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shared J.K. Baxter, Senior Vice President our growing safety team, will continue
Machine Sales. "We have recommitted to focus on key improvement areas,
as a team to communicate the value of including ensuring employees have
employee feedback and keep everyone proper tooling/safe processes, enhancing
up to date on the changes influenced by our culture of peer-to-peer safety
your suggestions." coaching, and recognizing groups that
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Remember the Brand Safety Work that I was given a gift to have a career
where I have so many opportunities to
influence employee safety and health.

Everyone has a personal brand that My admiration to you for your acceptance
people remember and equate to them – By Jeff Stewart and willingness to achieve our shared
it can be your personality, the way you safety goals and to make HOLT the
E Director of Safety employer of choice. With your support I
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in my life.
Our outward appearance and the way
we present ourselves reflects on how our
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jwoobrkoifncgoanlsoinstgesnidtelyemacahnoafgyinoug itnhepuHrOsuLitT activities, which produced calculable Keep Supporting
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fEoarcmh aolfizyeodu HhaOs mLTadberancdoninscgioguusiddeelciinseiosn. indicate that 2017 will be the most Safety Record
To strengthen the HOLT brand, we improved safety performance in our by Completing
recently developed corporate brand recorded history. We also anticipate that

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[email protected] into Training ontlhoacantiwonhsa.tTtohpe:yLiwttelereElfmorsttohries sfraomnte; tbiomtteom: Edinburgh North inside decor.
a field guide for Local Management
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We would love to hear your thoughts.
If you have brand suggestions or ideas
Marketing will continue to work with please contact Joe Carreon, Corporate
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our LMTs and with our facilities

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Procedures. Whether the spill is minor
or major, all spills occurring outdoors
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for
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aboveground bulk product tanks, ground must be reported.

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releases oil and fuel to theesgteroemunda.nSipciellsboost, tooc?losing valves or deactivating pumps.

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stores such as LJaitntulearEylm15, Victoria, or controlled

Texas First R©en20ta17lsHinOLSTaCnATMarcos, it is Spill procedures for how to respond to 5. Immediately contact the HOLT Safety
minor and major spills can be found on Hotline.

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History (continued from page 1) Meet Jeff Stewart, Our New
hundreds of skilled, gifted and dedicated Safety & Environmental Culture

Director ofemployees to our company.

Fast forward to 2011 wheIn wJueneen,tHerOedLtThe JS: First and foremost, I look to prevent shops and facilities. HOLT employees
business at HOLT. To bewtreultchofmule, dwea dniedwn’t employee injury and incidents. I have can expect to see a group of safety
know what to expect. WeDqiureiccktolyrloeafrned graciously been afforded the opportunity professionals committed to their well-
that while big iron is impSraefsestivye&and we are to serve a cause greater than myself. I being and safety. We will demonstrate
honored to represent an Eicnovniircobnrmanednltiakle take this responsibility very seriously integrity in our actions and words and
Caterpillar, it’s really the Cpeuoltpulerew, hJeoffmake and will work closely with the talented build partnerships with our employees
HOLT who it is and whySotuerwcaurstt.oBmaesresd and dedicated Safety and Environmental and managers.
value us as a trusted busiinneIsrsvpinargt,nJeerf.f is a team, employees, and managers to C: Enough about work. Tell us
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Cmoonmvenrst,altiikoentsh:oJseeffm, weneltcioonmede taoboHvOe, LisT! employee safety and health initiatives.
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to me by everyone. The Values Based tarvaenrsaitgioenHhOasLrTeseumltepdloinyemeoerxepect to see? thmeycosomnp'sanloyviteios ftosdpaoyr.tWs. Ihevtohleurnitewearsand
Leadership is evident, and the genuine otstJfouohpSpcpbe:pu-oeIgognsrrtriiinunottingfutaoihnltorliidysneo,snumbwferoeweecrinnuwoctsghuatiolarlvlipmitefsytmoeeiblrbrplsloywel.ow,Wipytphreaeroeyeasbaosrcoaeeutnoni.edvttAxs,ecb-nlaioeytdntentdde-r naamvigaantinagctciovset lceoandtreorl,inprmepyarcinhgurfocrho'sur
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employees and company have for one oCthoenr taacchtieJveefmf Setnetws –arwt eathave had a very
another is admirable. [email protected] year
C: We know you are new to the job, but best is yet to come!” The holidays offer full of business opportunity, challenge and
what are your priorities as the new safety us a moment to rMefleecteontoMur joourreneyof OugrreaSt paarftenetrsyhipTsewaithmour communities,
director? throughout 2017. We are thankful for customers and Caterpillar.
all of your hard work, commitment and

