GARRETT GAZZETTE
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VOLUME 4 ISSUE 3 | JULY 6, 2022
FE ATU RE D LEF T T O R IGHT: MATT S., RILEY S., KYLE R., JENNY W., SONI L., AND HOLLY C. SMILE FOR THE CAMERA IN TELLURIDE COLORADO, FEBRUARY 2022
PROJECT
TIMELINE
CAREER PATH TO SUCCESS | MATT ANDERSON READ M ORE ON PA G E 2
MEET THE ACCOUNTING TEAM: CFO: Evan Brown | 8 YEARS Assistant Construction Controllers: Jenny Williams | 8 YEARS Misty Kane | 1 YEAR Senior Construction Accountants: Megan Grider | 5 YEARS; 11 PROJECTS Kelli Parham | 2.5 YEARS; 5 PROJECTS Holly Clark | 2 YEARS; 5 PROJECTS Laurie Bauer | <1 YEAR; 3 PROJECTS Construction Accountant: Kyle Romas | <1 YEAR; 3 PROJECTS Construction Accountant Assistant: Kayla Allen | 3 YEARS Corporate Controller: Tracey Ruble | 6 YEARS Corporate Accountant: Riley Shives | 1 YEAR; GIP ALUM Corporate Senior Accountant: Jen Marie Williams | <1 YEAR Director of Risk Management: Soni Leturgez | 4 YEARS
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Residential/Restaurant Controller: Matt Stump | 3 YEARS
Our team has adjusted to the fast-paced growth, the process changes, and the subcontractor challenges with stride. I can’t think of a stronger team. They support one another and work side by side with their Project Teams with grace. I am so proud of how hard our team works! J E N N Y W I LL I A M S
READ MORE STORIES INSIDE
The group of people who serve as the foundation of the incredible work being produced by The Garrett Companies is a team of number-crunching, ledger-loving, compliance-keeping experts. They are also known as The Accounting Team. While the role of accountants may be perceived as a “boring” job of entering invoices, The Garrett Companies’ Accounting Team challenges the norm. Data entry is only a small portion of their job. This team is the front-line defender of minimizing risk for The Garrett Companies. When the role of accounting formed into a team at TGC in 2015, the primary focus was on the company’s first and only construction project: Echelon on 99 (referred to as “Waterview” in the early days). As the number of projects grew, so did the number of team members and the need to create policies and procedures. With the adoption of accounting software programs (Sage, Procore, Entrata, Concur, Restaurant 465, Toast, and counting….), the added business lines of Residential and Restaurant, and an explosion of growth in the project pipeline, the Accounting Team now sits at 14 employees and a summer intern. The department works as one unified team, despite being segmented into 4 main areas of specialty: Construction, Corporate, Residential/Restaurant, and Risk Management. During the early days of the pandemic, the department adopted a practice of daily team meetings via Microsoft Teams, and they have continued this daily check-in to this day. “The meeting is short but informative, keeping
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FRONT LINE DEFENDERS
everyone on the same page about priorities and challenges. It is also a great way to keep us all feeling connected as a team,” we heard from Megan Grider during a recent Ignite Leadership meeting. The Construction Accounting Team may be focused on processing subcontractor billings and monthly draw packages, or reviewing commitment reports, COI compliance reports, and job cost reports. While the Residential/Restaurant team is producing financial reporting packages each month for every active community, ensuring that all invoices are being processed and coded correctly, watching over cash balances, and managing bank accounts. Although each division of the department has its own responsibilities, the team appreciates the support they can each provide to help solve big problems. “Our team has adjusted to the fast-paced growth, the process changes, and the subcontractor challenges with stride. I can’t think of a stronger team,” Jenny Williams, Assistant Construction Controller told us. “They support one another and work side by side with their Project Teams with graCe. I am so proud of how hard our team works!”
