Employee Spotlight

BETWEEN THE LINES
Issue 12 - December 2015
A NEWSLETTER PUBLICATION OF REV
First REV
Branded
Trade Show
Booth
On November 2nd, Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV)
announced the rollout of a new corporate name of
REV Group Inc. (see story – page 2).
REV vehicles connect and protect communities, facilitate
global trade, and fulfill family dreams. Around the clock
and around the world, our vehicles transport patients
to emergency rooms, fight fires, shuttle people to the
airport, and unite families and friends across the country
in their RVs. With our products, we bring mobility to the
disabled, move freight at the ports, and carry children
safely to school.
First REV-Branded Tradeshow Booth
On November 2nd, Allied Specialty Vehicles
(ASV) announced the rollout of a new corporate name of REV Group Inc. Shortly after, on
November 10th, the first REV-branded tradeshow booth was displayed at the 41st Annual
Summit for the National Association of Pupil
Transportation in Richmond, Virginia. The
booth included the now iconic REV arch, brochure counter, park bench, and aerial sign.
Dear Fellow REV Employees
As we close both fiscal and calendar year 2015, we can reflect on some very formidable accomplishments we were able to achieve this past year.
Tim Sullivan
REV Chief Executive
Officer
This event was not only the first time REV
branding was seen publicly, but it was the first
time the Ford Transit Type A school bus by Collins Bus was shown. The unveiling of the unit
and branding happened at an exclusive dealer
event on Monday, November 9th.
First and foremost, we transformed our company from Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV) to REV Group.
This was not just a name change, it is a complete new beginning!
We restructured our company to begin to coalesce around our main divisions of Commercial, Fire and
Emergency, and Recreational Vehicles. By integrating and streamlining several redundant functions,
we have not only made our company more efficient, but we believe we have positioned ourselves to
better compete in the various markets we serve.
In addition to transforming our corporate and divisional structures, we also transformed our product offerings in each division. Over the years, as more companies and products were added to the
REV portfolio of companies, it became necessary to rationalize our product offerings. This was done
to make certain that we are providing the most competitive products possible to our markets. It is
important that our product offerings do not overlap. Simultaneously, it is critical that we position our
product lines to address the maximum number of market opportunities. Clear product identity and
precise market segmentation lead to a much more efficient and profitable company.
REV also provides us with several new marketing opportunities to position ourselves better in the
marketplace. The name itself connotes energy, capability, and speed! We plan to become much more
visible in the market as we move into 2016 by promoting our brands in a more public manner. We plan
to align ourselves with strategic partners that will not only enhance our commercial strength but
moreover provide us with opportunities to promote our brands in a much more visible way. You will
learn more about this as we begin 2016. I think you will be very pleased by how we are positioning our
company for success.
Finally, we were also very successful in positioning our company to partake in other earnings opportunities in 2015. We established REV Finance to provide floor planning and retail leasing to our dealers
and customers respectively. We invested in several software tools to significantly improve not only
how our dealers and customers can order their vehicles but also how we will support them with parts
and service after they purchase our vehicles. We established several REV Technical Centers (RTCs) to
put us closer to our dealers and customers so that we can become true partners where they live and
work. We believe all these new market initiatives will enhance our earnings potential but more importantly establish REV vehicles as the vehicles of choice in the markets we serve.
I think you will agree that we accomplished a great deal in 2015. Wait until you see what we have in
store for 2016!
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“This is an exciting time for all of our companies as
we announce the new REV brand, Vehicles for Life.
The REV Group, along with Collins Bus Corporation
are striving toward our goal to protect and connect,”
said John Walsh, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for REV Bus Division.
The REV-branded trade show structures will be used
at all corporate-branded REV events.
Employee Spotlight
Tony Hager has worked in the Collins Bus Paint Prep
area for 11 years. He is married to his wife, Susan,
and they have two kids, Ethan and Jennifer. Tony
enjoys the close-knit family feel of Collins Bus and
believes if you do it right the first time, you won’t
have to redo it. In his spare time, he enjoys restoring old Fords, car shows, and showing his grandchildren how to work on cars. He hopes to do a lot
more with his family in the future.
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2015 Safety Poster Award Presented to Winfield Middle School
Capacity Represented at Trade Shows
Jim Elliott of Collins Bus
presents the 2015 School
Bus Safety Poster Award to
Fiona Badley at the Kansas
State Pupil Transportation
Show. The theme this year
was “Bully Free Zone.” Miss
Badley is currently in 7th
grade at Winfield Middle
School. She was accompanied by her teacher, Ms.
Williams.
The IANA Intermodal Expo was held
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, September
20th-22nd. Capacity was represented
at the show by Kevin Hebert and Steven Ramo. The IANA show is the largest intermodal expo in North America
and is attended by major companies,
such as BNSF, CSX, and the ITC container supply chain event in North and
South America.
The TOC Americas Trade Show was held
in Panama City, Panama, October 13th15th. Capacity was represented at the
show by Fernando Perez and Carlos Berto.
The TOC show is the largest container
supply chain event in North and South
America.
Collins Bus Unveils New
Transit Bus at NAPT
The new Collins Bus Ford Transit
line of buses was introduced at
the NAPT show on November 9th
in Richmond, VA. Key features to
this new product line are increased
driver visibility, maneuverability, and
fuel economy. Buses are currently
in production and are creating great
interest in the industry. The new offering includes both SRW and DRW
with capacity ranging from 9 to 25
passengers. Expanded luggage and
seating options as well as wheelchair accessible models are on the
horizon for this new line of buses.
Employee Spotlight
Juan Martinez has been a valued member
of the Capacity team since March 23, 1988.
Juan currently leads Capacity’s Paint Department. His leadership skills, work ethic,
and fun personality have brought great
value to the company. Juan loves taking on
new challenges and thoroughly enjoys his
responsibilities in the Paint Department.
When not at work, Juan likes to spend time
with his wife and four children.
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The Break Bulk Americas Trade Show
was held in Houston, Texas, October
5th-8th. Capacity was represented at
the show by our local dealer, Yard Mule
Specialist, and Steven Ramo. Break Bulk
Americas is the largest exhibition of its
kind in North America, bringing top-tier
shippers together with break bulk and
project cargo service providers.
Employee Appreciation Picnic Held at Capacity
Capacity held their 10th Annual Employee
Appreciation Picnic on October 3, 2015.
This year’s picnic included a yummy
cookout, multiple activities for the children, a huge raffle ticket drawing for the
employees, and even karaoke! Capacity
looks forward to this event each year to
get together, have some fun, and show our
employees how much we appreciate them.
Capacity would also like to recognize all
the amazing vendors who donate prizes
and gifts each year for this special event.
New LayMor Broom Cleans Up With Record-Breaking Year
A new broom may sweep clean, but a LayMor Sweeper really cleans up. In 2015 LayMor went full throttle, selling 200
more units than 2014 sales, wrapping up another record-breaking year, thanks to the great teamwork of our entire
staff. LayMor is now preparing to kick off the New Year by showcasing LayMor Sweepers at premier industry tradeshows, including the United Rentals Supplier Show in Indianapolis, the BlueLine Rental Show in Las Vegas, and the
ARA Rental Show in Atlanta.
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Recent Deliveries at El Dorado National - CA
Rutgers University recently took delivery of seven 40foot Axess buses for their intercampus bus and shuttle
system. This brings the total number of ElDorado
National Axess buses in their fleet to 45. The system
provides service for all five campuses and is available to all members of the university community. The
buses feature NextBus technology which tracks the
vehicles on their routes and provides actual arrival
information, updated at regular intervals. From the
comfort and security of a protected place, passengers
can learn when the next bus will arrive at their stop.
In September ElDorado National – CA delivered seven
E-Z Rider II buses to MACOG (Michiana Area Council of
Governments). MACOG is a regional intergovernmental agency established to foster cooperative, coordinated, and comprehensive planning activities. The
MACOG region represents Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall, and St. Joseph Counties in Indiana. The 32-foot
low-floor buses feature a trolley conversion package
complete with cupola, cow catcher and brass bell.
Cyclone HS Pumper Introduced at Fire Rescue International
In August E-ONE participated in the 2015 Fire Rescue International held in Atlanta. On display
were the recently launched Cyclone HS pumper and a Bronto® F116 RLP+, featuring a new,
state-of-the-art aerial control system.
The Cyclone HS pumper has an open cab design with industry-leading space. In addition, having the engine at the rear of the chassis allows for excellent communication within the cab as
the interior noise levels are only 68 dB while driving, which is less than that of normal conversation.
San Diego Airport recently took delivery of sixteen
40-foot Axess CNG fueled buses. These buses will be
used for the new consolidated rental car facility that is
opening in January 2016. The new Rental Car Center
will house most of the rental car companies, including national brands as well as local, independent, and
small business rental car companies, in one central
location. The 25-passenger ElDorado National shuttle
buses will transport customers between the facility
and the terminals.
The Bronto product line has a new pump and plumbing system for increased performance. The
116RLP+ aerial has many new features including increased capacity waterway and a new control system with variable jacking and cradle assist.
Also this fall E-ONE debuted the recently launched HPS 105 steel ladder and HS pumpers at
several regional shows such as the New York Chiefs, Pennsylvania Fire Expo, New Jersey Fire
Expo, and Illinois Fire Chiefs.
Employee Spotlight
Willie C. Wilkerson Sr. is a welder in the Body Weld area at E-ONE and celebrated 35
years service with E-ONE this year. When asked about E-ONE and his career here, he
said, “My employment at E-ONE for the past 35 years has been more than a job. It’s like
my second family. I’ve seen this company transition through a number of changes and I
am grateful that I am still a part of the E-ONE family.
“After completing seven years in the Marine Corps, I attended College of Central Florida
(CFCC) enrolled in their welding program. One day my instructor asked me ‘Are you
ready to go to work?’ Then he instructed me to go to E-ONE and ask for the Plant Manager. He gave me an opportunity to prove myself and I passed the test and was hired.
That was 35 years ago and my life has never been the same. The E-ONE company has
allowed me to achieve many goals in my life and in the lives of my family. I have truly
enjoyed being a part of this great company.”
We are proud and happy that Willie has been part of the family all these years!
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Employee Spotlight
Ed Battista was born in Chicago, Illinois, to an Italian family. Ed
began his career building buses, fire trucks, and other specialty
vehicles at Hendrickson where he worked for 18 years. In 1988
Ed was recruited by National Coach to come to California and
start the chassis line. Ed led the new chassis line with success
and was eventually placed in charge of a new project to build
large buses.
Ed has been married for 46 years. He has a son, a daughter, and three grandchildren,
whom he adores. He plans to retire soon, but does not have any plans for what he
is going to do during retirement. He enjoys what he does here at ElDorado National CA and the people he works with. His number one priority has always been work and
his motto is to work hard and play hard: “That’s what I do.” Ed has always possessed
a great sense of humor and is always the life of the party. You can catch him cracking jokes, dancing (one of his favorite things to do since a young man), or singing
at random times of the day which makes coming to work entertaining. We are very
fortunate to have had him on our team for all these years. Thank you, Ed, for all that
you do!
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Students Design Interior for
ElDorado National - KS Bus
Third-year interior architecture students from
K-State, in Manhattan, Kansas, were allowed
to “go nuts” in creating a proposed interior
for an ElDorado National - KS medium-size
bus. The students used foam-core board to
design a creative interior for the medium-size
bus.
