NOV/DEC 2020
Wow! What a year… Despite the challenging events 2020 brought, I cannot be more proud of how our team stepped up to the challenge and executed for our customers, communities and each other. Outstanding!
Happy Holidays THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR John Schmidt, President
At the start of the year, we anticipated that we would have a strong year but we had no idea that we would be facing a year with the back drop of a global virus. Despite this, our team had a record year for sales, production, as well as safety engagement. We completed the year with over 10 million tons of sales and production as well as a record number of plants meeting the target points for safety submissions and activities. We did this all while working to keep our employees healthy. For that, I cannot thank everyone of you and your families for the all hard work and support that made this year a success. It was not without tremendous effort, and teamwork by everyone. Now as we look to finish the year and take a well-deserved break to enjoy time with our loved ones, please look for opportunities to support and encourage those around us that were impacted by the effects of the virus. Our greatest blessings are each other and our gifts of kindness we share. Merry Christmas, stay safe and healthy as we look forward to 2021.
Delphi Quarry
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The Warming Tree
5TH YEAR AND STRONGER THAN EVER! Kim Payne, Plant Clerk
I so love this tree and keep thinking how great it is to not only work for a company who supports us as employees but supports community across the board for all their plants. Then, to think of these smaller local community businesses and everyday people who have donated and have even said they are happy to be able to donate because they are grateful to still be employed this year...incredible! The news shows so many hateful terrible events but in small and large towns across America the donations are still pouring in – that’s how America does it!
John Masterson, Sales Manager Kim Payne, Plant Clerk
Welcome New Employees Megan Bowman, HR Generalist
NATHAN STONE Portland Fine Grind Operator 9/8/20
KRISTEN SWEENEY DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
AJ BURGER 243 Equip Operator/Laborer 10/5/20
AARON PING Delphi/Swisher Quality Control Tech 11/9/20
KRIS MCQUEEN Columbus Equip Operator/Laborer 11/9/20
We are proud to announce Kristin Sweeney joined our US Aggregates team on October 12th, in the newly created role of Director of Operations. We believe Kristin is the perfect fit for the role due to her extensive experience and knowledge. Kristin has 15+ years of experience in the aggregates industry. She graduated with a degree in mining engineering from Virginia Tech and has a master’s in engineering management. Kristin’s career has covered engineering, sales, performance, and operations management. This diverse background has given Kristin knowledge in all areas of aggregates operations, with a focus on performance management and leadership development. She strives to help her teams achieve success both personally and professionally. Most recently Kristin was appointed a seat on the Advisory board for Virginia Tech’s Mining and Minerals Engineering Department. Kristin says, “I am so excited to be here and part of this amazing team at Us Agg. I am looking forward to bringing my love of the industry and passion for performance management to our locations. Leading this team and fostering teamwork across all locations to drive improvement in safety, performance and teamwork.”
AJ ROOSA Flat Rock Equip Operator/Laborer 11/16/20
SERENA CADE Delphi/Swisher, Quality Control Tech 11/16/20
In her role, Kristin reports to John Schmidt and is leading our Operations and Performance team. We are confident that Kristin will do an excellent job in this important leadership role.
Congratulations Retiree Our best wishes to Mark Scott who retired on November 2 after 41 years of service.
