Vol. 8, No. 6 — February 15, 2019
David Alban Appointed President
David Alban was appointed President of Ring Power Corporation, effective January 15, 2019. He has assumed day-to-day leadership of the company. Randal L. Ringhaver remains Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
”Ring Power is fortunate to have a strong, young group of leaders, prepared to position the company to keep pace with the ever-changing business climate and rapidly evolving technology, today and into the future, said Randy. “In concert with Caterpillar, David will focus on growing the company, continue to provide excellent service, and maintain customer relationships.”
David has progressed in various leadership roles since joining Ring Power in 2001. After a successful stint in Heavy Equipment Rental and Sales, he was promoted to Agriculture Sales Manager.
David’s professional growth at Ring Power expanded in 2004 as he went through Six Sigma training and was elected Assistant Vice President, Six Sigma Black Belt. His development continued with a promotion as Vice President and Corporate Secretary of Lift Trucks in 2009.
In 2010, David was elected Vice President, Heavy Equipment Service Operations North, and elected to the Ring Power Board of Directors and Corporate Secretary. Additional responsibilities would later include Vice President, Power Systems Product Support operations, and then in 2012, he was elected Executive Vice President of Sales and Corporate Secretary. The following year his role was expanded to include responsibility for Product Support for Heavy Equipment and Training. In 2014, David’s responsibilities as Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary added oversight of Product Support for Heavy Equipment and Power Systems, Training, Human Resources, Facilities and Phoenix Products.
Since 2015, he has been leading from his most recent position as Chief Operating Officer.
Profit Sharing Contribution Announced
Since the very beginning of Ring Power Corporation, the owners have remained focused on building a secure future for our employees when they reach their retirement years. One of the continuous strengths of our company has been the investment in the Profit Sharing Plan and the 401k plan.
We are proud to provide these tax deferred retirement fund plan benefits as a testament to the success we achieve as a result of the hard work and dedication of our employees. It is true that we offer many products to serve our customers, but it is our employees who provide excellent service that bring our customers back for repeat business. The Profit Sharing and 401k plans allow our employees to share in the profits of the company, as they participate in building their future. We are proud of the fact that in most years since the inception of the Profit Sharing Plan originating in 1963, the company has contributed to the Plan. The Board of Directors is pleased to announce they have approved a contribution in the amount of $5,000,000 at their annual meeting in January for the 2018 plan year. This contribution is the second largest in the plan's history. This performance and contribution were possible with the tremendous effort of all employees to make our company profitable last year. In 2018, Ring Power employees contributed $10,428,000 to their 401k plans with the company making a 50 percent match up to a maximum of 7 percent . For the 2019 plan year, the 401k plan employee company match will continue at 50 percent up to a maximum of 7 percent.
We continue with aggressive business goals for 2019, but we feel our goals can be attained through our employee team efforts to keep our company one of the most successful in the industry. Sustained growth and success will continue to have a positive impact on our employees, as historically shown by the reinvestment of our profits back into the company and to the employees.
New Officer Appointments
At the Board of Directors meeting Jan. 15, Ryan Stallings was named Director of Cat Rental Store Operations and elected to the Ring Power Board of Directors.
A graduate of Florida State University, Stallings joined Ring Power as a sales coordinator for the Cat Rental Store’s Sarasota branch in September 2005 and quickly advanced to account manager, serving at several branches over the next several years. In 2012, he was named Challenger (agriculture equipment) division manager, based out of Ring Power’s corporate headquarters in St. Augustine, Florida. Two years later, he was appointed Vice President and named Cat Rental Store East Coast Sales Manager. Since 2017, he has served as Vice President, Cat Rental Store General Manager.
