Issue 3, 2016 Information for Zachry Corporation Employees, Families and Friends
ST. PAUL SQUARE
CONTINUING THE VISION 4
COVER STORY
BUILDING A BETTER ZACHRY 8
CAPITOL AGGREGATES
LEADING FROM THE FRONT PORCH 12
DEAR READERS, Every Person Matters recognizes that each of us is a unique individual with our own strengths and needs. We must acknowledge and respect each person and still recognize that almost everything we do involves working in teams. A balance must therefore be met between the needs of the individual and the goals and desires of the group.
One of the only certainties in our
world is the unavoidable presence of change. Whether we like it or not, each of us is only able to influence a small percentage of the situations around us that affect our lives. We should accept the responsibility to each other to be informed and decisive when we are given the opportunity to influence change in a positive direction. This issue of the Zachry Advantage provides information about a number of changes and initiatives that are underway to better serve our employees and help grow our businesses. Our goal is to live our values and be the very best place to work.
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Together We Can Do Great Things, but not if the needs of our team members are not met. Christopher Darlington Morley, American author and poet, once said, “There is only one success — to be able to spend your life in your own way.” Our values support this and we are moving to provide ways for each employee to spend their life as they choose by offering benefits that meet the very real and ever-changing needs of our people.
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Please send your story ideas, suggestions for improvement or maybe a cool photo taken on the job to Public Affairs at public.affairs@zachrycorp.com or by calling (210) 871-3366. ZACHRY ADVANTAGE
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David S. Zachry, President and CEO
As new people and successive generations take leadership positions in our company, they each bring skills and energy and enthusiasm and ideas that will help us achieve our fullest potential. As a company, we will spend a considerable effort to learn more about which policies or programs are valued and appreciated by our workforce of today and tomorrow. You may be asked to participate in simple online or paper surveys, and I truly hope you will respond to them. We need your input to identify and successfully meet the needs of the employees in our growing and evolving businesses.
Zachry Advantage is your magazine. It is designed to keep employees informed on company happenings and we want to hear from you.
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We will standardize some benefits across our entire organization if we believe they are fundamental to the expression of our values. Other benefits may be tailored to a specific business based on the unique needs of its people or the nature of the competitive market. We want to be your employer of choice, and to give you the opportunity to be a part of something meaningful. Achieving this goal will take hard work and some intentional, yet positive, change. We will certainly learn some lessons along the way, but the successes and mistakes will all be in the pursuit of our goal. Thank you for being a part of the Zachry team and for helping us achieve our potential.
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS Christie Boubel Robert Chapa John Farrow Ben Fox Chris Jaworski Nancy Lopez Gerry McKervey Connie Norton
Wendy Parker TJ Pritchard Lee Scheel Tonya Settles Tara Snowden Marie Surls Kevin Walters Patti Webber
QUERIDO LECTOR, Una de las certezas en nuestro
planeta es la presencia inevitable del cambio. Estemos de acuerdo o no, cada uno de nosotros influenciamos sólo en un pequeño porcentaje las situaciones que nos rodean y que de alguna manera afectan nuestras vidas. Por lo tanto, debemos aceptar la responsabilidad que tenemos unos hacia los otros, de estar informados y de saber tomar decisiones cuando se nos presente la oportunidad de contribuir de manera positiva en dirección al “cambio”. Esta edición de Zachry Advantage proporciona información acerca de una serie de cambios e iniciativas que están en curso para poder ayudar a nuestros empleados a desempeñar mejor su trabajo lo cual también contribuye a hacer crecer nuestra empresa. Nuestro objetivo es vivir de acuerdo con los principios y valores en los que creemos para ser el mejor lugar de trabajo. Every Person Matters (“Toda persona es importante”) reconoce que cada uno de nosotros es un individuo único con nuestras propias fortalezas y necesidades. Debemos aceptar y respetar a cada persona y admitir que todo lo que hacemos implica trabajar en equipos. Por tal motivo, debe existir un equilibrio entre las necesidades de cada individuo y las metas y deseos del equipo. Juntos Podemos Hacer Grandes Cosas, siempre y cuando se satisfagan las necesidades de los miembros de nuestros de equipos. El autor y poeta americano, Christopher Darlington Morley, una vez dijo, “Sólo existe un triunfo — el ser capaz de vivir tu vida a tu manera”. Nuestros valores respaldan tal dicho y se está
