Issue 10, 2022

Find, Friend & Follow Us Issue 10 | 2022

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To Fidelity and Market delivers Montgomery gets
beyond solutions schooled

Stay
Cyber
Smart

October is Cyber Security
Awareness Month, and our
IT team is ready to help you
remain secure online. Knowing
what to look for, report, and
click on (or not click on!) can
save you a lot of time and
headaches.

“Our team is the last line of defense FACT: CYBER SECURITY TERMINOLOGY
to a major breach,” says IT Security 85% of cyber breaches
Analyst Josh Bright. “Hackers are involve a human element. There are a few memorable terms to keep in mind
smart, and we’re determined to make as you stay vigilant on your work and personal
our team smarter with required devices.
educational opportunities throughout
October.” Shoulder surfing: Those with bad intentions can
use direct observation and look over your shoulder
Josh is teaming up with Security and Operations Divisional Manager Rick to get information as you type, fill out a form, or
Krebs and Senior Information Security Analyst Brian Scott to lead weekly enter a PIN.
KnowBe4 cyber security training. We screen 1.6 million email messages
coming into Do it Best each month. Of those, more than 640,000 are Social engineering: There’s a broad range of
filtered as bulk or spam, while nearly 3,000 contain bad links or potentially malicious activities accomplished through human
dangerous attachments. A successful cyber attack could mean your device interactions and psychological manipulation to
needs IT attention, or even worse—it could interrupt our service to members trick someone into making security mistakes or
and drain our resources. giving away sensitive information.

Here’s what you can expect: Tailgating: Also known as piggybacking, this is
when someone unauthorized follows you into a
If you have a Do it Best email address, you will receive weekly emails starting place they aren’t supposed to be. For example,
on October 3 from our education partner KnowBe4 (do-not-reply@training. ensure everyone scans their badge through
knowbe4.com). The emails will prompt you to take a required training protected work entrances.

session that you need to complete by November 23. If you see something suspicious on your device,
say something. Our IT team is ready to help at
Everyone will also see messages on the digital screens throughout our [email protected].
facilities. These tips are important for work as well as home, because your
family is just as susceptible to an attack.

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complete your Health Risk Assessment (HRA). In addition to
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coordinator or Chelsea Ort. our health plans doesn’t count towards your deductible, the
potential out-of-pocket savings from sites like Cost Plus may
outweigh accruing toward your deductible.

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YOUR FUTURE educate you on saving for retirement and strategies to improve your confidence in financial
planning. The dates for sessions will be shared at each location soon.

CELEBRATING THE BRAG FLAG

Team Sikeston celebrates their second consecutive “You don’t want to be safe because we ask you to. You want to
year of earning the Safety Brag Flag with a fish be safe because you have someone at home counting on you,
fry. President and CEO Dan Starr, EVP Steve Markley, and and you can’t be there for them if you are hurt,” says Mike.
VP of Logistics Tim Miller congratulated the team on their “Each warehouse can win the brag flag. With their competitive
accomplishment. Safety Manager Mike Morris shared a heartfelt spirit, Sikeston is eager to bring home the flag for the third
message with the group. consecutive year.”

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FAMILY NEWS version any time by signing on to Workbench from work or home. We archive an entire
year’s worth of issues in the Family News section.

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MARKET
DELIVERS
SOLUTIONS

The fall market was an incredible
opportunity for our members
to discover proven solutions to
drive their success. Thousands
of members invested in
enhancing their seasonal product
assortments, store designs and
layouts, and more.

Solutions in Action was a 10,000 sq. ft.
home center built on the market floor to
show off the best practices in ecommerce,
merchandising, and store design. Store
Design Product and Implementation
Supervisor Jeremiah Blaugh helped bring
this together, and even brought his family
to Indy over Labor Day weekend to begin
setting this up.

FY22 Sales Award Winners
MPG Sales Over Target: 1st place: Matt Furge,
2nd place: Robert Van Onselder, 3rd place: Jesse Sarenana

RSC Sales Over Target: 1st place: Roy Jones,
2nd place: Jason Lawlis, 3rd place: Bill Russell

Top RSM in MPG Sales: 1st place: Eric Knox, 2nd place: Bob Harville

The Merchandising Preview highlighted all the great deals and The National Sales Meeting brought our field team together to recognize those
new products on the market floor. Here, host Alyssa Rocholl talks with a top-notch performance.
to Merchandise Manager Jenna Myers about the latest in outdoor
living products.

The Sales team had
a comprehensive
market floor preview
tour to know where
to guide members
during their visit.
They wore headsets
so everyone could
hear as they walked
through the key
areas of the market.

