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June 10, 2026

SQ Employee News: June 2026

Edition #47

SQ Employee Newsletter - June 2026

Father’s Day Greetings

To all the dads balancing professional excellence with family commitments, we see and appreciate you. Happy Father’s Day!

June is National Safety Month: Building a Safer Workplace

June is recognized as National Safety Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safety in the workplace and your everyday life. In manufacturing, maintaining a strong safety culture is essential every day.

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Taking a few extra moments to follow established procedures can help prevent injuries, protect coworkers, and improve overall productivity.

Manufacturing Plant Safety Tips

Wear Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Always wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, and steel-toe footwear when applicable.

Stay Alert and Avoid Distractions
Remain focused on your work area and surroundings. Avoid distractions such as mobile phones and report any hazards immediately.

Maintain Good Housekeeping
Keep work areas clean and organized. Remove trip hazards, clean spills promptly, and ensure aisles and emergency exits remain clear.

Use Proper Lifting Techniques
Lift with your legs, not your back, and use mechanical lifting aids whenever possible. Ask for assistance with heavy or awkward loads.

Speak Up About Safety Concerns
If you see something unsafe, report it. Open communication helps identify risks before they become incidents.

Safety Starts with You

National Safety Month serves as an important reminder that every action contributes to a safer workplace. By following safety procedures, staying aware of potential hazards, and looking out for one another, we can create a safe work environment each and every day.

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Celebrating Bonnie Morgan

We had lunch for the team in Greencastle, Indiana, on May 13th to celebrate Bonnie Morgan’s 13 years with Stratosphere Quality. Bonnie is the longest-tenured QI in Indiana operations.

SQROCS: Stratosphere Quality Recognizes Outstanding Contributions & Solutions

Recognition

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Promotions

Rebecca Feltner (Human Resources Manager → Human Resources General Manager)

Samuel Roberts (Project Supervisor → Project Manager)
Steve Mathers (Project Supervisor → Project Manager)

Donovan Murphy (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
JeMarco Kidd (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Jerimiah Brown (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
JoAnn Gryder (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Jordan Solomon (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Teresa Mercado (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)

Caleb Payne (Quality Inspector Assembly → Project Supervisor Assembly)

Anthony Meccia (Director of Operations → Senior Director of Operations)
Kevin Pever (Director of Operations → Senior Director of Operations)

Chloe Sarver (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Chris Johnson (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Christina Marsh (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Daniel Wert (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Dylan Spurlock (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Jayla Williams (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Jonas Augustin (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Lesley Broadwater (Driver → Team Leader)
Mitchell Browning (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Nickolas Burt (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Osama Salim (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Virginia Clemons (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Willie Burden (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Zachary Lynn (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)

We’re proud to celebrate the growth and advancement of our team members this month. Congratulations to everyone who earned a promotion. Your hard work and dedication continue to strengthen SQ.

Director of Operations to Senior Director of Operations → 2
HR Manager to HR General Manager → 1
QI to TL → 13
QI Assembly to PS Assembly → 1
Driver to TL → 1
TL to PS → 6
PS to PM → 2

Total May promotions → 23

Anniversary Service Awards

15 Year Anniversaries

Jerry Royal – SQ – Indiana

10 Year Anniversaries

Donzell Reed – SQ – Battle Creek
Jerrod Moore – SQ – Honda Sidney

5 Year Anniversaries

Ariyan Beachem – SQ – Indiana
Christian Chambers – SQ – Tennessee
David Jordan Colter – SQ – Field Services
Kelly Pedder – SQ – Illinois

1 Year Anniversaries

Arshpreet Singh – SQ – Toronto West
Christy Briney – SQ – Corporate
Dequan McClendon – SQ – Battle Creek
Eli Haynes – SQ – Honda Alabama
Harmandeep Brar – SQ – Toronto West
Heralph Fameux – SQ – Dayton
James Whitten – SQ – Georgia
Joann Gryder – SQ – Tennessee
Joshua Pantoja – SQ – Arizona
Latasha Scott – SQ – Indiana
Latorria Brown – SQ – Lincolnton
Lesley Broadwater – SQ – Honda Marysville
Markita Fletcher – SQ – Alabama
Matthew Standridge – SQ – Corporate
Raymone Bias – SQ – Indiana
Reginald Hill – SQ – Alabama
Roderick McBride – SQ – Georgia
Rusty Pruett – SQ – Illinois
Scott Griner – SQ – Honda Sidney
Sherry Wilson – SQ – Duncan
Thomas Basham – SQ – Tennessee
Thomas Davidson – SQ – Lexington
Tiara Usher – SQ – Chrysler Detroit
Tykil Kirksey – SQ – Honda Alabama
Ymalais Rodriguez Nieves – SQ – Texas
Yvonne Godinez – SQ – Battle Creek

We Love Our Pets!

Pets of the Month

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

Evie & Sissy

This is Evie & Sissy. Both long-haired miniature Dachshunds that rule the house. Evie is 14 and the CEO of the Rankin household, with COO Sissy, age 8, close behind, wreaking havoc at every opportunity!

They are tail-wagging, barking, and generally friendly little gals that just deserve to be shown off!

Pet parents: Jeff & Josie Rankin