El Dorado National loaned the bus to the students for six weeks to allow them to work on
their interior design planning.
The school previously worked with
Hawker Beechcraft, Cessna Beechcraft,
and Cessna, Wichita, KS based airplane
manufacturers, for the students to produce mobile interior project plans, but
had not had the opportunity since 2011.
Special VIP Guests Attend ElDorado National - KS
Customer Appreciaton Day
ElDorado Mobility hosted a Customer Appreciation Day on Thursday, October 22, 2015. Activities included a luncheon
for all the employees and customers, plus a tour of the plant showcasing our manufacturing process of mobility vans.
ElDorado National - KS Employees
Participate in Annual Color Run
Special VIP guests included Mark Zach, founder of Mobility for
Humanity located in Omaha, Nebraska; Teri Roberts; and her
husband, Kent Roberts.
In May of this year Teri was presented with a converted mobility
Dodge Grand Caravan, donated by ElDorado National – KS and
ElDorado Mobility. Almost one year ago Teri Roberts suffered
from a rare case of toxic shock syndrome which ultimately led
to her being in a coma and suffering from gangrene. The effects from this resulted in her arms and legs being amputated
just below her elbows and knees. Just 17 months before losing
her limbs, Teri also lost her daughter, Andrea Krueger, who was
the victim of a tragic mass murder spree in Omaha, Nebraska.
Mark Zach, a long time exclusive ElDorado Mobility dealer,
heard Teri’s story and was instantly called to help. With the assistance of Mobility for Humanity and ElDorado Mobility,
Teri Roberts was able to regain her independence. Teri stated, “I cannot wait to be able to take my grandchildren to the
zoo again.” Despite all Teri has been through, she remains strong and has a great drive to continue to adapt to her new
way of life.
Several ElDorado National - KS employees, along
with their families, participated in the Annual Color
Run in Manhattan, Kansas on September 12, 2015.
Known as the “Happiest 5K on the Planet,” it is a
unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality.
Blood Drive Held at ElDorado
National - KS
T-shirts were provided by El Dorado’s vendor, ASA
Electronics.
Employee Spotlight
Lori Stauffer has been with ElDorado National - KS for
over 24 years. She has held multiple positions with
the company starting in the Lock/Clean Department,
Electrical, Shipping, and most recently as weights/measures person in the Engineering Department. When
not working, she enjoys spending time with her family
including her three children and four grandchildren.
On August 20 we had a successful one-day
Red Cross blood drive utilizing the Kansas
Prairie mobile, providing 24 units of blood to
our local community.
ElDorado employees pictured are Justin Kling,
William Brown, Kevin Lowell, Abbi Fuller, Linda
Nguyen, Kelsi Swain, Mattie Brown, and Valerie
Lowell.
Lori recently started her own business called Twice
Sold Tales, a used bookstore.
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Horton Honors
Veterans
On November 11, 2015, Horton expressed gratitude for their employees who have served in the
Armed Forces by celebrating with a Veterans Day breakfast ceremony. Horton recognized 52
employees, 5 of whom served in Vietnam and several who served in Operation Desert Storm.
Thank you for your service to Horton and our great country!
Horton in the Driver’s Seat of Telematics Technology
As computers became smaller and more widespread, the need for an easy way to exchange data grew. This is when
telecommunication technology was used to connect computers, and telematics was born. As a longstanding leader in
innovation and technology, Horton had the vision that vehicle telematics could provider a safer, more visible, and more
efficient emergency vehicle. Horton continues to rapidly develop applications and features that greatly benefit EMS
professionals in the field.
Some of Horton’s telematics options include:
Horton Connect: An elite communication system that includes a mobile application, command center, and
wireless module that interacts seamlessly to keep an ambulance connected at all times. The mobile app
provides users with control of module functions such as power; emergency, scene, and interior lights; climate
control; oxygen system; and locks. The command center notifies operators of up to 20 preventative maintenance items and runs regular diagnostic reports.
Secure WiFi Hotspot: Compatible with all major carriers such as AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint, this hotspot
through Horton Connect allows EMS professionals to connect quickly and securely to exchange or transfer
critical data with no interruption of cellular data.
Horton 360: Camera system that provides
360-degree views of vehicle surroundings so EMS
providers can more effectively maneuver and
help avoid disastrous accidents or damage. This
system also provides 24/7 recording capabilities
and integrates with Horton’s i4G system, utilizing
7-inch LCD screens in lieu of extra monitors.
Collision Avoidance
System: Using MobileEye Technology, users avoid or mitigate the severity of vehicle collisions by
providing six critical warnings via visual, audible and haptic alerts. Providers can
receive a forward collision, pedestrian/bike collision, lane departure, headway
monitoring/following time, high beam control, and speed limit indicator warnings.
Employee Spotlight
Justin Flory and Ken Sarver recently received the Carl
Horton Award. This award, determined by a group of their
peers, is given to employees who embody the Horton Culture. They exemplify all areas of Horton core values by
going above and beyond daily responsibilities to benefit
the company as a whole. Justin Flory began his employment with Horton Emergency Vehicles in 1979, has held
many positions throughout his career, and was promoted
to his current position of Programming Engineer. Ken
Sarver began his employment with Horton Emergency Vehicles in 2006 as an assembly installer and was recently
promoted to Team Lead.
Fleet Management System: Driver tracking
with full web-based tracking and reporting with
smart ibutton. Everything from fuel consumption to current speed and location can be viewed
on a central dashboard. Fleet managers can get
a bird’s-eye view of the entire fleet, checking the
overall health, profitability, and productivity of
the vehicles in the field.
Justin Flory
Kevin Sarver
Telematics will continue to play a vital role in how emergency
vehicles are manufactured in the future.
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Ferno Chooses AEV to Build Their
Vision of the Future
AEV Recertified to ISO 9001 Standard
On October 7-9, a
Certificate of Registration
team of auditors
from Interteck
descended on
AEV to do a comAmerican Emergency Vehicles
plete recertificaISO 9001:2008
tion audit. After
the dust settled
the Auditors had
ZERO findings
and were highly
complementary
of the processes
in place at AEV, and how they were working with a great
track record of continuous improvement. Congratulations to
all involved.
This is to certify that the quality management system of
165 American Way, Jefferson, North Carolina, 28640, USA
has been assessed and registered by Intertek as conforming to the requirements of
The quality management system is applicable to
Painting, finishing and final assembly of Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 modular-van ambulance.
Certificate Number:
Initial Certification Date:
Certificate Issue Date:
Certificate Expiry Date:
QMS-1149
23 January 2013
23 January 2013
23 January 2016
Calin Moldovean, President, Business Assurance
Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.
70 Codman Hill Road - Boxborough, MA, USA
In the issuance of this certificate, Intertek assumes no liability to any party other than to the Client, and then only in accordance with the agreed upon Certification Agreement. This certificate’s
validity is subject to the organization maintaining their system in accordance with Intertek’s requirements for systems certification. Validity may be confirmed via email at
[email protected] or by scanning the code to the right with a smartphone.
The certificate remains the property of Intertek, to whom it must be returned upon request.
CT-ISO 9001-2008-ANAB-EN-LT-L-04.jan.12
North Carolina Magazine
Features AEV
Armed with some concept sketches, Ferno
Washington chose AEV to build a state-of-the-art
showcase vehicle on the new Ford Transit high
roof platform. Gorgeous two-tone, fade-paint
exterior and intricate electronics showcase the
craftsmanship of our workforce and engineering
teams. The interior is thoroughly focused to be
efficient and patient-centered, putting all of the
right tools and supplies in the right places.
Business North Carolina magazine recently featured an
article on AEV praising, its accomplishment of reclaiming a piece of manufacturing history in an area known for
Christmas trees and 23-foot-long steel cows standing sentry
outside an 85-year-old cheese factory in rural Ashe County.
The article states it’s a much-needed economic boost after
a string of losses in this mountain county of about 27,000
people. Now, AEV is the county’s largest private employer,
surpassing General Electric Company. “AEV is more than a
success story,” because it was formed from the ashes of a
failed business, says Cabot Hamilton, executive director of
the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce. Mark Van Arnam
joined AEV in 1991 as president with about 50 employees.
That number has grown to over 400.
Type II Van Order for Kuwait Completed
October saw the completion of GMC Type II vans for the Ministry of Health of Kuwait by AEV. This fleet build of 54 vans is designed to survive in one of the hottest
residential environments in the world. Summer temperatures in this country can
reach 125 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, and our ambulances are designed to meet the
customer’s needs to maintain an internal cooling temperature of 68 degrees. Our
experienced teams partnered with the Gulf Group of Kuwait to deliver these units in
a short time frame, on budget, with best-in-class cooling. We look forward to 2016
to meet the growing needs of the Ministry of Health as they replace their aging fleet.
AEV Honors Northwestern
Emergency Vehicles
Northwestern Emergency Vehicles’ owner,
Richard Hamby, was recognized for his 25
years of service with a plaque presented
by AEV Production Manager, Jeff Dreyer,
and AEV Sales Manager, Randy Barr.
Northwestern Emergency Vehicles, founded in 1990, averages
more than 150 emergency vehicles sold per year and is continually
awarded top dealer by AEV.
AEV Ambulance Surrounded by
Cheering Fans In Kansas City
It’s been three decades since the KC Royals were titled
world champions, and for half a decade AEV has been
supplying ambulances to Kansas City Kansas Fire Department.
Captured in this picture, a new AEV ambulance is in the
middle of a crowd of 800,000 people as they celebrate
their win – not only a win for Kansas City, but a win for
AEV as well.
Veterans Honored at AEV
Employee Spotlight
Rex Osborne was born and raised in Ashe
County. He and his wife, Louise, live in West
Jefferson, North Carolina. Rex has been
a valued AEV employee since 1987. After
expanding his role in the company from
Production to Electrical Engineering in 1993,
Rex has been a major contributor in the
development of electrical systems, as well as
a trusted source of technical support for AEV customers. Rex is an
avid reader and is well known for his knowledge of historical events.
When he’s not drawing elaborate schematics, Rex enjoys spending time with his wife, and they can often be found attending local
theater productions.
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AEV employees Steve Greer, Sherry Cline, and Sandy McNeill (not pictured) continue a tradition of honoring our
veterans. Each year a group of AEV employees honor our VETS by providing them with a biscuit for morning break.
Pictured (ƒront row, left to right) Sherry Cline, Steve Greer, VETS – Justin Despain, Joe Eachus, Johnny Jones,
Dominick Gaetano Jr., Chris Campbell, Travis Eicher, Randy Miller, Kevin Lookabill, Rex Osborne, Mike Miller, George
Riffle, Lee Roark, and Wayne Eller.
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REV Logo and Branding Proudly
Displayed at REV Recreation Group
The recent rebranding of ASV to REV Group shows that we are truly in the
midst of exciting times for our company. The energy and enthusiasm of all
23 companies and REV Group are a momentous display and outlook for
the future projections, strategies, and activities that our employees can
look forward to in being a vital part of in the months and years ahead.
Recent Deliveries from Goshen Coach
Goshen Coach recently delivered a high-end F-series to an Air Force military base. It
will be used as a tour bus for mayors, governors, councilmen, councilwomen, and any
VIP in town visiting the base.
