Vol. 8, No. 15 — June 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccines are now readily available. If you have not already done so, Ring Power encourages you to be vaccinated. As earlier announced, Ring Power provides employees who get vaccinated 4 hours paid time off to help ensure you do not lose pay during the time it takes to be vaccinated. In order to receive the 4-hour paid time off you must provide proof of vaccination. The easiest way to do this is to send a copy of the CDC issued vaccination card to covidresponse@ringpower.com. This information will be kept confidential and disclosed only to those with a business need to know based on their employment duties.
For more information on COVID-19 vaccines, check out these CDC resources:
Benefits of Getting Vaccinated
Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Near You
Group 19 Completes ThinkBIG Journey
Ring Power’s latest class of ThinkBIG graduates claimed their diplomas April 22, during a ceremony at South Georgia Technical College in Americus, Ga.
The two-year, hands-on service technician scholarship program is offered by Ring Power and five other Southeast Cat dealers in partnership with South Georgia Technical College.
For the past two years, the students have rotated in eight-week intervals between classroom instruction at South Georgia Technical College and hands-on training at Ring Power. They now officially begin their careers as dealer service technicians at Ring Power.
Congrats to all the 2021 graduates! Your hard work and dedication over the past two years has paid off. We wish you much success in your Ring Power careers!
The 2021 ThinkBIG graduates are:
Garrett Hultquist - Power Systems - St. Augustine
Dylan Hackett – Power Systems – Palm Bay
Jake Stallings – Power Systems – Palm Bay
Zach Brate – Heavy Equipment – Tampa
Wyatt Davis – Heavy Equipment – St. Augustine
Colby Klipstine – Heavy Equipment – St. Augustine
Holiday Schedule
Independence Day (Observed), Monday, July 5, 2021
Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2021
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 2021
Day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 26, 2021
Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 2021
New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31, 2021
American Advertising Federation Awards
Ring Power Two ADDY's
The American Advertising Federation recently awarded Ring Power with two “ADDY” awards during its annual American Advertising Awards competition.
One of the industry's largest creative competitions, the American Advertising Awards attracts nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year. The awards recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising.
At the local level, Ring Power took home a Gold ADDY for the Cat Trial 9: PAC-Man microsite in the Online Interactive category. The local competition included entries from Duval, Nassau, St. Johns, Putnam, Clay, Bradford, Union, Columbia, and Baker counties.
In the district level competition, Ring Power won a Silver ADDY in the district 4 region, which includes all of Florida and the Caribbean.
Congrats to Josh Johnson (WCC Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator) who designed and launched the Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN site!
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Chris Ramsey has completed the CIAP (Cat Instructor Accreditation Program), which is a requirement to deliver Cat Regional Dealer Classes. Congratulations to Chris on completing his comprehensive training.
Organization Updates
Cat Rental Store
Brad Meyers has been named Account Manager for Manatee and Desoto counties. He will work out of the Sarasota branch and report to Drew Cisel. Brad began his career with the Cat Rental Store in 2020, working as the Sales Coordinator for the Daytona branch.
Cameron Kearns has been named to Account Manager for Pinellas and Pasco counties. He will work out of the St. Pete branch and report to Drew Cisel. Cameron began his career with the Cat Rental Store in 2019, working as an Inside Sales Representative out of the Tampa branch. He was later promoted to Account Manager for Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.
Trey Lynch has accepted the role of Account Manager, with responsibility for east Pasco County and portions of Hillsborough County. He will report to Drew Cisel. Trey began his career with the company in 2019, working as a Sales Trainee at WCC. He was later promoted to the role of Sales Coordinator, working out of the Tallahassee branch. In June 2020, he transferred to the Tampa branch and accepted the role of Account Manager.
Devin Paularinne has been promoted to Account Manager for the Ocala territory. He will work out of the Ocala branch and report to Drew Cisel. Devin began his career with the company in 2019, working as a Sales Trainee out of the Tampa branch. He was promoted to a Tampa Sales Coordinator role in July of 2019.
