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Dispatch The newsletter for Watco
November 2021
Table of Contents Open Enrollment Reminder __________________________________________________________________________ 3 Greens Port Participates in Oil Spill Safety Exercise _______________________________________________ 4-5 Watco’s JXPT Railroad and Florida Ports Are Open for Business_________________________________________ 6 Ringneck & Western Railroad Team Celebrates Safety _______________________)_________________________ 7 A Salute to Our Veterans _____________________________________________________________)______________ 8-10 Railway Age Honors Watco’s Laura McNichol ________________________________________________________ 11 Watco’s Michael Gray Recognized as Pitt State Outstaning Alumni __________________________________ 12 Houston Celebrates Customer Support Team ________________________________________________________ 13 Team Member Anniversaries _______________________________________________________________________ 14-15 New Arrivals _______________________________________________________________________________________16-17
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In the foreground at left is what’s known as a capping stack, used to cap leaking
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deepwater oil wells. The Watco team at Greens Port supported the mobilization of the stack as part of a recent safety drill. Photo by Andy Gossett
Safety Anniversaries October 1 – Euclid Transload Terminal (TBT) (OH) – 11 years October 1 – Southwest Brooklyn MTS Dedicated Terminal (NY) – 3 years October 6 – Ferndale Dedicated Terminal (WA) – 7 years October 9 – Arkansas Southern Railroad (AR, OK) – 16 years October 11 – Dallas Zacha Transload Terminal (TX) – 5 years October 12 – Ashdown Switching (AR) – 6 years October 13 – Yellowstone Valley Railroad (ND) – 9 years October 22 – New Martinsville Dedicated Terminal (WV) – 3 years October 22 – Pensacola Switching (FL) – 1 year October 22 – Wellington Dedicated Terminal (UT) – 8 years October 28 – Autauga Northern Railroad (AL) – 1 year
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Greens Port Participates in Oil Spill Safety Exercise
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The team at Watco’s Greens Port facility on the Houston Ship Channel recently participated in a drill conducted by Gulf Freight Management (GFM), a 20-year tenant and service partner, to cap a leaking or blown-out offshore oil well. Representatives from GFM, multiple Gulf Coast drilling companies, the Coast Guard, and other partners were on hand last month as Watco riggers simulated lifting and transferring a 27-foot tall, 95-ton “capping stack” device. This simulation was one phase of a safety drill for an oil spill response consortium and member companies. The oil spill response consortium contracted with GFM and Watco Greens Port due to their expertise and location on the Houston Ship Channel. In the event of an actual emergency, a Watco crane would load the capping stack onto an offshore supply vessel. “James Goodyear, our Rigging Supervisor, explained our technical experience to our visitors,” said Greens Port Operations Director Andy Gossett. “There aren’t many people still working on the waterfront that have the oil and gas heavy-lift experience that some of the team members in the Watco stevedore group have. It’s a feather in our cap that we were chosen to be part of this and that we have the facility that has the equipment, space, technical support, and skillset to guide this.” Both Goodyear and Gossett have extensive background in the niche market. Gossett got his start about 30 years ago on docks located where Greens Port docks are today. He said the Greens Port team is at home with the specific requirements in rigging for offshore work. “This stevedore skillset was developed here in Houston because it was the only place in the world that exported oil and gas equipment on a constant basis. This happened in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s by working this kind of heavy-lift, expensive cargo that’s challenging to handle, load, and secure safely on a vessel. Houston was the epicenter, and Greens Port was a big piece of that.” Watco will periodically participate in emergency drills. In an actual deepwater well emergency, an offshore supply vessel would go to Greens Port to retrieve the capping stack and take it to the accident site to be lowered on top of a blowout preventer (BOP) to contain the leak. The stack is housed in one of the warehouses that GFM leases from Watco in Greens Port. GFM coordinates the transfer from their warehouse to the dock area using a double-wide eight-axle hydraulic transporter and a team of four bucket trucks to manage the power lines. Before the capping stack is transferred to the dock, it undergoes an extensive pressure-testing program to ensure operational readiness. A failed BOP on a Gulf of Mexico oil well was involved in the Deepwater Horizon explosion in 2010. The drilling rig was located about 41 miles off the coast o f Louisiana. Considered the worst marine disaster in history, the explosion killed 11 people and released 134 million gallons of oil into the ocean.