RING POWER CORPORATION
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
ELECTED JANUARY 15, 2019
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Randal L. Ringhaver Chairman and CEO
David Alban President
Ronald T. Roy Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and Secretary
Kevin Robbins Executive Vice President - Sales
Tim Maguire Senior Vice President - Director of New Sales/HE Division
Brian Cholmondeley Senior Vice President - Director of Power Systems Division
Sue Miller Senior Vice President - Marketing & Public Relations Director
Pat O’Brien Senior Vice President - Director of Product Support
Frank Streva Senior Vice President - HE Used Equipment Division Manager
Hubert Norris Senior Vice President - Director of Parts Operations
*Ryan Stallings Senior Vice President - Director of CAT Rental Store Operations
OFFICERS:
** Drew Cisel Vice President – CRS West Coast Sales Manager
*David Jones Vice President – CRS General Service Manager
*Jay Williams Vice President – CES National Operations Manager
**Matt Rabil Vice President – Corporate Counsel
*Shane McLaughlin Vice President – Purchasing, Security, Telecom and Facilities
*Jay Lusk Assistant Vice President – Assistant Governmental Sales Manager
**John Gatrell Assistant Vice President – CES SE Regional Manager
**Hague Palmer Assistant Vice President – Crane Division Used Equipment Manager
**Larry Nieman Assistant Vice President – Utilities – General Service Manager
**Bryan Wood Assistant Vice President – Transportation – Assistant Fleet Manager/GEOTAB Admin.
**Additional *Title Change
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE LIST OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Performance Review Policy Update
This year a significant change will be made to the timing of annual performance reviews. Previously, review timing was based on anniversary date. Reviews will now take place based on a seasonal cycle incorporating review windows.
This change is being made in an effort to ensure that Ring Power leaders are having ongoing value-added discussions regarding performance with all members of their team. Additionally, this change will help ensure individual performance is considered when making decisions regarding annual merit based increases.
Please take a moment to review the newly revised policy by clicking on the link below. Please contact your Supervisor or Human Resources if you have any questions regarding this policy change.
Buckets of Love Results
Jacksonville Lift Truck
In December, Ring Power hosted the inaugural Buckets of Love food drive at our North & Central Florida branches. Thanks to the generous donations from employees and customers, we were able to donate 2,419 pounds of food to community food banks throughout our territory.
Thank you to everyone who donated! Your generosity helped make the holidays a little brighter for families in need.
Collection Totals By Branch:
Brooksville – 70 lbs.
Daytona – 75 lbs.
Gainesville – 230 lbs.
Jax Lift Truck – 90.6 lbs.
Lake City – 195 lbs.
Lakeland – 100 lbs
Ocala – 163 lbs.
Orlando – 536 lbs.
Palm Bay – 150 lbs.
Pecan Park – 126 lbs.
Perry – 60 lbs.
Sarasota – 115 lbs.
St. Augustine - 283 lbs.
Tallahassee – 68 lbs.
Tampa – 158 lbs.
Tallahassee
Lake City
Employee Referral Policy Changes
The employee referral bonus has been doubled for positions identified in the updated policy. Please take a moment to review the updated policy here.
Please note: Eligible jobs have changed to reflect current demands. Due to increasing business activity in 2019, we need good people to join the Ring Power Team and help us to continue providing excellent customer service as we grow! We are particularly in need in technical jobs (at all levels and areas), as indicated in the policy.
To help fill positions, we will be conducting three job fairs in 2019.
Orlando – March 9
Tampa – May 18
WCC – June 22
Please spread the word to your friends! Tell them about our job fairs or just invite them to apply. Take advantage of the new referral bonus while helping Ring Power to improve our ability to meet customer demands in 2019 and beyond. Please remember that candidates must indicate you by name as a referral on the application to be eligible.
Please contact Human Resources if you have further questions regarding this policy change.
United Way Giving Campaign Update
Our annual Employee Giving campaign contributions have been tallied. This year employees pledged a whopping $101,202.60! With Ring Power matching contributions at 50 percent, the grand total raised stands at $151,803.90! Thank you to everyone who donated!
Below is a breakdown of this year’s contributions.
Security Corner: What is Phishing?
Phishing starts with a fraudulent email or other communication that is designed to lure a victim. The message is made to look as though it is coming from a trusted sender. If it fools the victim, he or she is coaxed into providing confidential information, often on a scam website. Hackers or what the industry calls “Threat Actors” can make them look like they came from someone or something you know, such as a friend or a trusted company you frequently use. They could even add logos of your bank or forge the email address so the message appears more legitimate.