Nicholas Gorman has joined the Cat Rental Store as a Sales Rental Fleet Coordinator, working out of the Tampa branch and reporting to Nathan Thomas. Prior to joining the Cat Rental Store, he worked as an account manager for a logistics and transport company.
Clyde Rogers has accepted the role of Technical Communicator, reporting to Matt Burroughs. He will continue to work out of the Tampa branch. Clyde joined Ring Power’s Tampa branch in 1993, working has a Transport Driver. He later accepted a position as a Field Service Tech I for CRS. In 2013, Clyde accepted a position with the Training department as a Training Instructor.
Heavy Equipment
James Morrison has been selected as Tampa Unit Foreman-Main Shop, reporting to Travis Flowers. He will be responsible for all supervision in the Undercarriage and Paint Shops. James joined Ring Power in 1994, working as a Service Tech Trainee. He has held various positions in heavy equipment service during his career, including Service Tech II, Shop Leadperson, Service Advisor, and Service Estimator.
Dwayne Wagnon has been named New Equipment Salesperson, reporting to Dylan McCandless. He will work out of the Tampa branch and share responsibilities for coverage of the Tampa territory. He began his career in with the company in 2016, working as a Sales Coordinator for the Cat Rental Store in Brooksville. The following year he was promoted to CRS Account Manager, with responsibility for the Pasco County territory.
Utility Equipment
Trent Wainright has been named Utility Branch Service Manager, reporting to Larry Nieman. Based at Pecan Park, he will be responsible for all Utility service operations at WCC, Pecan Park, Tallahassee and Daytona. Trent began his career with Ring Power in 2014, working as a Service Machinist/Yard Attendant at the Cat Rental Store’s Pecan Park branch. He was later promoted to the role of CRS Service Tech III, and then Field Service Tech II. Last year, Trent took on the role of Field Service Foreman for the Utility division.
Keith Stoker has been promoted to the position of Branch Service Manager, reporting to Shawn Cardillo. Based at the Temple, Texas., branch, he will be responsible for Shop and Field Service Operations in Texas, and surrounding areas. Keith began his career with the Utility division in 2020, working as a Service Tech II at the Temple branch.
Human Resources
Brooke Fricke has accepted the role of Junior Human Resources Generalist, reporting to Maggie Lombardi. She will continue to be based at WCC. In her new role, Brooke will handle employee relations issues for WCC, Daytona, Jacksonville, Phoenix Products, Tallahassee, Lake City, Perry, Gainesville, Ocala, and all out of state branches. Brooke began her Ring Power career in 2015, working as the Career Placement Coordinator.
Ethna Lawson has joined the company as a Human Resources Assistant. She will work out of WCC and report to Maggie Lombardi. Prior to joining the company, Ethna worked for the United States Census Bureau as a Census Operations Supervisor, responsible for training more than 30 enumerators for the 2020 Census. She is a U.S. military veteran, and attended DeVry University for Human Resources management.
Transportation
David Gonsalez has been named Department of Transportation/Fleet Compliance Officer, reporting to Bryan Wood. Working out of WCC, David will continue to handle Smith System training for all employees. Additionally, he will be aiding all divisions with DOT (Department of Transportation) and Geotab compliance.
Power Systems
Charlotte Watts has accepted the role of Service Estimator. She will work out of WCC and report to Rick Howard. Charlotte started her career with the company in 2019, working at WCC as a PM (Preventive Maintenance) Service Tech for our Major Accounts/PM group. Prior to joining the company, she served six years in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Electrician’s Mate.
kudos & Thank yous
SERVICE AWARDS
Congratulations to...
Ron Harriel (WCC Print Shop Mgr), left, receiving his award from Mark Pearson for completing 35 years of service March 10.
Brenda Coon (HE Admin Assistant), center, receiving her award from Keith Farmer and Frank Streva for completing 30 years of service Feb. 18.
