic for the end user if there was a failure and it fell from the ceiling. It is vital to remember that attention to "product quality" will ensure safety for anyone who would have to walk beneath this installation at any given time.
Rosendin uses quality processes of checks and balances to identify defects that could otherwise be missed. Today's projects are built at record speeds compared to the past. Safety and quality must be a two-fold approach to protect our workforce and others. Putting quality and safety into every project will ensure the safest possible project and product.
DAY 5: QUALITY IS EVERYWHERE
It's important to think about how quality affects our lives in every aspect.
· The quality time we spend with our families is essential to help create a work/life balance.
· The quality of our relationships will provide our trust and connection to others.
· The quality of how we treat our planet when it comes to sustainability will help our future generations.
· The quality service we provide when giving back to our local communities creates growth and prosperity.
· Taking quality time to address mental health, creating inclusive spaces, and caring for others will create psychological safety for everyone.
Doing the right thing is intentional, deliberate, and compassionate. It doesn't stop at the workplace; it extends into everything we do in our lives. Rosendin's legacy depends on doing the right thing. We hope this inspires everyone around us to do the same. n
MAKE TIME FOR D.O.W.N.T.I.M.E
By: Matt Kitzmiller, Lean Trainer, Corporate Training
The D.O.W.N.T.I.M.E. program at Rosendin is designed to reduce waste in the office and field.
The acronym D.O.W.N.T.I.M.E. refers to the eight wastes in the lean construction world: Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Not utilizing talent, Transportation, Inventory excess, Motion waste, Excess processing.
To participate in the D.O.W.N.T.I.M.E. program, Rosendin employees access the fillable PDF from the company intranet site (pictured). From there, the employee selects which waste(s) they are combating, describes the waste, and provides a proposed solution with the anticipated time it will save in the workplace. The employee will then click the submit button, select the preferred email client in the window that appears, and send an auto-generated email with the D.O.W.N.T.I.M.E. document attached to the Learning and Development Department and their supervisor.
Every D.O.W.N.T.I.M.E. submission will receive an individual recognition in the company's quarterly newsletter and a $50 credit to the Rosendin Company Store. Each quarter, the Learning and Development Department will randomly draw one submission. That person will be offered an all-expenses paid trip to the Lean Construction Institute's (LCI) Annual Congress Conference, pending manager approval. The Congress Conference is a learning event that brings Owners, Architects, and the building community together to learn and share how we are all transforming the built environment.
GCU and Rosendin Celebrate First
Pre-Apprenticeship for Electricians Class
As a teenager, Cheryl Harvey joined her brother in tinkering with projects, such as wiring speakers, audio systems or other electrical gadgets, learning “which wire goes where.” That all ended in 2022, when her brother died at age 19 in a car accident. “His passing put me back. There was nothing fostering my interests,” she said.
Harvey, lived in the Navajo Nation in northeast Arizona, was out of the workforce and had three children. In 2022, her interest returned when she learned about Grand Canyon University’s Pre-Apprenticeship for Electricians opportunity.
There was a new scholarship program funded through grants from Rosendin Electric and Maricopa County.
The four-course program taught math, English, and foundational electrician skills to ready students to enter the Employer Apprenticeship Program in Arizona.
In mid-December, Harvey and the first class of 39 learners were honored in a Night of Celebration at GCU for completing the program.
“I’m so proud of these students. It’s really hard not to be emotional when you stop and think that GCU changed the way we look at apprenticeships. I look forward to meeting all of them and having them working soon."
“I had a dream of my brother two nights ago,” Harvey said afterward. “He was so happy for me. He was proud of me.”
Fresh starts, renewals, and accomplishments were part of the celebration as family and friends joined the learners, who studied four nights a week for 15 weeks with access to all the benefits of the GCU campus, including tutoring and academic support.
“The University stepped up and wrapped their arms around these students,” said William Lange, GCU Student Success Director. “It’s a lot of hours to help them decide in those 15 weeks if this is what they want to do. A lot of them said this is what they want to be.”
The program continues in the spring semester. The incoming group of 40 learners went through orientation before the celebration.
Mickey Nuñez, Program Manager, said the program shows GCU’s commitment to human flourishing, building a pathway in the trades for those not interested in working in a cubicle but with their hands.
He said this first group of 39 was collectively ranked at the top of the class of applicants to the Phoenix Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC)
Apprenticeship Program, where they will continue their skills training on the job and classroom study.
JATC Training Director Shawn Hutchinson told the group that they are contributing to meeting the high demand for electricians in the Valley in a field that government studies show will have a 9% growth rate from 2020-2030. In return, they will get pay and benefits that will bring them longtime economic security.
“You will never have to apply for a job again,” Hutchinson said.
Rosendin CEO Mike Greenawalt offered advice, citing his own career starting as an apprentice electrician in 1979 and working his way up to lead the largest employee-owned electrical contractor in the U.S. with more than 7,500 employees.