buscando la manera de proveer opciones para que cada empleado viva su vida como lo desee, ofreciendo beneficios que satisfagan sus necesidades reales y cambiantes. A medida que nuevas personas y generaciones progresistas toman posiciones de liderazgo en nuestra compañía aportan nuevas habilidades, energía, entusiasmo e ideas que nos ayudan a alcanzar nuestro mayor potencial. Como Empresa, realizaremos nuestro mayor esfuerzo para investigar más acerca de cuáles pólizas y programas son valorados y apreciados por nuestra fuerza laboral de hoy y del mañana. Para esto, a algunos de ustedes se les solicitará participar en algunas encuestas sencillas en línea o por escrito y esperamos que nos ayuden con su participación. Necesitamos su información y opinión para identificar y cumplir con las necesidades de nuestros empleados para el desarrollo y evolución de esta compañía. Algunos beneficios serán estandarizados en toda la organización siempre y cuando cumplan con los requisitos fundamentales de nuestros valores y otros serán ajustados a las necesidades propias de los empleados de una división o área específica o a los requerimientos del mercado competitivo. Queremos ser la compañía de su elección y ofrecerles la oportunidad de ser parte de algo significativo. Para alcanzar esta meta habrá que realizar un arduo trabajo y un intencional pero positivo “cambio”.
Sin duda, aprenderemos algunas lecciones a lo largo del camino ya que los errores y los aciertos forman parte en la búsqueda de un objetivo. Gracias por ser parte del equipo Zachry y por ayudarnos a alcanzar nuestro mayor potencial.
David S. Zachry, Presidente y CEO
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Dear Readers Querido Lector Continuing the vision: St. Paul Square ZUUS’s employees help power South Central Texas Shannon Moralez The Zachry Scene Building a better Zachry Leading from the front porch The Zachry Way Through the Lens
COVER: The many faces of Zachry offer a glimpse into this issue’s cover story on Employee Engagement. Photo / Carlos Sanchez
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Sunset Station at St. Paul Square Continuing the vision
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Zachry team members posed at the NRP / Zachry Groundbreaking ceremony on September 13. Left to right: Vice President and CFO Andy Stokes, Attorney Andy Cohen (Golden Steves Cohen & Gordon LLP), CEO David Zachry, Vice President of Development Rene Garcia, Director of Development Corrina Green. Photo / Carlos Sanchez
The iconic Sunset Station, located in the St. Paul Square Historic District, is
one of Zachry’s strategic initiatives to revitalize the east side of downtown San Antonio. The University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management was part of the first phase of Zachry’s master plan; now residential living continues the vision. Zachry Realty, in partnership with NRP Group, a national development company, is building Crockett Lofts at Sunset Station, a 272-unit, multi-family residential development. In addition to the College, Zachry recently redeveloped the nearby Staybridge Suites, a Zachry Hospitality-owned and operated 138-room hotel. Hot and trendy restaurants like Tony G’s Soul Food and Smoke: The Restaurant currently occupy St. Paul Square, and double as music venues on the weekends. “Over the next few years we expect there will be more than 400 people living in this area, and hundreds more going to school, working or simply coming to the area to have fun,” said Vice President of Zachry Hospitality Rene Garcia. “This serves as a catalyst for future development. Our goal is to continue to renovate the buildings and attract tenants that will add to the unique character and charm of St. Paul Square and downtown San Antonio.” Crockett Lofts at Sunset Station is expected to open for residence in late 2017. St. Paul Square is located on East Commerce Street, one of the city’s oldest thoroughfares. The area was originally settled in the 1700s as a farming community that supported the Mission San Antonio de Valero, otherwise known as the Alamo.