REV Recreation Group, formerly Allied Recreation Group, is happy to share
that the new REV company logo and branding are proudly being displayed
throughout our corporate headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and subsidiary grounds throughout Decatur. Certainly an ongoing addition to our
facilities, much of the new signage currently greets our employees, guests,
and community.
Goshen Coach also recently completed a 40-bus delivery to Houston Metro in Texas.
Many customized options and upgraded features were a part of each bus. The next
run of 40 is set to begin in February.
International delivery for Goshen was of seven buses to the City of Regina in Canada.
Employees Offer Assistance During Flood,
Decatur, Indiana experienced a severe
amount of flooding during a treacherous
rainfall in June this past summer.
Fundraiser Held to
Kick Out Cancer
REV Recreation Group sponsored
an employee team to participate
in an annual “Kicking Out Cancer” event in Decatur, Indiana.
The kickball-themed fundraising
event raises money to support
cancer survivors and research.
The company sponsored the
employee team’s entry fee and
team shirts that carried the company logo and participant roster
number. ARG’s team placed first
amongst the 32 teams competing.
Several employees of REV Recreation
Group took a day during normal work hours
to join many others in the community in
using their strength and teamwork to help
a communitywide effort in filling thousands
of bags of sand to line and protect residential and business infrastructure throughout
Decatur.
REV Recreation Group Veterans Honored
Veterans honored At REV Recreation Group included Robin Alberts, James Anderson, Roger Andrews,
Brandon Andrus, Michael Bennett, Leland Billington, Ronald Black II, Cornelius Blanton Jr., Gregory Bogner,
John Bopp, Bill Bressler, Lorenzo Broadnax, Adrian Compos, Matthew Carlson, Paul Carr, Keith Cassidy,
Casey Chew, Ryan Collins, Enrique Covarrubias, Scott Danylchuk, David Denarola, Lee Eaton, Adam Endsley,
Angela Fiedler, Ernie Fields, Jesse Flores, Sean Fulton, Stephen Gilbert, Timothy Guthrie, Christopher Hart,
Adam Hartvig, Kim Hatch, James Haviland, Christopher Henderson, Glen Hitchcock, Garrick Hoverman,
Michael Hrivnak, David Jacobs, Thomas Janero, Ronald Kinnicutt, Corey Lavy, John Lengerich, Zachary
Lewis, Travis Love, James Marbach, Eugene Martin, Albino Martinez Jr., Daniel Martz, Christopher McDonald,
Melvin McPheeters, Sean Muldoon, Ryan Munoz, Tom Patch, James Pebley, Rickie Penter, Kyle Pierce, Stuart
Ramos, Joshua Reinhard, Pablo Rivera, Jeffery Robinson, Larry Rodgers, Michael Sanders, Todd Schmidt,
Alan Schmucker, Curtis Schwartz, Jeffrey Shane, Travis Shaneyfelt, Allen Shoaf, Randy Smith, Jerry Steiner,
Greg Steward II, David Sturwold, S. Michael Tate, Richard Tudor, Nancy Turner, Dennis Walls, George Weart,
Micheal Winget, Amanda Winters, and Jeffrey Young.
Goshen Delivers to West Virginia
New Contract Awarded
Brookdale Senior Living has
the largest number of senior
living communities across
the country. Goshen Coach
recently delivered 130 buses to
Brookdale communities. Not
long after the delivery, Goshen
Coach received another order
for an additional 201 units!
Drivers for
Goshen Coach
enjoyed the
scenery while
delivering to
West Virginia.
Goshen Holds Breakfast for Record Year
Employee Spotlight
Recognizing
Our Veterans
2015
As our country celebrates and honors the patriots who have fought to protect the
freedoms that are the foundation of our Country, REV Recreation Group, takes this
The management team at Goshen Coach held a
luncheon for our veterans as a thank-you for their
selfless service. We are able to live the way we do
today because of your bravery – thank you! Pictured
from left to right are John Kendziorski, Dave Barnes,
Jason Klug, Dorian Sealey, Kevin Rodriguez, and Dale
Luers. (Derrick Freshour, not pictured).
opportunity to recognize associates who are Veterans of the United States Military
Services.
With gratitude and appreciation, we are proud to salute the associates who have served:
Robin Alberts, James Anderson, Roger Andrews, Brandon Andrus, Michael
Bennett, Leland Billington, Ronald Black II, Cornelius Blanton Jr., Gregory
Bogner, John Bopp, Bill Bressler, Lorenzo Broadnax, Adrian Compos, Matthew
Carlson, Paul Carr, Keith Cassidy, Casey Chew, Ryan Collins, Enrique
Covarrubias, Scott Danylchuk, David Denarola, Lee Eaton, Adam Endsley, Angela
REV Recreation Group
Fiedler, Ernie Fields, Jesse Flores, Sean Fulton, Stephen Gilbert, Timothy Guthrie,
Christopher Hart, Adam Hartvig, Kim Hatch, James Haviland, Christopher
Henderson, Glen Hitchcock, Garrick Hoverman, Michael Hrivnak, David Jacobs,
Thomas Janero, Ronald Kinnicutt, Corey Lavy, John Lengerich, Zachary Lewis,
Travis Love, James Marbach, Eugene Martin, Albino Martinez Jr, Daniel Martz,
Christopher McDonald, Melvin McPheeters, Sean Muldoon, Ryan Munoz, Tom
Patch, James Pebley, Rickie Penter, Kyle Pierce, Stuart Ramos, Joshua Reinhard,
As a thank-you to all employees for their dedication
and hard work this year, Goshen Coach hosted a breakfast for the entire company. Goshen Coach hit their
EBITDA goal for the year and had a record number of
1550 shipments and 1558 completions.
Pablo Rivera, Jeffery Robinson, Larry Rodgers, Michael Sanders, Todd Schmidt,
Alan Schmucker, Curtis Schwartz, Jeffrey Shane, Travis Shaneyfelt, Allen Shoaf,
Randy Smith, Jerry Steiner, Greg Steward II, David Sturwold, S. Michael Tate,
Richard Tudor, Nancy Turner, Dennis Walls, George Weart, Micheal Winget,
Amanda Winters, Jeffrey Young.
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Leader Attends AAA Convention in Las Vegas
Seen here among other REV Group builders
are a pair of Leader Type-III vehicles built for
Hayfield, Minnesota, a GM 3500 and CARE;
Orange County, California, 3500 Sprinter.
Also at the show, but not seen in the photo
is a Leader AMR Sonoma Type-II displayed in
the Mercedes Benz booth. This show was held
by the American Ambulance Association during their annual convention at Caesars Palace
in Las Vegas, Nevada. Staffing the show November 1st and 2nd from Leader were Gary
Hunter, President; Sandy Stipe, Director of
Sales, along with her staff, Al Try, Steve De La
Montanya, and Shila Hunter. Greg Berg was
also on site representing REV Group Financing, easing the acquisition of all REV Group
vehicles. Attending the show were interested
EMS directors, managers, and state officials,
along with private provider owners and commission members from across the United
States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Leader President Announces New Corporate Company Name
In October Leader took the first step from ASV to REV with Leader President, Gary Hunter, making the announcement to
the Leader staff.
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas – except for the business deals and relationships made at the AAA Convention. See
you all again next year!
Leader Strives for Healthy and
Happy Work Force
Key to production is a healthy and
happy work force.
Seen here is the healthy but momentarily less than happy Kim Arias,
Leader Purchasing Manager, awaiting her 2015/16 flu season inoculation.
Flu shots were provided to all those
with an eye to prevention, as well as
hearing tests, during the first and
second weeks of November.
The Leader Production Teams seen here from all Departments reaffirmed their commitments to producing the finest
vehicles worthy of the Leader/REV name plates. Not at all uncommon to this industry are changes – changes in customer
base, changes in chassis design, changes in vendor components and, most certainly, changes in the economy! As the
Corporate identity implies, Leader is on a new starting line, revved up and raring to go towards a bright new horizon in
manufacturing “Vehicles for life.” Constant change is a requirement for improvement, and there is always room for improvement!
As evidenced by the enthusiastic group in the photo, Leader is poised, ready, and eager to take on the changes on the
REV horizon!
Employee Spotlight
None but a few mechanics ever see the workmanship that goes
into the unseen heart of top emergency vehicles on the road today. A few see the care given to the paint work as the ambulance
drives by, but everyone, crews and patients alike, see the workmanship put into each and every cabinet making up the interior
of a Leader-built vehicle.
In 2007 Victor Virgen brought his engineering and cabinetry
talents and skills to the Leader Team. While initially assisting with
loading and operating our early CNC machine in the cabinet shop,
Victor was completing his education at Mt. San Antonio College.
His talents took him next to the creation of 2D drawings for the
Sales Engineers and the Cabinet Shop CNC Operator. Now a SolidWorks-Certified Associate,
he soon took on more work to put the two-year course to the test.
Victor’s daily duties today run the gamut from Programming support to Cabinet Shop
safety, overseeing a staff of twenty. Hand in hand with improving the efficiency of the CNC
layouts are improvements in the Leader products – improving strength without increasing
weight and improving assembly methods without sacrificing storage or customer expectations. Optimizing the amount of immediately usable parts and pieces from every sheet
processed by the CNC machine is key to waste reduction. Victor’s dedication to Leader was
further exemplified by being awarded the Perfect Attendance Award in 2014.
Victor’s after-hours interests lean towards travel, an interest in volleyball and, of course,
his family. Married for four years, he is the proud father of two with one more on the way!
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Optimus Prime Debuts in Early 2015
Champion Bus Displays LF Transport with Squat®
Kneeling Technology
On November 24th, 2015, Champion Bus displayed the LF Transport with the Squat® kneeling
technology for the first time. The
technology adds many benefits
to the commercial cutaway bus
market that include maintaining
OEM rear lift spring suspension,
fast kneeling in eight seconds or
less, and service or maintenance
free.
The CUTA Show was held in
Montreal, Quebec, and was also
attended by Eldorado NationalCalifornia from the REV Bus
Group.
Employee Spotlight
Roger Ransom is a
Group Leader at Champion Bus. He has been
with the Champion family for 10 years and has
been Group Leader in
many departments such
as seats, interior, subassembly, floor rubber,
and final. This past year
Roger has stepped up to
be an interim supervisor; most of his time is
spent helping transition the factory for more
efficient production and continuing to lock
units.
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Goldshield looks forward to these
new developments and the opportunity of being awarded this new
business. The Sales/Quoting and
development cycle for Goldshield
with this type of business is typically 6 to 36 months. Goldshield
has been building strong relationships with all three of these
accounts over the past several
years and is currently the primary
open mold fiberglass source for
all three. As a result, Goldshield
should be in good position for
these new opportunities.
Our most recent launch of new
product with Daimler Truck North
America is the Phantom Z hood
and air fairings. The launch has
gone very smoothly and is currently in full production. Goldshield produces the truck hood
and the air fairings.
Safety Boot Truck Comes to Champion Bus
Always striving to better our safety practices, Champion Bus
had Mid-Michigan Shoe come to Champion bus for three days in
November. The goal of this was to have Champion employees get
fitted for the appropriate kind of steel-toe boots for the work they
do in production. Approximately 100 employees received boots
over the two days.
