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:
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 Teams 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
Looking ahead, July will bring a Summer Fayre to celebrate the 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:
Sky Mart continues to blend celebration with creativity, ensuring every colleague feels included.
PCC
Meet our PCC Engagement Team: Kristen Guesman and Lacy Jones
The PCC Engagement Committee, led by Kristen and Lacy, has been focused on building momentum and creating consistent moments of celebration.
Looking ahead, PCC 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 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 (ARL)
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:
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:
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!