Employee of the Year

We strive to provide our employees with safe, self-fulfilling jobs in a positive, enthusiastic environment.

Employee of the Year 2024

Patrick Murphy

Nominated by: Chris Michaels, Steve Zelenyak, Lucia Bendick, and

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