MESSAGE FROM THE DIVISION PRESIDENT
Good Day Team,
Welcome to our 2024 Summer edition of “The Nash Pipeline” Newsletter. I hope everyone has had an enjoyable summer, maybe including a little vacation time while the kids were out of school on break. The weather has certainly seemed to have been cooperative in all our locations in South Florida, South Carolina, and the Caribbean, so if by chance you had any planned events, hopefully it all worked out and a fun time was had by all!
First on my list in my “President’s Message”, I would like to thank all our team members who participated in this year’s “Employee Engagement Survey”. Although we did not accomplish 100% participation in the survey, I and the rest of the Leadership team were very pleased with the final number of 82.8%. You will read more about the survey a little later in the newsletter, however, I want to make sure I made it a point on how much we value getting your feedback on how you feel we are doing as an organization overall, hopefully meeting your needs of what you look for in an employer and finally, what we are doing right and what we may need to do to improve. I mean that’s exactly what takes place when we meet with our supervisor for our annual review, so why not give you the opportunity to do the same. Again, thank you to all who participated, and if you happened not to this year, please make it a point to do so next year.
Secondly, we’ve just started our last quarter of our fiscal year 2024 (remember our business year runs October 1st through September 30th) and the company is continuing to operate the same way we started the year, and all indications are this will be our best year ever as an organization. Many things play a role in making that happen. Some of these things we have control over and others we do not. We can only be thankful for those we don’t and be diligent in our focus and execution in those we do! No time for complacency, we need to just keep doing what we are doing. Work smart and stay safe! Let’s finish this year strong and take the time and look ahead and prepare for what we need to do to accomplish and recreate another successful year in FY2025.
In closing, as you look through the rest of the newsletter, you will find additional great information related to employee anniversary celebrations, project updates, employee spotlights and much more. We try and include all we can to keep you up to date on what’s happening wherever we are. But we’re also open to ideas on how to make it better, so if you have anything you would like to share that you feel might help, please pass it along by emailing NashPipeline@wrnash.com
As always, if you any questions, comments, or concerns for the good of the organization, please feel free to reach out and give me a call at 305-728-3420 or send me and email at Russell.nash@wrnash.com
Russell Nash Division President
EMPLOYEE-OWNER ANNIVERSARIES
We thank each one of you for your service & dedication.
LUIS CAMACHO
PIETER BORST
ENIOR JEUNE
LUIS RIVAS
TROY ETTIENNE
EMIR MIRAYE
RICHARD RODRIGUEZ
JUNE
OSMANY GALVEZ
CRAIG SAUNDERS
NICOLAS GONZALEZ
MAX ST. FLEUR
CARLOS BONILLA
YASMANY CASTRO
EMMANUEL MILIAN
MARIO MARTINEZ
CARLOS DIAZ
JOSE RODRIGUEZ
MONIQUE ESTEVEZ
ROBERTO CRESPO
NADIA PELAEZ
JORGE CASTILLO
Russell Nash, Scott Randolph, Luis Olazagasti, Rudis Castro, Lazaro Cisneros, Shyann Jefferson, Justin Lewis, Roan Bailey, Serafin Castro, Jose Machado, Ramiro Ramirez, Emmanuel Rojas, Yudier Martinez, Andres Cabale, Manuel Vanegas, Felix Mathison Jr.