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High Voltage
ZUUS’s employees help power South Central Texas Since 1972, Zachry Underground & Utility Services, Inc. (ZUUS) has forged its own path under Zachry Corporation’s umbrella. Its capable employees provide specialized services to bring power to the South Central Texas region. ZUUS’s biggest client is San Antonio-based CPS Energy, the nation’s largest municipally-owned energy utility. CPS has been a ZUUS client since 1983, which has significantly contributed to the division’s success. “CPS does not just award to the lowest bid,” said Zigmond. “Subcontractors have to meet special criteria. Our work history and reputation are the reasons for our success.” ZUUS has retained three CPS Energy contracts for decades, marking the oldest contract at 30 years and the other two at 24 and 22 years. In addition to its work for CPS, ZUUS recently supplied additional power for the expansion of the Methodist Children’s Hospital. From replacing underground electrical cables and transformers to burying overhead electric power lines across the city, ZUUS’s employees are specially trained to handle high voltage and are ready to go where they are needed. Crews often work in the backyards of people’s homes, using specialized equipment such as miniexcavators and mini-cranes to carefully maneuver around swimming pools and landscaping structures. They work downtown routing power from substations through existing neighborhoods.
Zigmond recalls an extremely delicate job providing additional power to the Capitol Aggregates Cement Plant in San Antonio that involved installing a tunnel system through a CPS Energy electrical substation. That job required the ZUUS team to work near active 130,000-KV exposed power lines, maintaining a 15-foot clearance from the lines at all times while setting 10-ton tunnel boxes in small, confined work areas. They had to rent specialized equipment for excavation capable of handling the intense power exposure.
Employee longevity Joey Zigmond began in the department as a laborer in 1979, following his brother Alvin, who started as a foreman when the department first opened in 1972 and retired as general superintendent in 2015. Joey earned a promotion to foreman and, in 1989, to superintendent. He proudly points out that, like him, all current supervisors in the department began as laborers, a testament to the longevity and dedication of the ZUUS team.
“We currently have 91 employees at ZUUS and they are all highly skilled and very dependable,” said Joseph (Joey) Zigmond, ZUUS assistant general superintendent. “In fact, about 50 of our employees have been here for 10 years or longer. I think that shows our team’s dedication.”
Photos / Joey Zigmond
ZUUS Superintendents and Foremen SUPERINTENDENTS Shane Buck Gerry Elias Bobby James
FOREMAN Javier Aleman Jose Arriaga Mario Garza Justin Glover Ian Griggs Alfredo Gutierrez Pete Hernandez
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Garth Langlois Irish O’Leary Damian Reta Horacio Serrano Pete Zertuche OFFICE MANAGER Pamela Erwin
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Capitol Aggregates promotes Shannon Moralez to Vice President
In June, Capitol Aggregates announced the promotion
of General Counsel Shannon Moralez to the position of Vice President and General Counsel of the company and its affiliates. Moralez, a native of San Antonio, has come a long way after growing up on the city’s Southside. She is very proud of her roots, a fact that is not lost on her colleagues at the cement plant who greet her with “Southside!” whenever they see her. “Shannon has done an outstanding job providing a broad range of legal and professional services within Capitol, including contract negotiations, risk mitigation and management guidance,” said Capitol Aggregates President Greg Hale. “Her leadership is important to Capitol’s success.” Moralez joined Zachry in 2004. She earned her undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University and law degree at St. Mary’s University School of Law. Family is her priority, which includes a teenage daughter and son. In addition to Capitol Aggregates, she provides legal oversight and management to other Zachry entities, such as Zachry Hospitality and Maxon Solutions. “I believe you must be flexible and resourceful to be a successful problem solver,” she said. “If something is outside your area of expertise, you should branch out and learn more to better understand the issues and help your team find good resolutions.”
