PENN PRO, Inc.

This year, our team got into the spirit with some incredible costumes! From spooky to silly, creativity was on full display. Here are a few highlights: 👻 Mark Westgate as John Daly! 🧙♀️ Adrienne Gady, P.E., Wayne Stone and Jennifer Lee as Hogwarts students! We love seeing our colleagues express themselves and bring joy to the workplace. Check out the fun in the photos below! Wishing everyone a safe and fun Halloween! 🎉 #Halloween2024 #CompanyCulture #TeamSpirit

🌟 Excited to share the latest in our Leadership Series, focusing on the vital theme of Commitment! 🌟 In leadership, commitment isn’t just a word; it’s the foundation of trust and inspiration. True leaders demonstrate unwavering dedication to their vision, their teams, and their values. Here are a few key insights we explored: Leading by Example: Show your team what commitment looks like. Your actions set the tone for the culture. Building Trust: Commitment fosters trust. We don't want to manage people, we want to INSPIRE people. When your team sees your dedication, they feel secure and motivated to go the extra mile. Staying Resilient: Challenges are inevitable. A committed leader navigates obstacles with resilience, inspiring others to persevere. Encouraging Accountability: Foster a culture where everyone feels accountable to their commitments, creating a sense of ownership and purpose. Join us as we dive deeper into these insights and explore how commitment can transform leadership and drive success! 💪✨ #Leadership #Commitment #Teamwork #Inspiration #GrowthMindset

With the impending hurricane, we are thankful for employees who go the extra mile to spread kindness in the office. We were greeted with hurricane burritos today to fuel our team from Mark Westgate. Stay safe out there!

This quarter the PENN PRO team is focusing on keeping commitments. While this may seem like a no-brainer, we know the best teams bring home the win by focusing on basic behaviors to build success. What are some ways you track your commitments? #commitments #backtobasics

Announcing the Retirement of David Nickl and the Promotion of William Eskut We have some important news about changes within our engineering leadership team. After ten years of dedicated service to PENN PRO and over forty years of service to the industry, David Nickl has decided to retire from his role as Engineering Manager. David has been an integral part of our team, leading with dedication and an unwavering commitment to our team's success. David returned to PENN PRO in 2018 and has led the team through many successful projects. His contributions have been invaluable in driving our projects forward and mentoring our team members. Please join me in extending our heartfelt gratitude to David Nickl for his remarkable work and leadership. We wish him all the best in his retirement and hope he enjoys this well-deserved new chapter of their life. At the same time, PENN PRO is thrilled to announce the promotion of Bill Eskut to the position of Engineering Manager. Bill has been with us for three years and has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill and leadership in his roles as Sr. Project Manager and Leadership Development Manager. His deep understanding of our projects and his ability to inspire and guide our team makes him the perfect fit for this role. PENN PRO Vice President of Finance, Carissa Maul says, "We are excited to have Bill step into this role, he is a great fit for the leading the team and we are looking forward to giving him the reins in developing our culture of leadership and excellence in engineering." Bill will be officially stepping into his new role on September 3, and we are confident that he will continue to drive our engineering team to new heights. Please join me in congratulating Bill on this well-deserved promotion.

PENN PRO Second Quarter Quality Award Winners Recognized: We are pleased to recognize Wayne Stone and David Reynolds for their exceptional teamwork and dedication, which significantly enhanced our recent project and earned positive feedback from our client. The project required integrating laser scanning data and point cloud registry into a civil topography program. Wayne handled the initial data acquisition and registry. David then took on the task of transferring this data into our civil topography program, employing traditional black and white topography lines. During our review of the initial outputs, it became clear that the dense elevation data made it challenging to visually interpret changes in topography effectively. Wayne suggested that highlighting high and low areas could facilitate a more meaningful discussion with the client. He proactively explored the civil topography program for solutions and discovered an option for automatic color coding of elevations. Wayne collaborated closely with David to customize the color schemes, gradations, and annotations to improve the clarity of the topographical representation. To further enhance the deliverable, Wayne incorporated pictures of key areas into the drawing. This addition provided a more comprehensive visual context and helped to convey critical information more effectively. The interim review with the client proceeded efficiently and smoothly, thanks to the enhancements made by Wayne and David. The improved visual clarity and detailed representation led to a positive and appreciative response from our client. Wayne and David's innovative approach and collaborative effort not only addressed the initial challenges but also exceeded client expectations. Their commitment to quality and client satisfaction is truly commendable. We proudly award Wayne and David for this Quarter's Quality Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to this project.

PENN PRO held its Second Annual Marble Run Challenge today! Teams were chosen at random to build a marble run structure with the slowest time from start to finish. The challenge was tight and times were close, The Role Marbles took the win with half a second lead over Team Rolling with It. Congrats to The Role Marbles: William Eskut, Edith Tatiana Hoyos, Sunshine Zambrano, and Carissa Maul

On National Intern Day, we are excited to highlight our intern, Ian Lacquement! Originally from Georgia, Ian is studying mechanical engineering at USF and has quickly become an integral part of our workforce. Ian has thrived in our environment, learning from experienced colleagues who share their knowledge. Each day presents new challenges and learning opportunities, where Ian applies his academic background to practical engineering tasks, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Ian's enthusiasm for engineering is evident in his collaborative spirit and his eagerness to contribute to team projects. Ian's supervisor, Adrienne Gady, P.E., says "Ian has contributed in major ways to several projects while he has been at PENN PRO. His positive attitude and his willingness to learn new things has made him a great addition to our team!" Beyond the office, Ian finds joy in outdoor activities like running and disc golf. Ian really enjoys exploring nature, a passion that resonates with his recent adventures in Colorado. Looking ahead, Ian will take on more responsibilities that highlight his skills and deepen his understanding of engineering principles. On this special day, we celebrate Ian's achievements and his contributions that bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to our workplace. Here's to Ian and his bright future in the world of engineering!