Phishing is a type of attack that uses email or a messaging service to fool you into taking an action you should not take, such as clicking on a malicious link, sharing your password, or opening an infected email attachment. Attackers work hard to make these messages convincing and tap your emotional triggers, such as urgency or curiosity. Attackers then send these messages to millions of people. They do not know who will take the bait, all they know is the more they send, the more people will fall victim.
Protecting Yourself
In almost all cases, opening and reading an email or message is fine. For a phishing attack to work, the bad guys need to trick you into doing something. Fortunately, there are clues that a message is an attack. Here are the most common ones:
A tremendous sense of urgency that demands “immediate action” before something bad happens, like threatening to close an account or send you to jail. The attacker wants to rush you into making a mistake.
Pressuring you to bypass or ignore your policies or procedures at work.
Requesting highly sensitive information, such as your credit card number, password, or any other information that a legitimate sender should already know.
The message says it comes from an official organization, but has poor grammar or spelling or uses a personal email address like @gmail.com.
The message comes from an official email (such as your boss) but has a Reply-To address going to someone’s personal email account.
Ultimately, common sense is your best defense. If an email or message seems odd, suspicious, or too good to be true, it may be a phishing attack. Remember to use the Phishing Alert button that is part of our email system. This will allow our IT team to analyze the email to disguinsh if it’s a phishing email or not. Either way you are being proactive in helping Ring Power become more secure.
2019 Ring Power Employee
Golf Open Dates
Save the date!
Central Florida TPC Tampa Bay April 27 @ 7:45 am
North Florida Slammer and Squire May 18 @ 8 am
Registration forms will be made available in March. Start organizing your foursome! Remember: The tournament is open to employees only.
Organization Updates
CRANE
Ray Atkeson has been named Crane Parts Manager, reporting to Jeff McMath. He will be based in Tampa but will also provide support for parts sales efforts in the Central Florida group of stores. Ray joined Ring Power in 2003 as a Parts Shuttle Driver. The following year he moved to the warehouse, where he spent the next four years. In 2008, Ray moved to the Parts Counter. Since 2014, he has worked as a Central Florida Crane Parts Coordinator in Tampa.
SURFACE MINING
Lonnie Teeling has accepted the position of Assistant Division Manager for the Surface Mining Division (Dragline Mining Specialists). Lonnie will be based out of the Tampa branch and reports to Dan Patin. Lonnie started with Ring Power in 1995 as a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician. From this position, he has advanced in his career as he took on roles as a Field Service Technician, Field Service Dispatcher and then the role of Service Manager for the Lakeland store in 2009, overseeing the Heavy Equipment and Truck Engine business.
Safety Corner: Introducing tEXT4SAFETY
by Steve Brown
Safety Director
As you have heard me say in this space before, driving is perhaps the most risky thing most of us do. Ring Power cares about the safety of the nearly 1,000 employees that drive as a part of their employment with Ring Power, so last month drivers began to receive a daily driving safety message. These daily messages are delivered via text message to the company phones of holders of Ring Power Vehicle Licenses (RVLs) shortly after the start of the work day. The focus initially will be to review the 5 Keys of the Smith System driving principles taught in our driver’s training program, aimed at avoiding the most common causes of accidents.
Studies have shown that short text messages is the best way to deliver content that can then be read when the driver is able. In today’s fast-paced world, text messages are the most often read medium, more so than email, voice mail or even a phone call. From a safety perspective, Ring Power expects all employees to comply with our cell phone policy which prohibits any use of text or email while driving, so the messages are timed to arrive when most drivers are not on the road, but if they are, THEY CAN WAIT!
In addition to the daily safety reminder, Ring Power will have the ability to send messages to a given area, such as a weather alert if needed. Stay tuned for more information on this new way Ring Power is seeking to make safety a way of life. Safely Home. Every Day. Every One.
Healthy Builders Facebook Group Launched
With the year still young, many of you are likely working on those New Year’s resolutions to improve your health. In an effort to help, Ring Power Healthy Builders has launched a new Facebook group.