“I said yes to everything. ‘He’s kind of skinny; let’s put him up in the attic.’ I went up in the attic. I went up in the fiberglass and pulled wire and came out spitting fiberglass, but it was fun,” he said. And the C student climbed the ladder to become CEO.
He encouraged the group to be fearless in leading and seize opportunities, something they learned in the GCU program.
- Mike Greenawalt, CEO, Rosendin
For Jontreyvius Richmond, it was a welcome turn in his life. He said he wasn’t sure what to do after moving to Arizona from Iowa until he heard of the Pre-Apprenticeship for Electricians program.
“I didn’t have a sense of direction,” he said. “I worked in food service and in a warehouse. But the electrical trade always intrigued me.”
Now Richmond is beginning his apprenticeship in Scottsdale after completing the GCU program. “It seems to be a fit for me,” he said.
It was definitely a fit for Harvey. She had hands-on hobbies, such as cabinet work and windows, but now begins a paid electricians apprenticeship in January.
She told the group that she had no skills as an electrician when she started but knew what she had to offer. “I wanted to invest in myself,” she said.
Her brother would be proud. To end her speech, Harvey quoted, “Risk something or forever sit with your dreams.”
By Mike Kilen, GCU senior wrtier
From left to right: Cheryl Harvey, speaks to the class. Jontreyvius Richmond, left, greets his fellow classmate Jared Spurr. Chase Nunez shakes hands with Phoenix Electrical JATC Training Director Shawn Hutchinson.
Landing on Construction
Reflecting on my journey across the globe
By Samantha Sprole, Electrical Apprentice
I DO NOT COME FROM A LINEAGE OF TRADESMEN AND WOMEN, NOR DID I EVER THINK AS A YOUNG PERSON I WOULD FIND A HOME IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
Instead, I wandered through a thousand interests, a hundred places, through multiple schools and several career paths before arriving at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 429 in Nashville.
Here, with my brothers and sisters in the trade, I have discovered how a good livelihood can intersect with one’s innermost values, a duty to one’s community, and the siren call to build a better future before
it’s too late. With some luck, my story of stumbling through life and onto a construction site will help more young women envision themselves in full command of their future, even in a male-dominated industry.
After almost eight years in higher education, I have become a firm believer in the earn-while-you-learn philosophy of the building trades. Today, I am a proud first-year apprentice electrician, studying at the Nashville Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NEJATC) while at the same time working 60-hour weeks with Rosendin, one of the largest employee-owned electrical contractors in the country. Week after week, hundreds of my fellow workers and I build the largest data center in Tennessee, while two nights a week I sit in class and learn the theory behind my craft. I’m happy to share the story of how I got here.
MY JOURNEY TO NOW
I earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy at the age of 19. Not wanting to go straight to graduate school to focus on ethics in the abstract, I decided to move to a fully income-sharing commune in rural Virginia. For two years, I helped cultivate food and maintain buildings and vehicles on those 400-plus acres shared by 100 people.
It was here that I discovered my love for the craft trades. Still, by the age of 21, I was ready to set off on my own again. I worked as an educator for the next several years, receiving a master's degree in education while teaching English in Shanghai, China. Next, I pursued another master's degree in social science research in Taipei, Taiwan, focused on environmental standards in the island's heavy industry. My background in English language arts led me to edit for professors, graduate students and eventually the now-defunct China Post newspaper.
But after five years of wandering, living the expatriate life in Asia plus several months in central Europe, I felt determined to find a home where I could potentially make a difference. Moreover, years spent hitting the books and toiling away behind computers soon took their toll on my spiritual well-being and my physical health. I longed to realign my work life, moral convictions, and a sense of community, like what I experienced on the commune. By 2021, I was ready to return to a more active lifestyle.
JOINING AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Thankfully, I discovered the Music City Construction Careers (MC3) preapprenticeship program while emerging from the coronavirus lockdown. Mingling with representatives from several union trades, I realized how the culture of trade union solidarity could potentially be that missing link, my gateway to integrating my values and my work.
I was not completely sold on walking the electrician’s path, however, until I met the president of local 429, Kim Sansom. She was teaching a class for the MC3 program, and she happened to ask me what trade I was considering. I told her about sheet metal work, because of the intricate designs and unique aesthetic beauty of architectural sheet metal.
After I mentioned this, she led me and some other students through a door
into the guts of the NEJATC school. Pointing to perfectly laid out lines of shiny electrical conduit, she described the skill and craftsmanship involved in pulling off these carefully wrought electrical designs—designs that would power the very heart of the building and enable the learning that happens within its walls. I was sold.
Moreover, living in the US and seeing the work needed to improve our infrastructure, I realize the centrality of the electrical trade. Power generation and distribution is central to our mission to limit greenhouse gas emissions and transition to ecologically regenerative systems. Even training as an inside wireman, my chosen field contains keys to understanding and innovating what makes our homes livable, our economy moving, and our fingertips able to access the wealth of human knowledge with the stroke of a finger.
