December 2014 - Huntington Ingalls Industries

“Be The Best Partner In The Port”
December 2014
GIVING BACK
The Emilio Nares
Foundation
www.ENFHope.Org
Diane & Richard Nares with Liz Rigney
“Providing Information and Family Support Systems to children with Cancer…”
The Emilio Nares Foundation was established by Richard and Diane Nares in memory of their son,
Emilio, who at age 6 died from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). They felt an outpouring of
support and turned a tragedy into a blessing for other families whose children are fighting cancer.
The foundation currently runs two programs: The Ride with Emilio (RWE) and a Family Wellness program.
RWE is a transportation service which “ensures no child misses a cancer treatment due to lack of
transportation.” They pick up the child(ren) and a parent/guardian who do not have transportation and bring them to and from their appointments. Our General Manager, Dan Flood, is a board
member and invited us for a tour. Ellen Humpherys and I went on a ride along with a teen patient.
She sometimes had to take a two hour bus ride and then walk a mile to get to her treatment before she found out about RWE.
The second service is a Family Wellness program which includes: crafts; skills
taught to parents; computer resource center; special port accessible t-shirts;
and nutrition bags. Classes offered teach sewing, knitting and crocheting for
parents and children. These serve not only as a skill but also as a great stress relief as they wait sometimes several hours for their child to finish treatment. The
craft projects are for patients and their siblings and all the supplies are provided. There are “Emilio snack bags” which are a healthy alternative to the vending machines; a family resource center with a computer lab and Wi-Fi ; and
Loving Tab’s healing T-shirts which provide quick access to the port to administer medication without the child having to disrobe.
ENF gives back to the community and brings hope. As we enter the holiday season, take time to
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find a way to give back to your community.
Giving back
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n the business community we hear a lot about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). CSR is a business
practice that benefits society. It is often referred to
as the triple bottom line: planet, people, and revenue. In
society today, it’s not just about profitability but about how a
business affects the world around them. CMSD is actively involved in our city and surrounding community not just during
the holidays but all year long. Our management team leads
by example and encourages it’s employees to be involved in
the community as well. We support local and National Organizations like the YMCA and Santa’s Village put on by the
Police Officers Association. If you’re not already involved perhaps now is a good time to start giving back.
Join with CMSD in Giving Back and get involved
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Toy Drive Matching gift—to benefit local fire station
#7— CMSD will match toys up to $1,000. Bring in
your unwrapped toy before Dec. 19th.
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Food Drive—bring in your can goods and nonperishable food items by Dec. 10th.
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Help wrap gifts for the Port Of San Diego
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Be involved within the local community by volunteering at the food bank, Children’s Hospital, Libraries, homeless shelter. The opportunities are plentiful and even more rewarding
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HII Benefits extend to us
Did you know that being a CMSD
employee means having corporate discounts?
The Hampton Inn San Diego—Sea World/Airport area reached out to us to let us know that
All Huntington Ingalls employees can book their personal or business travel at the per diem
rate of $139.00 per night until December 31, 2014. You can start booking at this rate immediately by calling 1-866-325-0468 and identifying yourselves as part of Huntington Ingalls (Make
sure to ask for the corporate rate). The rate will go up to $142.00 per night in 2015 due to the
change in the per diem.
The hotel has been recently renovated. A benefit of the rate also upgrades to a Deluxe
Room if available. With the holidays approaching and maybe family visiting it may be nice
to offer the Hampton Inn as a place to stay. Of course, the employee needs to make the
arrangements in order to receive the discount. If there are a group of rooms being booked,
Cesar Felix, Director of Sales & Marketing, said to contact him directly before you make the
reservations and he can assist you in getting the best rate. He can be reached by phone:
619-814-1604| fax: 619-291-8333 or e-mail: [email protected].
Blackout Dates
American College of Cardiology 3/13-3/16 (4 Nights)
Memorial Day 5/23 & 5/24 (2 Nights)
Rock & Roll Marathon 5/30 (1 Night)
Extra Perks
Complimentary Parking
Complimentary Breakfast
Complimentary Internet
2 Daily Beer Vouchers to Modern Times Brewery.
4th of July 7/3 & 7/4 (2 Nights)
Comic Con 7/8-7/11 (4 Nights)
Labor Day 9/5 & 9/6 ( 2 Nights)
*No blackout dates between now and New Years.
Our Priorities
Safety, Quality, Cost and Schedule
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Employee of the month
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Doug Werner and Hector Covarrubias
eet Hector Covarrubias.
Hector has worked in the
waterfront for 37 years including on and
off with CMSD since 1988. He joined
CMSD again in 2011 as a Journeyman
Tank Cleaner.
