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SQ Employee News: March 2025

Date: March 14, 2025

SQ Employee Newsletter - March 2025

Spring into March

This winter has certainly had its challenges, from holiday shutdowns to record-breaking cold, but thanks to our incredible team, we’ve powered through together! We truly appreciate each of you for showing up with positivity and dedication every day. Your hard work keeps everything running smoothly, and we’re so grateful for all that you do!

The first day of spring is March 21st. With springtime comes rejuvenation, renewal, and opportunity. As we move into this season of growth, we encourage each of you to take a moment to reflect on your daily practices. What is working well? What could be improved? How can you contribute to a stronger, more efficient team?

This season, we will continue to pursue new business opportunities, and every employee plays a role in our success. Whether you’re on-site with a customer or working behind the scenes, remember that professionalism, attention to detail, and putting our best foot forward at all levels make a lasting impact. Maximizing billable hours remains critical to our success, and we appreciate everyone’s efforts to stay engaged and productive.

Above all, safety remains a top priority. As we push forward toward our goals, let’s remain mindful of best practices and look out for one another to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

Thank you again for your hard work and dedication. Let’s embrace this new season with a mindset of growth and opportunity!

 

March is National Nutrition Month!

As we step into spring, it’s a great time to prioritize our health and well-being. Proper nutrition and hydration are essential to staying energized, focused, and—most importantly—safe on the job. As temperatures rise, it’s crucial to fuel your body with nutrient-rich foods, drink plenty of water, and take breaks as needed to prevent fatigue and dehydration.

By taking care of ourselves, we can stay sharp, productive, and ready to tackle the opportunities ahead. Let’s commit to making smart choices that keep us safe and performing at our best!

Employee Spotlight: Zander Morrison

Zander Morrison, Project Supervisor, Detroit Production

This month, we’re excited highlight a dedicated and hardworking member of our crew who continually strives for excellence – Zander Morrison! Recognized for his dedication to delivering high quality results, Zander embodies the values that drive success at Stratosphere Quality.

Zander describes himself as a disciplined individual who thrives in a collaborative environment. Outside of work, he is enthusiastic about boxing, which helps him stay disciplined and focused while also providing a healthy outlet for stress. Family is likewise a key source of support and motivation for him, as he enjoys spending time with his loved ones. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance plays an essential role in his achievement.

Beginning at age 14, Zander worked at a distribution center.  Over the years, he took on more responsibility, including operating forklifts, managing stock, and selecting client orders. These skills supplied him with a strong foundation in logistics and warehouse management, which he uses daily in his position of Project Supervisor at Stratosphere.

Zander was introduced to SQ by a former colleague who shared great insights about the organization. Zander is dedicated to Stratosphere because of the company’s innovative business model, which he finds both clever and effective. Additionally, he appreciates the effect his team has had on the success of the customer and enjoys the feeling of contributing to a bigger purpose. Due to this, Zander feels inspired to grow alongside the company.

Zander’s advice to incoming Quality Inspectors is to stay focused and ask a lot of questions. Attention to detail and communicating clearly with your team is key to having success in this position. Zander encourages those who are new to the industry to remain communicative with their team and never stop striving to improve.

Thank you, Zander, for sharing your story and thoughtful insights with us!

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 to sqnewsletter@stratospherequality.com 


Spring Veggie Pasta

Spring Veggie Pasta

10 & 15 Year Anniversaries

15-Year Service Awards

N/A

10-Year Service Awards

Keith Cassell – Info Systems

5 Year Anniversaries

Amanda Johnson – Field Services Production
Ashley Wright – Greensburg Production
Michael Whitmire – Indianapolis Production
Naomi Mong – Marysville Production
Roy Wink – Pennsylvania Production
Timothy Puckett – Lexington Production

1 Year Anniversaries

Adam Allred – Mississippi Production
Antwan Gibson – Chrysler Detroit Production
Arshpreet Singh – Toronto Production
Aryesh Rijal – Toronto Production
BalwinderSingh Saini – Toronto Production
Christian Sonnier – Arizona Production
Cody Evans – Tennessee Production
Daniel Ceballos – Kansas City Production
DeAndre Rose – Honda South Carolina Production
Devan Durham – Tennessee Production
Ebony Jenkins – Duncan Production
Elizabeth Kipp – Texas Production
Garrett Garmoe – Outside Sales
Gladymar Salas Alvarez – Chrysler Detroit Production
Hernestin Arellano Esquivel – Illinois/Wisconsin Production
Jeffrey Oliver – Dayton Production
Jeremy Butters – Lexington Production
Jose Romero Ramirez – Chrysler Detroit Production
Joseph Flynn – Marysville Production
Julian Espinosa – Georgia Production
Kimberly Frazier – Mississippi Production
Lisa Martinez – Dayton Production
Lorindas Noel – Detroit Production
Marco Cortez Herrera – Chrysler Detroit Production
Marcos Jimenez – Arizona Production
Mary Evans – Tennessee Production
Maximo Colmenares – Chrysler Detroit Production
Michols Colon – Chrysler Detroit Production
Radames Cortes – Georgia Production
Sagar Dahal – Toronto Production
Salisha Vance – Mississippi Production
Shawn White – Pennsylvania Production
Shelby Brown – Sidney Production
Susan Allen – Honda Alabama Staff
Tatyanna Sigler – Honda Alabama Production
Tulio Hernandez – Chrysler Detroit Production
Wileykel Bolivar – Chrysler Detroit Production

Pets of the Month

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

Oliver

Meet Oliver, the sweet and sophisticated boy from Georgia. Oliver loves cuddles and chirping at birds and butterflies from his seat in the window. He is terrified of the outdoors but channels his inner, ferocious lion to hunt the occasional bug that sneaks in the house. Oliver has a sophisticated palate and will gag at the sight or smell of human food (with the exception of lettuce) but he loves his meow mix. Oliver looks forward to his bedtime, which is precisely at 9pm. Oliver keeps his mom accountable by meowing and chirping until she goes to bed with him. Thank you, Ashley for sharing your sweet boy with the team! ==Pet Parent: Ashley Patterson, Regional HR Representative

Promotions

Congrats to our employees who were promoted!

QI to TL: 11
QI PQ Line Call Support: 1
TL to PS: 4
Account Manager to Sr. Account Manager: 1
Learning & Development Admin to Ops Mgr: 1
Hr Coord to Benefits Analyst: 1

Total for February 2025 promotions: 19


Victoria Wise (HR Coordinator → Benefits Analyst)

Nickolas Hairrell (Learning & Development Admin → Operations Manager)

Ramona Graves (Quality Inspector → Parts Quality Line Call Support)

Jason Beachum (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Michael Toler (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Misty Murray (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Parbhat Chhetri (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)

Jeffrey Garcia (Account Manager → Senior Account Manager)

Abel Valencia (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Benjamin Vassar (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Bryonna Sutton (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Calvin Lowery (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Javin Lowe (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Joseph Bungardas (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Keith Brown (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Kevin Uptain (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Uriah Slocum (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Virginia Torin (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Windy Bain (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.  

VW LAUNCH

Our dedicated SQ Puebla is ready to begin a new journey inside of the Volkswagen Plant. Congratulations on the launch!

TEAM BRAVO

TEAM BRAVO - Noah Camp, Jerry Camp, and Jordan Shannon visit the Kennedy Space Center!

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

March Newsletter
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“As always, you get a team to us when we need.” 

— Customer in Kendallville, IN

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