Now as an apprentice with local 429, I work each day to build a LEED Gold-certified data center, powered by 100% renewable energy and using 80% less water than a typical data center. My fellow workers vary widely in age and experience level; I work with teenagers fresh out of high school and with Vietnam veterans nearing retirement.
When it comes to the younger workers around me, I am confident that the future of construction will be in the hands of a competent generation of craftspeople less bogged down by the machismo stereotypes that burdened our elders. Now workers discuss things like mental health issues and work-life balance concerns. You are no longer expected to suck it up and grit your teeth rather than ask for help when you need it.
My more seasoned male colleagues have also warmly welcomed me on site. A few have told me they are not used to working beside women, but I have found it relatively easy and rewarding to earn their respect by working smart and working hard. My supervisors offer patient instruction and advice, making me much more confident with the tools of my trade—from wire strippers and hydraulic pipe benders to forklifts and flatbed trucks.
Now as I embark on the latest stage of my journey, I am inspired by tradeswomen like Kim Sansom who paved the way. Perhaps one day I also will become a mentor to a new generation of craftswomen. Together we can build a more ecologically flourishing world and a healthier, more inclusive construction industry. n
Samantha Sprole is a first-year apprentice electrician who is studying at the Nashville Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NEJATC).
ARMY VETERAN ERIKA FRY & USAF VETERAN HOWARD EARL ENSURE SAFETY AT ROSENDIN
HOWARD J. EARL SENIOR SAFETY MANAGER UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
A veteran of the U.S. Air Force (USAF), Howard J. Earl is also now a senior safety manager at Rosendin. “The Air Force initially taught me my leadership skills, and Rosendin emphasizes and promotes that philosophy,” he says. “I’ve managed several employees in my life, and when I see them motivated to be at work and eventually move on to excel in the company, I know I’ve been successful as a leader.”
Earl manages Rosendin’s safety program, providing oversight to the safety professionals on all Rosendin’s projects in the west area of Phoenix, AZ. “My career in the Air Force was similar - I provided safety oversight to all employees, including civilians on our military installations,” he explains. “My job required me to know the military and civilian standards when it pertained to safety. I genuinely care about the well-being of the people working around me. I’m successful when the employees and my colleagues around me are successful. The Air Force set the standard, and I hold that true today. Service before self.”
ERIKA FRY
REGIONAL SAFETY DIRECTOR
UNITED STATES ARMY
A graduate of Slippery Rock University, Erika Fry is now a senior safety manager at Rosendin. "I provide mentorship to my fellow team members and subordinates, oversee and manage Rosendin's safety program on numerous projects and, most importantly, ensure our workers' health and safety daily." At Rosendin, Fry is also the head of the LGBTQ+ employee resource group, Pride and Proud, and a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
Before that, Fry was a U.S. Army specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), serving for four years. "I chose to serve because my grandfather also served in the U.S. Army, and there weren't a lot of opportunities locally for finding a career with my degree," she explains. However, her decision didn't come without some challenges. "My transition back to civilian life was difficult," recalls Fry. "At the time, I was navigating through a divorce, all the while trying to figure out my next move postmilitary. I ended up moving to the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia) area from Georgia, basically to start life over. "
"With the help and support of my best friend and family, I was able to get myself back on track. I worked two jobs to keep afloat until I landed my job with Rosendin, where I was given the opportunity to fully embrace being a civilian again, on my own." Sharing her story has helped her help others. "I think being vulnerable and sharing stories of things I have experienced is a huge benefit of being a mentor: It makes me relatable. Feeling discouraged is normal, but don't give up. Keep in mind the Army core values and implement them as a civilian, especially personal courage. There are companies like Rosendin that will give you the shot of a lifetime," she notes. n
Rosendin thanks all our nation's veterans for their sacrifice and service. Rosendin is proud to employ veterans from all service branches, and we are committed to supporting their transitions into civilian life.
Veterans and Rosendin employees
Chad Morgan and Scott Shore, as well as Executive Vice President Justin Tinoco, shared their thoughts on supporting veterans all year.
AWARDS & RANKINGS
Q4 | 2022
In Quarter 4, 2022, Rosendin received multiple industry rankings and our teams received nine unique awards. To learn more about the headlines Rosendin is making, visit rosendin.com/newsroom.