JULY
George Wininger, Sheila Munchez-Weikel, Christopher Nash, Julio Giusto, Melonie Astorga, Sandra Dowels, Gladys Green, Jasmine Villalobos, Raphael Baldera, Fernando Giordani, Arles Zeledon, Charles Lee, Fabian Castro, Boris Perez, Julioi Guerra, Rafael Valera, Felix Garrido, Luis Escobedo, Osvaldo Grandal, Eivys Ramos, Yuniel Delgado, Abel Hidalgo, Adrian Baro, Nikolas Kuchima, Raul Suarez, Giosue Di Bello, Pedro Valle, Maykel Garcia, Abdel Gonzalez, Alexander Perez
AUGUST
Michael Thompson, Harvey Fernandez, Santiago Santana, Luis Alava, Jaime Zeledon, Carlos Bonilla, Shedly Petit, Christopher Novatnack, Robert Patronick, Jean Jacques, Juan Gonzalez, Anthony Lee, Samuel Mosieur, James Pruiett, Orlando Lima, Yunior Mauriz, Alejandro Valdes, Lanny Somerville, Chandler Browder, Nicholas Nichiporuk, Sophie Starfas, Ana Roman, Andres Figueroa, Gelasio Hernandez, Andy Rodriguez, Fernando Miranda, Jose Almaguer, Adrian Gonzalez, Alexix Hernandez, Vicente Rojas, Gremir Cardenas, Ferneau Simond, Christian Exantus, Federico Monterroso, Joshua Vincent, Pamela De Oliveira, Wesque Calveiro, Jose Lemus, Jorge Napoles, Ire Alejandro Hernandez, Eduardo De Jesus Pila, Aresky Rodriguez, Lawrence Noor, Brandon Santos
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
UHEALTH JACKSON WEST MEDICAL CENTER IVF CLINIC
Doral, Florida
The new UHealth Center for Reproductive Medicine will be coming to Jackson West Medical Center’s Medical Pavilion in 2024.
This new clinic will offer a comprehensive approach to fertility, providing access to innovative treatments including genetic screening, intrauterine insemination, and microsurgeries. With academic medical expertise, high pregnancy rates, and affordable fertility care, UHealth is committed to maintaining the highest standards as members of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Wlliam R. Nash is performing complete Mechanical, Plumbing and Medical Gas services for the 2nd floor build out of a shell space. Equipment includes mini-split, exhaust fans, VAV’s, FD/FSDs, new ductwork with air devices, plumbing fixtures, and med gas equipment. Our team is proud to be part of this medical facility championing women’s reproductive health.
NEWLY AWARDED PROJECTS
• Boca Raton Regional Hospital Package 3.1
• Bethesda East ED CT Installation & Renovations
• West Boca Medical Center NICU Chiller Replacement
• St. Mary’s Medical Center ED Renovations
• Noven QC Lab & Office Building
• U Health 5-Story Expansion & Enabling
• Ritz Carlton - Gardenia and Heliconia HVAC FCU Replacement
Shell Space
PROJECT UPDATES
HOTEL INDIGO
Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
We are proud to announce the successful completion of one of our latest projects - Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman!
The hotel features 282 luxurious guest rooms with breathtaking views of both sunrise and sunset, a variety of dining options including a rooftop lounge that’s rare on the island, sophisticated pool and beach experiences, and expansive event spaces that cater to both locals and tourists.
Big congratulations to our incredible Nash Carib team for their exceptional work in providing the mechanical and fire protection scope of work for this new luxury resort.
PROJECT UPDATES
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Boca Raton, Florida
Project update at Baptist Health South Florida’s Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s New Patient Tower. Significant progress has been achieved in recent months, highlighted by the successful topping-out ceremony. Equipment installation is now underway, marking a crucial phase in the construction process. Our team continues to meet key milestones, ensuring the project remains on schedule and adheres to our high standards of quality and safety.
The William R. Nash Team is providing complete mechanical, plumbing, and med gas services for the new 10-story patient tower addition.
PROJECT UPDATES
PROJECT UPDATES
MUSC HEALTH LEATHERMAN
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE PAVILION
Florence, South Carolina
Our South Carolina team was honored to be part of the topping-out ceremony at MUSC Health Jean and Hugh K. Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion in Florence, South Carolina!
We joined the James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Company, Inc., fellow trade contractors, the Governor, the Mayor, and many other guests to celebrate constructing this behavioral health hospital. The facility boasts cutting-edge technology and practices, setting new standards for those in need. Our dedicated crew is proud to contribute to this groundbreaking project!
