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SQ Employee News: February 2025
SQ Employee Newsletter - February 2025
Safety Thought: Building Safe Habits Together
At Stratosphere Quality, keeping our team safe is our top priority—because nothing is more important than your well-being. Did you know it takes at least 30 days of repetition to turn a new behavior into a habit? This February, let’s focus on replacing unsafe acts with safe behaviors. By March, those safe choices will become second nature!
One great way to build these habits is by starting each shift with a Safety Talk. Taking just a few minutes to check in as a team can make all the difference in preventing accidents. Be sure to use the Safety 2-Minute 360 to identify potential risks and apply Safety Best Practices to reduce or eliminate them.
If an Incident Happens
Even with our best efforts, accidents can still occur. If an incident happens:
- Supervisors – Fill out an incident report immediately.
- Employees – If you need medical attention, be sure to save all doctor’s notes and provide them to your supervisor as soon as possible.
Once all information is collected, send it to incidentreporting@stratospherequality.com. This helps ensure that proper care is provided and allows us to learn from the situation to prevent it from happening again.
Together, we can create a safer workplace—one habit at a time. Stay safe and thank you for looking out for each other!

February is American Heart Month ❤️
Your heart works hard for you every day—let’s show it some love! February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on heart health and the small steps we can take to keep our hearts strong. Simple choices like staying active, eating balanced meals, managing stress, and getting enough rest can make a big difference.
This month, challenge yourself to add one heart-healthy habit to your routine. Whether it’s a brisk walk, swapping out a sugary drink, or taking a moment to breathe and de-stress, every step counts toward a healthier you!
Your health matters to us—take care of your heart, and it will take care of you. ❤️

Employee Spotlight: Tyler Benjamin
This month, we proudly recognize Tyler Benjamin as our Employee of the Month! Tyler is a dedicated and detail-oriented professional who takes pride in hard work and fostering strong communication within the workplace. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys spending time with friends, reading, building models, and playing with their Labrador Retrievers – Shadow and Hope.
Stratosphere is Tyler’s first job after college, and over time, he has worked his way up from an inspector to a project supervisor. His commitment to excellence and willingness to take on new challenges have made a lasting impact on the team.
A well-structured and communicative work environment is important to Tyler, and he actively contributes to maintaining a space where employees feel supported and heard. The collaborative nature of Stratosphere is what makes it a great place to work, and Tyler appreciates knowing that his team is always willing to step in and help when needed.
The best advice Tyler offers is to always ask questions and ensure clear communication with both the team and the customer. Open and effective communication is the key to success, leading to stronger teamwork and better results.
Tyler’s dedication and leadership make him an invaluable part of the Stratosphere team. His hard work and positive impact are truly appreciated!
Tyler Benjamin, Project Supervisor, Battle Creek

Recipes
Do you have a favorite recipe from your childhood, a recipe for a dish that everyone wants you to bring to a pitch in, or maybe a favorite from online? We would love for you to share your special recipes with us!
Send them in to sqnewsletter@stratospherequality.com
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken

15 Year Anniversaries
Cale Ort – Outside Sales
Michael Wolfe – Marysville Staff

10 Year Anniversaries
James Janow – Tennessee Production
Karen Holt – Duncan Production
Robert Campbell – Mansfield Production
Serena Ferguson – Greensburg Production

5 Year Anniversaries
Cicerly Noel – Alabama Production
Giustino Sacchetti – Chep Richmond Hill Production
Harshitkumar Patel – Toronto Production
J Darcey – Nevada Production
Pervaiz Chowdhry – Indianapolis Production