PIT & QUARRY PROFILE Check out Mark's profile feature on the Pit & Quarry website at https://www. pitandquarry.com/pqprofile-us-aggregatesmark-scott
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2020 emergency Action Drills Laurie Webb, EHS Manager
2.29.2020 FRANCESVILLE Confined Space Rescue
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7.14.2020 RIDGEVILLE Fuel Spill Drill
6.11.2020 FRANCESVILLE Blasting Bag in Bin
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8.31.2020 LOWELL Missing Equipment
6.20.2020 SWISHER Missing Person
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9.3.2020 PORTLAND Fall Rescue at Plant
9.3.2020 PORTLAND FG Fall Rescue off Railcar
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10.1.2020 SPRINGVILLE Confined Space Rescue
9.25.2020 COLUMBUS Customer in Diabetic Shock
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11.3.2020 PLEASANT MILLS Diabetic Emergency
9.30.2020 MONON Skid Steer Entrapment
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11.9.2020 RICHMOND Unconscious Yard Loader
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11.12.2020 DELPHI Truck Blast - Highwall
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11.25.2020 FLAT ROCK Skid Steer Entrapment 12.3.2020 THORNTOWN Unconscious Truck Driver
Rehearse Emergency Scenarios
Response Training
Identify & Address Gaps
Develop Key Response Roles
Test & Refine Systems
Peyton kistler Job Shadows His Dad Peyton Kistler has always been fascinated by the large piles of material and the larger than life equipment he saw at his dads work at US Aggregates Columbus. Seymour High School set aside a day for the seniors of the class of 2021 to take the opportunity to job shadow or go on a college visit. Peyton knew exactly where he wanted to job shadow. He asked his dad, Tim Kistler, if it would be possible to job shadow at US Aggregates Columbus. After following protocol, Plant Manager Steve Kistler (also Peyton’s uncle) informed Peyton that he would be able to job shadow with Tim Kistler in the QC department. Peyton was able to experience pulling a sample from the pile, splitting a sample, running a sample and the input of the sample into our Stonemont application. Peyton was excited to see the behind the scenes of the place that has fascinated him since he was young boy. Peyton said he loved seeing all the aspects of the QC job. He especially liked seeing the mixture of materials to produce certain products. He didn’t realize all the science that goes into stone products. He loved his experience at the US Aggregates Columbus plant and the people he was able to meet on his visit. Peyton plans of attending IUPUC in Columbus in the fall and plans to major in Biology. He plans to use this knowledge in the medical field upon graduation.
Pulling a Sample
Capturing data in Stonemont
Stiring a Sample
Quilt of Valor Sales Manager, John Masterson was recently awarded a Quilt of Valor by the Joyce Kelly Foundation for his time in the military. John was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1982-1986. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA., 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit USS Tripoli, and USS Juneau, Fort Sherman, Panama John received the Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment with Star, and the Meritorious Unit Citation.
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Evaluating Material at the mill
Tim & Peyton Kistler
Tim Kistler, Quality Control Tech
On November 17th, The Heritage Group celebrated its 90th anniversary. What an incredible milestone! US Aggregates is fortunate to be a part of this family of companies that has grown tremendously since 1930. We are strong as ever and poised for the future because our teams are full of good, smart, hardworking individuals. Congratulations THG and thank you to our valued employees for all you do. We've accomplished so much together and look forward to the next 90 years.
Congratulations!
BIRTHDAYS
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Stephanie Lucas Weylin Sanders Brian Abbott Kelvin Hornaday Anthony Maniscalli Justin Hudacin Eric Reynolds William Jennings Stephen Kistler Michael Anderson John Laycock Justin Spangler Terri Okey Brian Morrison Kema Stevens Brandon Roll Elmer White Nicholas Ulerick Kenneth Bachorski Aaron Campbell Derrek Crofford Serena Cade Alan Hatton Austin Nutt Jordan Holt Robert Simon Linda Minter Brandon Runk Donald Ford Eric Woodings Tab Barnett John Horton Nicholas Hamilton Jess Norton Ryan Massie Veronica Marshall Derek Rossok Tristin Eley Christopher Shafer James Bogan Conner Ray Eric Miller Kelly Norton Michael Ross Ronald Oetting Jeff Yura Michael Coning Duane Foster Kaleb Warner
ANNIVERSARIES
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Kim Payne Frank Reed Joseph Long Tommy Lowden Teresa Adams Jeffrey Chadd Clinton Chandler Ricky Adams Jonathon Hutchison Matthew Parker Matt Reid
US Aggregates veterans received this awesome tumbler as a way to say thank you for your service on Veterans Day.
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Donation Requests Being an active part of our communities is important to us. Some times that involves more than just partnering or volunteering. It can also involve monitary and product donations. Every plant should be doing something and we want to keep a pulse on how we are engaging through our charitable giving. Please be sure to send all requests for donation forms (found in Sharepoint in the Administrative library) to Tiffany Stauch so that she can help assist you with the process and be sure we are capturing the right information. Tiffany Stauch tiffany.stauch@usagg.com 317.334.2317
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