RANKINGS
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Top Specialty Contractors - Electrical ENR - California
Top Specialty Contractors - Electrical ENR - Northwest
Top Specialty Contractors - Maryland ENR - Mid-Atlantic
Top Specialty Contractors - Overall ENR - California
Top Specialty Contractors - Electrical ENR - Mid-Atlantic
Top Specialty Contractors - Virginia ENR - Mid-Atlantic
Top Specialty Contractors - Oregon ENR - Northwest
Top Specialty Contractors - Overall ENR - Northwest
Top Specialty Contractors - Hawaii ENR - California
2022 Electrical Excellence Award
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AWARDS
CSU Fullerton - Student Housing Phase IV - Institutional NECA - Orange County Chapter
2022 Electrical Excellence Award
Orange County Museum of Arts
NECA - Orange County Chapter
2022 Electrical Excellence Award
CSU Fullerton Student Housing Phase IV - VDV
NECA - Orange County Chapter
2022 Women of Vision Awards
Sarah Slaughter
DJC Oregon
Washington Contractor Award - Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente South NOVA Hub
AGC of DC Washington Contractors
Top Specialty Contractors - DC ENR - Mid-Atlantic
Top Specialty Contractors - Overall ENR - Mid-Atlantic
Top Specialty Contractors - Electrical ENR - Texas & Louisiana
Largest Electrical Contractors in Greater D.C. Washington Business Journal
Top Specialty Contractors - Texas ENR - Texas & Louisiana
Top Specialty Contractors - Overall ENR - Texas & Louisiana
Top Specialty Contractors - Washington ENR - Northwest
Top 600 Specialty Contractors - Overall ENR
Washington Contractor Award - Office/Retail
Reston Gateway AGC of DC Washington Contractors
Washington Contractor 2022 Accomplished Under 40
Dan Ruffoni
Cascade Business News
Heavy Hitters Commercial Real Estate
Awards Top Office Development Winner
Honeywell Global Corporate Headquarters
Charlotte Business Journal
Heavy Hitters Commercial Real Estate Awards
Top Mixed-Use Development Winner
Vantage South End East Tower
Charlotte Business Journal
CHECK PULSE
In Q3, 2022, Rosendin was awarded over $1.2 billion in projects. The chart below provides an overview of the industries with estimated award value (millions) nationwide.
NOTE: Includes work orders and large change orders.
REDUNDANCY AND RESILIENCY DRIVE DATA CENTER DESIGN
By Kerry
Specialty contractors responsible for engineering data centers consider the back-up power system the “pacemaker” of these mission-critical spaces.
Jacobs Mission Critical Global Technology Leader
Ken Kutsmeda has led the construction of more than 1 million sq ft of data centers, adapting the latest technologies to electrical systems design for mission-critical facilities worldwide. “Data centers are meant to operate 24/7…they can’t have downtime,” Kutsmeda says. “Their systems must be designed with redundancy and resiliency so that concurrent maintenance can be performed without shutting down the data center, and to ensure continuous operation if one part of a system fails.”
Nearly every piece of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) equipment—the generator,transformer, uninterrupted power supply (UPS) feeding each server rack, power distribution unit (PDU), chiller, pump and fan—has at least one redundant component. Kutsmeda notes, “There’s also redundancy in the mechanical
piping and in the electrical infrastructure, as well as water storage tanks within the cooling system, should public water loss occur.”
In years past, the redundancy strategy for these facilities was to back up IT and cooling through alarge, paralleled back-up power generation system. These days, Kutsmeda says, many hyper-scalers, such as Amazon, Microsoft and Google, are engineering redundancy at the IT level to protect from outages while also engineering power back-up for the network. “One configuration is providing back-up power in smaller individual power trains,” he says, “pairing a generator with a transformer and UPS system so they can be easily phased with construction.”
A current, growing trend, Kutsmeda adds, is sustainability and carbon emissions-free back-up power generation that replaces the carbon-based
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diesel generator with sustainable solutions such as hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen generators or even micro-nuclear generators.
Rosendin Vice President of Engineering Ron Wilson, who has been involved with data center engineering for more than 25 years, says that in terms of electrical loads, many of the larger data centers require as much power as a small city.
Controls play as integral a role today as redundant systems do, according to Wilson. “Controls and monitoring have become huge because data center users want to be able to monitor their
capacity and move it to wherever it is needed. That’s where the complexity and flexibility of current distribution systems come into play.” Overhead busways that feed power to specific server rows, allowing flexibility for server refresh, is one distribution strategy.
Higher temperatures produced by modern servers are another challenge in engineering data centers. “Placing coolers that are localized at the server rack, rather than cooling an entire room, is becoming more common in high-density data centers today,” Wilson says.
“Most power redundancy today is compartmentalized, whereas 20 years ago, you may have seen the designs with all the power for the data center within one block, these days, that power distribution is sectionalized, so that one issue doesn’t impact the entire facility.”
-Ron Wilson, VP Engineering, Rosendin
WINTER SAFETY TIPS
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CINSPECT & CLEAR JOBSITES
When winter weather hits you need to inspect your construction sites for downed power lines and trees before allowing workers to begin work. Clear all snow and ice from walking and working surfaces, including walkways, roofs, scaffolding, and ladders. Be sure to stress the importance of fall safety protection to workers when icy conditions exist.
Put down salt or sand to melt icy patches and improve traction for workers. Make sure icy areas that can’t be cleared are clearly marked and instruct workers to slow down and take shorter steps, especially when carrying materials and tools to avoid slips.