1 Year Anniversaries
Adalberto Carvajal Ortiz – Chrysler Detroit Production
Aleksey Youssoupoff – Nevada Production
Amber Pettis – Mississippi Production
Ashok Thapa – Toronto Production
Brittany Brooks – Honda Georgia Production
Christopher Boyd – Mansfield Production
Cody Brewster – Duncan Production
Crismary Reyes – Indianapolis Production
Cynthia Carter – Battle Creek Production
DeShundo Winters – Chrysler Detroit Production
Fernando De La Cruz Borrero – Chrysler Detroit Production
Gurpiar Guri Singh, Sukhpreet – Toronto Production
Ishan Bikram Shah – Toronto Production
Jade Wolf – Pennsylvania Production
James Lindsey – Chrysler Detroit Production
James Richmond – Indianapolis Production
Jasleen Kaur – Toronto Production
Jatin Sahil – Toronto Production
Jeff Paul – Georgia Production
Jhon Alexis Diaz Gomez – Chrysler Detroit Production
Jithu John – Toronto Production
Jury Anielka Garcia – Indianapolis Production
Kelly Valencia – Nevada Production
Kiearra Seals – Mississippi Production
Layne Grimes – Greensburg Production
Luis Chacon – Chrysler Detroit Production
Marie Lusme – Pennsylvania Production
Martavious Andrews – Georgia Production
Maxamus Johnson – Tennessee Production
Michael Husk – Mansfield Production
Myrakel Heard – Honda Alabama Production
Nabeel Aziz Shagon – Toronto Production
Natalie Jiles – Honda Georgia Production
Princess Dillon – Mississippi Production
Rishab Tejpal – Toronto Production
Rohit Chopra – Toronto Production
Sasha Cataldo – Mansfield Production
Sedale Bromell – Georgia Production
Sherika Brown – Duncan Production
Sukhpreet Singh – Toronto Production
Veronica Martinez De Vasquez – Pennsylvania Production

Pets of the Month
We would love to see your pet, send in a picture and description to sqnewsletter@stratospherequality.com

Toby
Toby is a 1-year-old standard poodle who loves to snuggle and loves his tire. While his tire may be his favorite thing in the world, he will generously offer his snuggles when needed. Toby has an affinity for water and for being outside. In fact, he was just introduced to snow for the first time, and had a blast! Thank you, Ashley, for sharing your beloved dog with us.
== Pet Owner: Ashley Lee, Site Operations Manager, Honda South Carolina

Promotions
Congrats to our employees who were promoted!
QI to TL 8
QI to Driver 1
QI to Forklift Driver/Material Handler 7
TL to PS 3
OPS Mgr to Account Manager 1
Total January 2025 promotions 20
Kristen LaGorio (Operations Manager → Account Manager)
Paula Planck (Quality Inspector → Driver)
Avery Millender (Quality Inspector → Forklift Driver/Material Handler)
Christopher Shaddix (Quality Inspector → Forklift Driver/Material Handler)
Jacob Mitchum (Quality Inspector → Forklift Driver/Material Handler)
Jenia Twyman (Quality Inspector → Forklift Driver/Material Handler)
Latommuel Meeks (Quality Inspector → Forklift Driver/Material Handler)
Matthew Tremble (Quality Inspector → Forklift Driver/Material Handler)
Mickel Sutton (Quality Inspector → Forklift Driver/Material Handler)
Dennis Hawkins (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
McKenzie Tran (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Pamela Panchal (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Belinda Chandler (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Blake Wormcastle (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Braulinho Rojas (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Laura Buendia (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Mckenzie Hewitt (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Nicko Stracqualursi (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Summer Whitten (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Tatyanna Sigler (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)

Faces of SQ
If you would like to see your team highlighted, send a picture to sqnewsletter@stratospherequality.com
**Please be mindful not to capture any customer names, customer employees, or parts in your pictures.

Matavius Wallace
Great job, Team Honda Alabama! Tugger certification is an essential part of staying safe and efficient. Shoutout to Matavius Wallace for leading the charge on the 2nd shift in the sub-assembly area—your leadership sets the tone for success. Keep up the amazing work!

Recognizing Excellence!
These outstanding associates have been honored for their dedication to cost reductions and operational efficiency. Their expertise in high-performance engine assembly—working on camshafts, intakes, and engine pistons—drives success. The Quality Engineering Team applauds their hard work and contributions to the team’s continued excellence!

Contact Us
Have a question or need help? Here are the best ways to contact various departments within Stratosphere Quality.
Human Resources
877-224-8584 *Dial 5
hr@stratospherequality.com
Benefits
877-224-8584 * Dial 4
benefits@stratospherequality.com
Payroll
877-224-8584 *Dial 3
payroll@stratospherequality.com
IT Help Desk
317-288-3116
itrequests@stratospherequality.com


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— Customer in Lansing, MI
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