At Reed Family Companies, we believe that employee wellness is about more than just physical health. It's about supporting the overall well-being of our team through healthy habits, movement, nutrition, stress management, and personal growth. Wellable is our wellness platform designed to help employees stay engaged, motivated, and connected through wellness challenges, activities, educational resources, and exciting prize opportunities. Whether you're taking a walk, completin

Ajay Solanki is highly deserving of recognition for his exceptional dedication, leadership, and significant contribution to the successful execution of the project at Yosemite National Park. Throughout the project, Ajay demonstrated exemplary communication and coordination skills, effectively engaging with clients, subcontractors, and field crews to facilitate daily operations and maintain seamless project execution. He consistently demonstrated a strong sense of ownership

This month, we are proud to recognize Robby Howard, Production Manager at Reed International, as our July 2026 Safety Idol! Robby takes great pride in maintaining a safe, organized, and productive workplace and is always looking for opportunities to help protect his team. Robby recently took the initiative to contact the Safety Department and invite them to provide workplace safety training during the team’s monthly lunch. After recognizing that some employees needed a remind

We would like to recognize Judy Kelly, 711 Materials Sales Representative. Judy came to 711 in the summer for 2018, after 17 years at Tiechert. Judy is very dedicated to 711 Materials in helping us to become a leader in Ready-Mix. Judy is very supportive and always willing to help. Her knowledge of her craft exceeds when it’s time to problem solve. Judy's aptitude with new technology has helped 711 Materials move forward as a company. Judy has excellent customer relations,

When I was asked to write an article on Our People Are Our Strategy, I knew what I wanted to say, but putting it into words was more challenging than expected. As I reflected on past newsletters, one theme stood out clearly: so many of our S.E.R.V.I.C.E. principles come back to our people. Whether the message is safety, empowerment, reliability, caring, innovation, excellence, or long-term viability, our people are the ones who bring those principles to life. Long-term succes

September is a time to raise awareness about prostate and ovarian cancer and to remind both men and women of the importance of listening to their bodies and keeping up with recommended health screenings. Let's be honest conversations about reproductive health and cancer screenings can feel awkward, private, or uncomfortable. It can be easy to put off making an appointment, especially when you feel healthy or don't have any symptoms. But regular checkups and conversations with

VSS Macropaver was recently featured in the Global Highways' magazine article, "Environmentally-sensitive road repairs: The use of micro surfacing equipment is allowing environmentally-sensitive road repairs in a highly protected area." The article highlights how microsurfacing is helping preserve roadways within Washington's Mount Rainier National Park, where maintaining safe roads must be balanced with protecting one of the nation's most treasured natural environments. By a

VSS International was recently recognized at the 2026 APWA Sacramento Chapter Project of the Year Award for 2025 Pavement Preservation in the Transportation category. The award honors the successful pavement preservation project completed for the County of Yolo Public Works Division, helping extend roadway life and improve infrastructure for local communities. Thank you to Yolo County and Todd Riddiough, Director of Public Works, for their leadership, collaboration, and commi

A dream became reality as xHope celebrated the grand opening of its new Pathways of Hope Enrichment Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Elk Grove, California. The new center will serve vulnerable youth and families throughout the Sacramento region by providing mentorship, education, life skills training, resources, and a welcoming space where meaningful relationships can grow. As CEO and Co-Founder Wendi Cross shared, the facility is "more than four walls." It is a place

Sharing these photos from the 7th Street Bridge Replacement Project in Modesto, CA. Our ready-mix concrete crews are hard at work delivering concrete for the Cast-In-Drilled-Hole (C.I.D.H.) foundations. These foundations provide superior load transfer by transferring structural weight deep into stable soil strata, helping ensure long-term structural stability. During the slurry displacement process, our concrete is engineered with the ideal density and flowability to be pumpe

George Reed Inc. is proud to celebrate being recognized as the contractor on three award-winning projects at the 2026 American Public Works Association (APWA) APWA Sacramento Chapter - Project of the Year Awards. These awards recognize excellence in the management, administration, and delivery of public works projects. The program honors the strong partnerships between public agencies, designers, construction managers, and contractors that work together to build infrastructur

George Reed Inc. is proud to be part of the major reconstruction and repaving of Thunderhill Raceway Park's iconic East 3-Mile Circuit in Willows, California. Resurfacing a racetrack is no small feat. From producing high-quality asphalt to the skilled crews paving every lane, success depends on teamwork and dedication at every stage of the project. "The Thunderhill East Track Resurfacing Project represents the very best of George Reed. By combining our own aggregate resources

Get ready for a day of BIG trucks, BIG equipment, and BIG family fun! Reed Family Companies is proud to once again sponsor the 4th Annual Touch-A-Truck Modesto, and we would love to see our RFC employees and families there! Touch-A-Truck gives kids the chance to get up close and personal with more than 50 trucks, tractors, and other incredible vehicles. Kids can climb in the vehicles and experience the fun of working in the trades. Reed Family Companies will have several pi

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Tina joined George Reed in August 2024 as a Certified Payroll Specialist and quickly became a valued part of the team. Earlier this year, she was promoted to Senior Certified Payroll Specialist, and she recently celebrated her two-year anniversary. In her role, Tina works closely with subcontractors on all aspects of labor compliance and prepares labor compliance packets for agencies across all GRI Construction projects. She does an excellent job helping ensure we remain in

The “V” in our S.E.R.V.I.C.E. Principles states: “The Long Term viabiltiy of our business depends on being a low-cost producer, which includes economies of scale, purchasing power, and efficiencies. Our long term Viability depends on having a strong workforce ready to work. And to lead. Our People are our Strategy.” Viability as a low cost producer requires constant vigilance in both cost reduction and cost management . This does not mean cutting corners or simply choosing th

At 7/11 Materials, meeting customer needs while maintaining safe, efficient operations is a a top priority. Over the past several months, the team at Pine Creek Quarry in Chico has exemplified that commitment through hard work, adaptability, and outstanding leadership. Led by Josh Gay, the Pine Creek Quarry crew, consisting of Jerry Delgado, Kris Mosley, and Tyler Mosley, has taken on an operational challenge that is far from routine. Since May, the team has been working a de

The Safety Team is proud to recognize Jose Sanchez as RFC's Safety Icon for the month of June, 2026! A valued member of our slurry operations team, Jose has served as a Superintendent at VSS International's West Sacramento plant since 2019. Throughout his tenure, he has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our S.E.R.V.I.C.E. principles, especially Caring for our People, Customers, Communities, and Environment. Jose recently exemplified these values during a r

The Southwest Concrete Pavement Association featured a story in their July 30, 2026 newsletter about the State Route 99 / 120 Connector project, which is a vital roadway of the route which connects the Bay Area to the Central Valley. The project started in July of 2024 and finished in July 2026. 711 Materials provided 11,460 cubic yards of concrete to the overall project, which included the Austin Road bridge and SR 120 on-ramp to south bound SR 99. “This project is absolut

Every August 17th, National Nonprofit Day reminds us of the incredible impact nonprofit organizations have on our communities. It also gives us the opportunity to recognize something just as important—the people who stand beside them. At Reed Family Companies, giving back isn’t just something we do—it’s part of who we are. Whether you volunteered your time, rolled up your sleeves for a service project, donated much-needed supplies, or contributed financially to a cause close