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Newsmagazine of the

A Top 400 Contractor

The Vecellio Group

“A Tradition Of Excellence Since 1938”

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Photo by Jeff Romaine

Pier Replacement Picks Up Pace At JAX Beach

Ranger Crews Work To RangerTraffic Mechanical Improve Flow In Installs Pump Central Florida Caps

On New Pump Station

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Continuous Safety Leads to 85 Years of Success (A Word From Leo A. Vecellio, Jr.)...........................................................2 Ranger Crews Work to Improve Traffic Flow In Central Florida..........2 Sharpe Bros. Continues Concrete Road Replacement In NC............2 Progress Continues On The New I-73/I-74 Bypass ..............................3 V&G Works Through The Night On Highway Overpass .......................3 Ranger Leads Efforts On Wetlands Restoration Project......................3 Through The Lens: Hal Jones Contractor........................................... 4-5

Supervisor Safety Awards Recognize Crew Leaders For Dedication To Safety............................................................................... 6-7 Safety Recognition And Awareness Pictorial.......................................8-9 Hal Jones Readies Docks for Historic U.S. Navy Ship....................... 10 Retirements, In Memoriam..................................................................... 10 New Hires, Promotions.............................................................................11 Ranger & Vecenergy Recognized by Safety Council of Palm Beach....11 V&G Supports 3rd Annual Great Port Clean-Up................................12

High-Quality Construction & Materials

Heavy/highway construction, bridge and box culvert construction, drainage and site development throughout the mid-Atlantic states and Florida.

Grading, utilities and asphalt paving/resurfacing in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina. A division of Vecellio & Grogan.

Energy Services & Products

Heavy industrial bridge and marine construction services in the southeastern United States. A division of Vecellio & Grogan.

Heavy/highway contracting, site development, and asphalt paving/resurfacing across central and southeastern Florida.

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Heavy industrial and marine construction services, based in West Palm Beach, Florida.

DOT-certified limerock aggregates and screenings.

Located in Miami, Florida, White Rock is one of the top producers in the U.S.

Petroleum products terminals and related services in multiple U.S. locations.

Total capacity exceeds two million barrels.

Continuous Safety Leads To 85 Years Of Success The Vecellio Group is celebrating its 85th year in business in 2023.

A Word From This accomplishment Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. S R A E Y is due to the hard work E s t a b. 1 9 3 8 Vecellio Group, Inc. and dedication of our Chairman, CEO & President employees. And Safety is a critical factor of our longevity and success.

A safe work environment and safe work habits are extremely important to make sure every employee gets home without incident each day. It also creates the safest possible situation for the communities we work in.

Working safely has other benefits as well. It ensures the proper processes are followed and the job is done right the first time. We know safety drives quality. And quality drives production. In a competitive environment like ours, safety is key to staying ahead of the competition, creating high customer satisfaction and controlling costs. It’s that safetyfirst mentality that will continue to keep us competitive throughout our diverse markets.

I‘m proud to congratulate our Supervisor Safety Award winners for 2022. Their commitment to always doing the right thing will help us maintain business continuity for many years to come. On behalf of the entire family, thank you, and stay safe.

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Ranger Crews Work To Improve Traffic Flow in Central Florida Ranger Construction’s Central Division is working with the Central Florida Expressway Authority to remove two bridges on FL-528, and reconstruct the roadway with embankment, limerock, and asphalt. The current work is the construction of the median cross-over to divert traffic for the demolition of the bridge. This requires excavation and embankment (below) followed by roadway base and asphalt.

Photos by Jeff Romaine

ON THE COVER Katerina Steel, Loader Operator for Ranger Construction’s Central Division, is running a vibratory roller in preparation to lay roadway base and asphalt.

Sharpe Bros. Continues Concrete Road Replacement in North Carolina As part of a concrete street replacement project in Winston-Salem, NC, Sharpe crews remove the old existing concrete roadways, prepare to install new water lines (photos at left) and install new curb and gutter, stone. When that work is complete, crews will begin asphalt paving (below) to improve overall road quality throughout the city.