Knock off any icicles that have formed or cordon off areas to prevent workers from accidentally breaking them loose and creating falling object hazards.
PROVIDE PROPER PPE
Be sure to take extra steps in ensuring workers are wearing all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) when winter weather conditions are present.
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onstruction doesn’t stop when winter weather strikes, so it’s important to know what steps to take to keep your workers warm and safe. Before the next major winter storm starts to impact your area with snow and ice accumulation, be prepared and review these winter weather safety tips for keeping your workers safe.
Hard hats should be worn at all times to protect against falling objects like icicles and slips and falls on ice. Using liners in hard hats will help keep workers warm and prevent heat from escaping.
Gloves and mittens should be selected that enable workers with enough manual dexterity to work with tools and materials. Remind workers to keep their gloves on at all times, especially when climbing ladders, scaffolding, or getting onto construction equipment. Frostbite can occur immediately if workers touch extremely cold metal with bare hands.
Workers should wear waterproof boots with non-slip soles and extra socks to protect against the cold if wearing steel-toed boots since the metal acts as a cold sink.
Goggles, safety glasses, and facemasks can be treated with anti-fog spray to prevent their vision from being obstructed.
Make sure personal fall arrest systems are adjusted to properly fit over bulkier clothing and inspect them before each use to ensure straps aren’t frozen with ice.
WARM UP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on properly warming up heavy equipment before use. Electrical wires and hoses can become brittle in cold temperatures, so it is important to allow those to heat up properly to avoid damaging your equipment.
Layer on the Clothing
Keeping warm is one of the most important things when working in cold weather. The key is finding a balance of wearing enough layers to stay warm while still being able to maintain a good range of mobility to perform your work.
Make sure fluids, such as engine and hydraulic oils, in your equipment are rated for the temperatures in your area and replace them if needed. Make sure heaters in cabs are working properly and clear off any ice or snow from windshields and steps. Try and avoid using any equipment that isn’t equipped with an enclosed cab to keep your workers warm.
Layer clothing with some moisture-wicking thermals on your inner layer and have a waterproof outer layer to prevent moisture from soaking into your clothing. If clothing gets wet, it’s important to change into dry clothes to avoid losing body heat.
You also need to take extra precautions when working with air compressors and pneumatic tools. Drain fluid from air compressor tanks after each use to prevent the moisture that has accumulated from freezing and damaging the tank.
Provide a Heated Break Area
Workers expend more energy when working in cold weather in order to keep their bodies warm. Make sure you have a heated trailer, tent or indoor area for workers to warm up from the cold. Limit exposure to the elements by encouraging workers to take frequent breaks in order to rest and warm up, drink warm liquids and change out of wet clothing.
This is a good time to check workers for signs of fatigue, frostbite or hypothermia.
Remind workers to limit consumption of caffeine, nicotine and other stimulants as this increases their heart rate, causing them to feel warmer than they actually are.
If using portable heaters in break areas, make sure to properly vent the area and use CO sensors to monitor for carbon monoxide exposure.
Limit the amount of skin exposed to cold temperatures with careful attention to the extremities by wearing knit hats and earmuffs for the head, wool socks for the feet, balaclavas for the face, and gloves and mittens for the hands.
Put Emergency Kits in Work Vehicles
Make sure each of your company’s fleet of work trucks and vehicles is equipped with winter weather emergency kits. Your kits should include a shovel, ice scraper and brush, sleeping bag, water, non-perishable snacks like protein bars, tow straps, emergency flares, and a backup battery for your cell phone. It’s also a good idea to have some cat litter, salt, or sand to help with traction in case you get stuck.
Encourage your workers to create emergency kits for their personal vehicles.
Be cautious when driving in snow and ice. Give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination and leave plenty of space between yourself and other vehicles to avoid accidents.
F OUND A TION THE
Our mission is to positively impact communities, build and empower people, and inspire innovation.
PRESIDENT'S LETTER
As we conclude 2022, The Rosendin Foundation would like to take a moment to reflect on the year and the amazing work performed by our volunteers to positively impact community, build and empower people, and inspire innovation.
In 2022, The Foundation gave out $552,500 to 46 nonprofit organizations! The Foundation's Grants Committee spoke to local employees to find out how best to distribute our grant dollars and created customized grants for each geographic area based on local employee feedback and review of applications. As The Foundation continues to listen and gain more funding, we'll be able to meet the local needs tailored to each community. This past year was the first time we distributed grants larger than $20,000 to nonprofits. Here is a little more information about these recipients:
Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley (Milpitas, CA)- $50,000
Most of the youth served are living in economically depressed, high crime neighborhoods with an absence of adult role-models or mentors. They are at an increased risk for criminal/gang involvement, substance abuse, obesity, teen pregnancy, and poor academic achievement. The Rosendin Foundation is supporting Fit Kidz, which addresses young people’s unmet health and life skills needs through activities that promote wellness and positive health habits through diet, physical fitness, pro-social activities, and resistance skills mastery.