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above & beyond EXECpUroTudIVpaErenLtsEADERSHIwPhatTs hRaAppNenSingITIONS family news access

Executive Vice President of Operations Steve Markley will retire on
October 31 with nearly 40 years in the home improvement industry.
VP of Merchandising Dent Johnson will serve as the Executive Vice President
of Operations and VP of Ecommerce Nick Talarico will serve as the Executive
Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Divisional Merchandise Manager Jason
Stofleth will become the Vice President of Merchandising.

ays and ann“iIv’emrsaprlieeassed that ohueralstthroanndgsbafeentych of talent—caDreeenr to,pNpiocrkt,unaintidesJason—will be
able to build and expand on Steve’s many contributions and allow us to keep
our collective attention firmly on the strategic initiatives and investments we’ve
developed to support our members’ growth,” says President and CEO Dan Starr.

HONORING THOSE WHO Many warehouses showed their Ryder and Transervice drivers well-deserved
DRIVE OUR BUSINESS recognition during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week September 11–17.

Team Montgomery set their drivers up with treats Drivers walked into the Montgomery Dixon sent drivers on the road with backpacks of
and winter gloves for the cold months ahead. warehouse to see a bulletin board goodies and notes of appreciation.
decked out just for them with fun
memes and quotes expressing Don Loudermilk was recognized by
appreciation. Shipping Manager Daniel Garcia
for his commitment to continuously
returning as many as 60 empty
pallets each time he returns. With
today’s cost and availability of
pallets, Don is helping us control the
cost of servicing our members.

Ryder’s Cameron Caddell was Driver Franklin Sherman was Our Waco welcomed drivers with a sweet
tickled to get Red Bull and all smiles as our warehouse team in spread to celebrate their commitment to
peanuts as he geared up for team in Lexington sent him Medina our success.
his drive out of Mesquite. on the road with sweets and put treat
beef jerky. bags
together
with a
heartfelt
thank
you for
drivers.

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SIKESTON FEEDS
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

September was Hunger Awareness and Action
Month, and Team Sikeston wanted to give
back. Everyone was put on a team to bring
in the most non-perishable food items. The
warehouse was able to donate nearly 5,000
items and help the Southeast Missouri Food
Bank assemble food boxes for those in need.

CELEBRATE READY TO JIVE
AFTER FIVE
The Order Support team made sure Order Support
Specialist Paula Click’s office was pretty in pink to Team Sikeston celebrated the five-year
celebrate her 50th birthday on August 29. career of Tugger Operator Larry Aldridge on
September 2. When everyone was asked to
describe Larry in one word, many used the
word fast, or hurricane, or tornado because of
how quickly he worked to move merchandise
to the shipping team. He looks forward to
spending retirement cracking open a few cold
ones and catching catfish at Rock River.

"Larry loved everyone he worked with and he’ll
miss them all," says General Manager Rich
Jordan. "Little does he know, we'll miss him
the most. We wish him the best of luck as he
enjoys sleeping in and taking well-deserved
time for himself."

BIRD SOARS INTO RETIREMENT

Territory Sales Manager Tom Bird celebrates
17 years of service and will spend retirement
golfing, soaking up time with loved ones, and visiting Do it Best
members he developed friendships with. The Region 2 sales
team shared pie with Tom to honor his sweet career. The last
photo taken of him shows off his “on top of the world” feeling
as he just signed Maple Heights True Value before retirement.

"Tom exemplifies what it means to serve others as we'd like to
be served," says Regional Sales Manager Mike Melchi. "He's
always gone above and beyond to help his members grow their
businesses, and he treats people with respect, whether they are
our largest or smallest member-owner. As an industry vet, Tom
has taken several newer members of the Do it Best team under
his wing to teach them the ropes of sales, business, and life.”

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As Do it Best continues to grow, there may be career opportunities
AT DO IT BEST
for you to pursue within the company. External candidates apply at
doitbestcareers.com. Internal candidates should use the link provided
on Workbench and apply by logging in to my.adp.com.

