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SQ Employee News: December 2024

Date: December 20, 2024

SQ Employee Newsletter - December 2024

Season’s Greetings from Stratosphere Quality HR!

As we close out another wonderful year, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for each of you. Your hard work and dedication are what make Stratosphere Quality such a great place to be.

May your holidays be filled with joy, relaxation, and time with loved ones. Here’s to a happy, healthy, and successful new year ahead!

Warm wishes,
Your HR Team

KnowZone Benefits

Insurance ID Cards

All members of a UMR medical plan will be receiving new insurance cards with updated TrueScripts pharmacy billing information. It is important that you present this new card to your pharmacy when filling prescriptions on or after 1/1/2025, this includes refills.

Remember, these new benefit cards will arrive in discrete unmarked envelopes. Please make sure you are carefully sorting through your mail over the next few weeks, so your benefit cards do not accidentally end up in the trash.

If you have questions or need assistance, you can reach out to TrueScripts Member Care staff at (844 )257-1955 or visit the member portal at memberportal.truescripts.com.

New Benefit App in 2025: HealthJoy

On January 1st we will be introducing an easy new way for you to use your employee benefits! We are providing you and your dependents with unlimited access to HealthJoy, a mobile app that gives you healthcare guidance and support. The HealthJoy benefits wallet makes it easy to access all your employee benefit cards straight from the app. HealthJoy also offers an expert healthcare concierge, virtual provider search and appointment booking, RX Savings and more! Download the HealthJoy app at www.healthjoy.com/download to activate your account when it goes live on January 1 st.

Flexible Spending Accounts

If you are enrolled in a flexible spending account (FSA) in 2024, do not throw away your FSA debit card, even if you’ve used all the funds in your account. These cards are valid for three (3) years and will be reloaded with 2025 funds (if elected) for use beginning January 1, 2025. Our flexible spending administrator, PBA, automatically sends out new cards approximately 30 days before the card’s expiration date. If your card is set to expire by year-end, keep a look out for your new card to arrive. If you have misplaced your FSA debit card, you may request a new one by contacting PBA at FSA@pbaclaims.com. Remember that flexible spending plans are “use it or lose it”. This means that FSA funds can only be used to pay for eligible expenses incurred in 2024. Unused funds as of December 31, 2024, will not roll to next year; they are forfeited back to the plan. If you have 2024 FSA-eligible expenses that were paid for out-of-pocket, you have until March 31, 2025, to submit a claim for reimbursement.

Employee Spotlight: Celebrating Shanna McDaniel

This month, we are excited to shine the spotlight on Shanna McDaniel, a dedicated and inspiring member of our team who embodies the values that drive our success.

Shanna describes herself as a hard-working individual who believes in the power of good values and strong character. She loves to laugh, embrace life’s changes, and encourages everyone around her to strive to be the best version of themselves—because, as she says, “the sky is the limit.”

With 23 years of logistics and manufacturing experience, Shanna has brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. Before joining Stratosphere Quality, she served as a Site EHS Manager for Amazon in Fort Wayne. Her journey to Stratosphere began on Indeed, where she discovered the opportunity to take on a management role that aligned perfectly with her passion for teamwork and growth.

“Stratosphere Quality has given me flexibility by allowing me to work at different locations and meet new people. It’s like having a remote job without actually having one,” she shares. “SQ also offers incredible opportunities for advancement, and I enjoy working in an environment where everyone feels included and collaborates toward one common goal—being the best at what we do.”

When asked for advice to share with new Quality Inspectors, Shanna encourages them to “be open to learning and always ask questions.”

We are grateful for Shanna’s contributions, positive energy, and commitment to excellence. Thank you for making a difference, Shanna!