Mobile Hope Association (Leesburg, VA) - $50,000
Approximately 2,400 youth (18-24 years old) are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Loudoun County. The Rosendin Foundation is supporting Trading Up, a trades school/pre-apprenticeship program launched in 2022 to help homeless and at-risk youth learn job skills and certifications to prepare them for an independent, bright and sustainable future built on self-reliance. For many youth, teenage years represent a time of exploration when they are exposed to new experiences and ideas that spark interest and allow them to discover their passions. Homeless and at-risk youth have sacrificed intellectual curiosity for survival—securing a place to sleep and their next meal consumes their focus and energy. Trading Up fosters that sense of exploration, providing opportunities for youth to learn about a variety of trades in a safe, supportive environment. By observing and working with craftspeople from local businesses, the school offers students opportunities to learn about careers in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, welding, drywall, electrical, and automotive repair and restoration.
For more information, visit www.therosendinfoundation.org or email info@therosendinfoundation.org
Gallatin Shalom Zone (Gallatin, TN)- $25,000
Located in the heart of the most underserved population in Sumner County, Gallatin Shalom Zone is a multiresource community center providing life-enriching programs, activities, and opportunities that promote wholeness and peace for a beautiful, livable community. They operate programs that serve children, youth, and families. These programs include: After School Enrichment Program, Summer Street Feed, Summer Enrichment Camp, Urban Leadership Experience, BotBall Coding and Robotics, Adult Education, and English as a Second Language. GSZ also offers a community library, computer lab, public space, and recurring special events, including Community Saturdays (quarterly), Thanksgiving for All, and Toys for Tots. GSZ is also the administrator of the Sumner County Collaborative Group. The Rosendin Foundation will support its efforts to renovate the historic Union High School, the first and only black high school in Sumner County, before desegregation. The renovation will transform the historic building to make the spaces usable, including the kitchen, cafeteria, classrooms, and gymnasium.
Project 150 (Las Vegas, NV) - $25,000
Project 150 provides free support and services to homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged high school students to ensure they remain in school and graduate. The Rosendin Foundation will support its weekly direct food distribution to 75 local high schools to ensure students have immediate access to food during the school day and food for the family over the weekends. During the 2021/2022 academic year, Project 150 provided over 16,000 family meal bags to students and their families and delivered over $223k in food to high schools in Southern Nevada.
Backpack Friends, Inc. (Pflugerville, TX) - $25,000
One in four children in Texas needs food while away from their school campus. Backpack Friends provides healthy, nutritious, shelf-stable, kid-friendly foods through a weekend meal kit throughout the school year. What began as a husband-wife volunteer team feeding 12 kids at a local elementary school is now an organization that feeds more than 4,000 students each month and has delivered more than 85,000 meal kits across 3 counties, 10 school districts, and 40 campuses. The Rosendin Foundation’s support will ensure an additional 200 students are fed who are living in food insecurity in Pflugerville and Round Rock.
Grayson County Children's Advocacy Center (Sherman, TX) - $25,000
The mission of the Grayson County Children’s Advocacy Center is to provide a multidisciplinary collaboration of services for the prevention, intervention, investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse and to reduce trauma. The Rosendin Foundation supports its specialized therapy program that offers individual, family, and group therapy to families referred to the mental health program. Trauma-specific mental health treatment is evidenced-based and utilizes best-practice treatment models that have proven to facilitate recovery from trauma by directly addressing the impact of trauma on a victim’s life. The mental health services provided by the Grayson County CAC promote healing, lessen the likelihood of re-victimization, and decrease the ongoing and long-term social, emotional, and developmental outcomes of trauma.
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) - $25,000
Chicanos Por La Causa emerged in 1969 as a result of walkouts and demonstrations organized by MexicanAmerican community activists fighting for equity in Phoenix public schools. Now one of the largest Hispanicled 501 (c) (3) community development corporations in the nation, the organization remains committed to supporting equitable access, not just to education but to multiple supports that impact prosperity and well-being—housing, healthcare, quality jobs, and access to services. The organization addresses barriers to economic prosperity and civic engagement facing low-income communities of color throughout the Southwest. The Rosendin Foundation supports its Family Empowerment program for youth and family services to: 1) expand access to fresh produce at CPLC Community Center’s food pantry; 2) expand SNAP outreach services to mixedstatus immigrant families at both community centers; 3) expand after school meals at Central Park Recreation Center; and 4) increase awareness among families and teens about the availability of meals to school-aged youth.
Lifeology AZ, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) - $25,000
Lifeology AZ, Inc works individually and collaboratively to create self-sufficient young people between the ages of 14-29 and as a licensed emergency shelter for runaways and homeless youth ages 12-17. Lifeology provides transitional services within the five core transitional domains of Employment/Career, Educational Opportunities, Living Situation, Community Life Functioning, and Personal Effectiveness and Well Being. These services are provided through targeted outreach using the Mobile Learning and Development Lab with collaborative partners and in the community or locations where young people live. The Rosendin Foundation will help Lifeology AZ add trained part-time street outreach team members to go out on weekends, provide services, and offer shelter to young people who may not otherwise know about Lifeology's programs and services.