Jeremy Kimball Michael Lawrence Jennifer McNew Mark Moeller
Regional Safety & Regional Mine Regional Regional Safety &
Safety Rep DOT Compliance Rep
Environmental Environmental
Rep -Senior Compliance Specialist

Do you have Jannina Montano Manny Pantoja Denise Pena Ricky Wheeler
a great idea for a story? Regional Safety & Security Supervisor HR Generalist 2 Regional Safety &
Environmental Rep Environmental Rep
Send suggestions to
[email protected]

Editorial Board: Gary Thomas, 40 Years of Service

Michelle Allen Alexandrea Trujillo Gary has served in many roles since he began his career
Debbie Boren Denise Wieters at HOLT in 1976, including service manager, sales
Oscar Ceniceros Steven Wilson representative, and safety and environmental culture

Above: rVeiDpeWewresrisogietfnen:rtt:hLsMSeahnW$ee2llw0eD.ye2HsGOmigaLnillTbliGorCarnAoitTurhephaelaedsqtautaertaenrds representative. Gary also served as interim director for 2017. Begun in June 2016, the
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porocpcearstiyoinnsv.eGstmareyntr,eatnirdetdhefrcormeathioins mofo1s9t5rheecaednqtuparotseirtjioobns.
as Southern Region safety representative, headquartered
Deadline for next issue:
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September 15 Let us kfnoor hwis taretmceondnovues [email protected] in Gary Thomas accepts his 40-
year service award from David
2016 HOLT CAT and help wherever necessary. Treiber in June.

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conversations FFeeaattuurree SSttoorriieess novejmanbuearr/yd/efecbemrubaerry 2017

Remember the Brand Who Am I? I am a cowboy, a real cowboy. I grew up
on my parent’s 1500 acre ranch. I rounded
Everyone has a personal brand that
people remember and equate to them – Who Am I? is a new feature suggested and up cattle from the back of a horse. I raised
it can be your personality, the way you
interact, your mood, or maybe the way created by a HOLT employee. In upcoming pigs and chickens. I milked a cow every
you dress. The same goes for companies.
Our outward appearance and the way issues of Conversations we will run a short morning and evening. I plowed the fields,
we present ourselves reflects on how our
customers and the general public autobiography of an employee and ask our planted the crops, and hauled the hay.
perceive us.
For HOLT, first impressions occur when readers to guess their identity. I planted the garden and harvested the
someone walks into a store lobby or
service office or when they are greeted Help us make this a success! Send 100 result.
by a sales or field service representative
on a job site. Since that first impression words (following the format below) about I am an athlete. I competed in various
is a lasting one, we want to ensure that sports. I boxed while in junior high,
we do all we can to make sure our brand who you are to [email protected]. high school, and in the Army. In high
reflects our company and provides that school I also played football, ran track
great first impression. Answer on page 9. and competed in rodeos. In track, I
After taking a brand inventory across competed in the Texas Relays. I rode
I am the descendant of kings that reigned bulls in the Texas state finals two years in
The Mostour territory, it is clear that while we from 400 A.D. into the 12th century. They
Interesting Personhave a strong, well known and respected were dethroned by Elizabeth I, Queen of
England, Scotland and Ireland.
company brand, we could do a better
I am the descendant of immigrants, a row. I pitched on the All Army Pacific
at HOLTjob of consistently managing the HOLT coming from Europe to the “new” world, Region softball team. I ran multiple half
America. My ancestors eventually settled marathons and three marathons.
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formalized HtOoLuTsberabndainitg. guidelines.
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To strengthen the HOLT brand, we lightning struck the palm of my left hand.
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hhiugshblainghdtAonudrrreiwchbohtihstgorreyw, cueplefbisrhaitnegour clear to see how the new brand pHarOalyLzTedbfroarntdwaonddaypsr. esents a great first
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ejonivnierdonthme eCnotuapl leefsfoArstsso. cWiateiotnheonf Sports been incorporated into the facility
iTnocuorrnpaomraetnetds athseaswe abyratnodspsetannddtaimrdes into design. We have also retrofitted most Iiammparessosldioienr.fRoercvoigsnitiozerds.as an expert
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Wquiatlhifynienwg fborratnhde TstoapnSdiaxridnsv,itwateioennlisted all of these branding elements. aInfdysouurvhivaavle. Ibarmanadnsaurgtiglelesrtyiomnassoterr,idaeas
btoruanrndaimngenetxspwehrtesretothheeylpheulpseddetvheeloAprk- Marketing will continue to work with amMppalhecahayrssiknieecetacilgonufnigtntnMamecstaasnJsttoareaegri,enCrrea-arpS.rpaIrenewloAamnsna,ostCntoeonarriarpoino.fldreate
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Texas First Rentals in San Marcos, it is Europe.