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ABOVE AND BEYOND: PARADING BALANCING THE BOOKS
THROUGH FIVE YEARS OF DESIGN TO RETIREMENT

Graphic Artist Amanda Peet Merchandising’s Diane Rorick clocks out after 24 years
completed her fifth year designing serving as our inventory control expert. A September 15
the world famous Auburn Cord celebration ensured her team, husband, and daughter could
Duesenberg classic car show and celebrate this milestone with her. In her retirement, she’s
festival poster for the annual Labor going to make the most of her CPA license to serve an
Day weekend event. This year, she accounting firm based out of Indianapolis.
was honored with a special spot in
the parade. “For more than two decades, Diane has been instrumental
in our success to support member stores,” shares Divisional
When the previous poster designer Supply Chain and Inventory Replenishment Manager
retired after more than 30 years, Brian Billman. “The dedication she displays is the biggest
Amanda entered her creation in blessing to so many members and team members at all of
2018, which was selected for the our locations to ensure inventory and promotional items
show. The following year she was were received promptly. We’ve had a lot of fun and laughs
named the permanent artist for the together, and she’ll be missed.”
event. Each design takes over 100
hours to create. Amanda had the opportunity to
hop in a classic car for the parade.

WHAT'S HAPPENING:
THAT'S A WRAP!

CRAFTING FOR SWEATER WEATHER

Jill Shavkin serves
Montgomery’s Inventory
Control and Quality team by day. In her
downtime, she crochets shawls. She took
the hobby to Etsy a while ago, and has
just been named a top seller. This is a
testament of her dedication to serving
others with honesty and quality both in
and out of work.

Woodburn’s Arturo Leon proudly shows off the new shipping
wrapper machine that enhances our ability to get orders moving
through the warehouse even faster.

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SAFETY SCHOOL IN SESSION HANDS UP FOR FAMILY FUN

Team Lexington enjoyed a family fun day at
Carowinds amusement park on August 27.

Montgomery had a back-to-school themed quarterly safety event to kick Malcolm and Veronica Adams enjoy lunch with their children.
off September. The safety committee and office coordinators welcomed
everyone with throwback childhood treats. Principal (General Manager)
Jason Kretschmer and Guidance Counselor (Department Manager) Gerry
Carrick led the safety message while other warehouse leaders facilitated
a quiz to ensure everyone is confident in their safety practices.

SAFETY Royy Wilson and his guest snap a photo in front of a classic car.
STREAK IN 7
MESQUITE

Team Mesquite achieved
2,000 days without a lost
time accident. To celebrate,
General Manager Gary
Loosle fired up the grill to
serve burgers and hot dogs
to the team.

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KICKING OFF FOOTBALL MUCH KNEADED APPRECIATION
SEASON IN STYLE

Montgomery celebrated the start of the football season with a jersey day
on September 15. The team enjoyed showing off their favorite teams and
five names were drawn to win credit to the employee store.

The team in Fort Wayne rolled into the highly anticipated Bagel Day on
September 20.

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SAFETY CORNER Presented by Mike Morris Welcome
DON'T BE A GHOUL DURING TRICK-OR-TREATING to the

October is National Pedestrian Month, which is significant given the amount of foot traffic for Do it Best
trick-or-treating in communities across the country. It’s important to discuss pedestrian safety Family
with your family.
Dixon
• C ross the street at corners, using traffic Steven Armstrong
signals and crosswalks. Look left, right Xavier Boyungs
and left again when crossing and keep Danielle Bradshaw
looking as you cross. Elliot Buroff
Timothy Davis
• P ut electronic devices down. Keep heads Alexis Jones-Velazquez
up and walk; don’t run, across the Chris Krug
street. Callahan Kyker
Justin Malston
• T each children to make eye contact with Ken Morrison
drivers before crossing in front of them. Krista Phillips
Melissa Robillord
• A lways walk on sidewalks or paths. Lynette Rossi
If there are no sidewalks, walk facing John Simpson
traffic as far to the left as possible. Hannah Tucker
Children should walk on direct routes Fort Wayne
with the fewest street crossings. Adam Brown
Pieter Kraakman
• W atch for cars that are turning or Chris Monroy
backing up. Teach children to never dart Rachel Roehm
out into the street or cross between Medina
parked cars. Staci Brass
Janel Canfield
• J oin kids under age 12 for trick-or- Mari Gonzalez
treating. If kids are mature enough to Nevaeh Hixenbaugh
be out without supervision, tell them Montgomery
to stick to familiar areas that are well lit Chad Brown
and trick-or-treat in groups. Blanca Cholula
Tyler Floyd
FOCUS ON HEALTH: PROTECT YOUR SKIN, Sheree Harris
EYES, AND LUNGS THIS BONFIRE SEASON Alfonso Milioto
Edward Mora
The temperatures are starting to cool in Jose Portillo Abaraca
parts of the US. While it is a great time of Sikeston
year to be outside, it’s important to keep William Bledsoe
your health in mind. Many of us will host Ashley Bone
or attend bonfires this season, so here are Kyla Marks
a few things to know before you go: Brandy McElroy
Monisha Murray
• N ever build a bonfire when the winds Deacon Tapley
are high. This can lead to serious Derek Thompson
burns. Woodburn
Lesli Barocio Urenda
• K eep a bucket of water or a hose Manuel Cardenas
nearby in case the fire begins to Noah Garcia-Warden
spread. Sofia Serrano
Terry Smith
• D on’t burn aerosols or harsh Jaime Valencia
chemicals. These can produce toxic Field Staff
fumes and possibly explode. Josh Heaton
Lonnie Kvasnicka
• E nsure the wood you’re burning isn’t Levi Robbins
riddled with foreign objects that
shouldn’t be burned.