“ I feel very fortunate to work with the people at Capitol Aggregates. It is easy to feel invested when you are around great people whose hearts are in the right place.” – Shannon Moralez
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PRESA Community Center Zachry volunteers helped the Presa Community Center prepare for their Summer Kids Program by painting, gardening/landscaping and cleaning playground equipment. The Center has been an active member of the Southside community since 1974, helping individuals and families get assistance to become self-sufficient and strengthen the community. Photo / Robert Chapa
Hunger Drive Project Zachry volunteers assembled approximately 1,312 Food Packs for Dominican Republic families in need and cut wrapping paper for the Children’s Hunger Fund annual Toy Wrap. Photo / Michell Barthold
Project Cool This year the Zachry Hospitality team partnered with Home Office employees in San Antonio to donate a record 80 fans to the City of San Antonio’s Project Cool. The program distributes fans to local seniors living in homes without air conditioning or circulating air. Together We Can Do GREAT Things! Pictured from left to right: Ramon Garcia, Matthew Hosack, Jaime Jaimez, Robert Chapa, Zain Bidiwala. Photo / Zachry Hospitality
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Building a better Zachry The world of Zachry is expanding, further defining our culture and new way of thinking.
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Every Person Matters is not just a saying; it’s a culture and a leadership style. New employees and new business naturally create change. So Zachry is taking steps now to ensure engaged employees have a work environment that promotes inspiration and innovation.
Extensive research through the years shows that engaged employees who enjoy coming to work are more likely to live happy lives outside of work, be healthier and more productive in everything they do. Zachry’s approach is to listen to what employees are saying, be more proactive in attracting new talent, change the way the company looks at employee performance and ask what the latest generation of workers wants when looking for a career.
Rethinking employee performance Zachry Corporation is exploring a new companywide program designed to drive more frequent dialogue and conversation between employees and their managers. Several project managers from different divisions are in the middle of a pilot program called Quarterly ConnectZ. By eliminating the numeric performance review scale, this less formal approach seeks to highlight employees’ strengths and talents, and facilitates the development of career progression tailored to the individual employee. While this new program has its share of critics, more companies are adopting this new way of engaging employees. If successful, Quarterly ConnectZ will likely replace the “Career Blueprint” performance evaluation process in 2017.
“The focus shift is developing people rather than just rating them.” – Jason Westenskow Vice President of Human Resources
Hilton Palacio del Rio employees celebrate their Satisfaction and Loyalty Tracking (SALT) scores for Arrival Experience with a snow cone celebration! Left to right: Noemi Hernandez, Terrah Piggee, Mary “Pat” Garcia. Photo / Matthew Hosack
Feedback for the future The 2016 Employee Survey was the beginning of Zachry’s approach to employee engagement. The survey was significant because it anonymously told the story of how employees currently felt about working for Zachry and set the baseline for future surveys. The results help start conversations between managers and employees and are giving teams the ability to address feedback specific to their working environment. The survey is a great first step to examining what makes Zachry a great place to work and what needs to change. The next Gallup employee survey is scheduled to be conducted in the first quarter 2017. OPPOSITE PAGE: Top left corner moving clockwise: Armando Leal, Kirt Krueger, Jason Westenskow, Yesica Velasco, Lisa Munson, Mary Langford, Javier Cano, Joyce Caples, Debra Benavides, Lindsay Hartman, Patti Webber, Merlie Hempel, Abel Luna, Michelle Moore, Jeremiah Luna, Hank Bernal. Photo / Carlos Sanchez
Recruiting employees at the touch of a button Zachry is competing for the best and brightest people who will complement and grow Zachry’s long history. Finding the right skills and the right person for a specific position is not easy. Many hours go into marketing all of Zachry Corporation’s capabilities to prospective employees. The ultimate goal is to effectively communicate with and inspire future employees. To help achieve this objective, a brief video was created to capture attention and show how Zachry is a great place to work with many opportunities to be part of something meaningful. The video features Zachry employees and their voices. The mobile-friendly video is easy to share. Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVzlZTKBBYc to be inspired.
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The HR evolution The HR Department is at the center of Zachry’s most valuable resource, its employees. The department is making critical changes to become a stronger department with better employee service centered around engagement. New positions, new departments, new employees and a new reporting structure reflect the shift in company attitude.