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Watco’s JXPT Railroad and Florida Ports Are Open for Business The current supply chain crisis is impacting the country and businesses everywhere. With hundreds of container ships stranded in the Pacific Ocean, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference on October 19 offering Florida’s ports as a solution to help end the crisis. Marc Massoglia, Watco’s Senior Vice President of Sales for Ports and Terminals, was on hand in Jacksonville to offer Watco’s vast transportation network to support moving added traffic to Florida ports. “As JAXPORT’s serving railroad, I can say that Jacksonville is prepared to handle the business that’s stalled at the congested ports,” Massoglia said. “Jacksonville is a global gateway that offers convenience, efficiencies, and unmatched competitive rail options. With service from CSX, Norfolk Southern, and the Florida East Coast railway, northeast Florida's rail network has the capacity to effectively deliver increased imports and exports. We’re eager to relieve the strain and get the cargo moving.” He added, “For all of our current customers and our future customers, I ask you to bring it on and make Jacksonville your port of the future. Governor DeSantis said, “As the rest of the nation faces rampant inflation and businesses stare down unprecedented supply chain problems, our message is this: Florida is here, we have capacity, we have incentive packages to help businesses who want to move here, and we are going to make sure Americans get their Christmas gifts this season.” 6 The Dispatch | November 2021
Ringneck & Western Railroad Team Celebrates Safety Several members of the Ringneck & Western Railroad (RWRR) gathered to celebrate the end of Summer Spike with a family picnic in Mitchell, South Dakota. The team incorporated a potluck-style theme, and everyone brought a different dish. Conductor/Engineer Lynn Eckmann introduced the team to a meal known in the area as cream can cooking, the prairie version of a clam bake. The cook fills a 10-gallon vintage cream can with fresh vegetables such as sweet corn and potatoes, as well as a meat such as smoked sausage. Water is then added and the food is cooked on an open flame. RWRR General Manager Kley Cameron said the meal was very interesting and delicious. “We also had a great talk about safety and our appreciation for team members completing the Summer Spike safety program without an injury. With winter coming, we brought up the things we need to look for going into the cold season.” Pictured above: Bottom row (l-r): Emma Eckmann (Lynn's daughter), Patsy Dortch, Myron Dortch, Rachael Cameron, Kley Cameron, and Tony Solie. Top row (l-r): Jill Eckmann, Lynn Eckmann, Joleen Butcher, Bobby Butcher, Wendall Hoffman, and Lindsay Hoffman.
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A Salute to Our Veterans In honor of Veterans Day later this month, we’re
Parker said, “At a young age our grandparents
sharing a few stories of Watco team members
taught us to respect our country and do what
who have served our nation. From all of us at
we can to protect freedom.”
Watco, thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Lankford first enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1995 as a young private first class. After four years, she
Sharron Lankford, Director of Customer Support, John Lankford, Assistant Vice President of Operations, and Shannon Parker, Senior Pricing Analyst
left the Army to finish her degree in Kansas at Pittsburg State University, where she simultaneously joined the Reserve Officer Training Corps program and the Kansas Army National Guard. After graduating, she returned to active duty in the Army as a second lieutenant and later served two combat tours in Baghdad, Iraq. It was during her second tour that she married fellow Army soldier, John Lankford. Both deployed overseas at the time, they were legally wed by a double proxy marriage — when two representatives legally tie the knot on another couple’s behalf. After both retired as lieutenant colonels, Sharron in 2019 and John in 2020, they joined the Watco team. Sharron now serves as director of customer support for Watco facilities in Southeast Texas and John as an assistant vice president of operations.
Spouses and fellow Watco team members Sharron and John Lankford at her promotion ceremony to lieutenant colonel. A legacy of family members’ service encouraged twins and Watco team members Sharron Lankford and Shannon Parker to join the armed services. 8 The Dispatch | November 2021
Watco Senior Pricing Analyst Shannon Parker in uniform at basic training.
