When picturing an office environment of a roofing company, several mental images probably come to mind. My preconceptions included thoughts of a warehouse-type environment filled with tools, building materials, hard hats, sweaty guys in steel-toe boots and the smell of tar burning in your sinuses. Perhaps something along the lines of taking your car to the shop for a tune up; a male-dominant environment with lots of testosterone and the odor of hard work saturating the air. On my first day on the job, I learned that at Ferguson Roofing, this was wildly incorrect.
Beware of Scammers
A man posing as a roofer made news this past March for scamming people in the St. Louis area. He managed to con thousands of dollars out of unsuspecting homeowners before being caught. Check out this news video with the details.
Partnerships
I am an avid motorcyclist. I am also a race fan. Add some dirt and this is the recipe for great action through Supercross and the Outdoor National Motocross races. This year has had particularly exciting races. In seasons past, like in many elite level individual sports, there are a few participants that tend to dominate consistently. This year, the depth of the competition has allowed more racers to be in the mix and different faces at the top step of the podium. I love to see the competition. As a competitor, I don’t see competition as an obstacle to be the best, but as the catalyst to be better than you are. For more information about Supercross, click here.
Red Cross Blood Drive
The Red Cross states that every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood and that less than 10% of the population actually donates. Blood donations are an integral tool of First Responders. As everyone knows, it is easier to perform your job when you have the proper resources available. Blood donations are essential to letting First Responders do what they do best…save lives. As part of our philanthropic mission to help support First Responders, the Ferguson Roofing staff is pleased to be participating in a blood drive today, January 14th, 2014. The owners of Ferguson have graciously agreed to give any staff member that wishes to donate paid time off to do so.
Philanthropic Announcement
Ferguson Roofing has always been a philanthropic organization. We have sponsored and advertised with many events/organizations/functions that have some charitable purpose or altruistic goal. As we have grown and the third generation has settled in, the depth to our philanthropy has also grown – rather, it has become more focused.
Everything I Learned I Learned in Kindergarten…
I was recently walking my dog and when I felt something under my shoe. It was that unmistakable feeling immediately followed by the standard statement – “Did I just step in s##t?”. I confirm the truth and then begin the scraping process. As an avid dog enthusiast, I am of course annoyed that someone did not pick up after their dog. Perhaps someone happened to forget their doggie bags when they left the house. Perhaps they did not realize their dog took a nature break. Or perhaps they simply did not care.
Being Connected
“The most inspiring week I have ever had.” This was told to me by one of my employees recently at the end of a conference we attended. We were at a cloud computing conference in San Francisco. Our reason for attending relates to new software we will be utilizing to further improve the customer experience we aspire to deliver. The conference drew over 130,000 business professionals from around the country and world. Some of the companies represented were the largest in the world. Others are at the opposite end of that spectrum, including Ferguson Roofing.
April Fools’ Day: The Lost Art of Pranking
This used to be one of my favorite holidays. I am not sure it technically is a holiday. Hallmark probably does not make cards for it. Nonetheless, it has become an American tradition. Well, I am not sure if it is only an American thing. I would be hesitant to test that internationally, as some countries would likely frown on some pranks and the U.S. embassy may have a hard time explaining the spirit of the day to the local authorities.
Lessons Learned When in Flight…
“We have a fire in the APU” was the statement that came over the PA on my flight to Pennsylvania. My wife and I were flying East to visit her family for the Christmas holidays. Our plane was only 10 minutes outside of St. Louis when we got the news. The pilot made an about face and we were forced into a rapid descent back towards Lambert Airport.
Trevisano Teddy Bear Christmas Land
Join us in supporting “Santa Night” at the Trevisano Teddy Bear Christmas Land on Saturday, December 15, 2012! Come visit with Santa from 6:30-9:30pm & don’t forget your camera! There are over 100 teddy bears beautifully displayed, special gifts for the kids and thousands of lights, lighted displays & animation all set to Christmas music. As all proceeds from this event go to support the St. Patrick Center, Ferguson Roofing was happy to provide goodies for the children’s gift bags.