Looking ahead for the next few years, Goldshield is in position with several of
its external customers to participate in the quoting process for multiple new
developments. Daimler Truck North America, Morgan Olson Corporation, and
HINO Motors have all indicated the need for new product development over the
next several years. All are OEM Truck or Step Van manufacturers.
Roger is married with two wonderful kids.
They love to go camping and enjoy the outdoors.
Goldshield Employee Winner of the Q3 ASV
Company Overview Trivia Question
Matt Schultz participated in a contest which involved trivia questions
on Q3 ASV Company. Matt won and selected a gift certificate from
Joseph Decuis Restaurant in Roanoke, Indiana. Matt and his wife
plan on enjoying a nice dinner after the birth of their first child who
is due in early 2016.
Congratulations, Matt!
Employee Spotlight
On October 7, 2015, Goldshield Fiberglass, Inc. associate Rickie Claypool
(left) and his father (middle), who
were able to participate in the Northeast Indiana Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., enjoy the outdoors. They
are greeted by Indiana Senator Joe
Donnelly.
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Road Rescue Delivers Type 2 Units to National Guard
Road Rescue has successfully delivered 48 Type 2 units to the
National Guard Health Affairs. The units were built on GMC Savana
vans and included features like our coolbar, aluminum interior,
refrigerator, and all LED lighting.
The National Guard Health Affairs is a medical complex in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It consists of medical cities that are
scattered in many regions of Saudi Arabia. The major and the largest medical city under National Guard Health Affairs is King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. We thank the entire team for the hard
work. The units have been delivered and are currently operating in
the Kingdom.
Wheeled Coach Completes 400-Unit Contract for Saudi Red Crescent
Wheeled Coach has successfully completed the 400-unit contract for the Saudi Red Crescent Authority. The project
began in April of this year, and the last units were delivered to the port in October 2015. We want to thank everyone for
all the hard work during the past few months, making this another successful project. Since 2009 Wheeled Coach has
delivered a total of 895 Type 2 ambulances to the Saudi Red Crescent Authority.
REV Ambulance Group Orlando to Offer New Models
on New Transit Platform
Ford Motor Company’s new Transit is
poised to take the ambulance industry by
storm. REV Ambulance Group Orlando
is looking to leverage the engineering,
design, and product efficiencies of REV to
establish a leadership position with this
new platform. The Ford Transit will be
available in mid- and high-roof configurations with both gasoline and diesel engines. These models will feature full LED
warning lights, LED interior dome lights,
ducted HVAC and features over 45 cubic
feet of interior storage. The mid-roof
model will provide 65.5 inch interior headroom with the high-roof offering 74.5 inch
(which is more headroom than in most
modular units!). REV Ambulance Group
Orlando will offer three models that will
allow customers the ability to select a preengineered vehicle most suitable for their
unique mission operating in the Kingdom.
McCoy Miller Sends Units to Big Bear Fire Department
Big Bear Fire Department was the recipient of two new McCoy Miller units, sold
by Jerry Grinstead, Sr. of Emergency Vehicle Group in California.
The red unit is a Type III Chevy G3500 146 Medic. The white unit is a Type 1 Ford
F350 4x4 146 Medic with Eberhard exterior door handles. Both units are fully
equipped with the LED warning light package and safety nets.
REV Ambulance Group Honors Veterans
Employee Spotlight
REV Ambulance Group
Juan Rengifo started with REV Ambulance
Group Orlando as a saw operator in 1998. In
2006 he became a welder. In 2011 he was
promoted to the position of Master CNC
Technician, rapidly learning to operate the
various machines in Body Fabrication. His
dedication led him to be promoted to Paint
Shop Supervisor in 2013. All the while, Juan
Rengifo attended school and obtained his
B.A. in project management in July of this
year. Somehow he found the time to become Silver-certified in
our Lean program, and obtain the Platinum level in Vitality, too
– being the first in the Orlando team to achieve this milestone!
Juan is truly an inspiration to all.
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REV Ambulance Group Orlando honored its veterans on November 11 with lunch, cake and T-shirts that read, “Heroes
don’t wear capes; they wear dog-tags!” Thank you to each and every one of our veterans for their service to our
country.
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REV Group Acquires Facilities for Use as REV Technical Centers
REV Group recently announced the acquisition of two facilities to offer a new and innovative sales and service experience for REV customers. Serving as REV Technical Centers (RTCs), both will offer a concept that extends well beyond
the traditional dealership by enhancing capabilities to support greater service, parts sales, and product offerings.
Medical Premium Discounts and Vitality Rewards
Seventy-nine percent of employees reached Silver, Gold, or Platinum Vitality status by October 31, 2015, making
them eligible to receive the 2016 medical premium discount.
If you missed the chance to qualify for the 2016 medical premium discount, you can start working towards the 2017
medical premium discount on January 1, 2016, when your program renews. To assist you, Vitality will kick start
your program year with 10 percent of your 2015 points balance. For 2017, REV plans to offer different levels of premium discounts based on the Vitality status you obtain in 2016. More information will come on the 2017 premium
discount structure.
Fire and Emergency RTC –
Ocala, FL
By participating in the Vitality program, you can also earn Vitality Bucks to purchase things like Amazon and iTunes
gift cards and fitness devices. As you make your way to different status levels, you can earn rebates or subsidies
towards your gym memberships, participate in the Vitality Healthyfood Program, and play Vitality Squares.
The new Hall-Mark RTC in Ocala, Florida, will
be housed in a recently purchased 65,000
square-foot service facility that is scheduled
to open in December of 2015. This partnership begins a new chapter in growing and
supporting fire and emergency service
customers, allowing us to offer a best-in-class
model to Fire and EMS professionals.
Reap all the benefits of being engaged in the Vitality program. If you are enrolled in the medical plan and if you
have not yet registered for Vitality, you can do so today at www.powerofvitality.com.
Engagement Update
We are very impressed with our Vitality engagement numbers! Year to date, our employees have completed a variety of activities earning a total of 16,022,736 Vitality Points. On average, employees are completing 3.1 activities
per month in the program. Here’s a snapshot of our engagement through October 31, 2015:
Recreational Vehicle RTC –
Alvarado, TX
The Ancira RV RTC facility in Alvarado, Texas, will
cater to our recreational vehicle customers and
will offer the same great service and experience
as our Decatur and Coburg facilities. This new
RTC is a 35,210 square-foot service facility and
is also scheduled to open in December of 2015.
This facility begins a new chapter in growing and
supporting our recreational owners, allowing us
to expand our reach to our valued customers.
We welcome the exceptional employees of
Hall-Mark and Ancira to the REV Group and
look forward to a successful future.
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Vitality Activity
Total Participants
Vitality Health Review Completions
3,276
Vitality Check
2,716
Online Course Completed
2,040
Vitality Squares
1,717
Prevention Activities
1,523
Verified Workouts
992
% Engaged
85.2%
70.6%
53.1%
44.7%
39.6%
25.8%
The sites with the highest engagement are AEV, REV Recreation Group, and Collins Bus. Keep up the great work!
Enhanced Vitality Website (New November 1, 2015)
Based on member feedback and Vitality’s desire that members’ online experiences are as enjoyable as they can
possibly be, Vitality has enhanced the PowerofVitality.com experience. The enhanced platform is easily navigated,
intuitive, and engaging. As you explore the PowerofVitality.com, you’ll find that it has much more than just a new
look. Some of its many new features include:
• Points Planner – Chart your own course to the Vitality Status®
• Daily Newsfeed – Stay current every day with health- and program-related news
• Search function – Quickly find something on the PowerofVitality.com
• Guide to Vitality – Located in the new Learning Center, it’s all things Vitality!
• Month-over-month health tracking – View your historical health data
• Vitality Goals™ – A new, more personalized goal experience puts you in control
Need Help?
Contact your Vitality Champ or Vitality Customer Care TODAY!
For a listing of your local Champ team, please view the Champ list posted on your division’s message board.
Vitality Customer Care • Phone: 877.224.7117 • Email: [email protected]
Hours: 8am-5pm (Central Time)
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WHAT CAN saving today
mean for TOMORROW
Operational Improvements
Those who report the highest levels of
happiness in retirement attribute it to
planning as early as possible.1
The 2016 IRS annual contribution limit for
401(k) plans is $18,000 and the limit for the
catch-up provision for those 50+ is $6,000 for
a total of $24,000.
A 65-year-old couple retiring in 2014 needed
an average of $220,000 in today’s dollars to
cover medical expenses through retirement.2
Financial planners used to recommend
retirees begin Social Security payments as
early as possible. Now the trend has been to
delay since projected payments increase 8%
annually through age 70.1
A FEW BENEFITS OF YOUR REV RETIREMENT PLAN WITH MASSMUTUAL
COLLINS BUS - Final Trim Area Reduces Defects
Over the last year Final Trim has experienced a significant scrap rate with the interior front and rear endcaps.
A total of $7,730 has been scrapped since January
2015. Prior to Kaizen, Final Trim had 38 days of inventory on hand due to the order process. These items
were on a Kanban order process due to the lack of
options set up to see requirements. It was concluded
that the amount of handling of these parts were a
major contributor to the scratch and dent defects. The
team worked with engineering to set up individual options per cap and decided to put these on a One-Day
Supply and only make what was needed for the day.
After completion of event, the team’s goal is to have 0
defective endcaps due to handling.
COLLINS BUS - Incoming Inspection Enhanced
PRE-TAX
contributions
KNOW?
DID
YOU
EMPLOYER
AUTOMATIC
MATCH
contribution increases
dollar for dollar
of 1% each year (up to 10%)
on the first 1% + 50% on the next 5%
ROTH
contributions
on an after-tax basis
Only 32% of REV employees are taking full advantage of the employer match by contributing
at least 6% of their pay. Two out of three employees are missing out on match contributions!
Are you walking away from extra contribution dollars?
Over the last few years Collins Bus quality team has depended on
end-of-line inspections as well as inspections performed by the
Quality group itself. Incoming inspections were being performed
by operators, but were dependent on tribal knowledge whether
it was a pass or fail. The team created checklists, standard work
documentation, and gauges that are posted at each individual cell
to check critical parts of the product before continuing the build
process. Now, operators have the tools they need to determine
if our product is defective before accepting the product. At this
point, the defective product is at the closest spot to the defect
source and the defect can be fixed more effectively. The goal of
this agile feedback mechanism is to reduce the number of defects
caught by end-of-line inspections and quality inspections to zero
for the processes that have the go/no-go gauges built.
TAKE ACTION TODAY! HELP IS JUST A CLICK OR CALL AWAY!
www.retiresmart.com
MassMutual’s Retirement Plan website is how you access retirement planning tools and
resources as well as initiate transactions and make changes to your account–including rate
changes or investments changes.
1-800-743-5274
MassMutual’s automated phone line is how you access account information anytime.
Customer Service Representatives
MassMutual representatives are available to answer your questions and assist you through the
guidance tool and transactions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET.
1
2014 MassMutual study: Hopes, Fears and Reality
2
Fidelity Benefits Consulting
COLLINS BUS - Router Table Addition
Collins Bus recently added a CNC router to help eliminate bottleneck
operations as well as reduce defects. The prior operation depended
on operators to manually set routers to correct depth as well as
route out straight lines. This often resulted in defective floors that
took extensive rework to repair as well as downtime resulting from
the needed repairs. We recently united several operations in multiple
departments that resulted in a two-unit WIP reduction. In doing so,
this created a bottleneck when it came to seat track installation. The
addition of the router frees up extra labor to move part of the track
install to another work area eliminating the bottleneck.
