Living Our Values

The culture corps

The Crest Industries Culture Corps is a group of team members nominated and recognized by their peers as examples of our Values in action. Each month, one member of the Culture Corps is recognized as a Culture Champion for their outstanding efforts of living our Values and helping our teams, customers and communities grow beyond what we believe is possible. These Culture Champions receive the “Walkie-Talkie Award” for their commitment to walking the talk and living our our Values every day.

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our core values

we own doing the right thing

We extend trust, build confidence, and hold each other accountable.

we win together

We win when we all win together. We create mutual success and build trusting, lasting relationships.

we question the status quo

We are never content with "that's how it's always been done." We question to understand, learn, continuously improve, and innovate.

we rise to the challenge

We ambitiously turn challenges into successes through perseverance, resilience, and a will to win.

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Susan Turk

HR Generalist

December 11, 2022

Susan has been with our team for 5 years, but she has risen to the challenge over the last few months in her new position. She welcomed the opportunity and has excelled in her role supporting our teams at Optimal both in the hiring office, in the field, and our offices in both Texas and Louisiana. She lives the Optimal values "we take care of our people" and "we value relationships" through the work she does and the strong support she brings to our team.

Susan Turk

Optimal

Eddie Rowzee

Expeditor

December 11, 2022

Eddie joined the MSS team over a year ago, and he has already been noticed by his leaders and teammates for living our values and walking the talk. His nominator, Scotty Laborde, says, “Eddie is an awesome team player. His primary role at Mid-State is Purchasing Expediter but he rises to the occasion wherever he is needed.”

Eddie Rowzee

Mid-State Supply Company

Maegan Baum

Project Manager

December 11, 2022

Maegan has been a part of the Crest Family for 13 years, and she lives our values with the work she does each day. Her nominator, Carson Campbell, explains that Meagan is a key asset to DTS and that “she is always challenging [the team] to perform at the highest level. She holds us accountable, while pushing us to grow and learn different responsibilities of the company. One thing I admire about Maegan is that she stops to tell you that she appreciates you – and that kind of reassurance goes a long way for some people.”

Maegan Baum

DIS-TRAN Steel

Jenny Kight

Project Controller

November 30, 2022

Jenny has been with the team for more than 30 years. Her dedication to doing what she says, winning together, and turning challenges into successes is something to be applauded! With teammates across the country and multiple projects happening at once, Jenny goes above and beyond to assist anyone in need at any time.

Jenny Kight

Beta

David Harrington

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations

David Harrington

Proposal Team

Crest is pleased to announce we have TWO Culture Champions for the month of March, Keith Henry and David Harrington from the Proposal Team at DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations. These two created a brand-new procedure within the proposal development process and its impact is ringing loud and clear. Congratulations to Keith and David!

Robert Anderson

Mid-State Supply Company

Robert Anderson

February 2022 Culture Champion

Robert is a great example of our values in action! As St. Jude’s Heroes, he and his son Landon raise funds for the children’s cancer research center and the families receiving treatment there in honor of his late wife, Monica, who passed away from cancer. Robert champions the phrase “rise to the challenge,” and he focuses on building lasting relationships and supporting his team to make sure we can all win together both in the community and across the Crest Family.

Tammy Payton

Administrative Coordinator

Congratulations to Tammy Payton for being inducted into Crest’s Culture Corps for the month of July! Tammy is an Administrative Coordinator for DIS-TRAN Steel. Tammy is an exceptional team member. Her teammates say she’s reliable and a quick learner. She is never afraid to rise to the challenge and takes on various tasks without hesitation or complaint. She exudes patience, kindness, and an unyielding amount of support for the DIS-TRAN team.

Tammy Payton

DIS-TRAN Steel

Trey Stokes

Welder II

Trey joined our team in February of 2020 – just a few short weeks before we began to feel the full impact and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past two years his teammates have noticed his dedication despite that uncertainty, and they’ve recognized his eye for continuous improvement. His nominator, Jemelle Sanders, says that Trey is always looking for a more efficient way and order of doing things. Trey – thanks for all you do and for helping us all to stay made for the challenge!

Trey Stokes

DIS-TRAN Steel

Buck Jones

Buffer Technician

Buck is reliable, works with honesty and integrity, and cares about the people on his team. Clay Compton, HR Manager at DTPS, says that “Buck has my highest respect both personally and professionally.” His nominator, Cedrick Wilson, says that “[BUCK] is the perfect example of how an employee displays professionalism and core values.” Congratulations, Buck, and thank you for living our values each day!

Buck Jones

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations

Jimmy Ward

Superintendent

Jimmy is a part of the Optimal team in Geismar, and a key leader in the Turnaround Services Division. Jimmy’s nominator, Justin Beeson, says that “[Jimmy] goes above and beyond to make sure his people are striving to be their best.” He rises to the challenges the team faces and does everything he can to be sure they hit the mark we promise to our clients. He always takes the time to thank his people for their good work and gives positive criticism when he sees room for improvement or knows the team can do better. Jimmy thank you for everything you do to make sure our teams stay safe, win together, and rise to the challenge – Congratulations!

Jimmy Ward

Optimal

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