On the Spot Award Recipients (July)

The On the Spot Award program was developed to give employees a chance to recognize fellow teammates who go above and beyond in embodying our core values.  This program is newly launched/re-launched across our family of brands, GracoRoberts, Silmid, SkyGeek, and Pacific Coast Composites to recognize all employees who exceptionally demonstrate the following core values: 

• Sweep the floor. Do whatever it takes.
• Solve problems. Offer creative customer solutions.
• Commit to quality. Do it right.
• Passion for growth. Everyone owns our success.
• Communicate. Share information with transparency and frequency.
• Focus on relationships. Stakeholders matter.
• Data driven. Make better decisions.

Click here for program details for US employees, and click here for program details for UK employees. 

We'd like to congratulate the following employees who were awarded for their efforts:

Denise Farr, Senior Purchase Ledger Controller at Silmid. Recognized for Sweep the Floor by Tony Smith

"Denise was a huge help to the Warehouse team when she offered to collect Darren from the service centre, when we were short staffed in the team. Thank you and much appreciated!"

Natalie Main, Junior Buyer at Silmid. Recognized for Sweep the Floor, Solve Problems by Danielle Reeves 

"We had some stock due to expire in our Warehouse and Natalie successfully contacted the supplier and was able to get the supplier to agree to take the stock back. This resulted in a huge £22,000 saving - well done Natalie!"

Ashley Fontes, Senior Marketing Manager in Carson. Recognized for Sweep the Floor, Solve Problems, Passion for Growth by Cristina Burnett

"As we approached the end of Q2, Ashley noticed that I was tracking behind on my social media goals. Without hesitation, she took initiative to develop an Aerospace Acronyms Cheat Sheet—a creative and valuable resource that I was able to turn into a LinkedIn paid campaign. Thanks to her proactive support and collaborative mindset, the campaign reached over 16,000 impressions and helped GracoRoberts gain 130 new followers during the campaign period. Ashley’s willingness to step in, share her expertise, and deliver a thoughtful solution not only helped me move closer to my goal, but also demonstrated her strong commitment to teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous growth."

Denny Pawlowski, Warehouse Ops Clerk in Wichita. Recognized for Sweep the Floor, Commit to Quality, Communicate by Alisha Hull

"Denny's care of his work is evident and very much appreciated! His work ethic reflects GR Core Values on a consistent basis! He “sweeps the floor” by always doing whatever it takes to get a job done. If he doesn’t understand the process, he is not afraid to ask questions and figure things out to make something work. Denny also is committed to quality and takes his time to do things right the first time. He cares about doing well and being productive. Denny has always been very good at communicating as well. He shares important information as it becomes available and does so in a professional manner. I appreciate all his extra care in Aerojet transactions! We have been working on several critical orders, and Denny has been a vital part of moving things forward. Thank you, Denny! Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed!"

Lauryn Reid, Account Specialist in Arlington. Recognized for Sweep the Floor, Commit to Quality by Kaylee Weatherby

"I was out on a Monday and Lauryn made sure to stay on top of my queue the entire day I was gone and made sure I didn't get behind. When I returned to the office on Tuesday, it was smooth sailing, and my queue was caught up. I truly appreciate her going above and beyond! "

Hector Zaragoza, Warehouse Ops Clerk in Carson. Recognized for Sweep the Floor by Derek Needham

"Hector is recognized for his outstanding dedication and work ethic. When a last-minute overtime opportunity came up, Hector stayed late to fulfil a critical RF order — pushing the team over budget, in a good way, and helping close out the month with over 85% On-Time Delivery. Despite multiple defects and challenges with the order, Hector tackled each issue head-on, problem-solving every step of the way. Thanks to his determination, the order was shipped via freight just in time on the final day of the month."

Chris Jenson, Program Manager, Defense Logistics & Compliance in Arlington. Recognized for Solve Problems, Passion for Growth, Communicate, and Focus on Relationships by Deon Gichoga

"You consistently embody all our core values, but I’d like to highlight your ongoing efforts in these areas:  Your outreach to LM quality and design engineers, offering lunch & learn opportunities for new RF materials, requesting blanket orders on already approved projects, and simply staying in touch and following up, have not gone unnoticed. I appreciate your commitment to helping us grow our sales and margin dollars. Thank you for always staying engaged. On a personal note, I’m grateful for your trust, guidance, patience, and support. You’ve played a key role in my own growth, and I value all you’ve done to help me along the way. Thank you for making a difference — both for our team and for me personally/professionally. "

Shaun Sobkowski, RF Manufacturing Clerk in Carson. Recognized for Sweep the Floor by Gil Oceguera

"The 50HP and Jaygo machines are currently down for rebuilding. Shaun was assigned to clean the mixing vessels associated with this equipment. In addition to completing that task, he took the initiative to thoroughly clean all the unused kettles on the floor, using a small wire brush to remove what was likely years of buildup from the exterior surfaces."