His career goal at this stage in his life is
to retire. Hector’s advice to his peers is,
“always do your best”.
Hector’s manager, Edgardo Favela and
Walter Brown, think that his biggest asset
to the company is Hector himself. They
explain it as, “…employees are the foundation of the company. Good employ-
ees and a good company equal good business. “
His managers also tell us that Hector has demonstrated his leadership, “by exhibiting his
knowledge, shipyard experiences and his communication skills by doing what needs to be
done to get the job done on time”. Favela and Walter say, “Hector is a dedicated, reliable,
honest and knowledgeable person in the shipyard business”.
Favela and Walter best describe Hector as a
hard worker, dependable and positive. They
say the company value that he best represents
is Integrity.
Hector’s mentor is Edgardo Favela. Hector tells
us that his father used to say, “Wherever you go
do your best”. His father has been the most influential person in his life.
His favorite sports teams are the Chargers and
Padres. When not at work, Hector loves to work
Hector Covarrubias and Steve Senk
on his old cars, spend time with his wife and
daughter. When he retires, he would like to cruise
around in one of his old cars. He has a 1939 Chevy, 1930 Ford, 1928 Essex and a 1931 Plymouth.
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Department of the month
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Isaac Mora Vejar, David Esparza, Jesus Perez, Olivio Villanueva, Edgardo Favela,
Raymond Phillips, Ernesto Flores, Hector Covarrubias and Ricardo Del Los Rios.
eet our Tank (994) crew. There are 23 employees in this excellent department.
They are Guadalupe Acosta, Ariel Archibold Ortega, Diego Barron, Hector Covarrubias, Antonio Cruz, Ricardo De Los Rios, David Esparza, Jorge Fausto, Edgardo Favela, Ernesto Flores, Jesus Gonzalez, Miguel Lopez Jr., Manuel Machado, Javier Monroy, Isaac Mora
Vejar, Jesus Morales, Alejandro Moreno, Michael Pacheco, Jesus Perez, Raymond Phillips, Jesus
Reyes, Fermin Solorio and Olivio Villanueva. Their Superintendent is Walter Brown.
According to Walter, the Tank department Superintendent, this team is responsible for gas free,
clean tanks and to maintain ship systems.
Walter describes his staff as an “Excellent” team with their top three (3) attributes that set them
apart from the other departments as “Dedication, Motivation and Determination”.
Walter tells us that with a minimal staff and tight schedule his team was able to complete the
hydroblast and other tasks on the USS Boxer on time.
Walter thinks his team is “the best talent on the waterfront” and ensures that each member of
his team receives that recognition. Way to go Tank Department!
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Employee in the spotlight
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eet Ernesto Flores.
Ernesto is a Journeyman in the Tank department. He has worked for
CMSD since 1998.
Doug Werner and Ernesto Flores
Ernesto has worked in the
same trade for 30 years. His
goals are to keep learning
and growing in his trade, plus
to better himself and others
around him. Ernesto feels
that his common sense is his
biggest asset to the company and keeping things simple.
Ernesto tells us that what
makes him proud to do his job is, “the satisfaction he gets from a happy client who is
pleased with his work and when his coworkers finish the day without any injuries”. Not only is
Ernesto responsible for production of work, he is also responsible for the safety and security of
the team he is supervising.
Edgardo Favela and Walter Brown, who are part of his management team, think that Ernesto’s biggest asset to the company is, “that his responsibility can always be counted on to
do the job”. They tell us that Ernesto’s responsibilities are to complete projects and supervise
a small team of workers.
Favela and Walter say, “Ernesto will do whatever is needed to complete the task at hand.
He never gives up even when one thing after
another makes it look hopeless. Ernesto always has a positive attitude”.
Committed, Dependable and Honesty are
three words that would best describe Ernesto,
according to Favela and Walter. Out of the
five (5) values here at CMSD, they believe
“Engagement and Performance” best fit Ernesto. Way to shine in the spotlight, Ernesto!
Our Priorities
Safety, Quality, Cost and Schedule
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Congratulations
April McGinley
CMSD
would like to congratulate April
McGinley on receiving her Environmental
Management Certification – the Registered Environmental Manager (REM)
from the National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) and her certification as a Certified Safety, Environmental
and Emergency Manager (CSEM), which
came along with the REM.
The REM is the highest professional/
management level of NREP registration
Dewey Youngerman, April McGinley and Russ
and is a federally recognized identifier of
McCarthy
qualified environmental professionals. April
tells us that this recognition provides a means for environmental managers to demonstrate
they have the critical knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform competently in accordance with Federal standards while considering the company’s best interests. It will also
give CMSD’s customers the confidence to know that April is competent to make legally defensible environmental decisions.
