We would like to welcome the following members to the GracoRoberts family, and congratulate our employees who have been recently promoted.
Ciara Jones Welcomes Sam Danks - Buyer, Silmid UK
Please join me in welcoming Sam Danks to our team. Sam brings a wealth of experience in supplier management and negotiation from his time at Davicon Mezzanine. Since joining, Sam has hit the ground running - making excellent progress in his training and quickly getting to grips with our internal systems and processes. I am looking forward to seeing Sam continue to thrive and achieve great things in his role. Welcome to the team Sam!
Leah Kaur Welcomes Shan Wilkins - Account Manager, Silmid UK
I am delighted to welcome Shan Wilkins as the newest member of our Internal Sales team. Shan has spent several years in customer facing roles, where she developed a strong track record of building relationships and delivering outstanding service. Shan has most recently returned from travelling across Europe and has made a great start to her Silmid career. Welcome to the team Shan!
Karen Ward Welcomes Amanda Martinez - IT HubSpot Administrator, Arlington, TX
Amanda is our new IT HubSpot Administrator, located in Arlington, TX reporting to Karen Ward. Amanda is a seasoned CRM solution architect and RevOps strategist with 7 years of experience in agency settings. With extensive expertise across various industries and company sizes, she holds over 30 certifications in HubSpot, showcasing her dedication to continuous learning. Her most recent role was with a Diamond tier HubSpot Partner agency, where she honed her skills and delivered exceptional results. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys indulging in laser engraving and other crafty hobbies, although her true downtime is spent playing video games, watching cartoons, and enjoying outdoor adventures like canoeing with her kids.
Lee Sawyer Welcomes Whitney Pratt - People Services Intern, Arlington, TX
We want to extend a big and warm welcome to Whitney Pratt, our People Services Intern, reporting to Lee Sawyer in Arlington. Whitney graduates from University of Texas Arlington in August with a business degree. She has taken numerous Human Resource classes and is excited about getting some hands-on experience. She will be with us through the summer, assisting Lee with updating, formatting and standardizing all the job descriptions for GracoRoberts, PCC, and SkyGeek. Whitney is originally from the Bryan/College Station area of TX where she met her husband while he was attending Texas A & M (go Aggies!). She loves to go on little adventures, even if it is just to the zoo. She loves Disney, Harry Potter and True Crime. Welcome Whitney!
Adam Heller Welcomes Malik Campbell - Account Specialist, Carson, CA
We would like to warmly welcome Malik Campbell as our new Account Specialist, reporting to Adam Heller in Carson, CA. Malik comes to us with some great customer and account services skills, last working at Citizen Watch.
Malik grew up in Gardena, California. Dating back to childhood athletics, sports had always been a major part of his identity; playing basketball, football, and baseball. He still watches and plays when he has time. Sports/fitness is still a big part of his life as he gets up very early every day to work out. In addition, he enjoys sneakers, fashion, amusement parks, fine dining, & all sorts of interactive experiences with loved ones (Funex is going to be a great tool!). His son is his pride and joy and continually motivates him to be a better person. He tries to set forth a positive example to help his son’s future success. Welcome, Malik, we are happy that you are here!
Derek Needham Welcome Jamel Key - Warehouse Operations Clerk, Carson, CA
Jamel is our new Warehouse Operations Clerk, reporting to Derek Needham in Carson, CA. We’re excited to welcome him to the team! He brings a wealth of hands-on experience, a strong work ethic, and a calm, can-do attitude that we know will be a great asset to our group.
Jamel’s background includes several years at CalPortland Cement, where he worked in a fast-paced environment that required precision, adaptability, and teamwork. He was responsible for mixing batches of various concrete types, each with its own specifications and quality requirements. In addition to managing the technical aspects of the job, Jamel also took on a leadership role—training new team members and ensuring that every batch met the highest standards. His ability to work with a wide range of people and adjust to changing needs on the fly made him a respected and dependable part of that team.
What really stands out about Jamel is his appreciation for growth and change. He genuinely enjoys being part of a team that’s constantly evolving and learning together—something we’re all about here at GracoRoberts.
When he’s not at work, Jamel values quality time with his family. He also loves following sports and is a proud Detroit Lions fan. And yes, we admire his loyalty—especially after this past season, which was both unforgettable and heartbreaking for Lions fans everywhere.
We’re thrilled to have Jamel on board and look forward to the knowledge, positivity, and humor he’ll bring to the team. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome!
Jose Lozada Welcomes Isaac Sanchez - Customer Service Representative, PCC, Fife, WA
We are pleased to welcome Isaac Sanchez, our newest Customer Service Representative, reporting to Jose Lozada, in Fife, WA. Isaac is originally from Mexico but was raised in Washington. He has shipping and distribution experience, which he learned working for Amazon. He is very excited about his new position in customer service. We believe his skills, expertise and enthusiasm will help PCC’s growth. We are excited to watch your progression!
Kelly Powers Welcomes Shaylan Patel - Sales & Analytics Intern, Arlington, TX
Please help me welcome Shaylan Patel, our Sales and Service Analytics Intern, to the team! Shaylan will be reporting to Kelly Powers and located in Arlington, TX. He is a senior at University of Texas at Arlington majoring in Business Analytics. Shaylan has jumped right in and is focused on helping to consolidate data and reporting for the team. In addition, he will be helping to automate reports and build new dashboards (Quarterly Business Review and Service KPIs) in DOMO. A few fun facts about Shaylan – he enjoys playing pickleball and staying active with different sports, he loves traveling and discovering new places and cultures, and gummy bears are his weakness! We are excited to see all that he will accomplish this summer!