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Celebrating Watco’s Difference Makers
by OneWatco
It’s time to reveal the first Be the Difference winners of 2023. Congratulations to Aaron Porter, Rhett Summar, Joshua Kramer, Leah Wood, and Michael Brown. These five winners will receive $250. The cash prize is new to this awards program starting this year.
“Join me in congratulating these team members for stepping up and making a difference,” said CEO Dan Smith. “I’m proud of each of their accomplishments and you should be too. Team, let’s continue to make great things happen this year by owning it every day.”
One Watco Award - Given to an individual or group of team members whose teamwork generates an exceptional result for a Watco customer.
Recipients: Aaron Porter, Louisiana Southern Railroad and Rhett Summar, Stillwater Central Railroad (OK)
Aaron Porter
Rhett Summar
These two team members recently traveled from out of state to bring relief to the Austin Western Railroad. While there, Aaron Porter helped oversee railcar repairs while Rhett Summar worked as trainmaster. Check out how they used their skill sets to make a difference at watco.com/news.
Extra Mile Award - Given to an individual or a group of team members who go above and beyond the call of duty at work or in the community.
Recipients: Josh Kramer, Fox Valley & Lake Superior Rail System (WI) and Leah Woods, Watco Pricing - Overland Park (KS)
Josh Kramer
Leah Woods
Ask anyone at the Fox Valley and Lake Superior Rail System who best represents and lives Watco’s values and the answer is the same: Conductor/Engineer Josh Kramer. Find out how he goes above and beyond to help his team every day at watco.com/news
Pricing Manager Leah Woods always looks for a way to help, even if it falls outside of her job responsibilities. Read more about how she positively contributes to the Watco team at watco.com/news
Safe Performance Award - Given to an individual or group of team members who take action to ensure safety for fellow team members, customers, suppliers, or property.
Recipient: Michael Brown Freeport Industrial Rail (TX)
Michael Brown
Train Service Engineer Michael Brown always trusts his intuition. And it’s what prompted him to speak up after noticing a small amount of liquid leaking from a parked railcar waiting to go outbound. Keep reading the rest of his story at watco.com/news