The Teen Project, Inc. (Sun VAlley, CA) - $20,000
The Teen Project (TTP) mission is to provide healing and hope to young women who have survived childhood abuse and neglect, engagement with the foster care or correctional justice systems, and homelessness and/ or human trafficking. What was one house serving seven girls in 2007 has grown to 10 facilities with 126 beds in Orange and Los Angeles counties. These facilities provide comprehensive, transformational, and traumainformed services to approximately 400 young women annually. The Rosendin Foundation's support is for TTP's College House, which serves young women who have beaten the odds by coming out of foster care or human trafficking with their dreams for higher education intact. The College House was the first program operated by TTP and has provided over 120 young women with a safe space, community, supportive services, life skills, and everything needed to succeed in school and transition into self-sustaining adulthood. In addition to shelter, food, and all basic needs, the College House provides residents with transportation assistance, counseling, over 100 hours of life skills training, all school books and supplies (tools and uniforms), college scholarships, and mentoring.
Since we started The Rosendin Foundation, our Grant Making Committee assisted the Board to distribute $1,195,500 in monetary grants to 174 unique nonprofits making significant local and national impact.
Each year we continue to grow and support our communities more. But it is not just monetarily, we have also donated our time and talents. In 2022, our Communications Committee planned and organized two service days in almost every geographic area where Rosendin and MPS employees office. We had 261 volunteers participate in our Giving Week Service Activities in March and an additional 218 volunteers participate in our Fall Service Days.
Our Fundraising Committee knocked it out of the park with our Inaugural Golf Tournament and Auction where we netted $196,000+! We secured our first annual sponsor (Milwaukee Tools). We recruited 109 sustaining monthly donors through paycheck contributions. We would appreciate your assistance in attaining our goal of 120 sustaining donors by year end. As a Rosendin or MPS employee, your donations to The Rosendin Foundation are 100% matched. Please join us and have your name listed in our 2022 Annual Report and on our website.
We look forward to continuing to care, share, listen, excel, innovate, and be thankful in the new year. If you are interested in participating more, please reach out to us at info@therosendinfoundation.org.
With Gratitude,
Jolsna Thomas, President
BOARD
Jolsna Thomas, President
Salina Brown, Vice President
Hank Brasch, Secretary
Matt Hisaka, Director
Matt Van Fossen, Treasurer
John Koester, Director
Stephanie Roldan, Director
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Sara Casini, Chair
Fred Meeske
John Koester
Matt Hisaka
Matt Van Fossen
GRANT MAKING COMMITTEE
Joan Bremer, Chair
Adam Roberts
Antwaun Smith
Jayna Louder
Jeanne Donhiser
Jeff Daigle
Jolsna Thomas
Ryan Gill
Shaun Bunting
Stephanie Roldan
Vu Le
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Ray Nelson, Chair
Adrian Youngblood
Antonio Bartuccio
Antwaun Smith
Bill Blackwood
Cassie Long
Charity Mell
Courtney Hron
Dee Farmer
Hank Brasch
Jodi Watanabe
John Koester
Jolsna Thomas
Jonathan Carriveau
Kylie Louis
Patti Stapleton
Sascha Kunz
Shauna Blain
Shellie Mason
Sunny Serna
Violet Carter
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Alec Overn, Chair
Alissa Bautista
Barbara King
Brett Henes
David Gilmore
Jake Kenney
JoAnn Cruz
Johna Young
Kayla Furrer
Krystal Carraway
Laura Alloway
Michelle Gill
Sara Barnes
Shauna Blain
Stacy Quilla
Sydney Coleman
Tony Esteve
Whitney Thorn
2022 GRANT RECIPIENTS
Aiea, HI Area
– Aloha Harvest
– Honolulu Habitat for Humanity
Anaheim, CA Area
– Antelope Valley Dream Center
– Nate's Place, A Wellness and Recovery Center
– Olive Crest
– The Teen Project, Inc.
Charlotte, NC Area
– Classroom Central, Inc.
– KinderMourn
– Safe Alliance
– She Built This City
Gallatin, TN Area
– Gallatin Shalom Zone
– Music City Construction Careers
Hanover, MD Area
– House of Ruth Maryland, Inc.
Hillsboro, OR Area
– HomePlate Youth Services
– Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation
Las Vegas, NV Area
– Project 150
– S.A.F.E. House
– Nevada Ballers Club
National Organization
– United Suicide Survivors International
Pflugerville, TX
Area
– San Antonio Area Foundation’s Uvalde Strong Survivors Fund
– San Antonio Area Foundation’s Uvalde Strong Fund
– Asian Family Support Services of Austin
– AVANCE-Austin
– Backpack Friends, Inc.