HR Department organization structure: HR Department Organization Structure Vice President, HR Jason Westenskow
Zachry Construction Director Human Resources Patti Webber (Dallas)
Zachry Corporation Director Compensation, Benefits & Analytics (HRIS) Kirt Krueger
Zachry Corporation Director Talent Management & Employee Assistance Armando Leal
Senior HR Manager Hank Bernal (Carolinas)
Benefits Coordinator Joyce Caples
HR Coordinator Personnel Records Merlie Hempel
HR Coordinator Employment/Recruiting Michelle Moore
HR Manager Yesica Velasco (Houston)
Benefits Coordinator Lisa Munson
HR Support Jeremiah Luna
EAP/Benefits Coordinator Debra Benavides
Zachry Corporation Manager Training & Safety Abel Luna
Safety Trainer Albert Flores
Executive Assistant Mary Langford
Capitol Aggregates HR Manager Lindsay Hartman
Hospitality HR Manager Robert Chapa
Hospitality Director HR Tonya Settles
Hospitality Director HR Embassy Suites Beatriz Martinez
Hospitality Employment Mgr. Elizabeth Miera
Reorganization highlights • Lindsay Hartman is a new employee hired in February 2016, and is the HR Manager for Capitol Aggregates. • Kirt Krueger, hired in 2001, previously managed HR operations for the Houston Grand Parkway project and was promoted to director in June 2016 to lead a new department, Compensation, Benefits and Analytics. • Hank Bernal is a new employee hired in March 2016. Hank is the HR Manager supporting the Eastern Region from Florida to Virginia. • Armando Leal, hired in 2012, previously managed ZCARES and employee recruitment. He was promoted to director to lead a new department, Talent Management and Employee Assistance in June 2016. • Debra Benavides is a new employee hired in September 2015. She supports Zachry’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or ZCARES, college internships and helps with recruitment outreach. • Joyce Caples, hired in 2013, and Lisa Munson, hired in 2005, are dedicated employees supporting Benefits and now report to Kirt Krueger in the new Compensation, Benefits and Analytics department. • Yesica Velasco, hired in 2013, supports the Houston office. • Albert Flores, hired in January 2015 to support the Grand Parkway project, is now the new Safety Trainer taking over from Javier Cano, who transferred to California to work on the California High Speed Rail project. 10
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“By leveraging the skills of our employees, the new HR team provides the expertise to retain, attract, train and engage the best employees for Zachry.” - Jason Westenskow Vice President of Human Resources
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When Zachry’s 2016 summer interns began their brief stint in the field and in the office, they were asked to complete a survey that included questions such as “what you are looking for in an employer?” and “how would you describe your ideal working environment?” While their responses varied somewhat, the answers may surprise you. Wages and titles were not at the top of the list for these young Zachry prospects. Teamwork, friendly work environment, and opportunities for selfimprovement were the top desired employer qualities when looking for a job.
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What Generation Z Wants in an Employer Consideration of the Employee Recognition of Hard Work Stability and Good Reputation Adaptability to Changing Work Force
“Getting insight into the minds of new graduates will help our leadership and our HR teams not only recruit the talent we need but also shape our desired company culture,” said Westenskow.