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E-ONE - Body Prep Moved to Open Floor Space
CHAMPION BUS - Production Safety Improvements Assessed
Early in 2015 the Pumper 2 Body Prep line was formed at E-ONE to increase flow to the main Pumper 2 line. The
improvements in flow opened up floor space to relocate the Body Prep line parallel to their customers and suppliers.
The event eliminated 1.4 miles a week of fork truck travel, eliminated material damage from fork truck movement,
reduced operator movement by 6.5 miles (42 hours per week), improved internal customer supplier teamwork, and
opened Plant 2 floor space for material picks.
Employees at Champion Bus find there are many improvements in day-to-day work that can continuously be
made.
E-ONE - Aerial Prebuild Weld Area Moved
The aerial prebuild weld process was located at E-ONE’s Plant 1.
Subassemblies were welded, staged on a cart, and transported by
delivery truck to the Aerial Assembly Line located at Plant 4, 3.5
miles away. This condition caused delays of material and material
defects, such as water damage associated with staging carts outside. Moving aerial prebuild weld from Plant 1 to Plant 4 eliminated
3.5 miles of transportation, eliminated water damage to material by
staging completed carts at POU - aerial line assembly, moved process carts to POU to allow for better internal customer feedback,
and applied 5S standards to the new aerial prebuild weld area.
LEADER - Prep Department Cleanup
In the course of doing her daily responsibilities, Amber Combs noticed that her auto
retracting utility knife was not retracting. It was soon discovered that the glue that
was being applied to the modesty panel fabric was sticking to the knife blade. After
some brainstorming we came up with a safer process that was also a labor-saving
solution using prelaminated material that we had in-house. To finish the process, we
wrote an engineering change request to log in the process.
Another safety improvement was recognized by
Timothy Eckert, who saw
the need for a fall-arrest
system in our cab cut-out
bay to protect the employees from falling while
cutting the cab out. It was
immediately addressed and
a fall-arrest system was
installed.
REV RECREATION GROUP - Part-Tracker System Implemented
A part-tracker system was implemented at REV Recreation Group to provide real-time tracking for each new
part as it moves from concept through the engineering
release process, sourcing, materials PFEP (plan for every
part), and application while reducing administrative burden.
Other than the obvious cost savings, there were many
other substantial benefits utilizing this sytem.
The Prep Department cleanup area at Leader,
an area devoted to preassembly, was typically in
a state of disarray. Scraps of upholstery material utilized by the Prep Department were being
collected and time was then wasted sorting them
between usable and trash.
Bins were brought in to store usable, sized upholstery. As with all tools and tool boards, each
was given its assigned and labeled resting place.
Also established was a staging area for door
reinforcements next to Type-II vehicles assigned
to them. Now, all tools, supplies, and prepared
components are labeled and clearly ready for
immediate use.
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GOLDSHIELD - Router Bit Design Change Reduces Breakage
REV AMBULANCE GROUP ORLANDO - Goal of 6S >4.0 Score Achieved
Through evaluating usage rates, Goldshield determined
that associates were using several handheld router bits. It
was determined that the router bits were being replaced
due to breakage instead of usage. Goldshield began
working with their supplier to evaluate the entire situation. Through process evaluation and brainstorming, the
team was able to adjust a few fixtures and create a design
change on the router bits. These changes have allowed
for the router bit usage to drop from approximate usage
of 250 bits a month to 85. Goldshield has seen a yearly
savings of $43,000 for FY2015. Goldshield is continuing
these efforts on additional router bits used in production.
Throughout 2015, Rev Ambulance Group Orlando worked
towards the extremely aggressive challenge of achieving and
sustaining a plantwide average
6S Score of >4.0 by the end of
the fiscal year. This goal was
proudly achieved and continues
to be sustained, thanks to the
hard work and dedication of
every employee. At the start
of this initiative, maps of the
entire facility were printed and
separated by Value Stream.
Each Value Stream was broken
down into smaller sections, with
each section given a due date
for achieving the 6S goal. This
allowed each Value Stream to
methodically 6S approximately
one or two stations or sections/
areas per week. By the end of
the year, every square inch of the plant had been involved in a 6S improvement initiative to some degree.
GOLDSHIELD - Cleaner Sand System Helps Eliminates Dust
Working in fiberglass can be very dirty and dusty. To
help combat the dust, Goldshield began investigating a variety of different dust control systems. Goldshield determined the Clean Sand System worked
the best for the current production requirements.
The Clean Sand System is designed to eliminate dust
while sanding, resulting in cleaner repair and less
cleanup. This product also allows for the current
sandpaper to continue to be used. Since implementation, data has been collected to verify the system
is being used to its fullest potential. Goldshield is expected to collect and eliminate 6500 pounds of dust
from entering the air and settling within the plant.
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CA - Quality Gate Project Identifies Defects
For the past quarter, ElDorado National – California has been focusing on stabilizing the Quality Gate project. The
implementation of quality gates has given us the opportunity to identify the areas where our defects are happening.
We have been able to detect and start root cause and corrective action processes in order to reduce these occurrences.
The intention of this project is to have a strong internal filter that avoids any defects from going to our customer, thus
giving us the benefit of rework and warranty cost reduction.
Additionally, the team is launching a quality project that will focus on improving internal material flow. We have identified through our PFEP (Plan for Every Part) document and a weighting matrix the priority part numbers that have to
be addressed. Through implementation of Kanban, Two Bin, VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory), and other replenishment
systems, we plan to see the elimination of material shortages in-house. These systems will ensure our parts are replenished timely and accurately to ensure flow of our production processes. We will keep you posted on the gains from this
project next quarter.
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Visual management and 6S go hand in hand, and from the beginning of this effort, a
strong emphasis was placed on standardization wherever possible, especially within a
single Value Stream. In an effort to better achieve standardization, each Value Stream’s
first 6S effort consisted of a project, working closely with the OpEx Team, to make one
area of the line a 6S “model” area, by which all other areas would follow the standards
laid out within the model (color codes/work station design, clear doors, ergonomically
correct, etc./labeling size, color, font, etc./shadow board features/etc.).
The Van Line chose their Harness Department. to become the 6S model for the Value
Stream. This decision was partially made due to the issues within the Harness Department. which at the time were a bottleneck to van production. This also was one of the
most congested areas in the entire plant with a baseline 6S Score of 1.8. The Van Harness Model Area achieved an initial audit score of 4.1 following the 6S project. The department is no longer a bottleneck to the process and has been able to reduce overtime
through efficiency of productivity. The Van Harness 6S Model Area was created in July
and continues to sustain and increase 6S scores. Most recently, the department has
been nominated to win the company 6S Trophy in November.
GOSHEN - Plant Gears Up for Additional Output
Year 2016 looks to be the year for Goshen Coach! The plant is currently
undergoing numerous changes in order to accommodate such a year.
Dealer Prep has recently moved to Plant 2 where there is better lighting and more space. The line will be transformed from running side by
side to elephant style (head to tail) to improve safety, increase efficiencies, and improve parts presentation.
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REV AMBULANCE GROUP ORLANDO - Build Sheet Automation Project
The Build Sheet Automation Project is the brainchild
of Zachary Yeager, Mod
Line Value Stream Manager
for Rev Ambulance Group
Orlando. The team consists
of Zachary Yeager from
operations; Juan Perez from
production control; and Lisa
Bazzell, Stewart Williams,
and Alex Tyler from operational excellence.
Upon successful completion,
this project will increase
efficiency greatly for the
production line, as it will
link up with the Mapics work
order generation process to
automatically create Standard Work (commonly referred to as Build Sheets for each operator on the line). Prior to this capability,
the Build Sheets for each operator must be created by a qualified individual reading the entire specification and manually creating each line item of the build sheet. This is a tedious process that ties up valuable
team members for several hours each week and, additionally, this process is prone to errors. These new
build sheets will drive the standard router times down to the individual operator level providing Operations
a method to accurately predict the approximate time it will take to complete any given unit and aid in the
continuing goal of reducing the planned cycle time, as it will allow for much enhanced planning capabilities
and an ability to shift labor accordingly in a very efficient manner. Essentially, Management will now be
able to see a “snapshot” of their day or week and plan accordingly; whereas, with the old system, planning
to this level was not possible as the necessary information was “hand-to-mouth.”
The project itself is still underway, and the team is meeting weekly to drive towards completion. Thus
far, a prototype of the build sheet generating program has been developed and is currently being finalized and tested on stations 1 and 2 of the Mod line. This is done each week by comparing newly generated
build sheets to those designed by the supervisor on the floor. The goal is to have 10 consecutive matches
between the old and the new build sheets before the former is discontinued. The first Value Stream is
estimated to be completed no later than January 2016. Following the first successful implementation, this
process will be implemented throughout all Value Streams with a complete plant implementation estimated to be in one year’s time. This is only one of many examples of how Rev Ambulance Group Orlando is
linking technology with expertise to streamline operations. This is an exciting advancement in ability that
will continuously add to the bottom line for many years to come.
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New Hires and Promotions
Nick Miles was hired
as Vice President and
General Manager for
Capacity.
Chris Reece was
hired as Value Stream
Manager for Capacity.
Joe Perez was
promoted to Production
Supervisor for Capacity.
Geraldo Pineda
was hired as Quality
Engineer for Capacity.
Andy Cooper
was hired as Director
of Engineering for
Capacity.
Fernando Perez
was hired as Director of
International Sales for
Capacity.
Tiffani Champion
was promoted to
Accountant for Capacity.
Allan Schmitz was
promoted to Design Engineer II for Champion
Bus.
Amber Eisinger
was promoted to Master
Scheduler/Senior Buyer
for Champion Bus.
Jennifer LaLone
was promoted to Buyer
for Champion Bus.
Joe Bradshaw was
promoted to Vice President/General Manager
for Champion Bus.
Joseph Owen was
promoted to Maintenance Supervisor for
Champion Bus.
Kathleen May was
promoted to Buyer for
Champion Bus.
Steve Findley
was promoted to
Mechanical Engineer
for Champion Bus.
Tom Powers was
promoted to Production Supervisor for
Champion Bus.
William Law was
hired as Manufacturing
Engineer for Champion
Bus.
Michael Fisher, II
was hired as Senior Accountant for Champion
Bus.
Carolee Ehrke
was hired as Human
Resources Manager
for Champion Bus.
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New Hires and Promotions (Cont.)
Cody Stefek was
promoted to Engineering
Manager for Collins Bus.
Ya Gao was hired as
Production Supervisor
for ElDorado National
- CA.
Karin Rexroad was
hired as Bid Analyst for
ElDorado National - CA.
Gary Lasby was
hired as Designer for
E-ONE.
Kerri Farley was
hired as Buyer/Planner
for E-ONE.
Susanne McCalla
was hired as Supply
Chain Planning Manager
for E-ONE.
Kenneth Edwards
was promoted to Manager of Product Support
for ElDorado National
- CA.
Colby Bertran was
promoted to Director of
Operations for ElDorado
National - KS.
Christopher
Burns was promoted to Production
Supervisor for ElDorado
National - KS.