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 


Gingerbread Truffles

Gingerbread Truffles

10 and 15 Year Anniversaries

10-Year Service Awards

Bradley Keppel – Indianapolis Production
Nareicy OKeefe – Project Support

5 Year Anniversaries

Jamese Blake – Honda Alabama Production
Donald Mccarty – Tennessee Staff
Travis Lynch – Indianapolis Production
Amber Hodges Plumb – Indianapolis Production
Maria Cerriteno – Northern California Production
Pa Vue – Northern California Production
Rodney Hardin – Alabama Production
David Stressman – Battle Creek Production
Shannon Walker – Indianapolis Production

1 Year Anniversaries

Leah Pierson – Georgia Production
Kevin Burnett – Chrysler Detroit Production
Sean Carmean – Dayton Production
Gary Formella – Battle Creek Production
Gabriela Martinez Alvarez – Lexington Production
Dylan Miles – Tennessee Production
Stephanie Ramirez – Pennsylvania Production
Luis Rosario – Georgia Production
Jacob Tyler – Dayton Production
Benjamin Cummins – Marysville Production
Natalie Britton – Marysville Production
Phillip Biddle – Detroit Production
Kenneth Baker – Chrysler Detroit Production
Marketta Bursey – Mississippi Production
Riquerlin Santana – Pennsylvania Production
Kirenia Tabares Alvares – Detroit Production
Ryan Jones – Indianapolis Production
Jesus Ramirez Jerez – Chrysler Detroit Production
Bryan Peña – Chrysler Detroit Production
Christopher Cavins-Detrick – Sidney Production
Kenneth Davis – Chrysler Detroit Production
Teresa Mercado – Duncan Production
Jason Walton – Lincolnton Production
Arnel Brown David – Indianapolis Production
Moniquea Brown – Honda Georgia Production
Christopher Goode – Honda Georgia Production
Darius Matthews – Honda Georgia Production
Bryonna Sutton – Indianapolis Production
Jaquii Walker – Pennsylvania Production
John Manaugh – Indianapolis Production
Amanda Poteat – Duncan Production
April Williams – Mansfield Production

Pets of the Month

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

Suki

Suki is a striking black-and-white tuxedo cat with a larger-than-life personality. She's the perfect mix of cuddly affection and sassy independence, always making her presence known. I rescued her in early April of 2024 from a cat café in Lafayette, IN called Lazy Cat Lounge. Obsessed with running water, Suki spends hours captivated by the sink, pawing at droplets with endless fascination. Despite her diva-like tendencies, she's incredibly loving, often curling up in laps or demanding attention with her charming meows. Whether she’s playing with her favorite toys or asserting her royal status, Suki is a unique and unforgettable companion who brightens every moment with her quirky and loving nature. Pet Owner: Claire Theobald, Intern, Support Center

Promotions

Congrats to our employees who were promoted!

QI to TL 9
QI to Driver 1
TL to PS 5
QI to PS 1
QI to Material Hander/Forklift Driver 1
PS to Quality Supplier Engineer 1
PM to SOM 1
Supplier Rep to PS 1

Total November promotions 20


Amber Miller (Project Manager → Site Operations Manager)

Leslie Henke (Project Supervisor → Quality Supplier Engineer)

Kevin Puig (Supplier Representative → Project Supervisor)
Sharri Teater (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Layne Grimes (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Faith Ballentine (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Daniel Ceballos (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
April Williams (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Brian Ellis (Quality Inspector → Project Supervisor)

Kimberly Pequignot (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Matavius Wallace (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Micah Nash (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Liltia Riordan (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Olga Galvan (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Dawn Goodin (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Brittany Brooks (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Virginia Shipe (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Ankush Ghai (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)

James Campbell (Quality Inspector → Driver)
Xyqwan Woodruff (Quality Inspector → Material Handler/Forklift Driver)

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.  

Bonnie Hayes

Retirement Celebration for Ms. Bonnie Hayes! Bonnie has worked for SQ for 10 years and retired on 12/2. Left to right: Matt Lorey (PS), Douglas Lewis, Alexis Eddy, Ronald Rowe Sitting: Bonnie Hayes

Patricia Montiel

Cheryl Marshall, a Project Supervisor who has been with SQ since 2009, celebrates her birthday with her team in Marysville! Pictured left to right: Justin Grumbling, Naomi Mong, Cheryl Marshall, Jessica Cowgill, Scot Ruddock. Front row (left to right): Kara Dovell and Nella Porteus

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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“Stratosphere Quality is very informative and continues to provide excellent support during unfortunate events.” 

— Customer in OH

Do you have a good story or example of extraordinary project execution?  Received positive customer feedback?

We want to hear from you!  Send  those examples to: sqnewsletter@stratospherequality.com