A S S I S TA N T CONST R UCT ION CONT R OLLE R
GARRETT
BIRTHDAYS JULY
Joey Huberts, 7/2 Mike Simko, 7/3 Ashley Edlund, 7/4 Ted Bleicher, 7/5 Daniels Duhe, 7/5 John Tarr, 7/6 Brendan Ross, 7/7 Shane Hart, 7/11 Todd Ellwanger, 7/15 Brent MacDonald, 7/17 Kelly McLinn, 7/18 Steve Flick, 7/18 Anthony Iorfida, 7/22 Paul Martin, 7/22 Clint Rinker, 7/23 Devon Cross, 7/23 Matt Stump, 7/23 Matt Yozman, 7/23 Michael Botsford, 7/24 Clark George, 7/24 Ken Koziol, 7/29 Carla Scroggins, 7/31 Terry Lott, 7/31 Tim O’Malley, 7/31
AUGUST Holly Clark, 8/2 David Bottoms, 8/8 Tyler Kimbell, 8/13 Angel Umanzor, 8/16 Donald Stanton, 8/16 Max Leger, 8/17 Winston Corcino, 8/18 Madalynn Lipska, 8/21 Mark Evans, 8/21 Stacie Perez, 8/23 Jerry Davis 8/26 Jacob McCarty, 8/29 Lauren House, 8/29 Lauren Zike, 8/29
SEPTEMBER Milton Smith, 9/1 Mercedes Schermann, 9/2 Sam Petersen, 9/2 Spencer Cooper, 9/2 James Holinger, 9/4 Karen Medina, 9/5 Chance Kevwitch, 9/8 Kris Gordon, 9/14 Josiah Defelice, 9/10 Donnie McConnell, 9/21 David Turnbow, 9/24 Chris Vargas, 9/25 Nicole Crosby, 9/25 Jennifer Williams, 9/26 Noble Pearcy, 9/27 Riley Shives, 9/28
FE ATU RE D LE FT TO RI G H T: DANA P., BRENDAN R., DAKOTA H., MATT A., CARSON F., AARON K., AUSTIN P., AND JACKSON B. TAKE THE HELICOPTER FLIGHT OF A LIFETIME FOR HELI-SKIING DURING THE 2022 ANNUAL SKI RETREAT IN TELLURIDE.
CAREER PATH TO SUCCESS:
Matt Anderson Matt Anderson joined The Garrett Companies in October 2017 as a Project Engineer. When we asked Matt about his expectations when he began his career, he told us, “Coming into the PE role, I felt like this was a great opportunity for career growth Along with learning a different industry and taking on new challenges. TGC was able with to deliver on these expectations along with providing an innovative and progressive culture.” A little over two years later, he transitioned to the role of Project Manager. Today, he serves as our Director of Construction Operations, overseeing the project management team in coordinating all preconstruction and construction related activities throughout the entirety of each project. Matt Supports the team to carry our construction projects from conception to completion through budgeting, planning, and scheduling. Additionally, he oversees financial monitoring and ensures a strong communication flow between field personnel, subcontractors, material suppliers, and municipalities. He has his Hands in every aspect of our construction operations and works to help everything run smoothly and efficiently. During his time at Garrett, Matt recognizes Jonathan Byrd as being one of his biggest role models and supporters. “We have worked together since I started with TGC on day 1 and he has really helped me understand and navigate the Multi-Family construction environment.” Matt added, “He has been supportive in my overall career growth and we complement each other very well as a team in getting results.”