Photos by Paul Gilliam

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Progress Continues On New I-73/I-74 Bypass Leading Into Downtown Rockingham Vecellio & Grogan workers set girders on a new bridge (photo at right) as part of the bypass project in Rockingham County, NC. Stay-in-place forms were later installed by subcontractors so V&G crews could set cross frames and overhangs in preparation for installation of the deck steel. That phase of the construction, along with pouring the bridge deck, took place later in July.

Photo by Adam Sautter

V&G Works Through The Night On Highway Overpass To Reduce Traffic Disruption

Ranger Construction Leads Efforts On Wetlands Restoration Project in So. FL

Vecellio & Grogan crew removes false work, or temporary bridge forms, from below a FL-417 overpass in Orlando, before performing closure pours and stripping all overhang jacks. Eugene Bufkin (inset photo below) removes framing along with Servando Izeta working above. In the bottom photo, Mauro Yepez-Torres (Foreman) and Richard Lawrence (Superintendent) clear the false work and load it on a flatbed truck to be hauled away for disposal.

Working closely with Ranger Mechanical Services and Vecellio & Grogan, Ranger Construction advances their project plan on a complex wetlands restoration project in Hendry County, Florida. Details include the construction of five restoration areas, a seepage canal water management system, seepage canal pump station, large canal culvert crossings, inland restoration water control systems, and farm bed land leveling.

Work continues on the G-765S pump station where large boulders have been placed at the entrance to the pump bays for erosion control when the new pumps are operational.

A riprap system, including filter fabric and bedding stone, will provide additional runoff control for the pump station.

Crews finish clearing the last farm bed on the restoration site.

Photos by Jeff Romaine

Photos by Jeff Romaine

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Hal Jones crews perform work for Fincantieri at Commodore’s Point in Jacksonville, FL. At left, the 36” pipe pile are being cut to grade in preparation to form for the concrete bulkhead cap. Above, Westley Diotte, Working Foreman, is stiffening a 36” pipe pile probe used to check pile locations for voids or obstructions.

Through the Lens Commodore’s Point Surveyor Bill Edge (above left and middle) and his team lay out for a new relieving platform consisting of 18” H-pile. Tony Sheppard, Lead Man, cuts off existing sheet pile wall (bottom left) to grade.

Photos by Jeff Romaine

Caleb Johns, Laborer, excavates for placement of new tie back rods (below).

Welder Alex Dey splices a 36” pipe pile from the platform while Scott Brunette, Superintendent, and Westly Diotte, hook up a vibratory hammer (above right) to drive the pile.

The vibratory hammer is moved into place (middle right) by David Miller, Crane Operator.

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Florida Yacht Club Hal Jones was hired by the Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville, FL to replace the existing docks that have become nearly unusable over the years.

The photos above and right show crews removing the existing metal railing from the docks. Once detached, the crane will move it to the barge (top right) to be hauled away. With the railing removed, crews will begin replacing the old dock.

Photos below show the rip rap jetty also being constructed by Hal Jones at the Yacht Club.

Photos by Jeff Romaine

Photos by Jeff Romaine

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Supervisor Safety Awards Recognize The Vecellio Group’s annual Supervisor Safety Awards program recognizes high-level safety performance at our construction and materials operations.

These include Vecellio & Grogan (and its affiliated shop, Beckley Equipment Repair), Hal Jones Contractor, Sharpe Bros., White Rock Quarries and Ranger Construction based on multiple criteria tracked throughout 2022. This year, Murray Logan Construction, the newest member of the Group, is also included. This will be their first time participating in the annual Supervisor Safety Awards since joining the Vecellio Group.

The Group’s energy division also performs to the highest level of safety performance at all times.

Keep up the good work and stay safe everyone!