Shelly Schwartz
was hired as Sales
Representative for
Goldshield.
Mark Nice was hired
as Project Engineer for
Goldshield.
Mike DePoy was
promoted to Engineering
Manager for Goldshield.
Nicholas O’Brien
was promoted to
Production Supervisor
for ElDorado National
- KS.
Nathan Osborne was
promoted to Associate
Designer for E-ONE.
Theresa Rudden
was promoted to Buyer/
Planner for E-ONE.
Mariea Moreland
was hired as Human
Resource Manager for
Goldshield.
Dale Luers was hired
as Production Manager
for Goshen Coach.
Joey Belle was
named Vice President
and General Manager for
Goshen Coach.
Roberta Oiheiser
was promoted to Cost
Accountant for E-ONE.
Luis Roldan was
promoted to Factory
Service Center Manager
for E-ONE.
Jason Brown was
promoted to QRT Supervisor for E-ONE.
James Flint was
promoted to Paint
Supervisor for Horton.
Joe Testa was promoted to Specifications
Designer for Horton.
Matt Minerd was
hired as Marketing
Manager. He works out
of the Horton office but
manages the marketing
for all REV Ambulance
Group companies.
James Musick
was promoted to
Quality Supervisor
for E-ONE.
Lorenzo
Washington was
promoted to Quality
Supervisor for E-ONE.
Daniel Copen was
hired as Field Service
Rep for E-ONE.
Mike Barnett joined
Horton as Warehouse
Supervisor.
Travis Voil joined
Horton as Electrical
Engineer.
Turk Elliot was
promoted to PreDelivery Supervisor
for Horton.
Jacob Caldwell was
hired as Designer for
E-ONE.
Brian Tenace was
hired as Engineer for
E-ONE.
Joshua Wittes was
hired as Engineer for
E-ONE.
Steven Walls
was promoted to
Spec Writer for
Horton.
Mark Green was hired
as Sales Engineer for
Leader.
Anna Fullen was
promoted to EH&S/
Maintenance Manager
for REV Ambulance
Group Orlando.
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New Hires and Promotions (Cont.)
Antonio Cokovski
was promoted to Director of Operations for
REV Ambulance Group
Orlando.
James Boone was
hired as a Technical
Product Manager for
REV Ambulance Group
Orlando.
Johnas Maurice
was hired as Warehouse
Manager for REV Ambulance Group Orlando.
Irina Hot was
hired as Dealer Development Manager
for REV Ambulance
Group.
Katherine Starr
was hired as Financial Analyst for REV
Group.
Renato Sa was
hired as Manager of
Corporate Marketing
and Communications
for REV Group.
Kevin Kraus was
promoted to Project
Engineer for REV
Ambulance Group
Orlando.
Lynda Robinson
was hired as Buyer for
REV Ambulance Group
Orlando.
Peggy Hostetler
was promoted to Production Supervisor
for REV Ambulance
Group Orlando.
Shawn Furman
was hired as Regional
Vice President of Sales
for REV Bus.
Marcela Castro
was hired as Director
of Internal Audit for
REV Group.
Mark Harris has
been named Vice
President of Operations
for REV Group.
Ruth Gabaud was
promoted to Customer
Service Manager for
REV Ambulance Group
Orlando.
Sam Roberson was
promoted to Area Manager for REV Ambulance
Group Orlando.
Stewart Williams
was hired as a Lean
Engineer for REV Ambulance Group Orlando.
Grisell Carballido
has been named Director of Quality for REV
Group.
Mandy Pomella
has been named
Director of Product
Development for
REV Bus and Mobility
Group.
Jeff Hiatt has been
named Vice President of
Operations for REV Bus
and Mobility Group.
Will Downie was
promoted to Director
of Engineering for
REV Ambulance Group
Orlando.
Paula Rizo was
promoted to Mechanical
Engineer for REV Ambulance Group Orlando.
James Jacobs
was hired as President
of REV Recreation
Group.
Maryanne Hosler
has been named Payroll
Manager for REV Group.
Gini Shanklin
has been named
After Market Parts
Sales Representative
for REV Group.
Jamie Buckmeier
was hired as Product
and Design Director for
REV Recreation Group.
Jenny Sprunger
was promoted to HR
Generalist for REV
Recreation Group.
Dan Titcomb was
hired as Vice President
of Corporate Business
Development for REV
Group.
Billy Miles was
rehired as Director
of the REV Technical
Center (RTC) for REV
Group.
Amanda Smith
was hired as Supply
Chain Manager for
REV Bus and Mobility
Group.
Jorge Barnichta
was hired as International Sales Director
for REV Group.
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New Hires and Promotions (Cont.)
AEV
Jimmy Blevins hired as Prod. Assembler
David Hays hired as Maintenance Tech.
Austin King hired as Prod. Assembler
Kyle Steele hired as Prod. Assembler
Ollie Segraves hired as Prod. Assembler
Joshua Coe hired as Prod. Assembler
Nicholas Bottoms hired as Prod. Assembler
Dylan Davis hired as Prod. Assembler
Teresa Sexton hired as Prod. Assembler
Garry Miller hired as Prod. Assembler
Brett Hardison hired as Prod. Assembler
Alan Saltz hired as Prod. Assembler
Ricky Goodman hired as prod. Assembler
Bradley Blevins hired as Prod. Assembler
Dakota Miller hired as Prod. Assembler
Melissa Stanley hired as Prod. Assembler
Scott Stanley hired as Maintenance Tech.
Alycia Richardson hired as Prod. Assembler
Josh Bingham hired as Prod. Assembler
Allen Osborne hired as Prod. Assembler
Charlie Payne hired as Prod. Assembler
Taylor Trivett hired as Prod. Assembler
Trey Ollis hired as Prod. Assembler
Lynville Eller hired as Prod. Assembler
Todd Miller hired as Prod. Assembler
Christine Hawkins hired as Prod. Assembler
Jordan Osowitt hired as Prod. Assembler
Justin Stamper hired as Prod. Assembler
Casey Ham hired as Prod. Assembler
Dusty Parsons hired as Prod. Assembler
Jeffrey Price hired as Prod. Assembler
Tonya Moore hired as Prod. Assembler
Gerald Turner hired as Maintenance Tech.
CAPACITY
Paige Ortiz promoted to HR Coordinator
Jennifer Joyner promoted to EHS Coordinator
Guadalupe Tijerina promoted to Lead Assembler
Bobby Hollingsworth hired as Maintenance Tech
George Stegall hired as Welder A
Joe Zarazua hired as Assembler A
Demetrio Sifuentes hired as Assembler A
Abraham Arredondo hired as Assembler A
Reynaldo Rivera hired as Welder A
COLLINS BUS
Mike Genay promoted to Detail Lead
Dianne Waymire promoted to AMP Coordinator
Curtis Mourn promoted to Primary Lead
Stephen Brown promoted to Welder A
Kevin George promoted to Welder A
Joseph Allen hired as Assembler B
Andrew Clapp hired as Assembler B
Jonathan Gordon hired as Assembler B
Caley Laughlin hired as Assembler B
Mike Genay hired as Assembler B
Lee Steffen hired as Mstr Assembler
Kristy Herald hired as QC Inspector B
Jonathan Hoag hired as Assembler B
Daniel Rivera hired as Assembler B
Donald Trass hired as Paint Prep Wkr B
Jacob VanWye hired as Assembler B
Jenae Short hired as Assembler B
CHAMPION BUS
ELDORADO NATIONAL - KS
E-ONE (Cont.)
GOLDSHIELD (Cont.)
HORTON (Cont.)
Nick Reno promoted to Warranty Admin./Parts Sales.
Dean Powell promoted to Quality/ISO Coordinator.
Cherill Wilson promoted to Accounting/Office Admin.
Miley Allen hired as General Assembly
Trevor Ambroso hired as General Assembly
Johnathon Arms hired as General Assembly
Justin Bailey hired as General Assembly
Jeffrey Bannister hired as General Assembly
Justin Binkley hired as General Assembly
Samuel Bowen hired as General Assembly
Robert Boylen hired as General Assembly
Steven Cradit hired as General Assembly
Cary Curtis hired as General Assembly
David Dougherty hired as General Assembly
David Dudley hired as General Assembly
Spring Gibbs hired as General Assembly
Ryan Gilbert hired as General Assembly
Jose Gonzalez hired as General Assembly
Christopher Grubbe hired as General Assembly
Brandon Gruesbeck hired as General Assembly
Dale Harrison hired as General Assembly
Robin Harvey hired as General Assembly
James Hascall hired as General Assembly
Shane Jubelt hired as General Assembly
Andrew Klug hired as General Assembly
Alfredo Martinez hired as General Assembly
Anthony Martinez hired as General Assembly
Amber McCombs hired as General Assembly
Tylor McCombs hired as General Assembly
Patrick McDonald hired as General Assembly
Timothy McMurtrie hired as General Assembly
Kristopher Mohler hired as General Assembly
Robin Pape hired as Payroll/HR Assistant
Eric Pederson hired as General Assembly
Constance Perales hired as General Assembly
Aaron Pompper hired as General Assembly
Brennon Pond hired as General Assembly
Lara Rybski hired as General Assembly
Patrick Shafer hired as General Assembly
Crystal Vyse hired as General Assembly
Adam West hired as General Assembly
Shane Bertrand hired as Class A Painter
Cindy Rinderer hired as Accts Payable Assoc.
