Honoring Ruben Rodriguez: Two Decades of Dedication
Ruben Rodriguez recently celebrated over twenty years with our organization, a milestone recognized with a heartfelt luncheon. Reflecting on his journey, Ruben shared what brought him to the team and what’s kept him here: “I was initially looking for work, but I stayed because of the kind of work we do and the good environment with my co-workers.”
Grateful for the recognition by Mr. Leo and Mr. David, Ruben described the honor as “a great satisfaction,” underscoring the pride he feels in his role. Over the years, he’s found fulfillment in mentoring new team members, passing down essential skills for the projects that shape our daily work. His advice to newcomers? “Be on time—punctuality is key—and take responsibility for your duties.”
Ruben’s dedication exemplifies the values that make our organization strong, and we’re proud to celebrate his commitment and contributions.
| What brought you to the organization, and what has kept you here? |
| At the time, I was looking for employment. What has kept me here is the type of work we do and the good environment that has developed with my co-workers. |
| How did you feel being honored at the luncheon? |
| I felt thankful and a great satisfaction for being acknowledge by Mr. Leo and Mr. David for my time here with the company. |
| What has been the most rewarding part of your work? |
| Being able to train staff members on the structures that we produce on a daily basis and the special structures that are assigned to us. |
| What advice would you give to new team members? |
| Be on time, punctuality is key and to be responsible for the duties that are assigned to them. |
Celebrating Paulette’s Passion and Dedication
Paulette has been an invaluable member of our team for many years, bringing dedication and positivity to her role in accounting. She initially joined the organization through a temp agency, but a slight mix-up led her to interview directly with Leo and John Franklin. Soon after, she was offered the position, and she’s been thriving in her work ever since.
“What’s kept me here is I love my job and what I do..”
| How did you feel being honored at the luncheon? |
| I felt grateful, humbled and honored to be recognized with a group of hard-working and dedicated individuals. And the food was delicious! |
| What has been the most rewarding part of your work? |
| I look forward to a new work day every day, I strive to do my job to the best of my ability, and help my fellow team members when I can. |
| What advice would you give to new team members? |
| Two pieces of advice: |
| If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Success is not the key to happiness, happiness is the key to success. If you love what you do, you will be successful. |