MURRAY LOGAN CONSTRUCTION HONORS 17 SUPERVISORS

VECELLIO & GROGAN* HONORS 24 SUPERVISORS * Includes Beckley Equipment Repair DELP, DAVID FIELDS, RANDALL GRAHAM, CARLOS GREENE, SONNY HARDY, JEFF HUDSON, W. ANDY INFANTE, GUILLERMO LARA-ROJAS, ENRIQUE LAWRENCE, RICHARD LITTLES, JAMES MAYNARD, HAROLD (DOUG) MCGEE, MATTHEW NUNEZ, LUIS PERRIT, DAVID ROMERO, FRANCISCO RUNION, MIKE SHREWSBURY, TIMOTHY SEYMOUR, DAVID SMITH, MAX TORRES, FRANCISCO TORRES, JOSE A. WALKER, DANNY WATERS, JAMES YEPEZ TORRES, MAURO

PARTY CHIEF GRADE SUPT. EROS’N CTRL FOREMAN PROJECT SUPT. WORKING FOREMAN BRIDGE SUPT. STRUCTURE PROJ. MGR. BRIDGE FOREMAN BRIDGE SUPT. ASST. BRIDGE SUPT. PIPE FOREMAN FOREMAN BRIDGE FOREMAN BRIDGE FOREMAN FOREMAN SHOP FOREMAN WORKING FOREMAN BRIDGE SUPT. SUPERINTENDENT GRADE FOREMAN PIPE FOREMANN EQUIPMENT SUPVR. BRIDGE SUPT. FOREMAN

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BEDFORD, WILLIE BRAKEFIELD, LAWRENCE DAVIS JR, EDWARD L. DE LA CRUZ, FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, RICARDO DUPUY, BRANDON GADSON, LEROY HENDERSON, CHARLES J. KNIGHT, BRIAN MENDIA, JOSEPH A. MURRY, JOE PIZZI, ENRIQUE SLINSKEY, ROB SLY, BRETT SWABY, BAZIE WILLIAMS, EGBERT G. WILLIAMS, SHAPEL

SEAWALL FOREMAN SEAWALL FOREMAN OPERATIONS SUPT. SEAWALL FOREMAN SEAWALL FOREMAN PIPE FOREMAN SEAWALL FOREMAN LIFT STATION FOREMAN SEAWALL FOREMAN FLEET MANAGER PUMP STATION FOREMAN PUMP STATION FOREMAN PUMP STATION FOREMAN OPERATIONS SUPT. SEAWALL FOREMAN SEAWALL FOREMAN SEAWALL FOREMAN

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BAILEY, TIM BAKER, JOSH BEDOLLA, JUAN BISHOP, MIKE BRANSCOME, DAVE BRANSCOME, KAREN CARTER, DONALD HUNT, PAUL MABE, THOMAS MARTIN, DALE MICHAUX, MICHAEL NELSON, TODD OWENS, ISAAC WALL, CARL WESTMORELAND, ALLEN

PIPE FOREMAN ASPHALT FOREMAN PIPE/LEAD ASPHALT SUPT. QUALITY CONTROL SUPT. PLANT FOREMAN ASPHALT FOREMAN ASPHALT FOREMAN PROJECT SUPT. FLEET MANAGER PLANT FOREMAN ASPHALT FOREMAN ASPHALT FOREMAN FLEET MANAGER GRADE FOREMAN

Crew Leaders for Dedication to Safety RANGER’S CENTRAL DIVISION* HONORS 24 SUPERVISORS

RANGER’S SOUTH DIVISION* HONORS 29 SUPERVISORS

* Includes Winter Garden, Ft. Pierce, & Ocala

* Includes West Palm Beach & Miami

ARANGO, GONZOLO AUSTIN, DAVID BAUGHMAN, MICHAEL BERNARDO, JESSE CHAVEZ, OFELIO COVARRUBIAS, EMILIANO COVARRUBIAS, HOMERO COVARRUBIAS, JOHN FERNANDEZ, JOEL HERNANDEZ, HECTOR IRVIN, CHRISTOPHER JENKINS, WILLIAM JUDY, DANIEL LEMONS, JOSHUA MINIETTA, MICHAEL MURRAY, KYLE PIERCE, CLYDE W. RIVERA, ARAMIS ROBERTSON, RUFUS SALINAS, ANDREW SEGARRA, URIEL SMITH, MICHAEL E. TAYLOR, BENJAMIN WALKER, DANIEL