Shawn Vaughan hired as Class A Welder
Mike Albers promoted to Production Lead
Christopher Kendall promoted to Production Lead
Paul Small promoted to Production Lead
Sherineka James hired as Material Finisher II
Kyle Domincio hired as Material Finisher II
Bryan Southard hired as Material Finisher II
Penny McKain hired as Material Handler
Algernon Cunninghamhired as Material Handler
Richard Hubbard hired as Material Handler
Heath Miller hired as Material Handler
Danyale Gary hired as Material Handler
Ralph Owenby hired as Material Handler
Laura Furmanek hired as Material Specialist
Marc Buetti hired as Material Specialist
Angel Ortiz-Rodriguez hired as Painter
Wendell Wade hired as Painter
Miguel Miranda hired as Painter
Jared Niswonger hired as Process Tech/Eng
Jamie Gilmore hired as Welder I
Victor McFarlane hired as Welder II
Derick Sinkler hired as Welder II
Layton Pollard hired as Welder II
Jason Woodward hired as Welder II
Kevin Wall hired as Welder II
Samuel Slee hired as Welder II
Sabrina Stickler hired as Welder II
Ronald Yeoman hired as Welder II
Brian Bedard promoted to Fabricator I
Keenan Guyton promoted to Fabricator I
Bryan Cohen promoted to Manufacturing Tech I
Michael Martin promoted to Manufacturing Tech I
Debra Gribble promoted to Material Specialist
William Woods promoted to Material Specialist
Timothy Hamilton promoted to Quality Technician
Cody Bolen promoted to Welder I
Christopher Gugelman promoted to Welder I
Delbert Phillips promoted to Welder I
Donald Randall promoted to Welder I
Michael Sarver promoted to Welder I
Jason Sims promoted to Welder I
Mark Buerk promoted to Welder II
Ali Said hired as Production Laborer
Brandon Shoemaker hired as Production Laborer
Kyle Souter hired as Production Laborer
Adam Strip as hired Production Laborer
Amanda Terry hired as Production Laborer
Heather Wietfeldt hired as Production Laborer
Cory Woods hired as Assembly Installer
Nicholas Gildow hired as Cabinet Maker
Casey McAllister hired as Cabinet Maker
Dajuan Nash hired as Cabinet Maker
Aaron Fields hired as Cabinet Maker
Matthew Wise hired as Chassis Strip
Gerald Bunger hired as Chassis Strip
Junwan Owens hired as Graphics Installer
Haley Simms hired as Material Handler
Brandon Geiger hired as Material Handler
Chad Gillispie hired as Painter
Mark Brewer hired as Painter
Brandon Clark hired as Painter
Heidi Seckman hired as Pre-D Final Paint
Joshua Wheeler hired as Production Clerk
Mark Novitzke hired as Welder
Ken Livingston promoted to Assembly Supervisor
Turk Elliott promoted to Pre-D Supervisor
Salyer Roby promoted to Paint Supervisor
James Flint promoted to Paint Supervisor
Joe Testa promoted to Spec Designer
Stephen Walls promoted to Spec Writer
Ken Sarver promoted to Team Lead
Tony Worley promoted to Team Lead
Brent Sheets promoted to Team Lead
Kevin Hogue promoted to Team Lead
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CA
Francisco Arellano hired as Assembler
Maria Ulloa hired as Accounting Assistant
Alejandro Plascencia hired as Assembler
Raul M. Garcia hired as Welder
Alexander Ruiz hired as Material Handler
Javier Ahumada hired as Assembler
Martin Castillo hired as Assembler
Antonio Villanueva hired as Assembler
Alejandro Ortiz hired as Assembler
Juan Castro hired as Painter
Israel Camacho hired as Assembler
Yolanda Vargas hired as HR Assistant
Roberto Rodriguez hired as Painter
Arturo Terrones hired as Assembler
Jesse Mendoza hired as Intern
Luis Navarro hired as Assembler
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E-ONE
Misty Cornett hired as Accounting Clerk I
Brandon Gadson hired as Body Tech Paint
Danny Arroyo hired as Body Tech Paint
Roy Stokes hired as Fabricator II
James Wheeler hired as Fabricator II
Marc May hired as Fabricator II
Charles McGlacken hired as Factory Svc Ctr Tech II
Jacob Powell hired as Factory Svc Ctr Tech II
Erick Saldana hired as Factory Svc Ctr Tech II
Ryan Leonard hired as Graphic Artist
Marcus Lewis hired as Manufacturing Tech I
Davian Berry hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Abdiel Cruz hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Laura Dee hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Anthony Fagello hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Dave Frazier hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Shamar Linsey hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Joseph Lupien hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Douglas Smith hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Jesse Lambcke hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Matthew Sebzda hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Kenneth Smith hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Edwin Barnes hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Edward Clements II hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Robert Gibson hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Melissa Marcuccio hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Orlando Ortiz hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Jack Quintana hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Jason Trenter hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Aris Houser hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Kyle Thomas hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Sara-Elizabeth Appleby hired as Mfg. Tech II
Christopher Bhagarattee hired as Mfg. Tech II
Daniel Brown hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Randall Burkhart hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Todd Partee hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Daniel Perez hired as Manufacturing Tech II
James Peronto hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Ezekiel Thomas hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Linda Thomas hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Jeffory Gay hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Amos Gordon hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Michael Hall hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Andrew Smith hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Cedrick Strickland hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Julie-Ann Wilder hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Josh Coffey hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Andrew Talsky hired as Manufacturing Tech II
David Wichterman hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Carlos Garcia Jr. hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Kristina Turner hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Todd Kuna hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Luis Verdiguel hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Brice Rush hired as Manufacturing Tech II
Sergio Scott hired as Marketing Assistant
Michael Maunsell hired as Material Finisher I
GOLDSHIELD
Tammy Abell hired as Production Laborer
Brooks Baumgartner hired as Production Laborer
Darrell Belote hired as Production Laborer
Ben Houssemeddine hired as Production Laborer
Erica Blackburn hired as Production Laborer
Yvonne Carlisle hired as Production Laborer
Jacob Cerna hired as Production Laborer
Charles Corey hired as Facility Maintenance Tech
Myron Cowherd hired as Production Laborer
Bethany Evans hired as Production Laborer
Matthew Foehl hired as Production Laborer
Daniel Green as Production Laborer
Mitchelle Herrick hired as Production Laborer
Jerod James hired as Production Laborer
Katie Kimberlin hired as Production Laborer
Alden Kohrman hired as Production Laborer
Chad Kouts hired as Production Laborer
Curtis Krauss hired as Material Handler
Chelsea Landis hired as Production Laborer
Denis Lehman hired as Production Laborer
Justin Myers hired as Production Laborer
Curtis Patton hired as Production Laborer
Mason Raines hired as Production Laborer
Amy Rice hired as Production Laborer
GOSHEN
Charles Gregory hired in Chassis Prep
Annette De Armas Lopez hired in Dealer Prep
Tammy Glasco hired in Dealer Prep
Heriberto Gonzalez Comelio hired in Dealer Prep
Justin McGarry hired in Dealer Prep
Jeffrey Beaver hired in Electrical
Jamie Bright hired in Electrical
James Paulus hired in Electrical
Scott Samolczyk hired in Electrical
Arley Magner hired in Electrical
Raquel Caldera hired in Final
Elivs Alas Ruiz hired in Floors
Brandon Dressler hired in Floors
Alexander Rodriquez hired in Floors
Doriano Sealey hired in Floors
Matthew Wloderek hired in Floors
Randall Heflin hired in Lamination
Charles Yarger hired in Metal
Tamar Gaither hired as a Receiver
Douanchay Kesit hired as Sales Coordinator
Alandre Myrick hired in Vinyl
Fernando Aguirre hired in Purchasing
Jesus Alba hired in Final
Ashley Comeau hired in Final
Luis Escobar Oritz hired in Weld
Cristian Estrada Hernandez hired in Electrical
Cuithlahuac Fernandez hired in Final
Raymundo Guzman hired in Final
Luis Muro hired in Vinyl
Joseph Pena hired in Weld
Kevin Rodriguez hired in Floors
Richard Smith hired in Weld
HORTON
Nicholas Entingh hired as Assembly Installer
Nelson Frye hired as Assemby Installer
Chase Davis hired as Assembly Installer
Andrew Barnes hired as Assembly Installer
James Bailey hired as Assembly Installer
Hayden Mumford hired as Assembly Installer
Daniel Disinger hired as Assembly Installer
Terrence Peck hired as Assembly Installer
Scott Sheets hired as Assembly Installer
Robert Saunders hired as Assembly Installer
Garrett Nelson hired as Electrical Installer
Robert Rawson hired as Electrical Installer
Cole McCormick hired as Electrical Installer
Joshua Epley hired as Electrical Installer
Douglas Mercer hired as Electrical Installer
Joshua Clark hired as Harness Installer
Ricky Zimmer hired as Paint and Body Prep
Randy Wall hired as Paint and Body Prep
Michael Zimmer hired as Paint and Body Prep
Phil Collins hired as Paint and Body Prep
Bryce Hortz hired as Paint and Body Prep
David Clark hired as Assembly Installer
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LEADER
Jose Juan Cervantes hired in Cabinet Shop
Jose Humberto Contreras hired in CNC
Leah Escobar hired in QC
Oscar Figueroa hired as Mechanic
Patricio Garcia hired in Cabinet Shop
Gizzell Gonzalez hired in Administration
Miriam Gonzalez hired in Detail
Pedro Gonzalez hired as Mechanic
Robert Heredia hired as Mechanic
Humberto Hernandez hired as Mechanic
Fredrick Kyle hired as Mechanic
Marvin Morales hired as Mechanic
Aaron Obeso hired as Driver
Ramon Oronia hired as Installer
Gavino Ramos hired as Mechanic
Alejandro Sanchez hired in Electrical
Christian Vicencio hired as Mechanic
Jose Daniel Villegas hired in Cabinet Shop
Raymond Yang hired in Electrical
REV AMBULANCE GROUP
REV RECREATION GROUP
Mikell Shuler hired as Delivery Clerk
Daniel Cabral hired as Install Tech B
Albert Robb hired as Welder B
Angel Cruz hired as Install Tech B
Billy Torres hired as Paint/Body Worker B
Francisco Portales hired as Paint/Body Worker B
Steven Rodriguez hired as Install Tech B
Omar Ortiz hired as Welder B
Joseph Quinn hired as QC Inspector
Ray Hartzke hired as Paint/Body Worker B
Bryan Viedman hired as Install Tech B
Jonathan Gonzalez hired as Install Tech B
Edgar Pacheco hired as Cabinet Maker B
Robert Byrne hired as Door Builder B
Dayamir Muguercia hired as HCA B
Miguel Areizaga hired as Paint/Body Worker B
Yosvel Graveran hired as Paint/Body Worker B
Pablo Gabrera hired as CNC Operator B
Eric Ward hired as Electrical Install B
Omar Rivera hired as Electrical Install B
Paul Bowman hired as Welder A
Randall Jerome hired as Install Tech B
Paul Gullett hired as Cabinet Maker B
Carlos Reyes hired as Welder B
Jason Sims hired as Install Tech B
James Troche hired as Facilities Maintenance Tech
Carlos Carrasquillo hired as Paint/Body Worker B
Jamie Christian hired as Install Tech B
Sonny Sok hired as Electrical Install B
Mackenley Aime hired as Electrical Install B
Alex Tyler hired as Lean Engineer Intern
Nereida Concepcion hired as Payroll Specialist
Jeremy Spalding hired as Labor Planner
Edwin Whittaker promoted to AC Tech B in May 2015
Jatnel Aponte promoted to Lead in May 2015
Michael Perez promoted to Paint/Body Worker
A Elisaul Pichardo promoted to Lead
John Bland promoted to Paint/Body Worker A
David Ortiz promoted to Master Paint/Body Worker
Chris Larsen promoted to Door Builder A
Binh Tang promoted to Electrical Installer B
Russell Martinez promoted to Auto Electrician A
Erick Santana promoted to Electrical Troubleshooter
Dennis Bibey promoted to Master QC Inspector
Gerard Steiniger promoted to Welder A
Omar Ortiz promoted to Lead
Mrudula Chavda promoted to Upholsterer A
Jonathan Nunez promoted to Lead
Roger Urrea promoted to Lead
Ryan Thompson promoted to Technical Designer
Miguel Caminero promoted to Prod. Control Coord.
Shirley Torres promoted to Business Admin.
