December 2021
Thursday December 16
Service department recognition by Brandon Myron
On with the show... the next contestant is Dustin Loghry (pronounced Louw-wry).
Dustin has been with Lone Star Since May of 2016 and started in the installation department where he learned to get almost everything done. He has since been promoted to service technician. I keep telling him it’s a PRO-motion not a demotion.
Anyway, Dustin enjoys all six (yes 6) of his children (I think there is something in the water in Huntsville). “I love muscle cars and trucks and anything that’s a Chevy. I don’t own a Ford because I cannot afford to keep them running.”
Dustin and his wife are in the process of building their forever home on 20 acres in the woods (probably should quit drinking the water out there).
Thank you for everything you do and the commitment you have made to making your community safer and Lone Star stronger. Dustin also has pretty fantastic skills at Photo Shop. Just ask Jay.
Tuesday, December 14
Service department recognition by Brandon Myron
Next up for recognition is Dustin Kelley. Dustin has been with Lone Star in the Inspection department since April of 2019. He spent 20 years with the Springdale fire department protecting and serving the community (I think he just really likes fire).
In his spare time he likes to ride his side-by-side too fast and get muddy. He has a strange attachment to his lawnmower (ride, Dustin ride). He really enjoys the occasional comment on social media to get things stirred up. Dustin has a real passion for life safety and is fantastic asset for Lone Star.
Thank you for all that you do. He also sports a pretty good hair style if I do say so myself.
Tuesday, December 14
Edgar Alexander Araujo-Pinzon joined Lone Star Communications as a Technician on December 13th at LSGP and reports to Chris Bell. He brings more than 9 years of electrical experience and has expertise in Engineering and Low Voltage.
In Edgar’s spare time he enjoys martial arts, going camping, and playing video games with his friends.
Please join me in welcoming Edgar to our team! He can be reached at: 469-740-2692, or edgar.araujo-pinzon@lonestarcom.com.
Monday December 13
Service department recognition by Brandon Myron
Next up on our list of all stars Michael (STU) Best. Stu is our lone service technician out of the Shreveport office. Stu started with Lone Star in 07/10/2017. He enjoys long walks on the beach and playing flight simulator games.
He didn’t send any pictures so his employee profile will have to do. If you get a chance to see the posters in each office he is the golden retriever (That is what happens when you don’t get your pictures to Missy).
Thank you for everything you do and all the stuff you seem to be able to magically fix. Oh and the impeccable notes on all your service tickets its like being there in person.
Friday, December 10
Service department recognition by Brandon Myron
Today we are recognizing Aaron Andrews in the Inspection department. Aaron has been with Lone Star since 09/09/2019 and works out of the Little rock office.
In his spare time he likes to hunt and fish and also enjoys the occasional street fight I mean kickboxing. He also likes to spend time with his family. Aaron has recently got into grilling ribs especially (I speak from experience its an addictive hobby).
If he was able to have dinner with any four people ever in the history of mankind it would be his wife, son, mother, and father. One of his family traditions is hanging stockings on the ceiling and listening to Christmas music. I think I would like for him to unpack that one a bit. He is also related to Derek Fisher.
Thank you Aaron for all that you do.
Friday, December 10
Joshua Denham rejoined Lone Star Communications as Sprinkler Foreman/Fitter on December 6, 2021, at LSAR/Springdale and reports to Zach Wilson. He brings more than 7 years of Sprinkler experience and has expertise in Service as well as Install.
In Josh’s spare time, he likes to spend time with his family, either at the ballfield, or traveling to different sports competitions and coaching.
Please join me in welcoming Josh back to our team! He can be reached at: 479-313-0146, or joshua.denham@lonestarcom.com.
Friday, December 10
Darrell Jones joined Lone Star Communications as Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice on December 6, 2021, at the LSAR/Springdale office and reports to Zach Wilson. He brings more than 2 years of low voltage experience.
In Darrell’s spare time, he likes to workout, box, and play video games.
Please join me in welcoming Darrell to our team! He can be reached at: 349-339-5510, or darrell.jones@lonestarcom.com.
Wednesday, December 1
Scott Johnson joined Lone Star Communications as Installer on November 30th, 2021 at the LSAR/Springdale office and reports to Nathan Wolfenbarger. He brings a 1 year of Electrical/Carpentry experience and has expertise in working in a carpentry shop for the University of Arkansas.
In Scott’s spare time, he likes to read, play cards, and play with his dog.
Please welcome Scott Johnson to our team! You can reach him at: 479-409-9998 or scott.johnson@lonestarcom.com.
Monday, November 15
Lee Franklin joined Lone Star Communications as Lead technician on November 15, 2021 at the LSAR-Shreveport office and reports to Chris Ainsworth. He brings more than 30 years of electrical / low voltage experience and has expertise in Fire Alarm.
In Lee’s spare time he enjoys the outdoors and being with family and friends.
Please join me in welcoming Lee Franklin to our team! He can be reached at: (318) 401-3302, or lee.franklin@lonestarcom.com.
December 13
Good morning All Stars –
Donations are rolling in!!!!
NOTE: The collection boxes have relocated to the Sales AM department.
As you bring your donations in, please drop them off in the Sales area, and not the Break room.
There still will be designated boxes/area.
Also, would you PLEASE take an estimate of total items collected, and email me so I can keep a tally. I would like to update the Shout-out board daily.
This is for the contest part of the donations, where winning team will receive a breakfast special the morning of Monday, December 20th.
Thank you so much for your support and kindness for this Holiday Giving drive. What we do Matters!!!
Collections end Friday, December 17th.
Lasonia B. Reed | Systems Designer
December 20
Yessenia Zamora (November EOM) will be passing the baton over to Rene Sandoval.
The Employees of Lone Star Communications Houston have voted Rene Sandoval our December 2021 Employee of the Month.
Rene came to us in February of 2017. He is a Lead Technician for the Operations Department. If you look at the way Rene moves around, it will remind you of a football free safety. Covering the gaps for the defense.
The first project Rene ever installed for was at Texas Children’s Hospital at The Woodlands campus.
Some of the projects Rene has worked are Ben Taub, Woodlands Springs, TCH Woodlands and Houston Methodist Sugarland.
Lately Rene has been at P2643 Harris Health Ben Taub ED, P3482 Houston Physicians Hospital Expansion, P3725 BSLMC O’Quinn, P3597 CHI St. Luke’ Health
When Rene is not working, he enjoys a good beach day or a long walk with the pups. Rene’s a dogs may not know any tricks, but they sure like to sleep.
Comments from Rene’s coworkers
Rene has been very flexible and accommodates to work at different hours of the day to work with the customer’s schedule. He jumps around different projects and is always willing to help-out where needed.
Rene is reliable and cares about the projects.
Rene has demonstrated that he’s a good employee and he can go up and above.
Knows what it means to be a Lone Star team member.
Rene is a responsible technician.
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One Team, One Purpose, One Family.
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THE FUN STUFF
Rene will receive a gift set from behind door #1 in Ron’s office and we will add his name to the plaque in the front lobby alongside the other 2021 Employees of the Month.
Finally, Rene will receive a limited-edition Employee of the Month commemorative custom coins designed by our own Cliff Switzer.