CHAMBERS, DAVID CONDE, RICHARD FAULKNER, TERRANCE FOX, TIMOTHY GERMAN, EZELL GORDON, EYON GREEN, JOHNNY SR. HEMBREE, ROLAND HOUSTON, BRANDON HOWARD, LLOYD HUNTER, TERRY KINSLOE, THOMAS LORENZO, JOSEPH MONJARAZ, PABLO MORRIS, RICHARD NEWHOUSE, KEN PARKER, JOHN PETERSON, JONATHAN PHILLIPSON, KEVIN PICKEL, DANIEL PIENKOS, PATRICK PURVIS, MILES RACHAL, DALTON SCHWAGER, PAUL SERRA, GLENN SHELDON, DARRELL SUMNER, ROBERT TORRES, PEDRO TORRES, PEDRO JUAN

GRADE FOREMAN PARTY CHIEF MILLING FOREMAN GRADE FOREMAN ASPHALT FOREMAN ASPHALT FOREMAN MOT FOREMAN ASPHALT FOREMAN ASPHALT FOREMAN ASPHALT FOREMAN MOT FOREMAN PARTY CHIEF PIPE FOREMAN ASPHALT FOREMAN MILLING FOREMAN GRADE FOREMAN GRADE FOREMAN GRADE SUPT. ASPHALT SUPT. SURVEY MANAGER PLANT FOREMAN GRADE FOREMAN GRADE FOREMAN PLANT MANAGER

WHITE ROCK QUARRIES HONORS 15 SUPERVISORS BROWN, ANTOINE DANIEL, GARY DAVIS, TRACY FLORES, GARY HARBIN, STEVE JIMENEZ-QUINTANA, MANUEL LOPEZ-RODRIGUEZ, ENRIQUE MEURY, KEVIN PAYNE, CHARLES JR. RABASSA, JOSE REYES, TONY THOMPSON, WILBUR (BUD) VALERO, YOSMEL VOYTEK, TODD WHYTE, TREVOR

PLANT FOREMAN PLANT FOREMAN PARTY CHIEF PLANT FOREMAN PLANT SUPT. PLANT FOREMAN PLANT FOREMAN RAIL FOREMAN EQUIPMENT MANAGER EQUIPMENT FOREMAN Q.C. SUPERVISOR PLANT MANAGER PLANT FOREMAN PLANT MANAGER PIT FOREMAN

PROJECT SUPT. TRUCK MANAGER PARTY CHIEF PLANT MANAGER ASPHALT FOREMAN ASPHALT SUPT. ASPHALT SUPT. GRADE SUPT. SAFETY MANAGER ASPHALT FOREMAN GRADE SUPT. PROJECT MANAGER FACILITIES MANAGER MILLING FOREMAN SHOP MANAGER ASPHALT FOREMAN PROJECT SUPT. WORKING GRADE FRMN. PROJECT SUPT. SAFETY MANAGER QC MANAGER PLANT FOREMAN SR. ASPHALT SUPT. AREA MANAGER ASPHALT FOREMAN PLANT FOREMAN PROJECT SUPT. GRADE FOREMAN PROJECT SUPT.

