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SQ Employee News: October 2024

Date: October 28, 2024

SQ Employee Newsletter - October 2024

Open Enrollment: November 5 – 15th

Save the date – 2025 Open Enrollment is November 5th – 15th, 2024!

This is your annual opportunity to enroll or make changes to your benefits. You should also use this time to add or drop dependents, update your beneficiary, and/or set contributions for your 2025 FSA account.

Informational postcards will be mailed out to all eligible employees with QR codes to access your 2025 Benefit Guides. When available, guides will also be posted on the SQ Employee Dashboard.

This year’s open enrollment is passive. If you would like to keep all benefits the same, your 2024 enrollment will roll over to 2025 with no action taken. The only exception is your flexible spending contributions. If you would like to contribute to your FSA for 2025, you will need to make a new election– it will not roll over! Please carefully review your options as elections you make (or rollover) will be binding from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

The SQ Benefit Service Center can be reached at (855) 892-0067 and will be staffed with benefits counselors to answer your questions and enroll you for 2025. New this year, you will also be able to make your changes and new elections on the ADP app or online dashboard in the benefits section! Please make sure you have your login information so you can access this enrollment option.

Eligibility

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after 60 days of employment if they are averaging 30+ hours per week.

Benefit Cards

Employees who make new elections during open enrollment should watch their mail for new benefit cards by January 1st. If no changes are made, do not throw your cards away! You will continue to use them for 2025.

FSA debit cards are good for 3 years. You will automatically be mailed a new card before the expiration date.

Have questions? Email benefits@stratospherequality.com

Landscaping Contest Winner – Congratulations Michael Daugherty

We are thrilled to announce that Operations Manager Michael Daugherty has emerged as the winner of this year’s Landscaping Contest! His stunning design captured the attention and admiration of our panel of esteemed judges, showcasing creativity and an appreciation for nature.

The competition was fierce, with entries that brought delight and inspiration to everyone involved. Each participant demonstrated remarkable talent and a unique vision, making the judging process both challenging and rewarding.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Michael Daugherty for this well-deserved recognition!

Thank you to all participants for your incredible contributions.

Employee Spotlight: Cyndie Estes

Hello! My name is Cyndie Estes, and my position at Stratosphere Quality is front desk receptionist at the Corporate office in Fishers, Indiana.
I currently reside in Carmel, Indiana, with my husband John. After graduating high school, I continued my education at IU Indianapolis with a
bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree at Butler University, both degrees in elementary education. As an educator at Carmel Clay Schools, I taught fourth grade for twenty-four years and elementary Spanish for eight years.

During retirement, I traveled domestically and internationally. Alaska is on my bucket list to have traversed all fifty states. I dwelled in a motorhome full-time in southern California for two and a half years. I have four children, nine plus grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. In my leisure time, my hobbies include quilting, calligraphy, reading, writing, playing euchre, taking art lessons, and learning languages. My mantra is to be a life-long learner.

A little over a year ago, my son Seth, a UPS delivery driver, introduced me to SQ. He said that SQ is a great place and that I
would enjoy working at the front desk. Teamwork and strong leadership are important in a business environment. First, developing mutual respect is crucial in a cooperating atmosphere. Secondly, a positive attitude provides a productive situation.

Next, supporting leadership in a work setting develops healthy working relationships. Lastly, communication is necessary to continue effective workflow. Teamwork is vital to promote collaboration. The work environment at SQ is an optimistic experience where
co-workers are upbeat. My position requires me to be flexible in a collaborative business setting which my colleague is encouraging and
positive. Working at SQ is just plain fun!

My advice for new employees is to have a positive attitude and be a team player. Being an educator at heart, I desire for the educational experience to be worldwide. To step up from poverty, knowledge is fundamental and provides opportunities for mankind as a whole to solve problems for a better quality of life.