Ricky Richards (Tampa HE Master Machinist), right, receiving his award from Mark Harden for completing 25 years of service April 8.
Travis Veitch (Tampa Oil Lab Tech A), receiving his award from Dennis Buckner for completing 25 years of service March 29. Pictured L-R: Sheri Delgado, Nicole Perez, Dennis Buckner, Travis Veitch, Kelsie Gibson, Ina Nuri.
Richard Yarbrough (Tampa Parts Operations Mgr.), left, receiving his award from Hubert Norris for completing 20 years of service.
Todd Butler (Tampa HE Service Warranty Tech I), left, receiving his award from Eddie Jones for completing 20 years of service March 12.
Eric Morris (WCC Utility FS Tech I), center, receiving his award from Trent Wainright and Shawn Cardillo for completing 15 years of service Feb. 13.
Richard Rombotis (Palm Bay Bldg. Facilities Tech A), right, receiving his award from Mark Carter for completing 15 years of service April 17.
Cliff Cruse (WCC EPG FS Tech II), right, receiving his award from Leah Graff for completing 15 years of service.
Lisa Fisher (WCC PSD Sr. Service Admin), left, receiving her award from Rick Howard for completing 15 years of service Jan. 30.
Orlando Rivera (Orlando CRS Service Tech II), right, receiving his award from Jesse Judd for completing 15 years of service April 24.
Chad Taurman (Tampa EPG/Industrial Sales), left, receiving his award from Keith Moore for completing 15 years of service Feb. 20.
Patty Church (NC Crane Parts Counterperson B), receiving her award for completing 15 years of service April 3. Pictured L-R: David Courtney, Patty Church, Jeff McMath, Dave Glass.
Ricky Grindell (Orlando EPG FS Tech I), right, receiving his award from Mike McGraw for completing 10 years of service April 8.
Mike Bauden (Palm Bay HE Service Advisor), left, receiving his award from Doug Harrison for completing 10 years of service March 29.
Cassie Gorton (WCC Crane Admin Assistant), right, receiving her award from Dave Glass for completing 10 years of service.
Pete Fehrmann (Brooksville CRS FS Tech I) receiving his award for completing 10 years of service March. 16.
Diana Myers (WCC Credit Tax/Document Coord.), center, receiving her award from Don Dueling and Marc Fowler for completing 10 years of service March. 21.
Stephen Morris (Lake City HE Inside Parts Sales Advisor), right, receiving his award from Bill Zieger for completing 5 years of service March 29.
Lee Green (Ocala Utility Service Tech II), right, receiving his award from Scott Lake for completing 5 years of service April 4.
Dustin Gurley (Jax LT FS Tech II), right, receiving his award from Rusty Davis for completing 5 years of service March 21.
Shawn Lynn (Tampa HE Rental Ops Mgr.), center, receiving his award from Keith Farmer and Frank Streva for completing 5 years of service Feb. 29.
Mark Broughton (Tampa Facilities Bldg. Tech A), right, receiving his award from Mark Carter for completing 5 years of service Feb. 23.
Greg Landa (WCC Entertainment Service GM), right, receiving his award from Kevin Robbins for completing 5 years of service Feb. 25.
Brenda Burman (Tampa HE Service Warranty Tech I), left, receiving her award from Eddie Jones for completing 5 years of service March 7.
Brooke Tefft (WCC Internal Auditor) left, receiving her award from Randy Ringhaver for completing 5 years of service April 4.
Rick Vaughn (Tampa Environmental Mgr.), left, receiving his award from Shane McLaughlin for completing 1 year of service April 1.
Jennifer Castellano (WCC Credit Account Specialist), left, receiving her award from Carol Butterfield for completing 1 year of service March 16.
Rene Velez (WCC HE CS III), center, receiving his award from Daryl Gandy and Chris Green for completing 1 year of service Feb. 17.
Mariana Hein (WCC Corporate Receptionist), left, receiving her award from Matt Lafleur for completing 1 year of service March 11.