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seven different weapons systems. I taught

Do Your Part for tthhee aEssnemvibrolynanmdedneptloyment of nuclear

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body will thank you fhoyrpiot.baric chamber treatment, I have been

cancer free for 17 years. Who am I?

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Caterpillar Visitors CenteCr uanltdurMe,uJseefufm in and will work closely with the talented build partnerships with our employees
Peoria, Illinois. The exhibSitt,etwitlaerdt,. “BTarsaecdks and dedicated Safety and Environmental and managers.
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contributions of Benjamin20H-yoeltaranvdettehrean develop a common sense approach to something fun about you...
Hsaoflettfyamanidlyhtoeatlhteheparrolyfedsesvioelnoaplm. Menotst employee safety and health initiatives. JS: My hobbies include golf and sharing
orfecCeantetlrypihllears,eIrnvce.dItasshtohwecVasiecse tPhreesident C: That sounds positive! What can the my son's love of sports. I volunteer and
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IacCWnonomd1hn9umav0tlet4eairr,msrcHaeiaatotyliellootylynudsstreur:vcfaJeicderleofessfmtps, feiwaumdrlektplthcerradoeecmsftkishr-eiestotytbnoprseaH?ntrOdacLtTor!, JS: Initially, we will follow a boots-on- youth group and outreach ministries.
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focusing on being visible, present, and [email protected].
engaging with our workforce and in our

Meet More of Our Safety Team

Peter J. Holt, HOLT Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Peter M. Holt, former HOLT
Chief Executive Officer, Jim Umpleby, Caterpillar Inc. Chief Executive Officer, and Corinna Holt
Richter, HOLT President and Chief Administrative Officer.

appreciation and respect that the
employees and company have for one
another is admirable.

Go Green with Fuel EconomyC: We know you are new to the job, but

what are your priorities as the new safety
Jeremy Kimball Michael Lawrence Jennifer McNew Mark Moeller
Regional Safety & Regional Mine Three Things toRegional
Safety Rep
Environmental Environmental
Rep -Senior Compliance Specialist
Regional Safety &
DOT Compliance Rep

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beneficial for our wallets and get better fuel economy than The New Year
gas tanks, it’s also good for the automatics.
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RemSeamnbeArntthoenBiroand HOLT Sponsors “Price of Liberty” monument honors service members and
Monument their families from all military branches
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iStacnaAnnbteonyioouermppelrosyoenesalpitayr,titchipeawteadyinyothue of our existing locations with some or We would love to hear your thoughts.
iAnmteerraiccta,nyHouearrmt Aososdo,cioartimona’sysbigentahteurweay all of these branding elements. If you have brand suggestions or ideas
ycoomu mdruenssit.yTehveensat,mtheegSoaens fAonrtcoonmiopHaneaierts. please contact Joe Carreon, Corporate
O&uSrtroouketwWaarldk aapnpde5aKrarnaccee oanndNtohveemwbaeyr Marketing will continue to work with Marketing Manager-San Antonio.
w4tehparteNseenlstoonuWrsoellfvfeSstaredfiluemct.sEomnphlooyweeour our LMTs and with our facilities
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pRearccheeilvAe luasn.iz, Financial Marketing department on other ways to enhance Contributed by Joe Carreon
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jWobieotefrcso, nCsuissttoemntelyr EmxapnearigeinncgetMheanHaOgeLr.T Did you know only five minutes of exercising outside
bCroanntrdibautteeadchbyoDf oeunirseloWcaiteitoenrss. can put you in a better mood while giving your self-
Except for Caterpillar corporate esteem a nice boost, too?
direction, we historically have not had Simply taking a walk outside can change the way your mind
formalized HOLT branding guidelines. is working when you come back inside to work. So, if you
To strengthen the HOLT brand, we are stressed, tired, drained, or just need some fresh air, take
recently developed corporate brand a quick lap or two around the building. Your mind and
standards that focus on our values, body will thank you for it.
highlight our rich history, celebrate our
unique heritage, and acknowledge our
environmental efforts. We then
incorporated these brand standards into
a field guide for Local Management
Teams (LMT) to use in managing their
stores and our company brand.
With new brand standards, we enlisted
branding experts to help us develop

2017:branding elements including signage,

historical images, and accent paint for
all store locations.