HAL JONES CONTRACTOR HONORS 9 SUPERVISORS BERG, BRUCE BRUNETTE, SCOTT CAMPOS, JULIAN CHAPIN, FRED GRIZZLE, MICHAEL PHILLIPS, GRANVILLE ROSIER, BEN SCHNORR, GEORGE WILLIAMS, FRED

BRIDGE SUPT. BRIDGE SUPT. BRIDGE SUPT. BRIDGE SUPT. SHOP MANAGER BRIDGE FOREMAN LEAD BRIDGE BRIDGE SUPT. SHOP MANAGER

Photos of many of our Supervisor Safety Award Winners can be found on pages 8 and 9, along with Safety Week photos.

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SAFETY RECOGNITI Below are photos of some of the Supervisor Safety Award winners, as well as award presenters, taken at Q1 Safety Meetings where they were presented. Those unable to attend received their awards at a later time.

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ON & AWARENESS! The Vecellio Companies again participated in National Work Zone Awareness Week which took place April 17-21, 2023. The National Asphalt Pavement Association’s 2023 campaign - Watch For Us - educated the public on the dangers of distracted driving in work zones.

These photos, taken at multiple job sites, show just some of our employees and teams supporting this year’s events.

Be Prepared to Beat the Heat All employees need to be familiar with common heat-related illnesses, their symptoms, and how to treat them.

Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, and Heat Stroke are the most common illnesses caused by overexposure to the sun and exceedingly high temperatures..

Working outside during extreme heat requires planned breaks and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

For information about key heatrelated illness, symptoms, and first aid treatments, go to www.cdc.gov.

The Safety organization recently updated all of the companies’ Employee Safety Handbooks for 2023.

All employees should receive a copy of your specific handbook and become familiar with the important information included.

You can never be too safe on the job to ensure you and your coworkers go home without incident at the end of each day. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

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Hal Jones Readies Docks for Historic US Navy Ship as a Naval Museum, Hal Jones was hired to reinforce an existing shipyard pier to receive it.

Hal Jones installed six 18” pipe piles to support three floating fender panels for initial ship dockage. Then, eight mooring bitts (large cleats) were installed on the pier for the ship’s lines, and an elevated gangway platform was constructed with access ramps for public use to board the ship, now in service as a museum.

Photos courtesy of the City of Jacksonville

The USS Orleck is a Navy Destroyer Commissioned in 1945 and named after Lt. Joseph Orleck, killed in action during WWII and posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.

The Orleck served during the Vietnam War, as well as the Korean War, and received nearly 20 battle stars during that time.

When the Navy decided to permanently dock the ship in Jacksonville, FL

IN M E M O R I A M The Vecellio Group extends deepest sympathies to the family, friends and coworkers of those we lost during the first part of this year. They will be missed.

Melissa Stanley-Bartusiak Melissa Stanley began her Vecellio career in January 2006 as an Accounts Receivable clerk out of the Beckley office. With her hard work and dedication, she took on many roles and ultimately became the Accounting Manager for Vecenergy.

In June, Melissa and her husband Sam, were killed in a tragic motorcycle accident while riding in West Virginia, something they loved to do.

Her work families in Beckley, West Palm Beach, Port Everglades, and throughout Vecenergy will miss her deeply and will never forget her kindness and willingness to lend a helping hand.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Melissa’s family and friends.

Kory Kirwin

Tugboats were used to bring the USS Orleck into the reinforced dock (above), and mooring lines keep the ship stable and ready for public access (left).

Kory M. Kirwin passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 31. While Kory was not with V&G for that long, he had an immediate impact as a Laborer on V&G’s largest project, the Rockingham Bypass. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Our hearts go out to Kory’s family, especially his twelve-year-old daughter, Rylie.

RE TIR E M E N TS The Vecellio Group extends best wishes to those who retired in the first half of 2023. Their many years of valued service are greatly appreciated!

make sure all machines performed safely in the field. All his coworkers wish him the best in his retirement.

James R. Absher

Alfred L. Lacy

James Absher came to V&G in July 2021 after a long and fulfilling career in road construction. The company was fortunate enough to have James with us for the past two years as a Bulldozer Operator to share his knowledge and experience. We congratulate him on his retirement.