Here you will find health news, recipes, workouts, tips, and more to help you lead a healthy lifestyle. You’ll also be able to share your tips, recipes and accomplishments. Just search for Healthy Builders on Facebook. As the group is open to employees only, you must request to join the group.
Ring Power Crane Attends Southeast Mine Conference
Ring Power Crane attended the 2018 Southeast Mine and Safety Conference Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 in Birmingham, Alabama. The conference was attended by major players from the mining community, along with the companies that support their efforts. It was a huge success for Ring Power Crane, with many opportunities and contacts made. Pictured L-R: Karl Minzenberg (WCC Crane PSSR), Mike Warner (Manitowoc / Grove Regional Account Manager), and David Courtney (WCC Crane Service Operations Manager). Many thanks go out to Steve Brown (WCC Safety Director), Gary Mock (WCC – Field Safety Coordinator), and Tim Staton (Tampa Field Safety Coordinator), who invited Crane to attend the conference.
kudos & Thank yous
Congratulations to Paul Danese (WCC PSD Service Technician) and Travis Clark (WCC PSD Field Service Technician III) for a job well done and recognition from the US Coast Guard!
Hats off to Chadd Brinkley (Lake City Crane Field Service Tech II) and Donny Rauch (Pompano Crane Field Service Tech I) for an amazing job disassembling and reassembling Orion Marine Construction's Manitowoc crane.
A big thank you from ESPN Senior VP Remote Production Operations, Chris Calcinari, to Michael Martin Jr. (Rhode Island ES Entertainment Tech II) for a great job during the College Football Playoff!
SERVICE AWARDS
Congratulations to...
Clyde Rogers (Tampa Training Instructor), second from right, receiving his award from Gabe Sacco for completing 25 years of service Nov. 29.
Ron Underwood (WCC Air Compressor Field Service Engineer), center, receiving his award from Roger Adkins and Gene Meisenheimer for completing 25 years of service Dec. 6.
Denise Bentley (Tampa Sitech Accounts Admin), center, receiving her award from Greg Hasty and Robert Curry and for completing 20 years of service Jan. 4.
Nancy Brown (WCC Air Compressor Project Admin Analyst), left, receiving her award from Jack Eller for completing 20 years of service Oct. 19.
Joy Grant (WCC PSD Inside Parts Sales Advisor), right, receiving her award from Jose Leites for completing 20 years of service Dec. 21.
Larry Green (Daytona ES Transportation Dispatch Supervisor), center, receiving his award from Wayne Veitch and Steve Hiers for completing 20 years of service Jan. 22.
Rosa Phillips (Orlando Lift Trucks Sr. Service Admin), center, receiving her award from Ruben Objio and Howard Donaway for completing 20 years of service in November 2.
Luis Vazquez (Orlando HE Service Technician I), right, receiving his award from Al George for completing 20 years of service Nov. 13.
Lou Amargo (WCC International Used Equipment Sales), right, receiving his award from Frank Streva for completing 15 years of service Jan. 6.
Howard Barrett (Ocala HE Field Service Technician II), center, receiving his award from Adam Roberson and Jeff Lusher for completing 15 years of service Oct. 6.
Buddy Batton (Perry HE Service Foreman), right, receiving his award from Hector Feliciano for completing 15 years of service Oct. 20.
David Floyd (Jacksonville Lift Truck Field Service Tech I), right, receiving his award from Rusty Davis for completing 15 years of service Dec. 29.
Jeff Terrell (Perry Branch Store Parts Manager), right, receiving his award from Mike Furlough for completing 15 years of service Jan. 26.
Paul Twigg (WCC VP CRS Used Equipment Sales Manager), left, receiving his award from Frank Streva for completing 15 years of service Jan. 26.
Dawn Bazan (Sarasota Branch Receptionist/Secretary), second from right, receiving her award from Richie Bigi, Bert Hammett and Travis Anders for completing 10 years of service Sept. 29.
