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...

George Reed's Outstanding Subcontract Administrator!!!

We want to congratulate the following Top Drivers for winning the annual drawing: L-R (Row 1): VSSE: Miguel Reyes Cardenas, GRI...

After more than 30 years of running the paving machine at George Reed Inc., Geary Crandall is calling it a career – and what a career...

You’ve seen our recent customer spotlights and dealer shout-outs—and we love sharing the incredible work being done with our pavement...

Ron Smith, a senior estimator at George Reed, Inc., exemplifies reliability in all of his endeavors.  During his 15 plus year with George...

Reed Family Companies takes pride in keeping their drivers safe while on the road. This past fiscal year, our companies had a combined...

This month, the spotlight is on Nick Corcoran, the dedicated Chief Estimator from the VSS International, Inc. estimating department.  ...

We would like to shout out Equipment Manager, John Deer, in Chandler, AZ. This man has shown more knowledge and reliability than anyone...

Behind the Drum: Dispatchers of the Concrete Transit Mix Industry Written by Brian Rose and Marc Mammola Celebrating the Reliability of...

L->R: Jeremy Proctor, Alex Mills, Zach Simpson This month, George Reed, Inc. recognizes our Safety group. The team is led by Safety...

This month the VSSI Team would like to shoutout Anthony Gonzalez! He has been a part of the Arizona Team since 2021 as one of our...

711 Materials is proud to give a shout-out to Michael Butler.  Michael has been with the company for more than 3 years as a Mixer Driver...