This is a huge accomplishment for April. She
has been working towards this certification
since she started at CMSD in 2002. The required education and/or work experience
to even qualify to take the exam is astounding. April had to have five (5) years work
directly related to environmental engineering, health, science or management. In addition, the education needed was a Bachelor’s degree in an environmentally-related
April McGinley and Dewey Youngerman
discipline. Three (3) years of acceptable
work experience may be substituted for each year of an academic degree program.
The value in this recognition lies in CMSD’s customers knowing that April has the skills to manage our program and when contractually required, theirs as well.
Way to go April!
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VPP star status
iso criteria
What is VPP & ISO 14001:2004?
VPP recognizes employers and workers in the private industry and
federal agencies who have implemented effective safety and health management systems and maintain injury and illness rates below national Bureau of Labor Statistics averages
for their respective industries. In VPP, management, labor, and OSHA work cooperatively
and proactively to prevent fatalities, injuries, and illnesses through a system focused on hazard prevention and control, worksite analysis, training, and management commitment and
worker involvement. To participate, employers must submit an application to OSHA and undergo a rigorous onsite evaluation by a team of safety and health professionals. Union support is required for applicants represented by a bargaining unit. VPP participants are reevaluated every three to five years to remain in the programs. VPP participants are exempt
from OSHA programmed inspections while they maintain their VPP status.
Goal: Achieve (Retain) Star Status
The Star Program is designed for exemplary worksites with comprehensive, successful safety
and health management systems. Companies in the Star Program have achieved injury
and illness rates at or below the national average of their respective industries. These sites
are self-sufficient in their ability to control workplace hazards. Star participants are reevaluated every three to five years, although incident rates are reviewed annually.
ISO 14001:2004
ISO 14001:2004 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system and can be
certified to. It does not state requirements for environmental performance, but maps out a
framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective environmental
management system. It can be used by any organization regardless of its activity or sector.
Using ISO 14001:2004 can provide assurance to company management and employees as
well as external stakeholders that environmental impact is being measured and improved.
The Benefits of Using ISO 14001:2004 Include:
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Reduced costs of waste management
Savings in consumption of energy and materials
Lower distribution costs
Improved corporate image among regulators, customers and the public
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Great American
smokeout
Why Quit Smoking
Why do you want to quit smoking? Knowing why you want to quit is an important step in the process of
quitting. Every smoker has his or her own personal reasons for quitting such as:
For your health! According to the Surgeon General, quitting smoking is the single most important step a
smoker can take to improve the length and quality of her or her life. As soon as you quit, your body
begins to repair the damage caused by smoking. Of course it's best to quit early in life but even someone who quits later in life will improve their health.
To save money! It's getting more expensive to smoke cigarettes. State and federal cigarette taxes continue to go up and in some places, a pack of cigarettes can cost $10.00. Even if a pack costs "only"
$5.00 where you live, smoking one pack per day adds up to $1,825.00 each year!
To save the aggravation! It's getting less convenient to smoke. More and more states and cities are passing clean indoor air laws that make it illegal to smoke in bars, restaurants, and other public places. Are
you tired of having to go outside many times a day to have a cigarette? Is standing in the cold and
the rain really worth having that cigarette? Wouldn't it be easier if you had the choice to go outside
only when you want to and not when you need to?
It's good for the people around you! Cigarette smoke is harmful to everyone who inhales it, not just the
smoker. Whether you're young or old and in good health or bad, secondhand smoke is dangerous
and can make you sick. Children who live with smokers get more chest colds and ear infections while
babies born to mothers who smoke have an increased risk of premature delivery, low birth weight and
sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Most of all do it for you!
Benefits of Quitting
20 Minutes After Quitting:
Your heart rate drops to a normal level.
12 Hours After Quitting:
The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.
2 Weeks to 3 Months After Quitting:
Your risk of having a heart attack begins to drop.
Your lung function begins to improve.
1 to 9 Months After Quitting:
Your coughing and shortness of breath decrease.
1 Year After Quitting:
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Your added risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker's.
5 to 15 Years After Quitting:
Your risk of having a stroke is reduced to that of a nonsmoker's.
Your risk of getting cancer of the mouth, throat, or esophagus is half that of a smoker's.
10 Years After Quitting:
Your risk of dying from lung cancer is about half that of a smoker's.
Your risk of getting bladder cancer is half that of a smoker's.
Your risk of getting cervical cancer or cancer of the larynx, kidney or pancreas decreases.