Remarking on her sister’s career of service, Parker said, “Sharron spent so much of her life devoted to
Wayne Wiza, Director of Locomotive Support Services
our soldiers and making sure they have what they need to do their jobs. Her past experiences and knowledge make her a valuable asset to Watco.” Parker joined the Kansas Army National Guard in 1997 where she climbed the ranks in the 130th Field Artillery Brigade in Topeka. As a corporal, Parker was selected as Kansas’ best individual soldier in 2000. Lankford praised her sister’s accomplishments, saying, “I could never fill her boots when we were in the National Guard together. She was beloved by all and set a high expectation of what a soldier should be.” In 2003, Parker was elevated to chief of her section at the brigade, making her responsible for 13 soldiers and $6 million worth of equipment. She describes training the soldiers in her section as comparable to preparing for a championship game. “You train and train with the outlook that you will serve overseas,” Parker said. “The National Guard can bring credit to active duty Army troops. We bring assets they may not necessarily have to fulfill the overall mission.” After nine years, Parker left the National Guard to
Watco Director of Locomotive Services Wayne Wiza
welcome her second child in 2006. She returned
on duty as an embassy security guard.
to the Watco team in 2018 as a senior pricing analyst after previously working as an executive assistant for Watco founder and former Chief Executive Officer Dick Webb from 1996 to 2001.
The U.S. Marines took Watco team member Wayne Wiza around the globe during his six active years of service. Enlisting at age 18, he began his military career as a private first class. After completing combat engineer school, he traveled to Honduras for a three-month humanitarian mission to build schoolhouses. A corporal at the time, Wiza didn’t let limited supplies or no access to running water and electricity get in the way of completing construction.
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Wiza said, “I had to be a problem-solver. I never lost
After serving a tour in Afghanistan, a second tour
sight of the end goal and found ways to get around
in Iraq, and traveling to 69 countries, Huffman
problems with the limited tools I had.”
returned stateside during his final years of service.
After returning to the United States, Wiza started the extensive selection process of becoming an embassy security guard. Upon completion, he
In his last role as a recruiter, Huffman encouraged young adults with a desire to travel to choose the Navy.
traveled to Cairo, Egypt, to work at the U.S. embassy.
“The Navy travels more than any other branch in
It was here that he met his future wife, Wendy, a
the military,” Huffman said. “Where else can you
fellow American who also worked there.
go to see 69 different countries for free?”
As an embassy security guard, Wiza was responsible
Now, as a track inspector at the Kanawha River
for protecting personnel and property. Day-to-day
Railroad, Huffman continues to apply the lessons
responsibilities included guarding the front door,
he learned in the Navy to his daily duties.
security inspections, and routinely checking safes and vaults.
Huffman said, “The military taught me to always do the right thing. If you don’t, people get hurt.
After completing his 18-month duty in Egypt, Wiza
This same principle applies to my current job.
transferred to the U.S. Embassy in Bonn, Germany,
I have to be alert and disciplined to make sure
the final stop of his active service in the Marines.
tracks are safe.”
Now at Watco as a Director of Locomotive Support Services, Wiza recalls how his experience in the Marines prepared him for his current position at Watco. “The military teaches you that you can’t do anything by yourself,” Wiza said. “You must be a team player and understand it takes more than one person to keep things moving. The same principle applies at Watco.”
Rodney Huffman, Track Inspector From diesel mechanic to recruiter, Rodney Huffman wore many hats during his 15-year career in the U.S. Navy. Huffman’s first deployment sent him to the Baltic Sea. This six-month deployment stretched out to nine months as a result of Operation Iraqi Freedom, making him miss the birth of his second son. Huffman said, “When I left home, I thought I would be back before my son was born. I returned home that May to meet my 6-month-old baby.”
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Watco team member Rodney Huffman and his mom on her wedding day.
Railway Age Honors Watco’s Laura McNichol When the opportunity arose a few months ago
(CRISI) grants awarded by the Federal Railroad
to nominate a woman to be recognized for
Administration, including a couple of sizable ones
achievements in the rail industry, Laura McNichol’s
for Watco’s South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad and
name quickly surfaced.