PROJECT UPDATES
HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL
Port Charlotte, Florida
Our team is happy to announce the successful completion of phase 1 scope of work, ICU expansion, at the HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital project in Port Charlotte, Florida. This milestone involved a significant enhancement of critical care patient rooms, expansion of pre-operative treatment areas, renovation of the main lobby, waiting rooms, registration, and addition of a chapel and coffee shop.
William R. Nash, LLC. is providing complete mechanical and plumbing scope for this CEP and ED Expansion project. As we move into Phase 2, our focus will be on providing our services to expand the hospital’s operation room capacity from 10 to 12 suites.
PROJECT UPDATES
ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Fort Myers, Florida
Featured are some behind-the-scenes photos of one of our latest projects, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida!
Check out the structure of the building, featuring the PVC underground for the pods and hangers on the first floor. Our team is hard at work, and we’re proud to perform the plumbing and med gas installations on this job.
PROJECT UPDATES
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
TRANSFORMATIONAL CANCER RESEARCH BUILDING
Miami, Florida
Our dedicated team is making significant strides in providing essential plumbing and medical gas services for this cutting-edge facility. On level 4 of the project, we’re implementing advanced cooling water systems, efficient heating hot water systems, and innovative chiller beam water systems. These crucial components will ensure optimal environmental control and support the facility’s research capabilities.
As we progress through this multi-story cancer center, we’re acutely aware of the transformative impact our work will have on countless lives. Our expertise in handling complex mechanical systems positions us at the forefront of this groundbreaking project. We’re committed to delivering top-quality results that will contribute to the future of cancer research.
GOLD COIN INITIATIVE
In 2023, William R. Nash introduced a “Gold Coin” initiative recognizing team members that are going above and beyond for the organization. Each recipient is nominated by their supervisor and this nomination is brought to the leadership team for review. The coins accrue to gift card prizes which the recipient can spend how he/she pleases! Job well done to all everyone who has received this incentive!
Douglas Moon (with Reiner Speer)
Marlon Skyers (with Victor Bruno)
Roberto Crespo (with Victor Bruno)
Javier Lopez (2nd Gold Coin)
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
How I live our Company’s Core Values: Trust, Team, Grit, & Growth...
GLADYS GREEN
Collections & AR Coordinator
“Trust: I honor my commitments and hold myself accountable for every work I do.
Team: I make sure the other team members know I am there to assist if they need my help.
Grit: I have the perseverance to focus on the goal, and implement ways of working more efficiently.
Growth: I enjoy learning more about the industry, this company, our projects, and how we can improve as a team.”
LEONARDO CABRERA
Project Manager
“Since I started, I have been given trust for what I was hired for. What I loved the most was the teamwork. I can go to anyone and ask for help. No one questions; they just help. Once I got established, I also noted the passion and hard-working environment in the office. I came in as an estimator, now I’m a project manager. I also noticed that WRN loves to promote within the company. That makes people work harder for their goals”
OSMANY HERNANDEZ SERRANO
Assistant Superintendent
“Always come to work with a positive attitude trying to help our team to be successful, making sure we follow our company standards for productivity and quality, safety and quality is a big thing on my every day.”
CATHERINE ARVANITOPOLOUS
Project Manager
“Trust: I’ve always worked with the intention of excellence, to be a woman of my word. This provides a sense of trust for those that work with me, whether a coworker or client.
Team: As a PM, I see all of us as a team – cooperating together to reach the end goal, a satisfied customer. We should all be looking out for each other to catch any mistakes to focus on being proactive instead of reactive.
Grit: Construction is not any easy industry…I face my tasks and challenges pushing through until there’s relief. Nothing lasts forever, there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it takes a bit of perseverance to get around those curves, but the light does eventually appear. Growth: Every project is different; every day is different…there’s always something to learn. YouTube is a great friend, and I’m never afraid to ask questions from different sources, as there are different perspectives”
WE HEARD IT THROUGH THE PIPELINE
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTH FLORIDA TOUR
In April, our Tamarac office had the privilege of hosting the incredible students from Junior Achievement of South Florida. We took them on a fascinating journey through all our departments, giving them an inside look into our warehouse and fabrication facility. Their enthusiasm and thoughtprovoking questions truly made the day memorable!
