Volume 2, Issue 7- January 2015
The Connection EVPS NEWSLETTER A
s 2014 turned to 2015, the Executive Committee reflected on the past year and made resolutions for this new year. We grew exponentially as a company in 2014, hitting a high of 2,500 hours worked in a week several times, doubling our workforce over the past two years and consistently adding new employees each month. We definitely have cause to celebrate our achievements! However, we must keep dreaming of an ever better future at E&V. Our past goals brought us to where we are today, and our resolutions will take us even further.
Referrals are still welcome! If you know any quality candidates that are in the job market, please forward their info onto Stacy Chatfield at schatfield@evpsinc.com or 616.392.2383 x 445. Also, if you have recently completed any certifications or trainings please email Ali Nedved at anedved@evpsinc.com. We would love to add any addtional qualifications to your resume to better qualify you!
As we roll out professional goals in 2015, don’t forget to take some time for yourself and keep up with your personal goals as well. Let’s make 2015 our best year yet both professionally and personally!
FOLLOW US! We have recently joined Facebook and LinkedIn! To keep up with news, announcements and fun tips and tricks give us a “like” and follow us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/evpsinc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ elzinga-&-volkers-professional-services
Mike Novakoski, President & CEO
MEET OUR NEW TEAM MEMBERS
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT | KURT KNUDSON
HELLO
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida Position: SAP Specialist at Mondelez International
Within the past few months, we have welcomed back several employees as well as added many new faces and trades around the country. Please join us in welcoming:
Doug Thornley Senior Construction Manager/PM
Alva Pierce PM Packaging Douglas Price Laborer
Terry Hardt Production Packaging Specialist
Mirenda Cannon Administrative Assistant Jodi DeKett Accounting Coordinator
Family/Interests: Kurt and his wife Doreen have been married for 36 years. Together they like to travel around the country visiting our beautiful National Parks where they enjoy hiking. In his free time, Kurt enjoys golfing and working out at the gym.
Nick Long Laborer
George Sheldon Warehouse Manager
Brenden Buckles Laborer
Phone: 616.392.2383 Web: www.evpsinc.com
A FEW REMINDERS
launched a Facebook and LinkedIn page. To the right you will find the information on how to follow us. Another exciting change is that you will all recieve weekly virtual safety meetings via email, discussing safety topics that will keep safety a top priority.
This year in EVPS, you will see some exciting changes. We have recently
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Matthew Viverito Superintendent Bruce Willson Financial/Asset Inventory Manager Dale Durrett Maintenance Manager/SAP
Stanley Hughes Superintendent
Joe Rustick Project Manager
Harry Kowatch M&R Supervisor/Consultant
HOW COLD IS TOO COLD? When the body is unable to warm itself, cold-related stress may result. This may include tissue damage and possibly death. The four main factors that contribute to cold stress are: cold air temperatures, high velocity air movement, dampness of the air and contact with cold water or surfaces. A cold environment forces the body to work harder to maintain its temperature. Cold air, water and snow all draw heat from the body. In many of our industries, job sites are dealing with below-freezing weather. Even when the air temperature is 40°F and the wind speed is 35 mph, your exposed skin receives conditions equivalent to the air temperature being 11° F. While it is obvious that below-freezing conditions combined with inadequate clothing can cause cold stress, it is also important to understand that cold stress can be brought on by temperatures in the 50’s coupled with rain and wind. During this time of year we encourage everyone to plan for work in the cold weather by wearing appropriate clothing and keeping an eye on coworkers for any sign of stress. With proper planning and training, we can keep all employees safe during winter work.
YOUR EVPS TEAM Name
Title
Phone
Mike Novakoski
President/CEO
616.836.5456
mikenova@elzinga-volkers.com
Buddy Simmons
Vice President of Operations
616.834.6690
bsimmons@evpsinc.com
James Sheely
Director of National Sales
616.212.9916
jsheely@evpsinc.com
Dave Lamy
Operations Executive
773.841.9500
dlamy@evpsinc.com
Ali Nedved
Marketing Assistant
616.894.0921
anedved@evpsinc.com
Jenna Giha
Accounting Assistant
616.395.1427
jgiha@elzinga-volkers.com
Stacy Chatfield
Recruiter
616.813.2916
schatfield@evpsinc.com