If yYouehaavre bienen Rto eonve oief owur new

stores such as Little Elm, Victoria, or
Texas First Rentals in San Marcos, it is

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Roberts, Field Service Supervisor 1, was

Meet Jeff Stewart, Our Newout recovering from back surgery, Carreno
Director of Safety & Environmental Culturefilled in as a jack-of-all-trades. Her co-
planning. “She never forgets a birthday.
She checks on everyone. She just does
what needs to be done and then does
workers can’t thank her enough. Roberts, more,” he stated.
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In June, HOLT weimthpilto. y“Ieekninowjurthyearne dweinrecitdimenestss.hIehwaavse smGetthamvsiabcbpeknaeheanueroitertnoloritrdiseiyneolgnfpgtdreoeameghgsrxnsdtC.piiahsapantSaawoinyennegohrodwhcdasnitewptinneg’hstsaefniuteeaoatrljoosrhuar,fclIuseestsPicsian.hlttroeloSiyoeiastenaSmp.eimtcRe,p.daWstsymIli,iel.wgsooseeeaoHiruavintsomoytwetucOshneusneraidapCelLhnoclhneTttuaaodesodorrlrtlflerpiefwtwlmehesa.mlhnamoceBoteofeorerpurei.kpnlfrldtdlt“rol,sywsSsooowtynhhmeryiaeeoteaseenhe’lstles.de-”s
welcomed a new jugrsat cfliaotuwsloyrbeeoeunt afnfdorfdruedstrthateeodpwpiothrtiutnailtl,y iRhnsCeooljbp:umeEesrdtentastoohbcuuoiotngumihgtnmafaPnubeaynnorwttuaeshtbdaeowsrtuehcoataartstykhCto.iheaTuerr.er.sa.letlnonudroesi.cna“Snmhfaeinl’sly
Director of btuotssehrev’decaalclamueseangrdewatee’dr ltahuagnh manydsejolfk.eI oJthSe: rMcayphaocibtibeise,”s hinecslauid.e“gInolaflal nthdesyheaarrisng
Safety & atnadkefigthuirse ritesaplloonusti.”bility very seriously I’mveybseoen'hselorevIe’voefnsepvoerrtse. eInvoanluynonteeearsand
Environmental and dMweaidlyliecwsa,otFeridkelSdcalSofeestreyvlyaicnwedTitEehcnhtvhi5re,ortneampleonerntteetddal capmabalenaancdtihvaerdlewaodrekrining ams yLiclyh.”uTrhcahn'sk
Culture, Jeff Aalnadn yoyuouLtihly!gYrouuparaenadtrouueterxeaamchplme oinf HisOtrLieTs’.s
Stewart. Based Cteaarrmen, oemtapckloleydeeesv,earyntdhimngawnaitghefrusntoand vaCluoenst.act Jeff Stewart at
in Irving, Jeff is a adfeavnetalostpicaocuotlmoomk.o“nOsneenwseeeakpwpreowacerheto
families during the post-92/01-1yegalorbvaeltweraarn aebmouptlo10yejoebssafbeethyinadndanhdeaitltdhidinn’ittlioaotikves.
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opf pSoarfetutyniatny dtoTdroaisnoinangdfotor Bwaosrikc fEonr earngy “eItnwgaagsignrgeawt ibthecoausrewsomrkefoorfcuesalnikdeitno oduor [email protected].
oSregravniciezastaionnd,thpartiotarktoestvhaaltu,easinDsierrevcitnogr of certain types of work and there are others
oEunrvciroounnmtrye.”ntal Health and Safety for we don’t. Each tecMh peiceketd aMcoouprleeofojofbsOur Safety Team
CWoanrtrreibnuCteadt ibnyWYoersitETsceaxlaasn.te
Conversations: Jeff, welcome to HOLT!

Corpus ChristiWhat are your first impressions?
Jeff Stewart: I have been overwhelmed from the chart. We got them all done and
EbymthpelokyinedenEexsstraanodrhdoisnpaiitarleity shown were caught up in a week. It was a really
to me by everyone. The Values Based good idea!” Mayes said.
c2HLeaaLu-minpeelCsyaportpoodortClhremeotapcoerryueisrraeHrhseistensiCOi.spooDahLa,nidrTunSsimares’desintrnviiivcd,rnigioadictsrtbemeehearlnCsneepttp.aroat,euhlnoacaerrnytendHdetdhihnimatgeaahvxhtoteeotnteFrghftriohevnersnealuDonianveeid
C: We know you are new to the job, but David Treiber, Service Manager 3, says LJileynCnaifrerer nMocNew
what are your priorities as the new safety Carreno does everything from human Regional
resources duties for new hires to party
Environmental
Jeremy Kimball Michael Lawrence Compliance Specialist Mark Moeller
Regional Safety & Regional Mine Regional Safety &
Safety Rep DOT Compliance Rep
Environmental
Rep -Senior

director?