15 Years After Quitting:
Your risk of coronary heart disease is the same as that of a nonsmoker.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
If you tried to quit smoking and didn't succeed, don't feel badly. It takes most people several tries
before they can quit for good. We applaud you for going out of your comfort zone and attempting one of the most difficult things in life. And even if your quit attempt only lasted a few days, you
learn from it and are one step closer to quitting for good.
GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT
Thinking about quitting smoking? We can help.
Call Quit for Life at
1-866-784-8454 or stop by Bay Front Medical
Our Priorities
Safety, Quality, Cost and Schedule
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News from security
A Self-Help Guide to Antiterrorism
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) Guide 5260
This guide provides security habits that should reduce the possibility of becoming a target from
terrorists’ attacks. Defensive awareness and personal security are responsibilities of everyone
assigned to the DoD community. Your overall awareness will help to protect your family and
the security of all members of the military family. Even though this guide is intended for military
personnel, it contains valuable and useful information for all of us.
Part I
General Security Checklist
• Keep a low profile. Your dress, conduct, and mannerisms should not attract attention. Make
an effort to blend into the local environment. Avoid wearing expensive jewelry. Avoid publicity
and do not go out in large groups. Stay away from civil disturbances and demonstrations.
• Be unpredictable. Vary daily routines, such as your route to and from work and the time you
leave and return home. Vary the way you dress. Do not exercise at the same time and place
each day. Never exercise alone, on deserted streets or country roads.
• Be alert for anything suspicious or out of place. Do not give personal information over the telephone. If you think you are being followed, go to a pre-selected secure area such as a military base or police station. Immediately report the incident to the military police, security forces, or law enforcement agencies. In overseas areas without such agencies, report suspicious
incidents to the security officer or the military attaché at the U.S. Embassy. Instruct your family
and associates not to provide strangers with information about you or your family.
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• Report all suspicious persons loitering near your office or in unauthorized areas. Attempt to
provide a complete description of the person and/or vehicle to police or security personnel.
• Advise associates or family members of your destination and anticipated time of arrival when
leaving the office or home.
• Do not open doors to strangers and report unsolicited contacts to authorities. Refuse to meet
with strangers outside your work place.
• Pre-program cell phones and memorize/write down key phone numbers -- office, home, police, security, etc.
• When overseas, always know the location of the nearest U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or military
organization.
• Be cautious about giving out information regarding family travel plans or security measures
and procedures.
• When overseas, learn and practice a few key phrases in the local language, such as “I need
a police officer/doctor.”
Be Assertive - Be Alert - Be Aware Report Suspicious Activity!
Information retrieved:
http://www.dtic.mil/cjcs_directives/cdata/unlimit/g5260.pdf
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December birthdays
Jose Alvarez
Edward Barajas
Troy Barnette
Hector Barreda
Ronald Bisbal
John Boardway
Ricky Cannon
Nicholas Cascarella
Robert Cooley Jr.
Hector Covarrubias
Oscar Diaz Utrera
Gildardo Estrada
Edgardo Favela
Angel Garcia Perez
Alfred Garza
Guadalupe Gonzalez
Cameron Haradon
Vincent Harris
Patrick Haynie
Taylor Kennedy
Michael Kosmas
Antonio Lopez
Eduardo Lopez
Eliseo Martinez
Jesus Mendoza
Rodolfo Mendoza
Javier Monroy
Isaac Mora Vejar
Juan Navarro
Diego Oliverio
Jereme Palmer
Steve Pedroso
Victor Realce
Jesus Reyes
Welfredo Reyes
Jesse Rubio
Guadalupe Sanchez
German Sandoval
James Silva
Robert Simas II
Larry Stephens
Joseph Trimble
Buu Truong
Alfredo Villegas
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Announcements
New Hires & Rehires
Carpool Winners
Billie Castellaw ~ Human Resources Assistant
Zach Werner
Brittany Davis ~ Security Officer 3
Terry Pisciotta
Vanessa Contreras ~ EH&S Administrative Assistant
Kristen Jones ~ Staff Accountant
Hubert Gift ~ Pipefitter Tradesman 4
Victor Ramirez ~ Pipefitter Helper 1
David Gonzalez ~ Shipfitter Helper 2
Erick Vallejo ~ Rigger Helper 1
Safety Incentive Winners
Salvador Leal
James Minnix ~ Production Support Helper 1
Eric Fields
5 Years of Service
Anthony Cencek
Francisco Cruz
Bryan Glass
Welfredo Reyes
Promotions
Angel Casas to Facilities Maintenance Technician 5
Carlos Flores to Production Support Helper 2
Esteban Flores to Production Support Helper 2
Danielle Frazier to Human Resources Generalist
Tatiana Gonzalez to Shipfitter Helper 2
Bree Grabowski to Tool Room Attendant 2
Ricardo Monroy Gonzalez to Production Support Helper 2
Steven Pedroso to Production Support Helper 2
David Stewart Facilities Maintenance Technician 7
John Tackel to Boilermaker Leadman
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Help Wanted
PIPE WELDER
Journey-level: with a minimum 5 – 10 years Shipboard/shipyard experience, know marinepiping systems, certify to Tig & able to pass welding test requirements. The ability to acquire
a Rapid Gate credential is required.
