Vol. 8, No. 13 — November 2020
Return of the Cat Trials
The new Cat® Trial has officially been launched, and 40 years after its release, PAC-MAN™ is taking center stage with a giant leap from the virtual world into a live action version of the game. Chasing ghosts, eating PAC-DOTS, and digging foundations are all in a day’s work. With the help of skilled operators, Cat built a life-sized game board using the latest Cat machines, attachments, and technology.
Click here to see the PAC-MAN game come to life in Cat Trial #9!
Utility Division Hosts Open House at New Temple Texas Branch
The Utility Equipment division hosted an open house at its new Temple, Texas branch Monday, November 2.
Customers and vendors visited the branch to meet the service technicians, parts specialists and account managers that service them in Texas and beyond.
Food trucks and live music were on hand to greet visitors, along with a selection of equipment for demos including a Terex TM125 transmission bucket truck, Terex Commander 4047 digger derrick, Spiradrill LHD-50 hydraulic digger and a Terex TC55 bucket truck.
The Utility Equipment tool trailer was on hand to display its selection of tools from Makita, Klein, Bashlin and many more.
It was also an opportunity for Utility employees from other branches to meet and get to know their new Lone-Star-State colleagues.
Employees Get Into Halloween Spirit
The WCC admin team went all out for the holiday!
Walkiria Medina (Palm Bay Receptionist)
Blake Brown (WCC Crane Shop Lead) inspired his son, Elijah, to dress up as a technician.
The Tampa Marketing team was feeling a bit cartoonish.
Safety Alert: Overhead Door Failure
Over the last several months, there have been several failures of overhead doors.
When a spring or cable breaks, gravity will bring the door down at a high rate of speed. Between the speed, weight and force of the door, a failure can lead to a serious, or fatal injury. Thankfully, no such injuries have occurred at one of our facilities. We want to keep it that way!
The most recent occurrence happened during shop close at the end of a workday. Because of a bad motor, the door needed to be closed manually. While being closed, the door moved approximately 3-4 inches and then stopped. When the employee closing the door went to find a supervisor, the cable snapped and the door rapidly crashed to the floor, only a few steps away from the employee.
This is a reminder of why we must continually inspect our equipment and be aware of everyday things like overhead doors, and the hazards they present.
- NEVER walk or drive vehicles or machines/equipment under an overhead door while it is in motion. The best practice for people is to ALWAYS walk through the pedestrian door.
- Vehicles, machines and equipment must not move under an overhead door while it is in motion. They must wait until the door is fully up before traveling underneath it.
- Notify your supervisor and facilities immediately of any issues with overhead doors, such as bent hardware, stuck rollers, noisy wheels, frayed cables, bad motors, etc.
- If a door gets into a bind, DO NOT use the manual chain to attempt to free it. Contact facilities immediately. Cone off the area and prevent traffic through the door.
Safety Standard Operating Procedure Added to Intranet
Please note that the new Safety SOP on stretching has been published in the Safety SOPs section on the Ring Power intranet. This document incorporates the feedback we received from the leadership. Click here to view.
Organization Updates
Heavy Equipment
Cameron Neeld has been named Orlando Technical Communicator, reporting to Shane Gill. Cameron served in the U.S. Army as a Wheel Recovery Technician from 2006 -2012. He began his career with Ring Power in 2016, as a HE Service Technician III, working out of the Orlando branch. In 2017, he was promoted to FS Tech II, specializing in Paving products.
Truck Shop
Corey Mansfield has been selected as Orlando Truck Shop Leadperson, reporting to Jason Conley. Corey joined Ring Power in 2013, working as a Palm Bay EPG Service Technician II. Prior to joining Ring Power, Corey spent his entire career working on power generation products. He also served in the U.S. Army, running a motorpool, repairing damaged military vehicles.
Human Resources
Cindy Jones has been named Human Resources Director. She will continue to work at WCC, and report to David Alban. She will be responsible for the operations of the Human Resources, Training, Safety, and Wellness Departments. Cindy began her employment with Ring Power in 2013, working as an HR Generalist. She was then promoted to HR Supervisor, and most recently held the position of Human Resources Operations Manager. Cindy has more than 20 years’ experience in the Human Resources Industry and holds both her PHR and SHRM-SCP certifications for Human Resources.
Maggie Lombardi replaces Cindy as Human Resources Operations Manager. She will continue to be based at WCC, and report to Cindy Jones. Maggie began her employment with Ring Power in April, as an HR Generalist. She brings with her more than 20 years of experience handling all aspects of Human Resources and holds both her PHR and SHRM-CP certifications for Human Resources.
kudos & Thank yous
L-R: Mark Buter (Tampa Crane Sales), Dave Glass (WCC Crane GM), Tony Alonso (Orlando Crane Leadman), Karl Minzenberg (WCC Crane PSSR), Italian leather Manitowoc jackets were presented by Manitowoc in appreciation and recognition for their promoting and supplying great support for both Ring Power Crane and Manitowoc.
