Across our family of brands, one thing continues to stand out – our people. Behind the scenes, our Engagement Committees have been working hard to bring colleagues together, create meaningful moments, and foster a culture where everyone feels connected and valued.
What Are Engagement Committees?
Our Engagement Committees are employee-led groups dedicated to enhancing workplace culture. They exist to:
- Bring people together across teams and sites
- Create opportunities for connection and collaboration
- Celebrate milestones, achievements, and diversity
- Build a positive, engaging environment where everyone can thrive
We created these committees to ensure that engagement is driven by the people, for the people. By empowering colleagues at each site to shape activities and events, we’re able to create experiences that truly reflect each team’s unique culture.
What Our Locations Have Been Up To
It has been fantastic to see the creativity, energy, and dedication across all locations. Here are just some of the highlights:
Silmid
Meet our Silmid Engagement Team: Emma Allden, Melissa Clamp, Kieran Barrett, Courtenay Green-Thompson and Sam Danks
Silmid has delivered an exciting mix of social events and celebrations. From a Greek food truck and traditional fish and chips, to a World Cup sweepstake, there’s been something for everyone.
Looking ahead, July will bring a Summer Fayre to celebrate the FIFA World Cup Final, complete with a food van, desserts, and prize giveaways from the sweepstake – a great way to bring the whole team together.
Sky Mart
Meet our Sky Mart Engagement team: Mauricio Herrera, Cynthia DeHosson and Vanessa Concepcion
July is shaping up to be a busy and fun-filled month at Sky Mart, with a strong focus on team connection:
- 4th of July BBQ – Hosted by the warehouse team, bringing everyone together over great food.
- Raffle Draw – Announcing Emy’s lucky winner for Inter Miami game tickets.
- FIFA Ice Cream Social – Celebrating the World Cup with treats and a raffle draw.
- “Guess Who?” Game – A bi-weekly interactive activity hosted by Vanessa featuring employees.
- Birthdays & Anniversaries – Celebrating team milestones throughout the month.
Sky Mart continues to blend celebration with creativity, ensuring every colleague feels included.
SkyGeek
Meet our SkyGeek Engagement Team: Judith Perez, Audrey Jarry and Tyra Perry
Since May the team have implemented several initiatives for the SkyGeek family.
For each employee's birthday, they receive a thoughtful note from SkyGeek, which has beautifully put together in the form of a card, along with a chocolate bar. These are placed on their desks before they arrive at work to help make their day special.
There is also an exciting event coming up on July 22nd—our FIFA Field Day! The event will feature a variety of activities, including soccer, a water balloon toss, Giant Jenga and a taco truck on-site to provide lunch for everyone.
In addition, the committee maintains an events board for both the warehouse and office teams, ensuring that everyone stays informed about upcoming activities and important updates.
Fife/PCC
Meet our Fife Engagement Team: Kristen Guesman and Lacy Jones
The Fife Engagement Committee, led by Kristen and Lacy, has been focused on building momentum and creating consistent moments of celebration.
- A birthday celebration event kicked things off in May with pizza, games, and recognition for earlier birthdays in the year.
- June saw a special celebration for Matt’s birthday with brownies and ice cream.
- A thoughtful Father’s Day lunch was provided to celebrate dads across the site.
Looking ahead, there are plans to introduce monthly birthday celebrations, ensuring every colleague is recognized. While the ERP system launch is keeping the team busy, plans are already underway to bring more events to the calendar soon.
Wichita
Meet our Wichita Engagement Team: Alyssa Smallwood, Caitlin Thomas, Alisha Hull, Keonna Crump and Casey Soch
Wichita has embraced both celebration and recognition:
- A vibrant Cinco de Mayo party brought the team together.
- A 4th of July BBQ-style lunch (held June 30th) is not only a celebration of the holiday but also a celebration of the warehouse team achieving their targets.
A fantastic example of combining success recognition with team engagement.
High Point
Meet our High Point Engagement Team: Kori Gallaway, Tacoli Ogburn, Tiwon Baxter, DeVau White, Anderson Thomas and Michael Easton
The team have had several luncheons over the last few months to celebrate our wins in operations.
Carson
Meet our Carson Engagement Team: Niki Townsend, Maggie Mendoza, Giselle Ortiz, Heather Tenney, Norma Diaz, Michelle Cortez, Olga Pena, Ashley Fontes
Carson joined in the global celebration spirit with FIFA-themed activities, creating fun and shared moments for the team. Events like these highlight the power of sport in bringing people together across locations.
Arlington
Meet our Arlington Team: Kelly Powers, Carlos Aguirre, Maggie Jennings, Jolie Keys, Teresa Pepperell, Marilyn Brown, Sergio De La Torre, Christina Hinguanzo and Becsy Flores
Arlington has delivered a wide range of meaningful events:
- Meet the Engagement Team – Introducing the people driving engagement locally.
- Cinco de Mama – A Mother’s Day brunch celebration.
- Jon Lyon’s Retirement Lunch – Honoring a valued colleague’s career.
- Summer Cookout – Celebrating Father’s Day with burgers, brats, and root beers.
Their efforts show how engagement can support both celebration and appreciation of key life moments.
Recognizing Our Engagement Committee Members
At the heart of all these initiatives are the passionate committee members who volunteer their time and energy to make a difference. Across every site, these individuals play a vital role in bringing ideas to life, organizing events, and ensuring everyone feels included.
Building a Connected Workplace
It’s inspiring to see the impact of these committees across our organization. Every event, celebration, and initiative contributes to something bigger:
- Stronger relationships between colleagues.
- A culture of appreciation and recognition.
- A workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming together.
A huge thank you to all Engagement Committee members and everyone who has taken part in these activities. Your enthusiasm and commitment are helping to shape a positive and fulfilling workplace for all.
We can’t wait to see what comes next – keep up the amazing work!
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