• B e sure to sit far enough away so you
don’t inhale the smoke.

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OCTOBER

BIRTHDAYS

October 1 M Juan Hernandez D Debbie Turner F Patty Urben R Korrey Short F Bob Langston R
Monique Blake Jose Pena Chavez P Anita Weaver R Rob Williams F October 23 M Ashlie Leavitt S
Jeremy Crider F Justin Penrod C October 10 October 16 Staci Brass R Mike Nagy X
Joe Mack M Dennis Ruba R Alan Dir D Monisha Murray C Beth Clauser F Scott Sims S
Tim Miller F October 6 Latoya Foster W Bob Voigts R Daniel Colvin F October 28
October 2 Ron Armbrust X Jack Hopkins R Gary Williams C Kevin Day F Heather Cogar M
Gabriel Casiano N Aida Davy R Meghanne McAlhany F Larry Williams C Kendra Eaken R John Goodman W
Keith Crump N Reggie Price R Tony Miner X Teresa Zuber F Donna Gise N Kim Hoffmann F
Bill Dreibelbis R Kim Shrum F Chris Wagner M October 17 Kathy Green R Lauren Hostetler M
Jami Gregory C Tomas Vargas N October 11 John O Brien R Brian Headings D Sarah Koscher F
Kent Jackson R Hector Villeda Torralba P Alex Cossio P Margarita Velasquez W Melody Tolodxi M Andy Meyer D
Robin Kelley M Joshua Wagstaff S Jeremy Haskins X October 24 C Chad Stephens D
Tammy Lahman D October 7 Mike Haynes X October 18 Kelly Baker R Cathy Truell L
Sheree Harris N Kimberly Green P
Fernando Morales-Paredes W Tina Bushing W Greg Luppino M Bryce Morris X Karin Nitchman C October 29
Dana Siegfried M Chris Cassens R Tasha Morris L Troy Phipps D Buster Brewer R
October 3 Kimberly Hicks D Bill Rondot R Stella Reinagel R Elizabeth Smith M Justin Heins F
Carlos Rodriguez Rodriguez P Chad Wittenauer D
Erica Beaudrot L Beka Huston F October 12 Brittany Shuler F Shannon Zellner M Mike Jones R
Greg Dear X Josh Kennedy F Kevin Berry X Robin Steenman F October 25 R Tristin Null D
Ben Doehrman F Judy Loveday R Brenda Finnicum R Elliot Buroff R Shawn Stephens N
Chris Hinkebein C Melissa Marques N Tyrone Howard N October 19 Britt Crum C October 30
Jeannie Bates M Laura Frederick R
Justin Holzheimer M Steve Myers R Jacob Villines F Carrie Bricker F Jan Kalinowski F Steve Hendrix C
Marcus Kelm R Evelin Reyes N Lisa Westfall M Mary McClanahan F Dorene Hight R
Don Morrison R October 8 Kiley Dorris C Kathy Phillips D Hilda Huapeo Camacho P
October 13 Steven Engstrom S Walker Sorg N
Marcus Schaefer C Joan Cole R Joe Baker D Katie Vinson D Brianne Till R Ann Kraick R
Allan Wolfer R Gene Files R October 26 C Julia Monterroso F
October 4 Mary Gutsche D Tony Craig C October 20 Rachel Beran R Randy Oatney P
Chad Glover D Teresa Crow C Alan Ennest L
Brandon Booker N Courtney Hammond M Eric Speelman M Debra Henderson M Tom Evans F Peggy Ridenour M
Tony Casiano F Michelle Hutker F Dan Wasvick F Natalie Hubbert C Virginia Sides R
Jean Fahy F Lee Mangione N Dennis Schmitt R Kelly Koeneman R October 31
October 14 Micah Swerens F Morgan Perry R
David Glueck R Jackie McGraw R Glen Brose R October 21 Jeff Ridgeway Randy Bennett R
Tom Hann R Manuel Vasquez N Daymon Rossignol Scott Boone W
John Harlan R Brandon Wright P Karen Krebs R Michael Catlow P October 27 Carl Broers R
