Changemakers

I have worked in multiple areas at Gibraltar, moving throughout the US as I was promoted within the company. Over the last fourteen years, I went from a contractor to a supply chain analyst to now, a supply chain manager. I am thankful to have had influential mentors along the way. Each promotion was an opportunity to take on more responsibility and work on new projects.

Since my second year of college, I have been drawn to renewable energy, which led me to RBI Solar. Not only did I find a company that aligned with my passions, but I also landed with a great team that works well together. I feel fortunate to have access to the executive team to discuss ideas, issues, and solutions.

Our people are passionate about solving challenges. The cannabis industry is one of the most rapidly evolving industries in the world. We are always looking at new technology applications to better serve our customers and the industry. It’s exciting to be part of such a large movement, changing the way an entire industry works.

Having a leadership team that includes employees in the decision-making process gets me up every morning. That we are involved and relied upon to help the company grow is motivating for when times are challenging. This is a company with a long-term strategy that I’m excited to be a part of.

When you have been around long enough to weather a crisis like the aftermath of 9/11, the 2008 recession, or a global pandemic, you realize how much the team you are around matters. Gibraltar has responded well to each, making decisions to keep people safe and the business strong.

Knowing that we are heard and listened to makes us feel valued. As a result, we are more invested in the company. This engagement was clear at the beginning of the pandemic when we joined together and pivoted our work to make PPE instead of awnings. It took a lot of planning and collaboration, but everyone stepped up and adapted.

Personally, I love the people that I work with day in and day out. I’ve missed my team while working from home. Yet, even amid a global pandemic, we have not lacked in communication. We have regular monthly meetings within our department and quarterly meetings at the corporate level to get updates on the business.

During my 24 years with Air Vent, I’ve been able to use my passion and experience to help develop regular seminars and provide meaningful advice to industry professionals. I’ve appreciated the support of management and the flexibility to innovate how we share knowledge with our customers.