Eastern Idaho Railroad. These are among many
And based on her leadership and contributions, Watco’s Senior Vice President for Government and Industry Relations was selected for this year’s Women in Rail awards, announced last month by trade publication Railway Age. McNichol said it “felt a little embarrassing given all the attention,” but “I was really pleased that Watco gets some well-earned good press out of it, too. The truth is this company gives you many ways to find success, and for that I am very grateful.” She also noted that her successes are part of a team effort and could not be accomplished without others. “It’s typical of Laura to share credit with other people,” said Chief Executive Officer Dan Smith, “and that’s just one reason she’s such a good Watco teammate. She’s distinguished herself at Watco, in the industry, with elected officials, and others. So it’s great she’s being recognized in this way.”
federal grants (CRISI and TIGER), totaling $66 million in infrastructure improvements, that Laura has helped acquire. She also has been instrumental in securing several million dollars in state grants and tax credits that benefit railroads and communities throughout the country. McNichol’s efforts also were essential in helping establish the permanency of the 45G tax credit, providing short line railroads with a critical ongoing ability to invest in infrastructure improvements. She was among those who worked to ensure the credit, which had been extended multiple times over the years, made it into the tax code going forward without an expiration date. McNichol has worked in the industry for 15 years and serves in several leadership roles for the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association and the Association of American Railroads. She will participate as a panelist discussing railroad-
Since joining Watco in 2017, McNichol has
government affairs at the National Railroad
earned a reputation as a federal grant guru. She
Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC)
is given much credit for securing Consolidated
annual conference in January.
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Watco’s Michael Gray Recognized as Pitt State Outstanding Alumni Pittsburg State University (PSU) in Pittsburg,
projects with the university, such as the Robert W.
Kansas, has the honor of being the only university
Plaster Center (for sporting events and community
with a gorilla as its school mascot. Graduates of
functions) and Block22, a unique downtown area
the school take pride in this, and as Watco’s
which includes restaurants, student housing, and
Assistant General Counsel Michael Gray says,
meeting areas.
“Once a Gorilla, always a Gorilla.”
Gray has been active in the Pittsburg Area Young
The university recently turned the tables on
Professionals and Pittsburg Rotary, and he has
Gray though, showing their pride in him and his
supported and coached youth sports. He’s a
accomplishments by naming him a recipient of
member of several bar associations, railroad
the Dr. Kenneth K. Bateman Outstanding Alumni
associations, and the Christian Legal Society.
Award. A ceremony and reception recognizing Gray were held at the university October 15 as part of the school’s homecoming activities. After graduating from PSU with a bachelor’s degree in political science, international studies, and Spanish, and the University of Tulsa College of Law school, Gray returned to Pittsburg and joined the Watco team. His desire to serve the community he lived in led him to serve two terms on the Pittsburg City Commission and as mayor of the city. Improvements made during his tenure included upgrades in city infrastructure and major 12 The Dispatch | November 2021
Gray received his high school diploma from Colegio Americano de Puebla in Mexico, where he lived for 11 years as his parents were serving as missionaries. Gray said the advantage to attending PSU is that he didn’t feel like a number and the professors encouraged his success. He said, “That’s what makes Pitt State different from the larger universities. I’ve always considered myself a die-hard Gorilla. Just to be on a list of other Gorillas recognized at this level will be something that I will always cherish.”
Houston Celebrates Customer Support Team Pictured (l-r): Renee Jones, Mia Charles, Samantha Perkins, Cherelle Evans, Karla Avila, Nancy Vargas, Alexis Alvarez, Jisela Perez Castaneda, Nicky Barrow, Melissa Tuman, Veronica Banks, Sarah Wingard, Mary Saenz, Brittney Ward, Paula Horn, Paola Leal, Andre Jackson, Eric Perez, Terry Schiska, Charell Clay, Paula Eaton, and Sharron Lankford.
