This month, we’re proud to recognize Victor Medeiros , Senior System Administrator  in the Information Technology  department at Reed Family Companies, for his outstanding dedication and reliability.  Victor plays a critical role in keeping our systems stable, secure, and running smoothly across the organization. He consistently demonstrates a strong sense of ownership, technical expertise, and a calm, solutions‑focused approach—especially when it matters most.  Whether colla

We’d like to recognize Maesy for her strong contributions to the Bid Coordinator Team. She consistently brings attention to detail, solid organization, and clear communication to her work, helping ensure bids are accurate, compliant, and submitted on time. She manages multiple deadlines with professionalism and reliability. Maesy is always willing to support the team, keeps information moving smoothly, and maintains a positive, steady approach to her work. Her consistency and

Henk Gaalswyk Jr. has been with 711 Materials for 10 years, beginning his career in plant maintenance at the Ready Mix plant. After three years, he transitioned to the Waterford aggregates operation, where he served in both plant maintenance and equipment operator roles. Most recently, Henk was promoted to Aggregate Plant Foreman, a position in which he has excelled. He is responsible for managing the lube area and consistently ensures all environmental requirements are met,

This April, as we celebrate Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability, we want to highlight a team that demonstrates exceptional pride, efficiency, and responsibility every day: our Bakersfield emulsion terminal, led by Plant Manager, Toufik Husein.   Although the Bakersfield site is geographically distant from our other locations, the team’s impact is unmistakable. This small group consistently sets an example in sustainability, cost control, and hands‑on operational exce

Celebrating the Dedication and Resilience of Our Female Drivers In an industry historically dominated by men, a remarkable group of women are not only breaking barriers but also setting new standards for excellence and reliability. At our company, female Concrete Transit Mixer drivers and Double Bottom Dump drivers are playing a vital role in keeping projects on track—literally and figuratively. This article shines a spotlight on six outstanding drivers: Jamie, Kristen, Aimee

Alyssa served six years on active duty in the Army as an Aviation Operations Specialist. And while she developed a strong passion for aviation, and the love for travel, she wanted to branch out and grow in a new field. While in the Army, she began her education and now holds a master’s degree, a bachelor’s degree and an associate degree in business and project management. She is also close to completing a second associate’s degree in psychology.   Prior to joining the George

This month, we are proud to recognize Joyce Chong for her outstanding contributions to VSSE and VSSI! Joyce has been a valued member of the VSSE team for three years. Although this is her first role within the construction industry, she has embraced it wholeheartedly and continues to make a significant impact every day. As a Transportation Dispatcher, Joyce serves as a vital link between our customers, company drivers, and field supervisors, ensuring communication is clear, d

Reed Family Companies is excited to launch the Safety Idol Program , a new monthly recognition initiative that celebrates employees who go above and beyond to promote a safe workplace. Team members can nominate colleagues through the RFC Recognition Portal by selecting the S afety, Sustainability, Stewardship S.E.R.V.I.C.E. Principle and describing the positive impact of their actions.   Each month, our Safety Leadership Team will review submissions and select one standout

Principles are more than words on a page, they’re the everyday habits that make projects successful, and teams feel supported. Sayed Hekmatullah, Project Manager, consistently embodies our SERVICE principles. What truly sets Sayed apart is how his operational excellence is matched by genuine, human care. He regularly checks in with his team, ensuring no one feels they are carrying the load alone. Sayed doesn’t simply answer questions, he builds capability. He takes the time t

This month, we’re excited to give a big shoutout to Montana Cobb , a grading Superintendent with George Reed who is celebrating an impressive 10 years with the company! 🎉 Montana is known for being hard-working, reliable, and incredibly consistent. He is the kind of leader you can always count on. Montana truly cares about the people he works with and goes out of his way to support his crew whenever they need it, whether it’s lending a hand, offering guidance, or just check

711 Materials is proud to recognize the outstanding contributions of Melissa Morrison, our dedicated Financial Analyst. Melissa has been an integral part of our team for a year and a half, bringing with her more than 20 years of experience in the financial sector. Her expertise and professionalism have proven invaluable to our organization. Melissa is known for her commitment and work ethic, often being the first to arrive at the office and the last to leave. Her personal mot

At the heart of our company is a team of dedicated employees who go above and beyond every day. To help celebrate those efforts, we’re excited to spotlight the REED Recognition Portal - Recognizing Employee Excellence and Distinction (R.E.E.D.) . The REED Recognition portal is designed to make it easy for employees to recognize their peers for outstanding work, teamwork, leadership, and living out our core values. Whether it’s a coworker who stepped in to help meet a deadline

Over the years the sights and sounds of the VSS Emultech plants have changed dramatically. Some started with humble beginnings and have been built up over the years. Others were built fairly quickly, with more modern equipment. From the ground up they all have been built, expanded, improved, and renovated. One thing they all share is a much different look from where they started. Another is at multiple times they all have had the same set of hands on them. As a matter of fac

Jerry Hibbard is approaching 20 years of dedicated service with 711 Materials. Over the years, Jerry has contributed to both Ready Mix and Aggregate facilities, bringing a wealth of experience to every role. Jerry is currently based in Waterford and was recently asked to help at our Coyote Pit in Oynx, CA. Although hesitant at first, he now volunteers to go when help is needed. When asked about the experience, Jerry said he really enjoys it now and feels like the combined e

Please join us in recognizing Steve Ysazaga, Parts Specialist, who has dedicated 7.5 years of service to George Reed, Inc. and brings with him an incredible 40+ years of industry experience. Steve exemplifies what it means to be a truly dedicated employee. His commitment, work ethic, and depth of knowledge set a standard of excellence for the entire team. He approaches every task with professionalism and pride, consistently living out his core service principles of Excellence

This past month, our staff surprised Scott Stepp, Vice President of Operations, with a celebration party highlighting his 25 years with Stepp Manufacturing! Scott has been a cornerstone in the business since he returned from college to manage our purchasing department. He later tackled the operations side, where he continues to lead as the Vice President of Operations. His commitment, dedication, and leadership have driven the Stepp Team for these 25 years. His efforts in bui

This November, we shout out AZ driver, Jacob McHolland in Chandler, AZ. Since he started in November of 2023, he has shown tremendous growth, professionalism, and put safety first. From driving spreader trucks to driving semi-tractors, he has always taken his job, his safety, and the safety of others seriously. In addition, he is honest, trustworthy, and someone who everyone can count on to get the job done safely. During the mini driver rodeo, Jacob went through the course w

We celebrate the people who make our company a truly special place to work. This November, we are proud to shine the spotlight on Matt Humphreys, our exceptional Dispatch Shipper. Matt has been working for 711 Materials for just over 26 years. His dedication to both his colleagues and our customers exemplifies the core values that drive our success at 711 Materials. Relentless Commitment to Service Matt is responsible for the critical task of shipping all loads daily, manag

711 materials is proud to give a shout out to Nick Bryant!  Nick has been with the company for just over a year. He started as a yard...

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