Alba R. Essenburg

Alba Essenburg (formerly Alba Padilla) began her career with White Rock Quarries in December 1997.

She brought a wealth of credit management experience to the business, and grew invaluable relationships with both the sales team and customers to ensure all business terms were understood. Alba’s dedication and work ethic will be missed by all at WRQ.

Rodney L. Golden

In July 2006, Rodney Golden began working as a Shop Mechanic for Sharpe Bros. His skills allowed him to work on all types of equipment to 10

Alfred Lacy performed many duties during his time at Vecellio & Grogan. He was hired as a Laborer in 1985, and later promoted to Mechanic’s Helper.

Alfred was always willing to perform any task that needed to be done, and always did it well. He never met a stranger...just people he hadn’t become friends with. That is something his coworkers will miss most about him.

Arturo Pelaez

Originally hired in 1988, Arturo Pelaez took a break from service but returned to White Rock Quarries in 2016 as an Off-Highway Rear Dump Truck Driver. Arturo was a hard worker and will be missed by all as he begins his retirement.

Frederick E. Rumph

Fred Rumph worked for South Florida Petroleum Services for more than ten years, retiring as Person-In-Charge at the end of March. Fred’s work

ethic and commitment to quality and safety will be missed by all.

Michael N. Scarborough

Mike Scarborough brought a blend of southern charm, humor, and sometimes surliness to his safety training. Mike genuinely cared for his fellow employees, and did what it took to keep them working safely.

He was a mentor, counselor, confidante and, when required, a thorn in the side of those he worked with.

His dedication was unmatched, and he will truly be missed. As college football season begins, you will find Mike watching to see if his UGA Bulldogs will “three-peat” as National Champions.

Gary I. Todd, Jr.

Tad Todd was a retired Captain in the U.S. Coast Guard before joining Vecenergy. As General Manager of South Florida Petroleum Services (SFPS), he ran the business with professionalism and integrity for more than fifteen years.

Tad retired from SFPS in March after a smooth transition that ensured consistent business focus and direction. His personality and commitment to his team will be missed by all as he sails on to a peaceful retirement.

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The Vecellio Group welcomes new members of the management team (in italics), along with new and returning employees who have completed their introductory periods through May 31, 2023!

Congratulations to those receiving pro­motions through May 31, 2023! (man­agement in italics.)

Hal Jones Contractor

Hal Jones Contractor

Ryan III, Philip P. - Bridge Lead Sheppard, Anthony R. Bridge Lead Galvan, Maria E.

Murray Logan Construction Mastrogiacomo, Angelo J.

Ranger Construction Bodiford, David E. - Area Grade Operator Demars, Randy M. Asphalt Superintendent Fernandez Brito, Alejandro Quality Control Tech.

Hernandez Pecho, Roberto Project Engineer Meador, Charice L. Grade Foreman Mellette, Roger N. Asphalt Manager Miller, Scott M. - Grade Foreman Ortis Mejias, Ricardo Grade Foreman Perry, Jason L. - Milling Foreman VanDusen, Tracey M. Contracts Administrator Anderson, Derrick J. Baldwin, Damondty Barnett, Adam L. Bouie, Zachary R. Brown, Leonard J. Bucio, Eliborio Byrd Jr., Theo Cancel Velez, Harry Constant, Darryl Capuano, Anthony J. Carbajal, Jonathan Caswell, Courtney Council Sr., Bryant L. Covarrubius, Adan