The Watco Houston Customer Support team was recognized for their hard work and dedication during Customer Service Appreciation Week last month with a week-long celebration. The Customer Support Department is comprised of 57 team members in Traffic Services, Vessel Services, and Account Services. The Customer Support Management team planned a special event for each day including a tailgate breakfast, a Wear Your Watco Colors Day, an appreciation luncheon, Take a Break Thursday, and a Sundae Friday, where team members got to make their own sundaes. The Customer Support team provides support for over 300 active terminal customers and hundreds of vessel customers. They are the face of Watco to every truck that enters Greens Port and a vital link for operations and support teams throughout the location. The Customer Support team members are vital in the process of taking care of our customers. Once contracts are signed, they work daily with their customers to ensure that Watco is exceeding expectations.
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Team Member Anniversaries Congratulations to the following team members celebrating November anniversaries:
1 Year: David Barlow, Mason Binkley, Lisa Bonner, Michael Booth, Burton Bullock, Sabina Camacho, Charlie Cassidy, Alston Combs, Reginald Daniels, Wyatt Daughhetee, Evan Davis, James Degano, Dalton Dudley, Freddie
Jeffers, Henry Legg, Marlon Maldonado, Erick Marquez, James McKay, Ryan Miller, Edem Nyanibo, Nyree Outley, Brian Pruin, Patric Raymond, Shawn Schaefferkoetter, Christina Utphall, John Vela, Allen West
Duncan, Paul Duncan, Matthew
3 Years: Daniel Amejorado,
Dyke, Timothy Escoto, Wyatt
Derrick Brightwell, Drew Burns,
Fisher, Nahum Garcia, Michael
Anthony Cooper, Jordan Davis,
Garza, Sarai Garza, Nancy Gee,
Carson Dyke, Douglas Ellsworth,
Justin Haskins, Brent Hendrix,
Joseph Hilton, Mason Hoven,
Christopher Hofer, Aaron Horton,
Dorian McGowen, Thomas Napoli,
Jason Howlett, Brady Humphrey,
Zachary Orr, Benjamin Pike,
Cody Hutcheson, Christopher
Pamela Prescott, Joshua Spude
Jackson, Cedric Johnson, Sandy
4 Years: Gerod Allen, John
Keosy-Symoungphone, Nova King, Dane Kruger, Michael Longoria, Chris McClain, Chad Mclaughlin, Rutilio Mejia, Christopher Miller, Austin Nadeau, Jose Razo, Alan Riddle, Xavier Salazar, Aaron Sessions, Sewdharry Sookraj, David Stalter, Jeffrey Tagarelli, Carl Tousignaut, Dalton Trulove, Nicholas Villalobos, Paul Voss, Christopher Wiles, Kyann Williams
2 Years: Lisa Adkins, Stephen
Shepherd, Zachary White
7 Years: Andrew Beard, David Boissenin, Brad Bourbina, Nicholas Bowers, William Burns, Brian Butler, Daniel Duron, Ryan Esser, Ryan Fayet, Marcus Graham, Thomas Lundy, Geraldine Mansch, Marty McClendon, James Miller,
Efrain Gonzalez, Christie Harvey,
Callan, Jesus Carmona, Jennifer
Kyle Jones, Matthew Koester,
Crossno, Michael DeHoyos,
Jonathon LeBleu, Michael
Jace Fisher, Joy Lavoie, Arden
Lenhart, Jeremy Lothridge,
Martinie, Christopher Porter,
Arthur Meade, Lacie Moore,
Michael Urness
Kenneth Peters, Garrett Pickens,
8 Years: Jayson Banks,
Isaac Poitra, Andres Rivera, Lanny Ross, Nadeia Shemwell, Chad Simpkins, Charles Sizer,
Caprilla, Todd Cayler, Reagan
5 Years: Brian Addis, Katie
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Olson, Jon Ripley, Anthony
SpatesAlatorre, Jacob Cahill, David
Corey Witherspoon, Sam Yim
Jason Gray, Joshua Gulick, Mark
Mavers, Andy Nielsen, Curtis
Drew Fitzwater, David George,
Bunger, Carmen Candelo, Eric
Austin Faires, Hector Franco,
Keegan, Paul Kotzman, Daniel
Rainey, Brady Sansom, Jeremy
