Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the newest members of the GracoRoberts family. We’re excited to have you on board and look forward to the skills, perspectives, and energy you bring to the team. We wish you every success as you begin your journey with us.
Mark Tepera Welcomes Chris Smith, Director of Operations, Arlington, TX
I am proud to announce that Chris Smith has joined GracoRoberts as Director of Operations for the Arlington facility. Reporting directly to me, Chris assumes responsibility for the Arlington warehouse including Shipping, Receiving, and Repack. Chris brings to GracoRoberts a strong background in coatings and sealants from his 20+ years of experience as Ops Manager at Pinnacle Coatings, Hub Manager at PPG, and Branch Manager for Akzo. Since Chris' start date on April 6, he and Renee have been actively working side-by-side and shall continue to do so throughout the month of April to ramp-up and transfer knowledge.
Chris Smith Welcomes Mychal Daniel, Warehouse Operations Clerk, Arlington, TX
I am very excited to introduce our newest member of our GracoRoberts team at the Arlington facility, Mychal Daniel! 🎉
Mychal comes to us directly from Pontiac, MI along with his three wonderful kids with whom he enjoys spending quality, family time. He brings impressive certifications and a background in hazardous materials shipping, having worked the past 12 years at Akzo Nobel.
Please join me in welcoming Mychal to the family!
Derek Needham Welcomes Brandon Pegan, Warehouse Operations Clerk, Carson, CA
I’m pleased to introduce Sophie, who has recently joined Silmid as an Account Manager. Sophie brings a strong background in customer relations, with experience across several roles at Croner Group Limited and DP World Limited. In her previous position, she focused on maintaining professional and consistent relationships with clients, ensuring their concerns are handled with care, empathy, and efficiency. She has a proven ability to investigate issues thoroughly, identify trends, and work collaboratively across departments to deliver effective solutions.
John Welch Welcomes Anderson Thomas II, Warehouse Operations Clerk, High Point, SC
Please join us in giving a big welcome to Luis as he joins the Sky Mart team! Luis brings hands‑on experience in warehouse and order fulfillment work, along with a strong reputation for reliability, attention to detail, and keeping operations running smoothly and safely. A proud family man, husband, and father, Luis is known for his positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team‑first mindset. He takes pride in doing quality work and supporting those around him. We’re thrilled to have him on board and excited to see the energy and dedication he brings to the team. Welcome, Luis — we’re so glad you’re here!
Teresa Gamblin Welcomes Epimenio Galindo, Warehouse Operations Clerk, Wichita, KS
Welcome aboard, Ep!
Julissa Porcher Welcomes Kevin Waida, Buyer, LOCATION (TIMING?)
David joins Sky Mart with over 20 years of accounting and finance experience, bringing a strong analytical mindset and a particular strength in evaluating KPI goals. He is deeply passionate about team growth and development and values collaboration and continuous improvement. David is eager to learn and understand all aspects of our company and has already fit in wonderfully with the team. We’re excited about the depth of experience, insight, and perspective he brings and look forward to the positive impact he will continue to make. Please join us in welcoming David to Sky Mart—we’re excited to have him on board!
Brittney Jones Welcomes Benjamin Keltner, Procurement Coordinator, Arlington, TX (TIMING?)
Please join me in welcoming Dre Thomas to the GracoRoberts family (you’ll find him listed under his full first name “Aundra” in TEAMS and Outlook email). Since joining our Arlington Ops team in early February, Dre has jumped in and began supporting Receiving, Put-Away, and Cycle-Counting activities. In addition to an easy-going and positive personality, he brings a strong work ethic, a team-first mindset, and a focus on consistency and growth in everything he does. A dedicated family man with deep commitments, Dre values loyalty, responsibility, and showing up for the people who matter most. Outside of work, he has a strong passion for music—especially percussion—which reflects his natural sense of rhythm, discipline, and creativity. He enjoys staying active, connecting with others, and continuously improving both personally and professionally. We are excited to have Dre on the team and look forward to his expertise on the floor.
Jose Lozada Welcomes Valerie Monroy, Customer Service Representative, PCC - Fife, WA
Everyone, please join me in welcoming Valerie as our newest Customer Service Rep at PCC!
Valerie comes from a background in customer service retail where she excelled in customer interactions and delivering positive experiences. She is originally from SoCal and enjoys the outdoor scenery with her French Bulldog named Silver. We look forward to working closely with Valerie and are super excited to have her a part of the team.
Jose Lozada Welcomes Ashley Hughes, Customer Service Representative, PCC - Fife, WA
Jess Gulley Welcomes Miguel Dejesus, Warehouse Associate Receiver, SkyGeek - LaGrangeville, NY
MANAGER NAME Welcomes NEW EE, JOB TITLE, BRANCH - LOCATION
Michael Cramer joins us as a Warehouse Associate with our order fulfillment team, bringing experience in warehousing, material handling, and direct support roles. He combines the strengths of both industries in his approach to daily work, with a strong commitment to doing the job right the first time, every time. Michael has already demonstrated values that align closely with the core principles that make SkyGeek and the Graco family of brands stand out in our industry. We’re excited to have him on the team and look forward to the positive impact he will continue to make. Please join us in welcoming Michael Cramer to the SkyGeek team!
MANAGER NAME Welcomes NEW EE, JOB TITLE, BRANCH - LOCATION
Michael Cramer joins us as a Warehouse Associate with our order fulfillment team, bringing experience in warehousing, material handling, and direct support roles. He combines the strengths of both industries in his approach to daily work, with a strong commitment to doing the job right the first time, every time. Michael has already demonstrated values that align closely with the core principles that make SkyGeek and the Graco family of brands stand out in our industry. We’re excited to have him on the team and look forward to the positive impact he will continue to make. Please join us in welcoming Michael Cramer to the SkyGeek team!
Promotion/ Transfer
Mark Tepera Congratulates Sergio De La Torre on his promotion to Warehouse Operations Supervisor, Arlington, TX
Brittney Jones Congratulates Lizandro Garcia on his promotion to Buyer, Carson, CA
Brittney Jones Congratulates Becsy Flores on her promotion to Supplier Performance Analyst, Arlington, TX
Lee Sullivan Congratulates Jeff Cross on his promotion to Director of Operations, SkyGeek - LaGrangeville, NY