PIPE FITTER
Trades-level: with a minimum 5 years Shipboard/shipyard experience knowledge of marinepiping systems & fit piping to Navy standards preferred. The ability to acquire a Rapid Gate
credential is required.
All current open positions require you to be a US Citizen.
Excellent CO paid benefits and savings plan. Apply in
person to:
Continental Maritime of San Diego
A Subsidiary of Huntington Ingalls Industries
1995 Bay Front Street
San Diego, CA 92113
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/Veterans/Disabled Welcome
U.S. Citizenship Required for Most Positions.
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December Puzzle
H S J E C C D N M I Z C A S A N T A C L A U S X L B
W J A C K F R O S T R A L H N M V S I E T C A J E L
O O A B G P M O L A H S I L E N T N I G H T H D O K
R P Z S X A E W T E T O X R E H F X P O L Y A E T P
N C N W M W P S H G D V I K G B C Q R A L R P C L J
A D A G R K G A H R X C A I E C E K P W N U P E M A
M I W D K Y K P E O I C L U E B O Z R A E D Y M A W
E P K Q T K Q C V C T S Z Q R L Y M V Z M O H B R Z
N U N W U M N K L I A T P K T I W U E T W L O E E S
T C F N W A J E U M Q R C V S T U Z O T O P L R N P
S Y A U D W S R T N E I S W A Z T B N Z N H I U N O
S H D T T B F S O S N X N E M E S K S C S W D J O I
L T J W C Y I G E T Q E G Q T N B L J D K C A U D N
E Q D P B R C N N S X N R P S I M E H K D O Y G R T
I E A L H I T I W I I A C D I F H S V I D Y S O O S
G V D C S S A N V K B Z S S R F G R P R A N C E R E
H Y I C E S L Y C U F N J Q H A M R S C L A U S Z T
S F V K V L N O B C D P U Q C Y T I V I T A N X Z T
U E A K L P T E H T R A E N O E C A E P H I Z Q T I
C F N I E S F Q G I K U V K C P G L X X R E F H E A
Z J Z C A N D Y C A N E S K N C Z U O D Q Y C Q T G
S A I R W B J X E Q A H S L E G N A B W B E C R G R
J L L P W Z O M R L O R A C S A M T S I R H C A F I
R N E T Z E M W R R U S Q A S D N A L R A G S J Q T
F F F R E H E D S A M T S I R H C Y R R E M N Q P X
A Christmas Carol
Angels
Blitzen
Bows
Candy Canes
Christmas Lights
Christmas Tree
Comet
Cupid
Dancer
Dasher
December
Donner
Elves
Feliz Navidad
Fruit Cake
Garlands
Hanukkah
Happy Holidays
Icicles
Jack Frost
Kwanzaa
Merry Christmas
Mrs Claus
Nativity
Ornaments
Peace on Earth
Pointsettia
Prancer
Presents
Rudolph
Saint Nick
Santa Claus
Silent Night
Sleigh
Snowmen
Star
Stocking
Vixen
Wreaths
J I J R E H S A D V I C Y C S H T A E R W G B O C W
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2015 holiday calendar
NOTE:
Holiday
Date Observed
New Year’s Day
Thursday 01-01
Martin L. King Day
Monday 01-19
President’s Day
Monday 02-16
Memorial Day
Monday 05-25
Independence Day
Friday 07-03 (Observed)
Labor Day
Monday 09-07
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday 11-26
Day After Thanksgiving
Friday 11-27
Christmas Eve
Thursday 12-24
Christmas Day
Friday 12-25
If a holiday falls on a Saturday, we take the Friday off.
If a holiday falls on a Sunday, we take the Monday off.
Our Priorities
Safety, Quality, Cost and Schedule
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Happy Holidays
From your
Management team!
Carlos Aguayo
Director of
Business and Finance
Dan Flood
Vice President
General Manager
Joe Baszak
Director of
Material Support
Russell McCarthy
Director of
Administration
Steve Senk
Director of
Operations
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