Do you have Jannina Montano Manny Pantoja Denise Pena Ricky Wheeler
a great idea for a story? Regional Safety & Security Supervisor HR Generalist 2 Regional Safety &
Environmental Rep Environmental Rep
Send suggestions to
[email protected] Gary Thomas, 40 Years of Service

Editorial Board: Gary has served in many roles since he began his career Gary Thomas accepts his 40-
Michelle Allen Alexandrea Trujillo at HOLT in 1976, including service manager, sales year service award from David
Debbie Boren Denise Wieters representative, and safety and environmental culture Treiber in June.
Oscar Ceniceros Steven Wilson representative. Gary also served as interim director for
the safety and environmental culture team on many
Writer: Shelley Galbraith occasions. Gary retired from his most recent position
Design: LMW Design Group as Southern Region safety representative, headquartered
in the Corpus Christi office. Join us in thanking Gary
Deadline for next issue: for his tremendous willingness and flexibility to step in
September 15 and help wherever necessary.

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2R0e18mTeechmWbaresr the Brand Carving, Basket Raffles, and the
Chili & Bean Cook-off and Dessert
95 HOLT technicians took the Tech Bake-off as the Grand Finale. Waco
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rFeocroHgnOitLioTn,afisrtsht eimbepsrte-sosfi-othnes-obcecsut.r when that will be donated directly to the
UsopmcoemoninegwKaelyksDiantetos: a store lobby or McLennan County United Way.
s•e rJvainceuaorfyfi2ce4 oanr dw2h5e:nStahteyCaornetegsrtefeotred Winners of the Grand Finale are:
by Ma saaclheisnoe,rafniedldPSsDervEiPcGe rienpSraenseAnntatotinvieo Chili – Brandon Guerra, Parts
o•n Jaanjoubarsyit2e.6S: SinpcuersthGaatmfiersftorimMparcehsisnieon Manager 5, Michael Haddix, Shop
is aanladstPinSDg oEnPeG, wSteatwe aCnotnttoesetannstusre that Supervisor 4, Rachel Moody,
w•e Jdaonuaallrwy e29caanndto3m0:aSktaetseuCreonotuerstbfroarnd Service Coordinator 2; Chili with
reflTercutcskoiunrScaonmApnatnonyiaond provides that Beans – Melissa Light, Rental
g•r eJaatnfuirasrtyi3m0p: SrepsusrisoGn.ame for Truck Operations Manager, Carolyn
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ExcCeiptyt, fOokrlCahaotmerapillar corporate Waco’s chili winners: Brandon Guerra, Michael
direction, we historically have not had
formalized HOLT branding guidelines. Amber Grady, DOFI 1; Beans – Haddix, and Rachel Moody.
Roman Zaragoza, Truck Service
UTonsitreedngWthaeyn2th0e17HWOLrTapb-ruanpd, we Technician 1, Tony Jumper, Shop Trace Duncan, Sales Coordinator 1. Fort
Worth executed BECOME A LEADER
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Teams (LMT) to use in managing their locations. Top: Little Elm store front; bottom: Edinburgh North inside decor.
stores and our company brand.
With new brand standards, we enlisted clear to see how the new brand our company brand so that each of our
branding experts to help us develop standards and branding elements have facilities maintains a strong, consistent
branding elements including signage, been incorporated into the facility HOLT brand and presents a great first
historical images, and accent paint for design. We have also retrofitted most impression for visitors.
all store locations. of our existing locations with some or We would love to hear your thoughts.
If you have been to one of our new all of these branding elements. If you have brand suggestions or ideas
sFtoortreWsosruthc:hChaassLeiHttallel, EErlimk R, aVf,icantodrTiraa,coer Marketing will continue to work with please contact Joe Carreon, Corporate
TDuexncaasnFwiresrteRweinnntearlss oinf aSnaandMditaiorncaolsp,aiitdis our LMTs and with our facilities Marketing Manager-San Antonio.
department on other ways to enhance
vacation day. Contributed by Joe Carreon

Go Green with WalkingSan Antonio: The HOLT leadership team serves lunch at the Department Challenge Day.

Bridgeport, CleburneD, FoorYtoWuorrtPh,art for tChleebEunrnveirsoetnamreceonrdt and met the