Christina Tarpley (WCC Tag & Title Admin), left, receiving her award from Shane McLaughlin for completing 1 year of service March 23.
Alex Davis (Brooksville Supply Chain Associate), left, receiving his award from Kevin Cason for completing 1 year of service Feb. 26.
Tony Yancey (Jax LT FS Tech II), right, receiving his award from Rusty Davis for completing 1 year of service April 6.
New PLACES
Jeffrey Arthur Tampa CRS Service Advisor
Arjay Barthlett Orlando CRS Service Tech II
Dean Bishop Tampa CRS Service Shop Leadperson
Marsha Burr WCC HE Sales Admin
Lesley Chambley Palm Bay HE FS Tech II
Brian Daugherty Ocala HE FS Tech II
Brett Davis WCC AC Service Tech III
Dominick Del Orbe Orlando HE Parts Sales Advisor
Trevon Fountain Tampa HE Service Laborer
Benjamin Hoover Tampa CRS Service Tech III
Justin Johnson WCC Digital Marketing Specialist
William King WCC HE PIP FS Tech
Jacob Kudela Lakeland HE Service Tech II
France Margillo Tampa Service Warranty Tech I
Bradley Meyers Sarasota CRS Account Mgr.
Kathleen Peeler WCC HE Sale Coordinator
Kurt Reese WCC Parts Admin Assistant
Keith Stoker Temple Utility Branch Service Mgr.
Michael Wagon Tampa HE New Equipment Sales
Jason Walden Tampa CRS Service Tech II
Johnny Weekes Jr. Orlando CRS FS Tech I
New faces
Lance Albers Jax Utility Service Tech III
Jose Alvarez Tampa HE Service Tech II
Omar Archer Orlando Lube Truck Service Tech Trainee
Jonathan Ash Jax Utility Service Tech III
Logan Browning Tampa HE Supply Chain Associate
Wylee Cummins Orlando HE Service Welder II
Dillon Deese Lakeland CRS Service Tech III
Michael Fiden Brooksville Facilities Custodian
Katharine Goytizolo Ocala Facilities Custodian
Ben Haddan Tallahassee HE Service Tech II
Richard Hall Tampa PSD P.M. Tech
Ali Hussein-Campos Orlando HE FS Tech III
Shane Jeffres Lakeland CRS FS Dispatcher
Hunter Kelley Tampa HE Tool Room Attendant A
Kyle Land Ocala HE Supply Chain Associate
David Monjaras IV WCC HE P.M. Tech
Blake Neal WCC Truck Apprentice Service Tech
Joseph Oliveira WCC HE Sales Trainee
Joseph Parker Jax Phoenix Floor Tech
Levi Pauley Tampa PSD P.M. Tech
Justin Pelland Tampa HE P.M. Tech
Andy Phan Palm Bay HE Service Tech III
Jake Ranisate Lakeland HE FS Tech II
Dale Reese Tampa HE Parts Inside Sales Advisor
Tousnel Renaud Tampa HE Parts Supply Chain Associate
Brandon Reynolds Tampa PSD Service Tech II
Thomas Richards III Tampa HE P.M. Tech
Willow Roman-Perez Jax Utility Service Tech III
Jared Ross Palm Bay CRS Service Tech II
Dakota Sanders Tampa HE P.M. Tech
Brian Smith Sarasota CRS Yard Attendant
Shylowe Sortman WCC Clerk General
Ryan Sullivan Lake City HE P.M. Tech
Logan Tidwell Lakeland HE FS Tech III
Pedro Vargas Orlando HE P.M. Tech
Reader Challenge
Blue skies and Cat generators...is there a more lovely summer sight? Well only if the photo hasn't been tampered with!
How many differences can you spot between these two photos? Hint: There's more than 6.
Point out the differences between the two photos and email a screen capture or a list of the differences to matt.shelley@ringpower.com for a chance to win one of five Cat license plates. Entries must be received by June 30, 2021. Good luck!
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