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

Doritos Chicken Casserole

Doritos Chicken Casserole Recipe: How to Make It (tasteofhome.com)

10 and 15 Year Anniversaries

10-Year Service Awards

Laura Hesson – Dayton Staff

5 Year Anniversaries

Elham Hamadeh – Toronto Production
Emma Mullins – Customer Billing
James Rogers – Mansfield Production
Johnny Shuck – Lexington Production
Marcia Ruderman – Payroll
Markel Alexander-Bradford – Alabama Staff
Nikhilkumar Patel – Toronto Staff

1 Year Anniversaries

Angelina Arthur – Sidney Production
Astrid Rodriguez Jaramillo – Chrysler Detroit Production
Calvin Smith – Duncan Production
Catrina Roberts – Dayton Production
Connie Casey – Honda South Carolina Production
Creighton Walker – Lexington Production
DanishUzZaman Mohammed – Toronto Production
Dayan Alfonso Correa – Lexington Production
Dell Kimbrough – Detroit Production
Donshay Howard – Georgia Production
Dwight Cleveland – Mansfield Production
Gabriel Beachum – Duncan Production
Gabriel Weaver – Pennsylvania Production
Gurleen Singh – Toronto Production
Henry Colmenares Puebla – Chrysler Detroit Production
Howard Butt – Sidney Production
Jerri Molacinai – Texas Production
John Cullen – Battle Creek Production
Kathy Cheatham – Lexington Production
Kimberly Pequignot – Sidney Production
Kristie Lamb – Indianapolis Production
Kyle Hull – Alabama Production
Leydis Lorenzo Hernandez – Lexington Production
Lynn Roseberry – Greensburg Production
Meet Samirkumar Soni – Toronto Production
Melissa Chavez – Lexington Production
Michael Daugherty – Greensburg Staff
Michaela Wright – Indianapolis Production
Moises Salazar Tarrago – Lexington Production
Nicholas Horning – Greensburg Production
Nicole Cleveland – Mansfield Production
Qierra Green – Mississippi Production
Shane Ensign – Indianapolis Production
Yatta Boone – Mansfield Production
Yeranna Rodriguez Rodriguez – Lexington Production
ZAIDBINAWAD SALEH – Toronto Production

Pets of the Month

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

Ace and Cleo

Introducing Ace and Cleo, the adorable, working, duo from our customer service team. Yes, you read that correctly. Ace is 4 years old, and has received the honorary job title of Supervisor. Cleo is 1 year old, and shines in the role of Team Lead. Both fabulous felines carefully watch the cursor on the computer screen as their pet parent Alma works during the day, providing them both with their lavish lifestyle. In order to prepare for their managerial duties, both Ace and Cleo will take naps to recharge. Thank you, Alma for sharing your furry friends with us! Pet Parent: Alma Degadillo, Customer Service

Promotions

Congrats to our employees who were promoted!

QI to TL 15
Qi to Forklift Driver 2
TL to PS 7
PS to PM 1
PS to Maint Tech Coord 1

Jonathan Guy (Quality Inspector → Forklift/Material Handler)
William Sturgis (Quality Inspector → Forklift/Material Handler)

Perryn Brown (Project Supervisor → Maintenance Technician Coordinator)

Jerri Molacinai (Project Supervisor → Project Manager)

David Spickard (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Doyle Shepherd (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
James Richmond (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Lawrence Wagner (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Lyndsey Carr (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Mary Beth Buchanan (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Nakeia Woodruff (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)

Braylee Feathingham (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Ebony Jenkins (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Kurt Clement (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Mary Evans (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Mason Donnelly (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Neel Savsaviya (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Parbhat Chhetri (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Randy Deaton (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Rashanda Hall (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Rodney Payne (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Shawn White (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Taylor Green (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Tracy Denny (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Tyrone Rodgers (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Zaid Bin Awad Saleh (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.

Leadership Training

After a productive day of leadership training at our corporate headquarters, our team enjoyed a well-deserved dinner together. Great conversations, team bonding, and a shared commitment to driving excellence forward!