ARGO News Letter - July 2019

What’s Inside >>> ARGO Celebrates 15 Years!

✓ ARGO 15th Anniversary Celebrating 15 Years of ARGO Excellence
✓ 2018 Maryland AGC
We are proud to announce that Sunday, 16 June 2019 was ARGO’s 15th
Safety Excellence Award anniversary.
✓ Employee Referral and Incentive
As Founders, Jeff Johnson and Mark Powell were deciding on a company name,
Program they both knew it had to be something nautical as well as begin with the letter
✓ IEC Chesapeake Electrical “A”. They decided on ARGO, which was derived from Greek Mythology and the
story of Jason and the Argonauts. The Argonauts sailed to new lands in search of
Apprenticeship new opportunities, on a ship named the ARGO. The story of discovery, bravery
✓ New ARGO Office Locations and the search for successful and fruitful opportunity seemed to fit with the
✓ Employee Spotlight mission and values of ARGO Systems.
✓ New Hires
In the beginning, the business emphasis was on the support of the Department of
Defense and other Federal Agencies. Many of our projects supported mission
critical activities, from which efforts the “Support the Mission” slogan was
created. ARGO continues this theme today with success of our Federal, Utility
and Commercial projects. We should continually remind ourselves of the
immense impact our projects have made in service to our clients.

We have executed hundreds of diverse projects with a multitude of clients. One
of our first contracts was the construction and outfitting of a Guinness certified
Irish Pub in Naples, Italy. Since then, we have constructed an Embassy for the
Marine Security Group; provided CM/Cx services on countless VA medical
centers; upgraded facilities for the National Security Agency; enhanced electrical
capabilities at Navy communication sites; conducted environmental assessments
for the EPA and FAA; and constructed Oyster beds in the Chesapeake Bay
among many other successful and impactful projects.

ARGO has been fortunate to have sustained growth over the years. And there has
been one constant, continuous change and improvement. We have had significant
expansion with our Utility infrastructure business. Critical substation upgrades
and miles of duct bank have been placed to secure our electric infrastructure. The
ARGO Electric Group was established and has produced tremendous growth
with offices in Delaware, Virginia, Florida and Maryland prefabrication facility.

None of this would have been possible without the individuals on our team. Our
greatest benefit has been to work with and become friends with so many
wonderful people. YOU have made the difference for ARGO and are the true
reason for the success our Team has experienced and we are truly grateful.

Commitment to Safety >>>

2018 Maryland AGC
Safety Excellence Award

For the second year in a row ARGO has been AGC delivers a full range of quality services to its
awarded the distinguished 2018 Safety Excellence members including government relations, market
Award by the Associated General Contractors of promotion, education and training, jobsite services,
America (AGC) – Maryland Chapter. The award was industry relations, legal services, environmental programs,
presented to members of the ARGO team on June 5th information and technology services, human relations and
2019 at the Maryland AGC Annual Safety Awards standardized forms and documents.
Banquet.
We would like to thank all of our employees for their
The Maryland AGC is an organization of qualified dedication to safety and your continued diligence to
construction contractors and industry related ensure the safety and successful execution of every
companies dedicated to "Skill, Integrity and project.
Responsibility." Operating in partnership with its
other Chapters, the association provides a full range
of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its
members, thereby improving the quality of
construction.

Point of Contact Growth and Expansion >>>

If you have an individual you would like Employee Referral
to refer, please send their resume and and Incentive Program
information to:
ARGO has recently succeeded in winning a number of contracts in our Critical
Scott McGregor – Recruitment Manager Power, Electrical, and Public Utility Groups. We have added a number of
smcgregor@argo-sys.com employees to support this growth, but have a pressing need for: Electrical
(410) 768-2444 Foremen and Electricians. We are offering an Employee Referral Incentive
Program, as we have always found that our talented staff provides the
best leads for potential hires.

Program Details:

• Foreman/Service Technician - $1,000 per employee after 30 days
and new hire after 90 days. – Must have required experience and
certifications to be considered.

• Electrician - $400 per employee after 30 days and new hire after 90
days. – Must have required experience and certifications to be
considered.

• Apprentice - $250 per employee and new hire after 90 days.
- Must be currently enrolled in an apprenticeship program
to be considered.