SERVICE AWARDS
Congratulations to...
Bill Crowley (Tampa SITECH Sr. Mach. Sup. Sales Rep), center, receiving his award from Robert Curry and Greg Hasty for completing 30 years of service Aug. 30.
Gabe Marrero (Orlando Truck Service Tech I), left, receiving his award from Jason Conley for completing 30 years of service Aug 6.
Paul Valanti (Daytona HE Branch Manager), right, receiving his award from Sean McKillip for completing 30 years of service Sept. 4.
Juan Flores (WCC Hydraulic Shop CS I), right, receiving his award from Joey Haslauer for completing 20 years of service Sept. 26.
Scott Grace (WCC HE Welder), right, receiving his award from Joey Haslauer for completing 20 years of service Oct. 2.
Mike Hamer (Sarasota HE New Equipment Salesperson), center, receiving his award from Bert Hammett and Dylan McCandless for completing 20 years of service July 6.
Robert Knott (Daytona HE FS Dispatcher), right, receiving his award from David Allen for completing 20 years of service Sept. 11.
Jimmy Lee (Brooksville HE FS Tech I), left, receiving his award from John Duncan for completing 20 years of service July 3.
Pete Bredstrup (Daytona HE Inside Parts Sales Advisor), center, receiving his award from Mike Furlough and Greg Johnson for completing 15 years of service Aug. 25.
Jerry Colston (Palm Bay CRS Account Manager), left, receiving his award from John DeWitt for completing 15 years of service.
Diane Coon (WCC Project Admin Analyst), right, receiving her award from Paul Goschke for completing 15 years of service Aug. 1.
Steve Gillespie (WCC HE Service Welder I), right, receiving his award from Joey Haslauer for completing 15 years of service Oct. 10.
Jason Harley (Jax Pecan Parts Mgr.), center, receiving his award from Hubert Norris and Mike Furlough for completing 15 years of service Aug. 8.
Jason Marmino (Tampa HE Technology Sales Rep), center, receiving his award from Mark Newman and Pat O’Brien for completing 15 years of service June 1.
Randy Marshall (WCC HE Fab Shop Foreman), right, receiving his award from Joey Haslauer for completing 15 years of service Sept. 19.
Ariel Novoa (WCC International Salesperson), left, receiving his award from Frank Streva for completing 15 years of service Aug. 1.
Arturo Niebla Sr. (Daytona Marine FS Tech II), center, receiving his award from Chris Harvey and Randall Stoeber for completing 15 years of service Aug. 15.
Marvin Parker (Tampa Crane Tech Master), right, receiving his award from Roy Scanlan for completing 15 years of service Aug. 22.
Mark Payne (Tampa HE ACT Shop Lead), left, receiving his award from Mike Boyd for completing 15 years of service Nov. 7.
Alan Pike (WCC HE Service Machinist I), right, receiving his award from Joey Haslauer for completing 15 years of service Oct. 10.
Michael Podbevsek (Jax Pecan HE FS Foreman), center, receiving his award from Chris Green for completing 15 years of service Aug. 15.
Denny Sandoval (Tampa HE Service Machinist II), right, receiving his award from Mike Boyd for completing 15 years of service Sept. 19.
Kathy Schwieterman (WCC Retail Merch Coordinator), right, receiving her award from Jose Leites for completing 15 years of service Aug. 15.
Robbie Whitehead (Ocala AC FS Tech I), center, receiving his award from Ron Underwood and Nick Ebersold for completing 15 years of service Aug. 16.
Greg Hasty (Tampa SITECH General Mgr.), left, receiving his award from Hubert Norris for completing 10 years of service Sept. 1.
Brett Jack (Orlando Generator Rental Sales Rep), left, receiving his award from Steve Ferlita for completing 10 years of service Sept. 7.
Kevin Kerr (Gainesville Generator FS Tech II), right, receiving his award from Sean Kopman for completing 10 years of service Oct. 18.
Jeremy Miles (Daytona CRS Account Mgr.), left, receiving his award from John DeWitt for completing 10 years of service Sept. 14.
Michael Bush (Brooksville Supply Chain Associate), left, receiving his award from Kevin Cason for completing 5 years of service Sept. 14.
Stacey Cribbs (WCC Generator Accounting Clerk Sr.), left, receiving her award from Steve Ferlita for completing 5 years of service Sept 14.