CELEBRATE MILESTONES 1 YEAR
Emma Wright, 7/5 Lisa Vellar, 8/2 Alicia Quinn, 8/9 Ethan Fox, 8/14 James Holinger, 8/2 Julian Gameros, 9/2 Devon Cross, 9/7 Tony Heer, 9/8
Lexi Parker, 8/10 Clark George, 8/17 Casey Rusk, 9/8 Kelly McLinn, 9/14
Donnie McConnell, 9/13 Darryl Stewart, 9/17 Jim Schutte, 9/20 3 YEARS Paul Martin, 9/20 Matt Stump, 8/12 Spencer Cooper, 9/20 Kelli Parham, 9/3 Joseph Resendiz, 9/27 Jackson Beckman, 9/21 Matt Zetzl, 9/28 Kate Sullivan, 9/30
2 YEARS
Tiffany Letzo, 7/20
4 YEARS
Dakota Hooker, 7/2
When he isn’t in the office, Matt enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two children. (You can thank Matt’s wife for the homemade baked goods usually found in the 2nd floor kitchen at Greenwood HQ). In his free time, he can be found golfing and cheering on the IU Hoosiers. Something you may not know about Matt is that he is a member of a waterski team and is also open water diving certified by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors. Looking toward the future, Matt hopes to continuing supporting and developing his team, equipping them with the proper tools to feel empowered. He is passionate about construction and is always seeking new and better ways of doing business. Matt told us, “There is never a dull moment and a lot of opportunity in the industry that we build in.” Matt’s years of hard work, commitment, and pursuit of excellence has led to a Flourishing career with TGC, and we’re thankful that he is now mentoring the next generation of team members so that they, too, can grow their careers in this company.
Mike Yozman, 7/9
5 YEARS
Kyle McClammer, 7/24 Rachel Harmon, 8/24
6 YEARS
Carla Scroggins, 8/29 Matt Fillmore, 9/6
7 YEARS
Jim Garrett, 8/7
8 YEARS
Evan Brown 7/21
LIFE EVENTS
CARTER PATRICK ECKERT
Born May 18, 2022 to Jennifer Eckert and her husband, Alex.
ASHER PICKEL
Born May 26, 2022 to Jarrod Pickel and his wife, Hannah.
MR. & MRS. CARR
Eric and Kelly Carr Married on May 21, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN.
FRESHLY BRANDED
SAVE THE ANNUAL MEETING:
DATES
Runway 19 Coffee Co. locations are thoughtfully integrated into our residential developments, and is a place designed for neighbors to grab specialty coffee on their way out the door or invite friends & business colleagues alike to meet in our cafés. Whether our customers are preparing to takeoff for the day, or looking for a comfortable destination to land. Coming 2023 to Thornton, Colorado in the Grant Row Lofts apartment home community, and to Greenwood, Indiana in The Hangar on Emerson apartment home community.
Thursday, November 24th & Friday, November 25th – Thanksgiving/Day After
GREENWOOD & LONE TREE HQ’S @ 3PM
Friday, December 23rd – Observed Christmas Eve
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July 26th, August 23rd, September 27th, October 25th, November 22nd
hours of VTO that TGC provides to every employee each year. At the retreat, students have the Opportunity to make friends from all over the country and participate in lake days, sports tournaments, and much more. As a former attendee of the same retreat, Jake says he looks forward to the event each year. “Having the opportunity to serve my community while still being ‘on the clock’ was something I never dreamt would happen. This perk from TGC is such a great way to encourage its employees to really make an impact in their communities as well.”
SUMMER FRIDAYS
TBD* - NYE/NYD
INGREDIENTS:
• FROZEN BLUEBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES OR BOTH
DIRECTIONS:
• FROZEN STRAWBERRIES
• PINEAPPLE JUICE • CREAM OF COCONUT • RUM OF CHOICE • ICE
1. Puree frozen blueberries or blackberries, or both in the blender with a little water. Remove from blender 2. Puree frozen strawberries in the blender with a little water. Remove from blender 3. Add pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and rum of choice to the blender. Add enough ice to be 1 inch above the line of liquid. Blend Use this ratio as a baseline: 1 part rum, 1/2 part coconut, 2 parts pineapple juice
4. Layer red, white, and blue into a glass and enjoy! N O N -B LEN D ER MET H O D :
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Freeze the berries into ice cubes with water. In a mixing tin, add ice cubes, rum, coconut, and pineapple juice. Shake and pour into a glass.