Strong Values
2016 Summer Interns Pictured left to right Trent Fidone – UTSA (Heavy), Trey Quirk – LSU (Heavy), Jonathon Beal – Texas A&M (Heavy), Denisse Garcia – UTSA (Heavy), Matt Tschirhart — Texas A&M (Heavy), Amanda Rhinehart – Texas A&M (Building), Thomas Seltz – Texas Tech (Heavy), Jonathon Davis – Texas A&M (SAWS), Nick Morrero — Texas Tech (Heavy), Preston Watts – LSU (Heavy), Claire Gilbert – Texas A&M (Building) , Joseph Bove (not pictured) — Citadel (NC Office) Photo / Wendy Parker
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Capitol Aggregates
Leading from the front porch “This was one of the more valuable events like this I have ever attended.” – Paul Brennan NAPCO Precast
Left to right: Mike Wallace, APAC Texas, Ben Davis, Beck Ready Mix Concrete and Paul Brennan, NAPCO Precast, engaged in a café-inspired table discussion during one of the five interactive breakout sessions. Photo / Carlos Sanchez
In August, Capitol Aggregates took customer
networking to a new level with the Capitol Aggregates Leadership Development Forum. This customerfocused two-day event held in San Antonio replaced the company’s annual Customer Appreciation Seminar. Approximately 40 decision makers from a broad cross section of Capitol’s customer base participated in the conference. According to Director of Technical Services Rusty Winters, the decision to evolve to this new format was driven by a desire to transform the relationship between Capitol and its customers. “We want our customers to look at us as more than just a place where they buy rocks, but as a business partner and as thought leaders,” he explained. At the heart of this conference was the theme “front porch,” and how 50 years ago everyone had them and visited on them. The conference began with golf at the TPC San Antonio located near the J.W. Marriott Hill Country Resort followed by dinner at Casa Rio on the San Antonio River Walk and accommodations at the Hilton Palacio del Rio. On day two, the group Eric Bailey, Oldcastle Materials (left), and Mike Wallace, APAC Texas, take a moment to discuss one of Teske’s graphic recordings. Photo / Carlos Sanchez
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convened at The Pavilion, located near the Hilton Palacio del Rio downtown, for a day of multifaceted programming led by LeaderWork, Inc. With the style of a front porch discussion focusing on industry problem solving, groups of four shared mutual challenges experienced in their businesses while artist Cindy Teske graphically recorded the ideas and topics
being discussed and displayed the images on the walls. “After last year’s event, attendees told us they particularly enjoyed the opportunity to share industry insights, challenges and solutions with their peers,” said Marketing Manager Kristel Perry. “This sparked the idea to forgo the traditional speaker-led format and develop an event to facilitate networking among our customers.”
Cindy Teske of LeaderWork graphically captures large-scale conversations in real time throughout the Leadership Development Forum. Photo / Carlos Sanchez
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Grand Parkway Project receives prestigious award
The Zachry-Odebrecht Parkway Builders joint venture that successfully delivered the Grand Parkway segments F1, F2 and G (from US 290 to I-69/ US 59) was recognized by the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships (NCPPP) for its innovative approach to achieving faster delivery, lower costs and better design. The award was presented at the NCPPP P3 Connect event held in Chicago on July 28.
ZACHRY MILEMARKERS 40 Years Lois Lewis
Primitivo A. Sanchez
Andy Parrish
John K. Farrow
Jennifer Hill
Sylvia Veras
Santos Tavira
Andrew Gonzales
Jorge Ibarra
Felix Loa
Allan M. Lapidario
15 Years
Margarita Mendez
Rosalinda Lara
David S. Zachry
35 Years John H. Couhig III
25 Years
Sandra Alva
Alberto Reynosa
Miguel G. Mendoza
Maria Espinoza
Isidro R. Andrade
Andrew Deluna
Clinton B. Ruhmann
Melissa Pulido
Robert P. James
Rosaline Casteneda
Arnulfo Gonzalez
Pedro Soto
Bobby R. Rankin
David Rivera
Stephen Fernandez
Ricky Gonzalez
Tara D. Snowden
Darren M. Ratajski
Bertha Gonzalez
Mary E. Langford
Pedro Hernandez
Rita L. Phillip
5 Years
Ronda Rowe
Arnold Villarreal
Cesar L. Rodriguez
Durga Adhikari
Alfredo C. Santander
Jonathan Castro
Melissa Thompson
10 Years
Lisette Castro
Arnulfo Tovar
30 Years Ignacio Apolinar Kurt H. Gornitz
Gilbert M. Reyes
Alicia Martinez
20 Years
Yolanda Perez
Donald A. Connell
Claudia E. Anaya
Flor Cruz
Jose T. Romero
Alfonso N. Diaz
Sandi R. Bouchard
Christopher R. Delgado Juan A. Garza
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Performance Award winners announced at Zachry’s Annual Meeting At Zachry’s Annual Meeting this past May, Zachry Construction Corporation President and COO Jean Abiassi presented the 2015 Performance Awards to several Heavy and Building Division personnel. Heavy Division Project Manager: Joe Wilson Mark Fisher Project Superintendent: Roger Lopez Felix Loa Project Engineer: Anthony Nanfro Project Foreman: Jorge Martinez Estimator/ Support Person: Robyn Rasch Building Division Project Manager: Project Superintendent: Project Engineer: Project Foreman: Support Person:
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“All of these Performance Award recipients have consistently performed beyond expectations and they are very deserving of this recognition. These individuals exemplify the Zachry commitment to excellence in everything they do.” - Jean Abiassi, ZCC President & COO
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Births
Callaway Cadieux was born to Chad Cadieux, Building Division, and Carleigh Cadiuex on June 20, 2016. Claire Lennard was born to Brian Lennard, Building Division, and Lauren Lennard on June 24, 2016. Cornelio Luis Pritchett, II was born to grandparents Nancy Lopez, Pursuit Team, and Richard Lopez on July 5, 2016. Agastya Dev Ajay Raman was born to Ajay Raman, Heavy Division, and Pavitra Ajay on July 22, 2016.