fundraising goal for the store with 71%
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CltohocauatlnbcteyanmUefpnitaitifgerodnmWandadDoytnthhaieteirmoorneegsat.c nhTiihtszeayoteHioaorrnMpsiskoinesfeStaJfeeftfyS&teEwnavritr,oOnmureNnteawl Culture
“Help Starts at Home.” Employees donated
$3,318.00, which will be dInouJbulneed,wHitOhLT
the generous company mwateclhc.oTmhedEaOnCew JS: First and foremost, I look to prevent shops and facilities. HOLT employees
employee injury and incidents. I have can expect to see a group of safety
representative for SulphuDr Sirpercintogrs,oDf on graciously been afforded the opportunity
Myrick, General ManageSr–afTeetxya&s First to serve a cause greater than myself. I professionals committed to their well-
Rentals, was also in attenEdannvcireoannmd eshnatareld take this responsibility very seriously being and safety. We will demonstrate
a personal story how the CUunlituedreW, Jaeyff and will work closely with the talented integrity in our actions and words and
touched his life. The LMTStteewamar, tw. iBthastehde and dedicated Safety and Environmental build partnerships with our employees
help of Kim Bailey, WarriannItryvCinlgai,mJesff is a team, employees, and managers to and managers.
Specialist 2, and Kent Ba2il0e-yy, eTaerchvnetiecraal n develop a common sense approach to C: Enough about work. Tell us
Csaofmetymaunndichateoarl,tchoporkoefdesbsrieoankafal.sMt taocsots for employee safety and health initiatives. something fun about you...
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CacOoWEShlefnsocaraoStvrvloraplipierrbfcuenaoeeesnrtgnrstyCeimiCacsaahnisanepsurdtndaire,sitetnpteoTapidrlforWhiHCaorientiroelenedstndatihtonlvatieTegnht“rhUeffstiaaxolahnnltatrei,tidtsohaBeS.nsdeSeasapDsbW.fituceTeiarctmhEeyykecnbeofyttoeeof”rrrr/goyf C: That sounds positive! What can the JS: My hobbies include golf and sharing
tChoenCvoearsstaatliBonens:dJ’sef2f0, 1w7eclcaommpaeigtonHviOdeLoT, ! average HOLT employee expect to see? my son's love of sports. I volunteer and
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the-ground mentality by proactively youth group and outreach ministries.
focusing on being visible, present, and Contact Jeff Stewart at
engaging with our workforce and in our [email protected].

wWhhicaht iasraevyaoiluabrlfeirtostviimewproenssYioounTsu?be. Meet More of Our Safety Team
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pIwCna:hcLWaeotseneatrgkteevnriyoeeowwvue,ryninopt,uratidohadrreieitstitnieooesrnweatshottoehtlhdteheaniereFjwoablls,abfuetty Jeremy Kimball Michael Lawrence Jennifer McNew Mark Moeller
FdoiroedctDorr?ive benefitting the Longview Regional Safety & Regional Mine Regional Regional Safety &
Community Ministries (LCM) food bank, Safety Rep DOT Compliance Rep
Environmental Environmental
Rep -Senior Compliance Specialist

a United Way Partner. LCM is the largest Austin: Joseph Mclean, Cody Hogue, Sandra Molinari (SAFE - Stop Abuse For Everyone),
Samantha Alcozer (America Youth Works), Briona Jenkins (United Way), and Ron Watson.
food bank inDthoe ygroeauterhLaovnegview area.
Theyahgelrpefeaetd ibdetewaeefno1r,3a00satnodr1y,4?00 Jannina Montano Manny Pantoja Denise Pena Ricky Wheeler
Regional Safety & Security Supervisor HR Generalist 2 Regional Safety &
fCaomnitlrieibsucaotmenSdvoeenbrnstydahtJsiiaounmngGsgi@eersehCtgoioolCtlndcosawutt.onectloly.malone. Environmental Rep Environmental Rep

Right: Corpus Christi-Obie Bagget, Gilbert Gary Thomas, 40 Years of Service
Sanchez, Bud SEmdiittho,rRiaiclkByoWarhde:eler, Travis
BurneMtti,cahnedlleDAanllaenScheAnelefxealdn.drea Trujillo Gary has served in many roles since he began his career
at HOLT in 1976, including service manager, sales
Debbie Boren Denise Wieters representative, and safety and environmental culture
Oscar Ceniceros Steven Wilson representative. Gary also served as interim director for
the safety and environmental culture team on many
Writer: Shelley Galbraith occasions. Gary retired from his most recent position
Design: LMW Design Group as Southern Region safety representative, headquartered
in the Corpus Christi office. Join us in thanking Gary
Deadline for next issue: for his tremendous willingness and flexibility to step in
September 15 and help wherever necessary.

2016 HOLT CAT
Who Am I? I am Gary Neel, Truck Parts Gary Thomas accepts his 40-
Manager 1-Pflugerville year service award from David
Treiber in June.