Every summer from May-August, our employees can take advantage of our Summer Fridays perk, ending the Work week with a half-day! How have you spent your recent Summer Fridays? Let us know at graphics@thegarrettco.com! Check out how some of our team members have spent theirs below!
F EAT URED LEF T T O R IGH T: KRIS GORDON, LAUREN ZIKE, ASHLEY EDLUND, TABATHA RASCH, RACHEL HARMON
Monday, December 26th – Observed Christmas
Bomb Pop Slushies
THE GARRETT SUMMER CHECKLIST
JAKE MCCARTY | JUNE Marketing Specialist Jake McCarty has been a high school small group leader for a little over three years now. Each summer, his church takes hundreds of high school students on a retreat. He says,” Having the opportunity to give back to the ministry I grew up in has been very rewarding. I feeL as though, not only did I gain some friends that were 9 years younger, but I can also see the impact that I am having.” Jake utilized the 40
Wednesdays @ 10AM ET
COCKTAIL CORNER
VTO SPOTLIGHT
Monday, September 5th – Labor Day
GARRETT GET-TOGETHERS
RUNWAY-19.COM
PAID HOLIDAYS:
Monday, July 4th – Independence Day
YOGA
GREENWOOD HQ
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December 7-8
MEET SOME OF THE
NEW CREW
RYAN BART
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? Aurora, Colorado WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME? Camping with my family
JEN MARIE
WHAT ARE YOUR PASSIONS? Down Syndrome awareness and adoption advocacy WHAT IS ONE OBSCURE THING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am a die-hard morning person. I haven’t slept past 7 am in over 15 years.
JEFF ALBRECHT
WHAT ARE YOUR PASSIONS? Golf, cooking, and playing games with my daughters. WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT? Being a great father.
TONY IORFIDA
WHAT ARE YOUR PASSIONS? Snowmobiling, softball, white water rafting WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT? Raising 6 children
JEREMY DENNISEN
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT? Becoming a Husband and Father and watching our family grow. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME? Taking my kids to sports, working around the house, wrenching on vehicles, and watching F1
ASHLEY EDLUND
WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE JOINING TGC? Background in Graphic Design, last 3 years was a Creative Director for a few large eyewear brands. WHAT IS ONE OBSCURE THING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU? I have 50+ indoor plants.
DERRICK PICHON
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME? I like to be outdoors. WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? Denver, Colorado
PARKER MCNEELY
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? Vincennes, Indiana WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE JOINING TGC? Worked as File Clerk at a medical malpractice defense firm
NOBLE PEARCY
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME? Collecting bourbon, restoring my truck, and remodeling our home WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? I was born in Indianapolis and grew up in Greenwood.
MICHAEL BOTSFORD
WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE JOINING TGC? I did a lot of construction before starting here. WHAT ARE YOUR PASSIONS? I like to write.
JORDAN LEVERETT
WHAT IS ONE OBSCURE THING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU? I collect sport cards. WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? Greenwood, IN
INDIA OLSON
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT? Running the Bentonville half marathon WHAT ARE YOUR PASSIONS? Cooking, wine, travel
MIKE BERGMAN
WHAT IS ONE OBSCURE THING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU? During the summer of 1984, I traveled through India as a participant in a college field study program. WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? Fort Wayne, IN
REFERRAL PROGRAM
Reminder! Our best team members are often referred by our team members. Referrals can earn you a $2,500 check!
GAME ON
Word Scramble
If you’ve paid attention and read this far, you’ve got an advantage over your coworkers. Scattered throughout this issue, there are words containing random capitalized letters (excluding the first letter of each sentence and proper names). Collect these letters, do your best to unscramble them into the correct answer (two words), and send your guess to Abby Rusie (arusie@TheGarrettCo.com). The first person to send in the correct answer will win a $50 gift card! Good luck and happy hunting! ANSWER: