As a GRI Aggregate Specialist, Chad Brandin brings strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to quality. He works closely with our sales team, customers, and operations to ensure aggregates meet or exceed project specifications. His knowledge, dedication, and teamwork help us deliver quality products and keep projects on track. Chad has also been a value-added leader for both sales and operations, helping develop Rip Rap blends that have created opportunities f

Michael “Mike” Anton Recognizing 2.5 Years of Dedication, Leadership, and Exceptional Service VSS International is proud to recognize Michael “Mike” Anton for his outstanding contributions over the past two and a half years as our Fleet Service and Maintenance Shop Manager at the West Sacramento plant. Since joining VSS International, Mike has established a strong customer-service mindset, consistently going above and beyond to support both internal and external business part

George Reed would like to recognize Jimmie Duncan and Prisscila Choate for their outstanding contributions and dedication at Table Mountain Quarry. Both exemplify the George Reed S-E-R-V-I-C-E Principles, particularly C – Caring for our People, Customers, Communities, and Environment. Their commitment to exceeding customer expectations and supporting operational excellence makes them invaluable members of the team. At Table Mountain Quarry, Type II Slurry is the highest-dem

Shannon is as an invaluable member of the RFC family. She went above and beyond to thoughtfully organize our Finance & Accounting off-site event—an occasion our team had never experienced before. Through her initiative, dedication, and careful coordination, Shannon transformed the idea into a meaningful and memorable reality. Shannon consistently demonstrates a steadfast commitment to protecting the company’s best interests while remaining a dependable and generous resource f

Behind every successful training initiative is someone putting in the work long before employees ever walk into the room. This month, we'd like to recognize Jon Hansen, Senior HR Business Partner, for the incredible effort he has invested in helping teams across Reed Family Companies communicate more effectively through DiSC training. Over the past year, Jon has taken ownership of coordinating, administering, and facilitating DiSC assessments and training sessions across mult

Antonio consistently demonstrates innovation through his dedication to improving our operations and finding better ways to get the job done. In addition to running the press brake, he regularly designs and fabricates custom tooling, jigs, and dies that improve efficiency, accuracy, and safety throughout the shop. When a better solution is needed, Antonio doesn't wait to be asked; he takes the initiative to create one. His creativity extends beyond tooling design. Antonio freq

Martin Colmanares has played a significant role in supporting sponsorship efforts for the 2026 C.T. Tutthill Memorial Golf Tournament. Through proactive outreach to vendors and industry partners with whom he regularly works, Martin has helped generate strong support for the event and has secured sponsorship commitments totaling more than $10,000. His willingness to leverage established business relationships and actively promote the tournament has contributed to its success a

This month, we'd like to recognize Bianca Castaneda for her dedication, adaptability, and continued growth within VSS International. Bianca began her journey with the company in August 2021 on a Posting Notification crew and has steadily expanded her skills and responsibilities over the years. Through her strong work ethic and willingness to take on new challenges, she transitioned into a Project Coodinator in the office and has become an invaluable resource for our Project M

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,

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 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

Behind the scenes of every reliable connection Technology works best when it feels invisible. The meeting room starts on time, the network connection is steady, field systems stay online, and employees can get help when they need it. For Ian Larsen, IT Field Technician in the Information Technology department, that quiet reliability is part of the job every day. Ian supports the company through hands-on field technology work across locations and operational environments. His

George Reed recognizes Dillon Johnson, Project Engineer, for his commitment to growth and positive contributions to our construction operations. Dillon started in our take-off department and is now in his second year as a project engineer where his dedication to improving value and reducing costs has helped lead to several successful projects and satisfied customers. He consistently identifies practical solutions that increase efficiency while maintaining standards for qual

We would like to recognize Arnie Parks, Plants Manager, for his outstanding leadership and commitment to improving operational efficiency across our facilities. Drawing on his many years of industry and plant operations experience, Arnie has taken a fresh look at how our facilities operate and identified opportunities to reduce costs without compromising production capabilities or customer service. One area of focus has been optimizing our heating systems. Through his leaders

The Safety Team is proud to recognize Gage Stolpe as RFC’s Safety Idol for the month of May 2026! A valued member of the Fleet Maintenance Department at VSS International, Gage has served as a Mechanic at our West Sacramento facility since 2024. On a Friday afternoon as employees were heading home for the weekend, Gage noticed two VSS team members attempting to inflate a tire on a vehicle that had gone flat. Without hesitation, he stopped and offered assistance using his se

We would like to spotlight and send a special recognition to James Martinez for his outstanding contributions to the Memorial Day Safety Stand Down and his unwavering dedication to safety at VSS. James brought invaluable real-world experience to the event through his extensive background as a firefighter and Fire Chief with the Thunderbird Fire District, where he has proudly served for more than 13 years. Inspired by his father, who was a volunteer firefighter, James has cont

George Reed is proud to recognize Bruce Beaudreau, our GRI Lube Foreman in the Equipment Division. Bruce is a calm, hardworking individual who consistently completes his work in a timely manner without hesitation. He keeps his supervisors informed of the challenges he is facing and clearly communicates his plan for a solution. Bruce works closely with foreman to coordinate service work, manages ordering of lube products, diesel, and gasoline for the Sonora Equipment Shop. He

Sheila Purser has made exceptional contributions over the past several weeks. While covering the 7/11 payroll desk in addition to her regular responsibilities, Sheila has consistently gone above and beyond. Stepping in for an absent team member is never easy, but she has approached it with professionalism, reliability, and a strong commitment to the team. Her efforts have ensured all tasks are completed accurately and on time, and her dedication has not gone unnoticed. Sheila