Burt Bracegirdle (WCC ES National Fleet Manager), center, receiving his award from Kevin Robbins and Greg Landa for completing 10 years of service Nov. 20.
Josh Stockwell (Tampa Air Compressor Asst. Service Operations Manager), center, receiving his award from Roger Adkins and Gene Meseinheimer for completing 10 years of service Dec. 1.
Andy Marsh (Tampa Facilities Leadperson), left, receiving his award from Mark Carter for completing 5 years of service January 6.
Alex Santiago (HE Service Machinist III), right, receiving his award from Adam Combast for completing 5 years of service Dec. 16.
Cole Vickerman (Tallahassee HE Main Shop Service Advisor), center, receiving his award from Greg Meeks and Rion Baker for completing 5 years of service Nov. 18.
John Landers (Lakeland Utility Field Service Technician II), left, receiving his award from Larry Nieman for completing 5 years of service Nov. 25.
Jose Ortiz (Orlando PIP Field Technician), right, receiving his award from Dylan Osborn for completing 5 years of service Dec. 16.
Lynn Adams (Orlando CRS Service Tech II), center, receiving his award for completing 1 year of service from Thomas Ambrosio and Gerald Parrish.
Alex Akers (Tampa CRS Sales Coordinator), right, receiving her award from Nathan Thomas for completing 1 year of service Oct. 31.
Brian Archer (Orlando HE Service Technician II), right, receiving his award from Al George for completing 1 year of service Nov. 13.
Matthew Billich (Pompano LT Field Service Tech I), left, receiving his award from Stephanie Veira for completing 1 year of service January 2.
Eric Gatley (Orlando CRS Service Tech III), center, receiving his award from Thomas Ambrosio and Gerald Parrish.
Kaley Griffin (WCC Facilities Custodian), center, receiving her award from David Wheelus and Ryan Sparrell for completing 1 year of service Dec. 19.
Barry Hackenberger (Lakeland Truck Service Tech I), left, receiving his award from Duane Mills for completing 1 year of service Nov. 20.
Jason Hulsey (Sarasota CRS Rental Coordinator), right, receiving his award from Nathan Thomas for completing 1 year of service Nov. 27.
James LaFrance (Tampa Transport Driver), right, receiving his award from Steve Short for completing 1 year of service Nov. 27.
Joann Largacci (WCC CRM & Customer Experience Admin), left, receiving her award from Mark Pearson for completing 1 year of service Nov. 2.
Matt Orndorff (Orlando He Service Technician II), left, receiving his award from Al George for completing 1 year of service Dec. 18.
Luis Otero (Pecan Park HE Inside Part Sales Advisor), right, receiving his award from Jason Harley for completing 1 year of service Oct. 16.
Lake Tollar (Tampa Transport Driver), left, receiving his award from Steve Short for completing 1 year of service Nov. 6.
Sean Walls (Pecan Park CRS Yard Attendant), right, receiving his award from Donald Davis for completing 1 year of service Oct. 2.
Crista Wenz (WCC Asst. Finance Coordinator), right, receiving her award from Marc Fowler for completing 1 year of service Jan. 10.
Neil Zinn (Sarasota CRS Service Tech I), left, receiving his award from Butch Peterson for completing 1 year of service Nov. 14.
Tiffani Belliveau (Tampa Sitech Software Admin), middle, receiving her award from Rob Curry and Greg Hasty for completing 1 year of service February 5.
New Places
Ray Atkeson Tampa Crane Branch Store Parts Manager Rainer Berry WCC Generator Sales
Armando Chavarri Daytona CRS FS Tech I
Michael Costa CA ES Sales Rep
David Eberhart Lake City Utility Account Manager
Patrick Henry Tallahassee PM Tech
Carson Howell WCC HE Technology Sales Rep
Keven Jackson Orlando ES Tech III
Adrian Jordan WCC Floor Tech
Ronald Kowalczyk WCC Tool Room Attendant
Cameron Lansford Jax LT PSSR
Raymond Lee Tampa CRS Tech II
Michael Lugo Tampa PSD Rental Operations Supervisor Angelica McCain Jax LT Sales Coordinator
Franklin McCance Jax LT Service Tech III
Jackie McGeehen Tampa Condition Monitoring Analyst
Rene Perez Orlando Air Compressor FS Tech III
Cory Pittman Orlando HE PM Tech
Jason Power Orlando HE Inside Sales Adv. Trainee
Chance Rehl-Joiner Sarasota HE Service Tech III
Ashlee Richardson WCC CRS Sales Admin Mgr.