Robert White, Willie White,
Terry DuBois, John Ellenburg,
Freeman, Billy Hams, Timothy
Norman Fair, Christopher Faust,
Biskup, Kris Bond, Stephanie
Lucas Culbertson, Felix Delgadillo,
Davis, Renita Edwards, Travis
Anthony Oliva, John Patton, Mark
Anita Van Rooyen, Nicole Waller,
Victor Cisneros, Rodney Corn,
Carlton, Fabiola Cervantes, Corey
Barrows, Thomas Coward,
Anderson, Scott Behn, Jeffrey
Chalupnik, Angela Chappell,
6 Years: Shalae Bastian, Marcus
Bequette, Donald Frazier, Guy Heffington, Tonya Hilton, Robert Jansson, James King, Bryan Leonard, Richard Thomas, Tawny Wilson
John Boehm, Brandon Burdick, Valrie Calhoun, James DeGraaf, Brian Freeman, Nick Golian, Terry Gooch, Robert Hiller, Justin Mead, Booker Sanders, Dylan Skeen
9 Years: Matthew Adams, Dennis Burt, Jeffrey Ebarb, Amber Gardner, Timothy Humphrey, Aaron Jensen, Dexter Sepulvado, Cody Tracy, Michael Trull
Team Member Anniversaries 10 Years: Gregory Bartholomew, 14 Years: Charles Chipman, Everts Batista, Brooke
Shawn Coates, Armando
VanBecelaere, Shane Bengson,
DeLeon, Philip Roberts, David
James Chinowith, Anthony
Rotz, Jesus Sanchez
Coziar, Erik DeHoyos, Marcus
15 Years: Eddie Blackwell,
Diaz, Justin Gaulrapp, Robert Hill, John Janikowski, Lawrence Jones, Jonathon Key, Lester LaCaze, Hilda Morin, Zachary
Joshua Jewell, Gerald Lewis, Afton Lundy, Marvin Miner, Lawrence Rapp, Ron Spencer
Parker, Aaron Tombosky,
16 Years: Dale Bright, John
Eric Turner, Dyke Whitney,
Dozier, Robert Godfrey, Je Mon
Gregory Wooldridgee
Guerrero, Charles McCall, Leon
11 Years: Courtney Burks, Alan
Norrgard, Ramon Salazar
Cheek, Michele Howard, Karzaer
17 Years: Rick Baden, Joshua
Jackson, Timothy Lewis, Keith
Braden, Zachary Henwood, Scott
Singleton, Kevin St Aubin,
Holmes, Michael Marino
James Tyler
12 Years: Chad Davis, Kevin Hampton, Brian Kemp, Joseph Knight, Jacob Link
13 Years: Derek Brau, Andrea Harville, Joseph Magruder, Jeffrey Pierce
18 Years: Robert Powell,
25 Years: Paul Loper 26 Years: Chad Byles 27 Years: Julie Sanchez 28 Years: Carlos Barnes, John Ostrander, Terry Showalter
30 Years: James Belsha 33 Years: Charlie Estes, Bruce Ferrebee
34 Years: Mary Mauch 36 Years: David Bidleman, Victor McClure
38 Years: Charles Faraone
Eric Slimp
22 Years: Steven Ayala, Cyril Bangari, Jesus Cepeda, Steven Russelburg, Kelley Scarrow
24 Years: Lloyd Huston
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New Arrivals Joshua Caleb Tackett David and Christal Tackett announce the birth of their son, Joshua Caleb Tackett, born July 19, 2021. Joshua weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long. David is an Operator at the Willis Transload Terminal (TBT) in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Kian Casper Kittleson Shay Tingey announces the birth of her son, Kian Casper Kittleson, born September 30, 2021. Kian weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Kian was welcomed home by siblings Kylinn and Melanie. Shay is a Logistics Transportation Coordinator at the Clearfield, Utah, location.
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New Arrivals Layla Marie Zurawski Linda Jordan is proud to announce the birth of her granddaughter, Layla Marie Zuarawski. Layla is the daughter of Danielle and Nick Zurawski. She was born October 8, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long. Layla was welcomed home by her big brother Owen. Linda is the Terminal Manager at the Chicago Heights Transload Terminal in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
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