Please note, this is only for the Maryland and Delaware offices at this time and
must be a person you know and are comfortable with providing a
recommendation for. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

IEC Chesapeake 4- Year Electrical Employee Spotlight >>>
Apprenticeship Program
Rick Lemieux
Members of the ARGO Electrical Team graduated from
the IEC Chesapeake 4-Year Electrical Apprenticeship Commissioning Manager
Program
Q: What is your role at ARGO?
On Saturday, June 8th 2019, members of the ARGO Electrical A: I'm the Commissioning Manager in the CM/CX
Team, Mahmoud Wadi, Jordan Smith, and Christian Smith division of ARGO Construction Services. Our typical
graduated from IEC Chesapeake 4-Year Electrical efforts support large mission critical projects such as
Apprentice Program. hospitals, military, labs, and data centers. We
welcome RFP opportunities and referrals in order to
This intensive training program is designed to provide the build teams and develop staff on projects throughout
necessary theory and practical training to earn the status of an the country.
Electrician. The course took place as traditional classroom
instruction and is based on the IEC Nationally approved Q: What is the best thing about your job?
USDOL Curriculum. A: Commissioning collaborates with nearly all roles of
a project including leadership, procurement, project
They attended class two nights a week for four years, while management, design and engineering, construction
continuing to work their full-time positions. Most students management, general contractor, subcontractors,
enroll with the goal of earning their Journeyman or vendors, facility staff, and user staff. The learning and
Master Electricians License, and many of students go on to teaching experiences are unlimited and always
become Project Managers, Foremen, Estimators, and upper changing.
management
Q: What has been your favorite project you have
Please join us in Congratulating Mahmoud, Jordan and worked on while at ARGO and why?
Christian on a job well done! A: The VA Denver Replacement Campus kept ARGO
busy for 6 years. Deserved and unfair criticism
Click Here to learn more about the IEC Chesapeake Electrical complicated the project and challenged over 1000
Apprentice Program! active staff and workers. The 30 acre, 1+Msf, $2B
facility is now open supporting thousands of staff,
New ARGO Office Locations >>> visitors, and veterans every day.

Frankford, Delaware – ARGO Electrical Group Q: What is your favorite pastime?
A: I enjoy Colorado outdoor activities and drag the
family on frequent hikes then relax listening to
baseball and waiting for the meat on the smoker to
finish.

Q: If you could have dinner with anyone (alive or
dead) who would it be and why?
A: An evening with the Lewis and Clark expedition
would be exciting for a history enthusiast. My French
ancestors were busy along the US/Canadian border
trading fur then migrated down the Mississippi River
for Louisiana timber before supporting the Battle of
New Orleans. I would have volunteered for the Corps
of Discovery in my prime.

Chesapeake, Virginia – ARGO Electrical Group

Atlanta, Georgia – ARGO Southern Office

Destin, Florida – ARGO Electrical Group

ARGO Systems New Hires >>>

WELCOME TO THE TEAM!

Roger Godwin Jr. | Electrician David Cespedes Vera | Electrical Helper
Devin Trotman | Electrical Mechanic Paul Jameson | Electrical Helper
JaRon Hewitt | Electrician Cooper Sorenson | Electrical Helper
Steven Williams | Superintendent Scott Mullins | Electrical Foreman
Kenneth Petro | Director of Operations Raymond Benson | Electrician
Latrice Browning | Project Manager Christopher Putzek | Electrician / Foreman
Raymond Hopkins | Director, Florida Division David Mellor | Electrical Helper
William Gannon | Electrical Foreman Daniel Burke | Electrical Helper
John Manerchia | Electrician Solomon Elesinmogun | Construction Inspector II
Darren Hackett | Electrical Helper John Frecker | Site Safety Health Officer
Michael LaCaprucia | CAD Operator/Drafter Christian Reyes | Electrical Helper
Richard Hawkins | Estimator/PM Justin Markowski | Payroll Administrator
Dwayne Smith | Electrical Foreman Daniel Barrow | Utility Business Manager
Edward Hoffman | Estimator/PM Farhan Ismail | Director of Utilities & Special Projects
Michael Medlin | Service Mechanic
Jason Tyree | Electrical Apprentice
Peter Hrynko | Electrical Helper
Mbun Sanga | Electrical Helper

ARGO Systems 15th Anniversary Celebration – June 21st 2019
ARGO Important Dates >>>