Daley, Sophia Deemer, James C. Delgado Jr., Carlos R. Dennis, Johnny J. Ellison, Deandrea R. Fernandez Brito, Alejandro Fletcher, Jonathan R. Gibson, Justin S. Grace, Seyerick B. Graham, Timmy T. Graves III, Jessie B. Hamilton II, Jessie L. Hastings, Jonah R. Hernandez, Alex L. Jackson, Jabril R. Jacobs, Nickholas J. James, Tmia A. Jean Jacques, Arthur L. Jean Laurent, Marcene Keuma, Antonio C. Lebron Colon, Alejandro Lewis, Wesley D. Machado, Rafael J. Marrero Acevedo, Joeys A. Martinez, Phillip Meador, Jeff A. Meador, Justin L. Milford, Logan M. Moore, Scott A. Morales, Jonathan B. Nerio Jr., George Owens, Terrence J. Ramirez Jr., Nestor Rodriguez Miranda, Alejandro Rosales Igarza, Jose L. Sanchez, Christian Sanchez, Nelson Santana Jr., Eddie Sarr, Keith M. Simmons, James H. Stone, Wyatt J. Summerville, Hosea Sweep, Leo C. Tavera Torres, Roberto Toomer, Ernest J. Vargas Gonzalez, Nathaly Vega Abreu, Juan C. Velasquez Cardenas, Reinaldo Wilson Jr., Thomas P. Whitted, Cordelle L.

Sharpe Bros.

Fowler, Joshua C. Garnica Sosa, Jose G. Jones, Tyler D. Lanier, Andrew J. Lemus Orellana, Aldo A. McKinnis, David L. Michaux, James A. Moore, Logan M. Peeden, Michael C. Rush, Tyler S. Sellars, Teressa L. Sibri, Pablo L. Springs, Samuel T. Taylor, Austin R. Williams, Clara P. Wilson, Quandon H.

Vecellio & Grogan Burr, Aubry L. - Project Engineer Ramirez Perez, Luis M. Field Engineer Acevedo Rivera, Hector Boyd, Chavis C. Cancino, Gilberto N. Chriscoe, Todd O. Christiansen, Paula J. Cooper, Ryan D. Correa Batista, Alba G. Cox, Delbert J. Elliott, Anthony D. L. Fox, Robert D. Franklin, Robert H. Gazoo, Joshua E. Hernandez, Roberto L. Ince, Johnny B. Jarema, Tyler A. Johnson, Austen C. Knie Mejia, Walter Kopec, Michael J. Loidl, Bryan F. Moser, Lawrence K. Ortiz Salgado, Anthony R. Paul, Rene Pike, Eddie B. Pryce, Paul A. Pryce, Rowan R. Robbins, Steven P.

Ruiz Velasquez, Saul Santiago, Eric M. Shrewsbury, Austin B. Smith, Kendall L. Stalvey Jr., David H.

Wright, Charles A.

Vecellio Mgmt. Svcs.

Torres, Ernesto J. - Senior Network Engineer Stevens, Nicholas R.

Vecenergy Frazier Jr., Derrick D. Murphy Jr., Maurice A. Pierre-Louis, Watson Singleton, Codey

White Rock Quarries Cunningham, Miriam B. HR Manager Aguilera, Roger Alfonso Roca, Joysbel L. Alonzo Hinojosa, Jorge Arocha Rosales, Alex Blue, Antonyo L. Diaz Walker, Richard Echevarria, Raydel Gonzalez Montanez, Ricardo Hernandez Leon, Joyce Howard, Karim A. Hunt, Jakarri T. King, Edmond A. Lopez Garcia, Alberto Meury, Jason T. Moreno Andarcio, Alexei Moreno Sanchez, Rene R. Orama Lopez, Ernesto Ordonez Bergolla, Luis Ortega Amaya, Joan Padron Gonzalez, Israel Perez, Luis F. Piloto Pino, Carlos Sanchez Figueroa, Yoislan Torres Cepero, Carlos A. Ulloa Capetillo, Jorge

Ryan III, Phillip P. Bridge Foreman

Ranger Construction Cooke, Kaleb P. - Asphalt Foreman Fernandez Pagan, Joel D. Asphalt Superintendent Tope, Darren D. - Grade Foreman Vega Guzman, Wilfredo A. Pipe Foreman Ambrois, Lisabien - Asphalt Screed Operator Ortiz, Randol - Motor Grader Operator

Sharpe Bros.

