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I always cringe when I see a video of myself, but after watching a few times, it takes me back to how I felt back in December when I was in Nashville for Barge Design Solutions Corporate Orientation. We had our Annual Meeting in Nashville this past weekend, where the entire Barge team (and our families) were invited for a weekend at Opryland! The weekend only got me more excited for what's to come. Main takeaways: 1. Ownership: While Barge is privately held, our stock has out-performed most companies on the NYSE over the past 3 years and growth projections don't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. The ability to have ownership in the company you work for brings on a whole new level of excitement and authenticity to the day to day work. 2. Legacy: Barge's record of getting "selected when it matters the most" has led to an unbelievable portfolio of high profile projects around the Southeast. We are excited to continue that legacy here in South Carolina. 3. Impact: The work we do, whether it be for the private sector, state and local sector, or the federal government, has made a lasting impact on businesses, communities, patients, and our military. We are people taking care of people.

After 40 years of working on the road, I secured a job three hours away from my children and grandchildren. This is a significant phase in my life. ARCO Murray in Downers Grove, IL, will be greatly missed. I have many positive things to say about this company. They treated me like a family member and did not micromanage their Superintendents, unlike many companies today. While not all companies are like this, many smaller companies tend to hire Directors of Field Operations with little practical experience, who often arrive on-site expecting to find mistakes. This is one of the reasons I speak so highly of ARCO Murray. Their executives call ahead before visiting a site to ensure availability. Few companies operate this way anymore, and if you find one, it is advisable to stay. Over the past 40 years, I have witnessed significant changes in the industry, some positive but many negative. My advice to younger Superintendents is to thoroughly evaluate a company, just as they evaluate you. If a company has a high turnover rate, it is best to avoid it, as you may come to regret it.

This month our spotlight is on Rick Tobel. Rick is our lead for our Chicago Terminal Barge Cleaning and Repair service. We had a chance to ask Rick some questions…   Q: What do you love most about your job at Middle River? A: Pay Day!   Q: What is a dream that you want to make come true one day? A: It would be a dream of mine to be in management at Middle River someday.   Q: Who are some of your biggest influences? A: My Kids   Q: What has been your most meaningful accomplishment so far? A: Learning how to operate all the different heavy equipment in the Middle River fleet.   Q: What tips or advice would you give someone starting a new job at Middle River? A: Always stay alert and pay attention to your surroundings.   “Rick's dedication and work ethic are a valuable asset to the team. His no-nonsense approach also sets a positive tone for the day, inspiring others to step up their game and get the job done.” Bob Farrell – Operations Manager

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We're excited to announce that Jordan Purchase has joined the Edison Manufacturing and Engineering team and will serve as Purchasing Specialist. You could say the role was calling his name. 😉 Let's get to know Jordan: ⚡ WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE AND WHY? “Do what is easy and your life will be hard. Do what is hard and your life will be easy.” – Les Brown ⚡ WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON? Winter! While living in Minnesota, I fell in love with the winter months because they offer spectacular views and unique opportunities to get involved with the community via activities such as the Stillwater Winter Festival! ⚡ WHICH CORE VALUE AT WALLBANK RESONATES MOST WITH YOU? Either Win or Learn resonates with me because, in life, it is rare that one succeeds the first time that they try something new. Therefore, it is imperative that we learn from failure and strategically apply those learnings until we realize the desired outcome! ⚡ WHAT IS ON YOUR READING LIST? Mission Possible – Tim Tebow Never Split the Difference – Christopher Voss 5 am Club – Robin Sharma Can’t Hurt Me – David Goggins The Bible ⚡ HOW DO YOU LIKE TO SPEND YOUR SPARE TIME? I enjoy spending my time with my wife, Marissa, and our dog, Dallas, going on walks, and exploring uncharted paths. I am also enthusiastic about cooking, exercising, sports, and reading! #career #michigan #porthuron #purchasing #manufacturingindustry #growth

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I’ve missed working near the water. It’s nice to walk and take in the relative peace (whilst posting on LinkedIn and almost tripping!! 😂). So many memories here at Docklands - particularly my time working in a team called Property, Procurement & Environmental Operations (those who were there know this was indeed our BUs name - and my title was Manager of Environmental Communications and Engagement… try saying all that super fast!). Lots of friends, many life long ones. Lots of important mentors for me, Amy Conrad , Sudhir Rao , Nicola Schroder , Alison Read (who encouraged me to become a mentor for the first time!), Belynda Oliver ,Chris De La Rue , Cameron Myrtle , Simon Franklin , Marcus Carli , Katie M. , Brendan Keenan, Gillian Westwood - gosh… I could go on for days! I remember setting 3yr delivery strategies, iterating within that and often delivering something better than what we predicted - the strategy was simply a guide rail that we reported against and updated. We did that twice! 🤩 I’ve gone on to have so many amazing roles, in many different places - and like a Pokémon master, I have collected all the kind, courageous, compassionate and individually skilled humans I’ve had the honour to work with. But that time in PP&EO was like a summer’s afternoon with a cold drink in hand - hot (challenging, sometimes so much ya broke a sweat!) and refreshing (supported, connected, together, safe). If you’re still on LinkedIn and from that time, thanks for being awesome. Now, off to work at yet another stellar place! 🥳 #memories #dreamteam #delivery #iterativedelivery #careerreflections #careermoments #personaldevelopment #strategicplanning