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DReamveemHbaerrristhReeBtirraensdAfter 20 Years At HOLT

HEvOeLrTyoCnAeTh’saspraespiedresnotn, DalabveraHnadrrtihsa, ht as announced his retirement effective January 1, 2018. Dave started his successful career with
HpeOoLpTleCrAemT e2m0 ybeearrasnagdoeaqsutahteeRtoegtihoenmal –Sales Manager of Holt Ohio. Dave, his wife Meda and his family relocated to San Antonio
tsOiSeiiOypcwnotnoquooefeucotuufEuJrseiaanrpctitcxrpnodhnereoeaamumeerirccfubv.easatutePeeetseser,tnwstrnyrriyuey.tvsitwaro2oTosemnoar0.rhuuhdVnu1aetErreonid5rnaqcmpss,upejuethaDoefhpolimPaerivpaeneocsreamvetoaeidgscunesrngec,errigawneodaoneinnpHtleefareilcgtnssCterOemeytacfapdoo,Ltlaanra.srttTnonpdyhho,mdcdubeedDonbeGoitpmwsalhhttoetivehacorepnsediyeiwaebwthtnriuywooeaaoitolnleyaiuPduosMyrro.npefa,rsMnoiidnagaecgrncleeuhtsrdsiaoniinvnfeedgHDpCDOoivhrsLieiisTetsiifsooCeOnnrAspVITneiin.rdcTaeuhthsiPenetarrngveiesysidaenndt/General Manager. In April 2012, Dave was promoted

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rsiosme teootnhee wtoapl.kUsnindetor Da asvtoe’rselelaodbebryshoipr, HOLT has moved from the lower
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ArweneflodetcohtesarlolauwrereaccwoamhneptroeanmDyaavakenedhsaupsrreloeodvuiHdreObsrLtaThnatdot success is reflected in our strong Dave’s family: Wife Meda, Dave, granddaughter
pgarertantefrisrhstipimwipthreCssaitoenrp. illar. Being the largest Cat Dealer in the U.S., HOLT Gypsy, daughter Kristen, and son-in-law Matt.
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company brand, we could do a better
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direction, we historically have not had design. We have laalrsgoesrteptroivfaitetleydhmeldosrtental filmeeptsrienssthioenUf.oS.r; avnisditfoinrasn. cial strength
formalized HOLT branding guidelines. of our existing lorceagtairodnins gwHitOhLsTo’ms oeveorrall baWlanecewsohueledt.lAovleasttoinhgepaarrtyofuDr tahveo’sulgehgtasc.y
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standards that focus on our values, our LMTs and wiotwhnopuerrsfaocniallitdiesvelopment, MheahraksemtinogdeMleadnwahgaetr-itSmaneaAnns ttoonliivoe. out
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highlight our rich history, celebrate our
unique heritage, and acknowledge our modified his direct leadership style to meet the needs of the business
environmental efforts. We then
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Do Your Part for the Environment

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stores such as Little Elm, Victoria, or Simply taking a walk outside can change the way your mind
is working when you come back inside to work. So, if you
are stressed, tired, drained, or just need some fresh air, take
a quick lap or two around the building. Your mind and
body will thank you for it.

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Dave greeted guests and posed for pictures.

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Meet Jeff Stewart, Our Newthis is evidence that we crave and really
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Personal ResponsibilityIn June, HOLT

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Leadership is evident, and the genuine (continued on page 15)
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Make It Countwhat are your priorities as the new safety
director?

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Do you have Senior Vice President - to plant our gardens, buy warm clothes and

a great idea for a story? St rategy & Marketing get out the swim suits; when to study, take
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Remember the Brand sharing ideas and exchanging a few
challenges (okay, barbs) here and there!

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Havepeople remember and equate to them – Happened stumbles (like in the Netflix show) but,
things happen when you’re embracing a
it can be your personality, the way you new way of doing things. As in the show,
our characters (employees) had to change,
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customers and the general public
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brand at each of our locations.
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to me by everyone. The Values Based
Leadership is evident, and the genuine
appreciation and respect that the critical that we ride the wave of innovation

Makingemployees and company have for one Innovation rather than chase it. By embracing
another is admirable. new technologies, we can create more

Part of our DNAC: We know you are new to the job, but joJbenonpipfeorrMtucnNiteiwes and a beMttaerrkwMoorekller

what are your priorities as the new safety

By Adam Bridgman,director?
Jeremy Kimball Michael Lawrence &
Regional Safety & Regional Mine enviErnovRnireomgniomenneanltt.aEl very dayDwOReeTgChiooanmvaepl Slitaahnfecetey Rep
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Rep -Senior

Director of Corporate Finance new, and learn from our successes and

and HOLT Ventures failures. It’s not in the hands of Caterpillar,

Do you have or HOLT CAT, or even HOLT Ventures
a great idea for a story? to be innovative – it’s in your hands,
every time you step into the office, meet a
At HOLT VSeenntdurseusg, gweestsieolnescttiovely innoJavnantiivnea iMs monotarenothan simMpalnyntyhProanwtionjag
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opportunities. As the first ever Cat Dealer
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world to suppSoerpt tinemnobvearti1v5e technologies
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world challenges in our industry. To be

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Remember the Brand

Everyone has a personal brand that Brandt Brundige Whitson Bush John Cantu
people remember and equate to them – (10) San Antonio (15) San Antonio (5) San Antonio
it can be your personality, the way you
interact, your mood, or maybe the way
you dress. The same goes for companies.
Our Lo(uu1k0tew) ALaolrendxgavaniepdwperearance and thJ(ei5m)wmLaoynyBgvoieowth
we present ourselves reflects on how our
customers and the general public
perceive us.