Alvarez, Yair Irlen Guevera Asphalt Lead

Vecellio & Grogan Bates, Hunter - Assistant Project Manager Gomez, Jose “Omar” Superintendent Romero, Francisco R. Bridge Foreman

Shaffer, Robert L. - Grade Foreman Baldwin, Jon M. Bulldozer Operator Fowler, Nathaniel R. Bulldozer Operator Torres, Javier - Bulldozer Operator

White Rock Quarries Perez, Rafael - Safety Supvr.

Vecenergy Bomback, Daniel Operations Supervisor Singleton, Blake E. Operations Supervisor Suvero Jr., Luis D. Person In Charge Tenuta, Dominic J. Lead Terminal Operator Bell, Eugene Operations Coodinator Ramos, Elizert J. Operations Coordinator Singleton, Codey Class-B Dockman

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Goss, Jessica Executive Assistant

The Vecellio Group proudly provides Equal Em­ployment Opportunity (EEO) for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or status as a qualified Vietnam-era, special-disabled or other protected veteran.

We maintain workplaces that are drugfree and do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or racial bias.

Ranger & Vecenergy Recognized By The Safety Council Of Palm Beach County Both Ranger Construction and Vecenergy were once again recognized by the Safety Council of Palm Beach County at their annual luncheon for year-long excellence in safety.

Ranger received an Excellence Award for Worker Safety and a Merit Award for

Worker Safety in 2022. They also received an Excellence Award and a Merit Award for Vehicle Safety, Vecenergy teams also received awards for achievements in Employee Safety and Vehicle Safety throughout last year.

Receiving awards for Ranger on behalf of the South Region (photo above left) are (L to R) Greg Reilly, Edwin Jacobs, Matthew McCallum, Keurin Acosta and Brandon Houston. Receiving for Ranger’s Cental region (middle photo) are Patrick Drane and David Asselin. Receiving multiple awards for Vecenergy’s Port Everglades and West Palm Beach Terminals are (L to R) Cody Singleton, Jamar Rodriques, Vincent Vega, and Keurin Acosta.

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s 4510 Glades Cutoff Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34981

Phone: (772) 252-5990 • Fax: (772) 466-9559

s 17800 NW 122nd Ave, Hialeah (Miami), FL 33018 Phone: (305) 828-9464 • Fax: (305) 818-7172

Vecellio & Grogan employees in Tampa, FL joined approximately 800 other individuals for the Third Annual Great Port Clean-Up on April 21st.

The effort covered 32 sites across Tampa Bay, and V&G was one of 29 private groups participating in this year’s event.

Nearly 80,000 lbs. of trash was collected by volunteers this year, almost double the amount of trash collected in 2022.

Approximately 2,000 43-gal. trash bags were collected, along with 30,000 lbs.of invasive weeds.

What were some of the stranger items removed from the Bay? They included a giant plastic tank, multiple semi-truck wheels, and an entire boat that had been sunk in the past.

Mike Chmara, Joe Marricco, and Sonny Greene (shown in the photo below) were three of this year’s participants from V&G.

SHARPE BROS. SharpeBrosVG.com l 204 Base Leg Road, Greensboro, NC 27409 P.O. Box 35387, Greensboro, NC 27425 Phone: (336) 235-2756 • Fax: (336) 235-2743

n 6311 Burnt Poplar Rd., Greensboro, NC 27409

(Shingle Recycling Center) Phone: (336) 708-7662

s 7809 Lebanon Rd., Greensboro, NC 27409

Phone: (336) 605-3775 • Fax: (336) 605-7065

s 3970 Liberty Rd., Greensboro, NC 27406 Phone: (336) 674-0138 • Fax: (336) 674-6997

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l 9250 Bay Plaza Blvd, Suite 315, Tampa FL 33619 Phone: (813) 393-8191 • Fax: (813) 792-6370

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Issue: 1st/2nd Quarter 2023 • Circulation: 3,700

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