Dario Calderon, RF Manufacturing Lead in Carson. Recognized for Communicate by Gil Oceguera

"Dario has generously shared his expertise and knowledge of blending with the blending team. He is always willing to answer questions and has never turned anyone away when asked how to properly perform a task. We hope that his continued willingness to share his knowledge will help us further develop a strong team of skilled formulators."

Ivan Sandoval, RF Manufacturing Clerk in Carson. Recognized for Sweep the Floor by Gil Oceguera

"Ivan has been instrumental in our efforts to become a 6S company. He has been stripping the floors in all areas where 5S cleanups have been completed. If you walk the floor and see organized areas, it is clear that Ivan played a key role. He is able to balance his 5S efforts with his daily work duties."

Javier Leos, RF Manufacturing Clerk in Carson. Recognized for Commit to Quality by Gil Oceguera

"Javier worked effectively and efficiently to complete 1.5 months’ worth of work orders that were scheduled on the Jaygo before it had to be taken down for repair. Thanks to his efforts, in June we did not have to worry about running the machine and instead focused on fixing it. The orders he has completed will have a significant impact on our OTD for the month of June."

Jaime Rodriguez, RF Manufacturing Clerk in Carson. Recognized for Sweep the Floor by Gil Oceguera

"Jaime has only been with us for a short time, but he has already demonstrated that he is a great team member. His attitude toward work is that he is here to do whatever it takes. He has completed everything we have asked of him with no complaints or hesitation. He moves between repacking, labelling, blending, and helping others as needed. The team trusts him and values his support."

Juan Padilla, RF Manufacturing Clerk in Carson. Recognized for Solve Problems and Commit to Quality by Gil Oceguera

"Juan promptly completed several orders that were critical for the shipping department to meet our deadlines while we were short-handed."

Ann McMillan, Buyer in Carson. Recognized for Solve Problems, Sweep the Floor, Focus on Relationships, Passion for Growth and Commit to Quality by James Kim

"Ann is amazing! I can truly rely on Ann when I need help with the materials that she handles. Ann has gone above and beyond to chase down materials to meet the customer's urgent requests. On multiple occasions, she has come through with solutions that others may have overlooked, and it has resulted in a positive customer experience! All of the information (solutions) provided by Ann is very accurate with full transparency. She has always understood the urgency and responded back quickly to let me know that she's working on it. I'm grateful and appreciative of the support that I've received from Ann. Thank you so much!"

Norma Diaz, Manufacturing/Repackaging Planner in Carson. Recognized for Solve Problems, Sweep the Floor, Focus on Relationships, Communicate, Passion for Growth, Data Driven and Commit to Quality by Barbaro Pineiro

"Norma consistently goes above and beyond working diligently every day to drive the Team’s success.  This recognition is long overdue."

 Beckie Reynolds, Account Manager at Silmid. Recognized for Sweep the Floor, Commit to Quality, Communicate, Focus on Relationships by Kelly Sirrell 

"Beckie received outstanding feedback from her customer. Beckie's customer has provided many examples of Beckie's professionalism and dedication, showing how Beckie goes the extra mile. Well Done, Beckie!"

Dean Askey, Warehouse Team Leader at Silmid. Recognized for Sweep the Floor, Solve Problems, Commit to Quality, Communicate, Passion for Growth, Focus on Relationships by Luke Hawkesford 

"Over the past few months Dean has truly stepped up in his role. Amidst the challenges of onboarding new team members, maintaining high standards and adapting to change, Dean has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and a proactive mindset. He remains open to feedback, transparent in addressing problems, and committed to finding effective solutions. Dean always puts the customer first and supports his team with a positive can-do attitude. Dean's dedication to quality and data driven decision making have made a real impact, and it has been a pleasure to work with him."