Jim Thompson S Shaela Draper C Kevin Greenwell
Courtney Hoover L October 9 October 15 Dustin Findley W Pam Kleber Mel Dube M
Tracey Muldoon F Lorenzo Alvarez P Vanessa Perez W
John Shire R Tom Hartman X Eric Fleming L Jodi Glavin D Georgia Thiele R
Anna Fullem M October 22
Jeanette Wells R Cherie Jacobs F Herb Lowe F Carol Baker R Kiaun Tolen L
Celina Woosley D Ken Meyer R
Nancy Young F Tory Mongeon X Mark Martin R Donna Cantu D
Punky Masters C John Kershner X
October 5 Agama Ngelale N Debbie Patterson R Jose Palacios Olivares P
Justin Giannelli N Eddy Reyes N
Gunny Gulbrandson R Ryan Strouse M Jerald Thomson R Jeff Shaerban M
LEGEND
ANNIVERSARIES
Dixon . . . . . . . . D
1982 W 1999 M 2007 Dylan Daigger C Vianey Romero N Fort Wayne. . . . . F
Brad Reneau F Michele Pamer N Meagan Baker F Cathy Truell L Yoselin Segura N Lexington . . . . . L
1988 L Ed Coffey M Aaron Marker F Courtney Hoover L Bruce Colter L Medina . . . . . . . M
Rene' Thompson M 2000 M 2008 Eric Derrick L Kristie Biros M Mesquite . . . . . . S
1989 F Becky Englehart N Erlin Arzu N Linda Moss L Heather Rospond F Montgomery . . . N
Sharon Matthews F Bill Ware F 2009 Faby Cruz W 2019 Woodburn. . . . . P
1990 M 2001 P Brian Slaunwhite D Ken Brewer M Kendall Cooper F Retiree. . . . . . . . R
Christine McCann F Jen Carl P 2010 Beverly Binns C Lorenzo Alvarez P Sikeston. . . . . . . C
Rod Lucas M Michael McCoy F Mike Kopiecki N 2016 Cal Bada F Waco. . . . . . . . . W
1992 C Mark Fleming W Alan Dir D Aaron Beall Field Staff . . . . . X
Brad Seelig L Shirley Hemenway F Victoria Clark F Destiny Welch
1993 F Amanda Peet F 2011 M Deleysmi Ambrocio Jimenez P Keith Johnson P
Matt Harvey D 2002 F Luis Luna Larry Aldridge D Joel Moore F
1994 D Bert Rains M 2012 D Mike Morris F Jack Rogers P
John Husar F Shonda O'Brien F Jeff Brosey Matthew Jordan P
Chris Malec W Jonathan Anderson X Jodi Heeb P Andy Jacobs D Robby Ehlerding F 2021
Jeff Bogenpohl F Robin Collins M Louis Arechiga Rick Wald F Jesse Floto D
Sheila Deloach M Dan Smith L Robert Lindsey Abby Ross C 2020 Mikayla Higgins F
1995 W Lisa Dial F Sammy Gallardo C Bryan Marshall C Ed Somerville F
Tanja Brown 2003 M Ryan Reynolds C Darryl Bobojelick L Samantha Overmyer M Destinee Jackson L
1996 Chris Marland S Steve Hendrix W Oscar Quevedo P
Laura Hazelwood Ed Phelps 2013 W 2017 Mariah Bobo C Zach Lehner L
Paul Vasquez 2005 Bob Harville Jeff Preston F
Cicely Ware Regina Gunter 2014 W Christian Martinez N Shaela Draper C Matthew Mensing F
Jeff Rinewalt 2006 Lee Harmon C Kevin D'Arcy X Alexandra Diaz Laboy W
Michael Zadylak Rob Schmiedel Leon Owens C Trey Abney L Wilkins Perez Retamar W Taylor Dicks F
Kevin Comella Joe Klamic 2015 Anthony Martinez Camacho P
1998 Ina Lee Bisbee Rachel Evans Cindy Miller M Alex Jones D Emmanuel Robles P
Julie Reyes Adam Porter Tyler Mosher F Chad Glover D
X Christopher Murray M Jamie Cox D Shannon Vollen F

L 2018 Rigoberto Mercado Garibay P
C Amy Glick F Stacy Shipman D
Kyle Williams F Justin Urrutia D
Shari Rector M Russ Casson D
F Brady Brown F Daniel Colvin F
F Angie Krantz P Michelle Hutker F

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