One highlight of the visit was when our Division President, Russell Nash, had the chance to share his personal experience and shed light on why it’s so amazing to work at William R. Nash, LLC.
LEXUS CORPORATE RUN 2024
On April 25th, several of our Accounting, VDC, and Operations team members laced up their running shoes and took part in the highly anticipated Lexus Corporate Run in the heart of Downtown Miami.
CHEERS TO THE MOMS AND DADS!
As one of the largest 5K races in the nation, the Lexus Corporate Run has become a true institution in South Florida. It brings together individuals from all walks of corporate life, promoting a fit and healthy lifestyle through running and walking.
We want to take a moment to give a special shout-out to the individuals who dedicated their time and energy to represent William R. Nash, LLC. at this fantastic event!
The Tamarac Team commemorated Mother’s Day (May) and Father’s Day (June) with two celebratory team lunches! Featuring a food truck, team barbecue, and raffle prizes for parents, these events successfully demonstrated our appreciation for colleagues who balance professional responsibilities with the crucial role of parenting. We recognize their dedication both at work and in their most important role: being a parent!
WE HEARD IT THROUGH THE PIPELINE
ACHIEVING GREATNESS!
WRN Superintendent Harvey Fernandez’ children recently reached academic milestones. His daughter Samantha Fernandez finished high school, while his son Nicolas Fernandez completed middle school and will begin high school. Congratulations to them on their educational achievements and advancing to the next stage of their academic journeys!
SUMMER INTERNS 2024
In May, William R. Nash, LLC. launched our Summer internship program, welcoming aboard Leonardo Cepero, Jadler Vincent, and Nelson Delarue. May 15th, we hosted a special “signing day” event where they officially joined our team. It was a memorable occasion for our new interns to meet everyone and begin their journey with us. During their internship, they will collaborate closely with our Estimating, VDC, and Project Management departments. They will be fully engaged in all aspects of each division, gaining practical experience and learning from industry professionals. We’ll also take them to visit our active project sites, allowing them to witness our work firsthand and get a real sense of our operations!
PROMOTIONS
We’re thrilled to announce not one, not two, but THREE well-deserved promotions in our incredible team! Steven Forsyth has been promoted to Project Executive, Widman Sequeira is our new Field Superintendent, and Mike Mendez also steps up as Field Superintendent. Their hard work, dedication, and exceptional skills have truly paid off. Help us congratulate Steven, Widman, and Mike on their career achievements!
HR UPDATES
Thank you all for taking part in our annual Employee Engagement Survey! Your feedback is crucial for helping us identify what we’re doing well and where we can improve.
As a leadership team we’ve met and been given a full briefing on the results. Here’s a quick summary of what we’ve learned:
Participation: Out of 366 employees, 303 responded, giving us a response rate of 82.8%.
Overall Feedback: 76% of the responses were either “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” on the questions asked, reflecting a strong positive sentiment.
The survey was divided into three main categories:
• Team
• Organization
• Work
In analyzing the overall company results and implementing solutions, we will focus on key areas, both positive and negative, to ensure that we continue to make William R. Nash a great place to work.
The three key areas you rated highest:
• Career Growth & Development
• Future Outlook
• Engagement Outcomes
The three key areas you rated lowest:
• Communication & Resources
• Manager Effectiveness
• Individual Needs
What’s Next?
We’ll be setting goals to boost engagement and address the areas needing improvement.
Thank you once again for your valuable input. We’re excited to work together to make William R. Nash an even better place to work!
Welcome To The Tamarac Team!
Bejon Wright HVAC Service Technician
Annette Ouedraogo VDC Coordinator - Mechanical
Jason Moore Estimator - Plumbing
Paige Bomar Estimator - Mechanical
Dylan Camara IT Intern - HBMG
Ramon Orge Assistant Project Manager