– Elgin Cares
– PEAS (Partners for Education, Agriculture and Sustainability)
Prineville,
OR Area
– CASA of Central Oregon
– Heart of Oregon Corps
Sacramento, CA Area
– RRUFF (Healing Heroes)
– Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
San Francisco, CA Area
– Family House Inc.
San Jose, Area
– International Rescue Committee
– Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley
– Child Advocates of Silicon Valley
– Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area
– Shine Together
Sherman, TX Area
– ATLAST (Aspiring Texas Latinos Achieving Success Together)
– Grayson County Children's Advocacy Center
– North Texas Food Bank
Sterling, VA Area
– US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Inc.
– Cornerstones, Inc.
– Emerging STARS
– Mobile Hope Association
Tempe, AZ Area
– Arizona Sustainability Alliance
– Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.
– Lifeology AZ, Inc.
PROUD TO BE EMPLOYEE-OWNED CELEBRATING ESOP MONTH
October is ESOP Month, and Employee-Owners celebrated with weekly events and contests, including a taco and fajita bar, an ice cream social on National Dessert Day, and a BBQ cookout. Offices across the country also participated in a month-long food drive and were encouraged to create fun and unique designs with their canned goods and compete to win a company-hosted pizza party!
Aaron R.
Chase R.
Chuong D.
Cody B.
David A.
James M.
Jammie B.
Joe G.
Mireya G.
Rick H.
Ruth R.
Salvador E.
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Carl A.
David H.
John F.
Keith E.
Shannon H.
Drew E.
Eric O.
Mirko V. Tyler W.
John R.
Rod H.
Derek G.
Bridget R.
Matt K.
Ryan T.
MEET ROSENDIN
Getting to know your Rosendin family
Project Assistant
Prineville, Oregon
3.5 years with Rosendin
Core Clarity: Stabilizer
Hidden Talent: I am a licensed Cosmetologist
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB?
SHELLIE M. LUPE
Warehouse Coordinator
Tempe, Arizona
11 years with Rosendin
Core Clarity: Passionato
Hidden Talent: Hunting small game
My favorite part of my job is making new connections with coworkers and field workers.
MEET ROSENDIN
Getting to know your Rosendin family
PHIL B.
Director of Business Development
Sterling, Virginia
1 year with Rosendin
Hidden Talent: I make a pretty solid grilled pizza
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB?
I’m most proud when wearing the Rosendin brand at national conferences. Our national reputation is strong and runs deep, and the hard work and dedication of every employee (past and current) is evident with every conversation I have.
I’m proud to be a part of this team!
DANIELA D.
Assistant Project Manager
Pflugerville, Texas
1.5 years with Rosendin
Core Clarity: Trailblazer
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Hidden Talent: I can play guitar and piano
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB?
My favorite part of the job is that every day is different. Your days never look the same, which makes things challenging at times, but I love challenges. ‘‘
CONNECT ON SOCIAL
TAG US!
Are you posting photos about the great work you are doing? We want to see it too! Tag Rosendin on your posts so the Marketing Team can reshare to Rosendin’s social channels. Don’t forget to use our hashtags #Rosendin #LeadInspireBuild #BuildingPeople
FOLLOW US!
Follow, like, and connect with Rosendin on social media to see the projects our teams are working on and learn about how we honor and celebrate equality and diversity. Explore our services and the markets we’re in and see how our people are impacting the communities where we work and live. You can also discover job opportunities available with our teams across the country.
NOT ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
Maybe you don’t like to post, but you have some great photos that you would like to share. Email marketing@rosendin.com and the Marketing Team will take it from there.
CULTURE OF CARE
Did you see the great things we are accomplishing through Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion? If you are interested in participating in any initiatives associated with our Culture of Care Program, please reach out to the DE&I Committee Chair at sroldan@rosendin.com
QUESTIONS?
Just ask! The Marketing Team is here to assist you with all things social media. Just email or give us a call.
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JANUARY
Jan 1 New Year's Day
Jan 2 New Year's Day Observed (Offices Closed)
Jan 4 National Trivia Day
Jan 6 National Technology Day
Jan 15 National Hard Hat Day
Jan 16 MLK Jr. Day (Offices Closed)
MARCH
Women's History Month
Mar 3 Employee Appreciation Day
Mar 5 International Women's Day
Mar 5-11 NAWIC Women in Construction Week
Mar 12-15 ASHE PDC Summit (Phoenix, AZ)
Mar 22 International Data Center Day
Mar 29 National Vietnam War Veterans Day
FEBRUARY
Black History Month
Feb 5-9 BICSI Winter Conference (Tampa, FL)
Feb 8-11 ASC Competition (Reno, NV)
Feb 12 Super Bowl LVII
Feb 14 Valentine's Day
Feb 14-15 Intersolar North America Conference (Long Beach, CA)
Feb 19-25 National Engineer's Week
Feb 20 President's Day (Offices Closed)