Elizabeth Williams, P.E. Congratulations to Elizabeth Williams, P.E. who became a licensed Professional Engineer with a focus on Civil Engineering on June 19, 2016. The excitement hit her when she received new business cards with P. E. after her name. Elizabeth works for Zachry Construction in the Building Division. Congratulations Elizabeth!
ZACHRY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY Zachry assures that no person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation including gender identification and expression national origin, ancestry, age, perception of or current genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, or status as a veteran, disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era. This EEO policy relates to all employment decisions, including those in connection with recruitment or recruitment advertising, hiring, training (including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and on-the-job training), promotion, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are requested to encourage qualified applicants to apply for employment, training, or promotion within the company regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation including gender identification and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, perception of or current genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability or status as a veteran, disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era. Reasonable accommodations are made for qualified disabled persons pursuant to existing state and federal law. All requests for reasonable accommodation are submitted to Human Resources (HR). Zachry Policy Against Harassment Zachry is committed to a work environment free from all forms of harassment or sexual harassment of any employee or applicant for employment by
anyone, including supervisors, co-workers, clients, customers, contractors, personnel, or visitors. This policy prohibits any verbal, written, visual, or physical conduct that belittles or shows hostility or malice to an individual because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability, personal appearance, political affiliation, pregnancy, current genetic information, or on any basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law. Responsibility All employees are responsible for complying with the company’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and its Policy Against Harassment, and for reporting possible violations. Executive, management, and supervisory personnel have the responsibility to further the implementation of these policies and to ensure employees abide by the policies. Concerns and Complaints Any employee who believes that his or her rights have been violated under either of these policies should notify his or her immediate supervisor. Supervisors who fail to act on an employee’s question or complaint under the policy are subject to disciplinary action, including discharge. Supervisors are encouraged to resolve any concerns or complaints.If the concern or complaint is not or cannot be resolved by the supervisor, or if the employee is uncomfortable discussing the issue with his or her immediate supervisor,
the employee should contact the next manager in the chain of command or follow the company’s Dispute Resolution Process. Human Resources (HR) coordinates the Dispute Resolution Process. Confidentiality The company addresses all complaints and concerns confidentially. Under special circumstances, certain legal requirements and ethical concerns may force the company to act on information brought to its attention. Investigations are intended to be confidential. Retaliation The company does not tolerate any behavior meant to intimidate, harass, or otherwise discriminate against any employee. Retaliation against individuals who report violations of the company’s EEO or Harassment policy is strictly prohibited. Employees who violate the company’s EEO or Harassment policy or who attempt to retaliate against individuals acting under either policy are subject to immediate disciplinary action, including discharge. Zachry Helpline 1-866-570-6519 Dispute Resolution Hotline 1-877-4-ZACHRY (1-877-492-2479)
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Submitted by: General Manager, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Airport
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Nicolas Hernandez, lead cook, has been working at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Airport for over 20 years. The hotel is implementing a new E’terie Restaurant & Bar with an exciting new menu. Nicolas is proud to be part of the hotel’s transformation.
Give us a peek at a day in your shoes! Send us your best shot! Send an email with a photo attachment at least 1MB in size and a description of what the photograph depicts to public.affairs@zachrycorp.com. Include your name, job title and contact information in case we need more information.