David Fournier (Tampa Parts Truck Driver), right, receiving his award from Richie Bigi for completing 5 years of service Aug. 24.
Kurt Knarr (Sarasota Utility FS Tech II), left, receiving his award from Larry Nieman for completing 5 years of service Aug. 24.
Daniel Meeks (Tallahassee CRS FS Tech II), left, receiving his award from Marcus Barber for completing 5 years of service July 13.
Julie Armold (WCC Credit Collector), right, receiving her award from Carol Butterfield for completing 1 year of service Sept. 30.
Chris French (Tampa Facilities Tech A), right, receiving his award from Mark Carter for completing 1 year of service Nov. 4.
Quintin Foster (Brooksville Supply Chain Associate), right, receiving his award from Kevin Cason for completing 1 year of service Aug. 5.
Robert Gay (Jax Phoenix Service Fabricator A), left, receiving his award from Jon Lyman for completing 1 year of service July 29.
Jeff Gordon (Sarasota CRS Service Tech III), left, receiving his award from Charlie Davis Sr. for completing 1 year of service Sept. 10.
Jaden Henry (Tampa HE Machinist Trainee), left, receiving his award from Mark Harden for completing 1 year of service June 17.
Korry Hink (Palm Bay HE Service Tech II), right, receiving his award from Mike Bauden for completing 1 year of service Sept. 30.
John Hirschmann (WCC Shop Service Leadperson), left, receiving his award from Daryl Gandy for completing 1 year of service Aug. 19.
Carlos Madriz (WCC He Hydraulic Shop CS III), left, receiving his award from Rick Seuis for completing 1 year of service Sept. 30.
Amber Rich (Orlando PSD Project Coordinator), right, receiving her award from Steve Dorsey for completing 1 year of service Feb. 4.
Ben Ritter (Jax LT Service Tech III), right, receiving his award from Rusty Davis for completing 1 year of service Aug. 12.
New Places
Matthew Apploff Palm Bay HE Inside Parts Sales Adv.
Christian Beardsley Sarasota CRS FS Tech II
William Brown Palm Bay HE FS Tech II
Gary Chatman Orlando HE Service Tech III
Bradley Clyatt Lake City HE Service Tech II
Bradley Fleeger Palm Bay CRS Shop Service Lead
Okie From Orlando HE PIP FS Tech
Jared Green Lake City CRS PM Tech
Christopher Harvey Palm Bay HE Branch Service Mgr.
Jarrett Jesson Orlando HE Tool Room Attendant B
Cynthia Jones WCC Human Resources Director
Douglas Kehoe Orlando HE Shop Service Leadperson
Paul Knarr Tampa CRS Branch Service Mgr.
Cody Kretzer Brooksville HE Service Admin
Cole Lawson Tallahassee CRS FS Tech II
Corey Mansfield Orlando Truck Shop Leadperson
Cliff Mills Jr. Jax Phoenix General Mgr.
Wesley Moore Jr. WCC PSD Project Mgr.
James Mosely WCC Generator Sales
Clark Neeld Orlando HE Technical Communicator
Justin Smith Tampa CRS Service Tech I
Andrew Stockslager WCC Generator Service Tech II
Efren Taveras Lakeland CRS Account Mgr.
Justin Wright Orlando HE FS Dispatcher
New faces
Bobby Bandy Lakeland CRS FS Tech II
John Benitez Jr. Temple Utility Tech I
Rodney Coleman Palm Bay HE FS Tech II
Clinton Cornewell Jax LT FS Tech I
Coby Feazell Tampa Crane Tech II
Robert Foy Tampa Marine FS Tech II
Kelsie Gibson Tampa HE Oil Lab Tech A
Les Gilbertson Tampa Generator Tech II
Johnna Hartley WCC Facilities Custodian
Miranda Hill Daytona HE Parts Supply Chain Associate
Kenneth Jackson Jr. Tampa AC FS Tech III
Joel Marcano Palm Bay HE Tech II
Walkiria Medina Palm Bay Branch Receptionist
Dameon Medley Orlando PSD Project Mgr. Sr.
Jacob Piper Sarasota HE FS Tech II
David Prusak WCC AC FS Tech III
Amanda Podgorski WCC Purchasing Buyer
Earnest Stewart Tampa Facilities Team Leader
Keith Stoker Temple Utility Tech II
Erick Torres Tampa Generator FS Tech I
Reader Challenge
Service bays are busy places here at Ring Power! So busy in fact, that we bet you can't spot the differences between the two photos here!
How many differences are there? There are exactly... oh, you thought I was going to tell you? Not a chance!
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 hats. Entries must be received by December 4, 2020. Good luck!
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