For HOLT, first impressions occur when
someone walks into a store lobby or
service office or when they are greeted
by a sales or field service representative
on a job site. Since that first impression
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Ron Cosper Donald Doege Fernando Escobedo
(40) San Antonio (15) San Antonio (5) San Antonio

great first impression. Consistently managing the HOLT brand at each of our locations means developing common
After taking a brand inventory across branding elements, including signage, historical images and accent paint throughout all store
our territory, it is clear that while we locations. Top: Little Elm store front; bottom: Edinburgh North inside decor.

have a strong, well known and respected
company brand, we could do a better
clear to see how the new brand our company brand so that each of our
job of consistently managing the HOLT standards and branding elements have facilities maintains a strong, consistent
brand at each of our locations. HOLT brand and presents a great first
been incorporated into the facility impression for visitors.

ExcepRt efoyrFCraautsetropillar corporatHearvey Harlohsdesign. We hGavaeryaHlsaorrirseotnrofitted most Bob Harwood Al Hinojosa

direc(1ti0o)nS,awn Aenhtoisntioorically have(n15o)tShaandAntonioof our existin(g30lo) cLaontigovnieswwith some or(20) SWaneAnwtoonuiold love to hea(4r0y)oSuarn tAhnotoungiohts.
formalized HOLT branding guidelines. all of these branding elements. If you have brand suggestions or ideas
Marketing will continue to work with please contact Joe Carreon, Corporate
To strengthen the HOLT brand, we Marketing Manager-San Antonio.
recently developed corporate brand our LMTs and with our facilities

standards that focus on our values, department on other ways to enhance Contributed by Joe Carreon
highlight our rich history, celebrate our
unique heritage, and acknowledge our
environmental efforts. We then Go Green with Walking
incorporated these brand standards into
Ta efiaeml(d4Ms5gi)(kuLSeiaMdJnaeTAcfkn)osttoroonnLiouoscealinMmananagaegmi(Tn5i)emgSnotathtnheyAirnKtuonhino Do Your Part for the Environment
stores and our company brand. Scott Lehman Kevin Madden Clark Massey

(25) San Antonio (25) Longview (10) Longview
Did you know only five minutes of exercising outside
can put you in a better mood while giving your self-
With new brand standards, we enlisted esteem a nice boost, too?
branding experts to help us develop
branding elements including signage, Simply taking a walk outside can change the way your mind
historical images, and accent paint for is working when you come back inside to work. So, if you
all store locations. are stressed, tired, drained, or just need some fresh air, take
a quick lap or two around the building. Your mind and
If you have been to one of our new body will thank you for it.
stores such as Little Elm, Victoria, or
TexaPshFilliirpsMt Ratethnetwasls in San MarcJoosh, nitMiseyer
(40) San Antonio Bill Mitchell Michael Quintanilla Eladio Rios
(40) San Antonio (25) San Antonio (15) San Antonio (10) Kilgore

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my son's love of sports. I volunteer and
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recently he served as the Vice President
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by the kindness and hospitality shown West; Heather Lundy, PSD Sales Fitness Program.
Administration Manager-Irving;
to me by everyone. The Values Based The Fitness Program is available
Leadership is evident, and the genuine Jillian Lellis, Senior Data Analyst- exclusively to employees and their
appreciation and respect that the covered dependents (age 18 and
employees and company have for one Little Elm; Shalimar Moore, older) in BCBSTX medical plan. The
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direcPthoarn?i Veeravalli Spalding, Director of Internship to home and one near work. You can
Joe Wilson and Apprentice Programs-Irving; visit gyms while you’re on vacation
or traveling for work. Membership is
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critical path concepts to other service leaders.
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forward to doing more in the future. Please feel free to contact us if we
can help Dyoiudaycohuiekvenoexwceollnelnycefi!ve minutes of exercising outside

can put you in a better mood while giving your self-

Happyesteem a nice boost, too?

Simply taking a walk outside can change the way your mind
is working when you come back inside to work. So, if you
are stressed, tired, drained, or just need some fresh air, take

New Year!a quick lap or two around the building. Your mind and

body will thank you for it.

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