February 2023 Newsletter
MELINDA GIBBS
VOTED ARKANSAS JANUARY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!
We are proud to announce that Melinda Gibbs has been selected as Employee of the Month for January!!
Melinda arrived at Lone Star Communications in Sept of 2002 as the Executive Admin Assistant. She served at the front desk and worked hard to learn as much as she could about the office. Within a couple of years she was promoted to Office Manager where she has faithfully served for 18 years. She has been married to her husband Gregg for 20 years and has two children Brandon (24) and Sierra (14). She loves hiking, skating, reading, jigsaw puzzles, traveling, chocolate, cookies, & spending time with family and friends. Thank you, Melinda, for being a bright shining star for all of us!
Comments from Melinda's Coworkers
1. "Every day she is passionate about not only her responsibilities, but the entire team delivering on our values and understanding the customer expectations. She is really good at making sure we are thinking about how we are impacting the customer experience from communication to collection."
2. "She is kind, genuine, and a light to everyone she meets. She is always happy to help and works incredibly hard to keep our finances straight and customers paying on-time. She remembers everyone’s birthday and is a master celebration planner for the office."
3. "My vote is for Melinda Gibbs…She has a lot on her plate and we don’t necessarily make her job easy at times having to track things down. She shows so much patience. I really appreciate her work ethic and passion for what we do."
4. "She has always gone out of her way to help me and everyone else that needs her."
THE FUN STUFF
Melinda will be receiving a $50 gift card and an Employee of the Month certificate.
I also would like to congratulate Chet Chilcutt on winning the participation award. He will be receiving a $25 gift card for being randomly selected among those that participated.
KEITH CUNNINGHAM
VOTED GRAND PRAIRIE JANUARY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!
We are proud to announce that Keith Cunningham has been selected by the Grand Prairie team as Employee of the Month for January!
Keith started his career at Lone Star Communications on February 19th, 2003. He is a part of our Accounting Department and holds the position of Purchasing Manager.
Comments from Keith's coworkers
"All 3 values. Keith is a hard worker and is always willing to help when needed."
"Nice guy, does a great job."
"He is our unsung hero. He keeps our projects and inventory going which is an example of ONE Purpose"
"One Team, One Purpose, One Family"
"Keith has been conscientious, dependable, and willing to take on any task since his first day at Lone Star Communications, Inc. Keith is a true asset of the company and exemplifies one team, one purpose, one family. Keith is an integral part of the Company and he has been a pleasure to work these past 20 or so years" - Jim Hendrix
"Keith is dependable, a very hard worker, and always has an answer. He is a true team player, and it has been a pleasure to work with him." - Kara Walker
ALEX LEMUS
VOTED GRAND PRAIRIE JANUARY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!
We are proud to announce that Alex Lemus has been selected by the Grand Prairie team as Employee of the Month for January!
Alex started her career at Lone Star Communications on November 6th, 2018. He is a part of our Service Department and holds the position of Service Technician.
Comments from Alex's coworkers
"One Team, One Purpose, and One Family! Alex is a hard worker and shows it every day."
"Alex is willing to work on anything you ask."
"Alex is excellent with following through to solve our customers' problems. Super easy to work with and always willing to learn something new."
"Alex is a super tech!"
"Alex is one of our best techs. He is an exemplary asset who never complains, always shows up, never gives up on an issue and is a great person. He is the A player we all need to try to be. Alex is one of a kind."
"Alex started in the service department almost exactly three years ago, since then, he has worked with practically everything we install or service at LSCI. Alex will fearlessly take on any system regardless of age or his familiarity with it. We are fortunate in the service department to work with guys/gals who have this level of talent and drive."
- Michael Langelier
"Alex is the constant professional and a great human being. Since he has joined the service Team, he has been nothing short of spectacular. He takes on all challenges and masters them all. He has become a self-taught expert in many systems including legacy systems, which can be a challenge. He has helped this department be successful and is our backbone. We are very fortunate he is on our Team. It has been and will continue to be my pleasure to work with him. Truly an asset and I see him being a great leader in the very near future." - Michael Traylor
THE FUN STUFF
Keith and Alex will each receive a $50 gift card as well as an Employee of the Month coin. Each show what is to be One Team, One Purpose, and One Family. Thank you for all that you do and congratulations once again!
MARIO LONGORIA
VOTED CENTRAL TEXAS JANUARY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!
We are proud to announce that Mario Longoria has been selected by the Central Texas team as Employee of the Month for January!
Mario arrived at Advanced Communications & Cabling, Inc. 2005 in the role of Installer. Mario has always been a strong force in our Operations Department. Mario led projects in our Georgetown and San Antonio offices until moving to back to Corpus Christi in 2012. Mario has recently transferred to the Service Department and is now running service for LSCT Corpus Christi.
Comments from some of Mario's coworkers.
“I am very proud to have Mario on our team in Central Texas.” V.G.
"Always ready and available to fill in when needed"
"Hard working"
"Consistency"
THE FUN STUFF
Steven will be receiving an Artic Back Pack cooler and $50 dollar gift card.
JEOVANNY ALVARENGA
JEOVANNY ALVARENGA VOTED HOUSTON JANUARY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!
We are proud to announce that Jeovanny Alvarenga has been selected by the Houston team as Employee of the Month for January!
Jeovanny has been an employee of Lone Star Communication Houston for 11 years this January. Way to Go! He started his journey with us through TradeStar in 2011. Having expertise as a low voltage Technician. He became a Halco employee the following year in 2012 working as a technician. He has worked his way up as a Project Superintendent. WOW! Keep up the great work Jeovanny!
Comments from Jeovanny's coworkers
“He always makes things happen.”
“Exceptional leadership skills and always willing to help out.”
“Always willing to have conversations with employees.”
THE AWESOMENESS
Jeovanny will receive a gift set from behind door #2 in Alyssa’s Office and we will add his name to the plaque in the front office to start off the Employees of the month for 2023.
Finally, Jeovanny will receive a limited-edition Employee of the Month Commemorative Custom Coin that is still being designed.
Wheel of Names
Justo Garza has won the gift card drawing for this month. Thanks for Participating!