Richard Rockwood Palm Bay HE Service Tech II
Daniel Roldan Oliva WCC HE Parts Admin Asst.
Miguel Ruiz WCC CRS PM Tech
Justin Simmons Ocala HE Parts Admin Asst.
Johnny Skeen Tampa HE Service Warranty Tech I
Tyler Smith WCC HE Hose Tech
Hugh Spencer Lakeland CRS Service Tech II
Daniel Stevens Lake City FS Tech I
Todd Sutter Tampa HE Insider Parts Sales Advisor
Lonnie Teeling Tampa Surface Mining Asst. Division Mgr.
Cole Vickerman Tampa HE Service Advisor
Daniel Wendt Jax Utility Service Leadperson
Sarah Whedbee WCC Generator Rental Supervisor
Ryan Wichtner Daytona CRS Service Tech II
Adam Woolridge WCC CRS Sales Coordinator
NEW FACES
Zachary Ackerman Tampa HE Service Laborer
Faithlyn Allen Ocala Facilities Custodian
Jacob Allen WCC CRS Service Tech II
Anthony Alonso Orlando HE Shop Service Leadperson Stephen Barber Ocala HE Service Tech III
Arjay Barthlett Orlando CRS Service Tech III
Mason Berninger Jax Utility Service Tech Trainee
Robert Bobo Tampa Crane Service Tech II
Michael Bohannon Jax Phoenix Service Welder III
Steven Brown Ocala RUP Service Tech Trainee
Kohlton Brown Ocala LT FS Tech II
Jonas Cardoso Jax LT FS Tech I
Randy Carreno Villamar Palm Bay HE Tech II
Zacariah Chemin Ocala HE Supply Chain Associate
William Clark Ocala CRS FS Tech II
Howard Cook Ocala HE Yard Attendant
James Crompton Brooksville Transport Driver
Jose De Luna III CA ES Tech III
Joshua Divona Orlando HE Transport Driver
Kacey Finger Orlando CRS Service Tech III
Charles Glenn Jax LT Service Tech III
David Grimes Tampa Truck Tech I
Adan Guzman Valdez Orlando CRS Tech III
Daniel Hamell Jax LT Service Tech III
Michelle Highsmith WCC Credit Clerk
Colton Holland Brooksville CRS Tech III
Michael Howard Jax LT Parts Warehouse Person A
Benjamin Hutto WCC HE Service Welder II
David Johns WCC HE Service Tech II
Dustin Jones WCC HE Service Tech III
Sarah Law WCC Credit Clerk
Robert Majka WCC PSD Major Account Service Supervisor James Morris WCC HE Service Tech III
Ernesto Ortiz Orlando HE Transport Driver
Landon Phillips WCC HE Service Tech II
Clay Piel Tampa HE FS Tech II
Kurt Reese WCC HE Parts Supply Chain Associate
Joseph Rodriguez TX ES Tech III
Carlos Saez Orlando HE PM Tech
Damian Sanchez Brooksville HE Service Tech III
Justin Scarberry Palm Bay CRS Yard Attendant
Thomas Schobel Pompano LT FS Tech I
Joshua Scott Tampa Facilities Custodian
Thomas Stanley Tampa PSD Project Manager
Edwin Toro Orlando Transport Driver
Gregory Vidal Roqe Orlando Transport Driver
Brian Waddell Palm Bay HE Service Tech II
Michael Walker Tampa LT FS Tech I
Zane Westbrook WCC Air Compressor FS Tech II
Evan Weyant Orlando CRS Sales Coordinator
Charles Woods Orlando Transport Driver
Andrew Yancey Jax LT FS Tech I
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