Michael Ravel promoted to Paint/Body Worker
Daren Molyneaux promoted to Paint/Body Worker B
Chris Torres promoted to Paint/Body Worker A
Kicha Shambley promoted to HCA B
Ruby Wright promoted to Lead
Russell Martinez promoted to Lead
Karina Quinones promoted to HCA B
Timothy Reo promoted to Welder A
Angel Cruz promoted to Install Tech B
Michael Ward promoted Lead
Luz Roman promoted to HCA A
Jesus Crespo promoted to Welder A
Michael Perez promoted to Lead
Phillip Rios promoted to Install Tech B/Lead
Michael McKinney promoted to Install Tech B
Joseph Briskey hired as Service Tech
Anthonie Aguon hired as Prod. Assembler
Donia Colclasure hired as Prod. Assembler
Parnell Creech hired as Prod. Assembler
Jazmyn Jackson hired as Prod. Assembler
Antonio Lewis hired as Prod. Assembler
Melissa Muldoon hired as Prod. Assembler
Alex Subler hired as Prod. Assembler
Deborah Seitz hired as Parts & Service Specialist
Clarence McDonagh hired as Service Tech
Ryan Smith hired as Service Tech
Esperanza Solis hired as Service Tech
Troy Vaughan hired as Service Advisor
Ronald Doetsch hired as Service Tech
Leona Bowlby hired as Prod. Assembler
Nathaniel Henderson hired as Prod. Assembler
Corey Jay hired as Prod. Assembler
Kimberly Johnson hired as Prod. Assembler
Michelle Muldoon hired as Prod. Assembler
Jacki Reed hired as Prod. Assembler
Justin Reynolds hired as Prod. Assembler
Paul Ryan Jr hired as Prod. Assembler
Adam Sauerwine hired as Prod. Assembler
Alexandria Strickland hired as Material Handler
S. Michael Tate hired as Service Tech
Travis Love hired as Buyer
Cassandra Gemmer hired as Painter
Jonathan Lightle hired as Prod. Assembler
Kyle Peterson hired as Service Tech
Jason Zosh hired as Service Tech
Jonette Elliott hired as Prod. Assembler
Casey Lenhard hired as Service Tech
Robert Nicholson hired as Sales Manager
Brent Cole hired as Prod. Assembler
Ashley Schaeffer hired as Graphic Designer
Kim Wallis hired as Prod. Assembler
Denise Whitman hired as Parts & Service Specialist
David Boyd hired as Material Handler
Ian Monaghan hired as Service Tech
Kristy Ehlerding hired as Parts & Service Specialist
Heather Click hired as Prod. Assembler
Josh Dishman hired as Prod. Assembler
Damion Johnson hired as Prod. Assembler
Service Milestones
5 Years
AEV
Greg Windeberg - 8-9-10
Jessie Davis - 8-30-10
Jermiah Domangue - 9-27-10
Kent Barker - 10-4-10
CAPACITY
Carlous Crump - 11-1-10
Sherman Gipson - 11-1-10
Johnny Griffith - 9-13-010
Isaac Johnson - 9-20-10
Fred Lee - 3-1-10
Steven Newman - 11-15-10
Stephen Reel - 11-15-10
Randi Carr - 11-15-10
Yi Wang 10-18-10
CHAMPION BUS
Jaime Carson - 6-1-10
Denise Heffel - 6-1-10
James Parrott - 6-2-10
Duane Knox - 11-8-10
Brandon Haupt - 11-8-10
William Lowmaster - 11-8-10
COLLINS BUS
Marcos Espinoza - 8-2-10
Ginger Markus - 8-17-10
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CA
Noe Garcia - 7-12-10
ELDORADO NATIONAL - KS
Roger Holter - 9-7-10
E-ONE
James Phillips - 4-20-10
Benjamin West - 7-12-10
Michael Derion - 8-2-10
Shaun Finch - 8-2-10
GOLDSHIELD
Jeffery Loshe - 1-4-10
Lloyd McMichael - 1-4-10
Eva Crouch - 1-11-10
Rhonda Jacobs - 1-11-10
Tamara Nichols - 1-11-10
Brian Worthman - 1-11-10
Dean Wright - 1-25-10
Nathan Beer - 2-8-10
James Landis - 2-15-10
Robert Ulery - 2-15-10
Timothy Burgin - 2-22-10
Jason Bigelow - 3-1-10
Daniel Robison - 4-19-10
Bradley Witte - 4-26-10
Amy Stove - 6-1-10
Michael Coyne - 6-7-10
Miranda Cummings - 6-14-10
Rodney Price -6-14-10
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10 Years
GOLDSHIELD (Cont.)
Nicky Senters - 7-19-10
Jeffery Christen - 11-15-10
GOSHEN
Jose Vera - 2-22-10
Catarino Cantu - 5-17-10
David Arisman, Jr. - 6-2-10
Gerald Bellows - 6-14-10
Jonathan Bowers - 6-14-10
Brigido Aguirre - 7-12-10
Ricky Phillips - 10-13-10
HORTON
John Knowlton - 12-6-10
LEADER
Juan Delgado - 10-9-10
Bernardo Gonzalez - 8-26-10
Senaida Gonzalez - 8-26-10
David Justo - 10-20-10
Alan Try - 7-17-10
REV AMBULANCE GROUP
Anthony Blair – 7-6-10
Darwin Moulton – 7-23-10
Kenneth Fowler – 7-23-10
Hector Alicea – 8-26-10
Michael Ward – 9-20-10
Alvaro Salazar – 9-20-10
Mark Schwartzbauer – 9-20-10
Ainsworth Leonard – 9-20-10
Linh Nguyen – 9-10-10
Kathy Bibeau – 10-11-10
Greg Gleason – 10-11-10
Jay Davis – 10-11-10
Charles Brooks – 10-11-10
Victor Feliciano – 10-15-10
Craig Olsen – 10-18-10
William Person – 10-25-10
AEV
Nedia Bare - 7-11-05
Donna Kilby - 7-25-05
Tim Sheets - 8-15-05
Dee Barker - 8-29-05
Ben Clark - 8-29-05
Art Lewis, Jr. - 9-19-05
Belkys Vianey Stamper - 9-19-05
Debra Dancy - 9-26-05
Mark Lewis - 9-26-05
Jose Barcenas - 10-17-05
Alonos Barcenas - 10-17-05
Eduar Carrasco - 10-18-05
Kelli Barr - 10-24-05
David Lewis - 10-24-05
Mark Eller - 10-31-05
Myrt Hall - 12-5-05
Brad Green - 12-5-05
CAPACITY
James Grace - 2-7-05
Larry Lambert - 1-24-05
Derrik McClure - 11-28-05
Paul Norris - 8-1-05
Joe Perez - 2-15-05
Rosa Pineda - 7-5-05
Daniel Whatley - 3-7-05
CHAMPION BUS
Michelle Zimmer - 6-20-05
Theresa Smith - 6-27-05
Briane Beebe - 11-28-05
LEADER
Martin Garcia - 10-24-05
Alejandrino Lorenzo - 7-13-05
Ignacio Ruiz - 9-6-05
COLLINS BUS
Jeff Schoenhofer - 7-11-05
Ryan Coleman - 7-14-05
Scott Murphy - 7-21-05
Timothy Pride - 9-28-05
Jason Warren - 10-17-05
REV AMBULANCE GROUP
Pedro Caceres – 5-9-05
Sheryl Ward – 5-16-05
Crispin Saceda – 5-26-05
Marcos Puente – 6-17-05
Ngoc Nguyen – 6-17-05
Rafael Aguilo – 7-5-05
Edwin Montalvo – 7-11-05
Ellen Piccone – 7-18-05
Tony Whitman – 7-25-05
Tin Bui – 8-8-05
Jeffrey Bovaird – 10-10-05
ELDORADO NATIONAL - KS
Colby Bertrand - 6-6-05
Jerry Dryer - 6-20-05
Blaine Chambers - 7-11-05
Wayne Bell - 8-15-05
Brenda Sterrett - 8-29-05
Evelyn Hendrickson - 9-26-05
Jeff Ryser - 9-19-05
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GOSHEN
John Kendziorski - 6-15-05
Andrew Snell - 6-27-05
Lyman Smart - 8-15-05
HORTON
Marquis Barrett - 12-4-05
Jim Buckle - 7-25-05
Mark Datz - 10-31-05
Douglas Detty - 8-1-05
Darrick Emory - 7-18-05
William Estler - 10-10-05
Gary Junod - 8-22-05
Jack Mason, II - 8-8-05
Jeff McKenzie - 5-31-05
Tiffany Minturn - 7-6-05
Stephanie Redding - 5-16-05
Roby Salyer - 10-10-05
Dennis Searles - 9-7-05
Sarah Smith - 10-3-05
Barbara Vanness - 8-8-05
Chase Wellman - 10-3-05
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CA
Fidencio Diaz - 7-11-05
Arnulfo Pena - 8-24-05
REV RECREATION GROUP
Donald Gephart - 8-6-10
Richard Hinshaw - 8-20-10
Roy Strickler - 8-20-10
Robert Rice - 8-27-10
Zachary Brown - 9-3-10
Joshua Ricker - 9-3-10
Matthew Speelman - 9-3-10
Terri Luginbill - 9-10-10
Thomas Sterling, III - 9-10-10
Jeffery Robinson - 9-27-10
Susan Clem - 12-13-10
Travis Martin - 12-20-10
William Rolfe, Jr. - 12-20-10
Matthew Shyrer - 12-20-10
E-ONE
Cedric Cohens - 7-25-05
Dermot Downer - 7-25-05
Justin Hart - 9-26-05
15 Years
AEV
Gyadalupe Hernandez - 9-19-00
Pablo Salas - 9-25-00
Randy Miller - 9-25-00
Mike Sizemore - 11-1-00
Danielle Rash - 11-6-00
CAPACITY
Kerry Benefield - 3-20-00
Robert Blatz - 2-14-00
Clyde Crumpton, Jr. - 9-5-00
Roger Patterson - 5-22-00
Ricardo Turrubiartes - 4-19-00
Dawn Hebert - 8-14-00
20 Years
E-ONE
Rodney Littles - 4-3-00
Jerry Holley - 4-17-00
Jason Youngs - 5-7-00
David McConnell - 5-19-00
Joseph Clemens - 5-22-00
Doris Filsinger - 5-22-00
Daryl Jempson - 5-22-00
AEV
Lee Roark - 7-17-95
Keit Blevins - 8-21-95
Brian Walton - 9-25-95
Melton Mahala - 10-11-95
GOSHEN
Robert Huston - 5-8-00
CHAMPION BUS
Jennifer LaLone - 7-24-95
Aaron Ledsworth - 9-10-95
Joe Swain - 6-22-00
Francisco Ramirez - 7-5-00
John Thurlow - 9-18-00
Jennifer Hill - 10-16-00
HORTON
Jason Cavallo - 1-31-00
Kevin Hendlin - 9-5-00
Andrew Marshall - 7-17-00
Miguel Moorel - 5-30-00
Ivory Smith - 6-19-00
Manual Ferreira - 6-26-00
Algernon Henry - 6-26-00
Dale McClure - 7-17-00
COLLINS BUS
Esther Yoder - 7-18-00
Jeremy Taylor - 9-26-00
Jeff Matthews - 11-1-00
Monty Powers - 12-4-00
REV AMBULANCE GROUP
Gary Brown – 6-5-00
Jorge Jorge – 6-12-00
Maria Suarez – 8-11-00
Luis Nunez – 10-23-00
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CA
Francisco Machado - 9-26-00
Richard Vallejo - 10-16-00
REV GROUP
Laura Bailey - 1-24-00
Charlene Walker - 4-17-00
BUS
CHAMPION
Robin Miller - 6-19-00
CAPACITY
Carla Sexton - 8-21-95
COLLINS BUS
Steven Stagner - 7-7-95
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CA
Jason Imanse - 5-15-95
E-ONE
William McMahon - 4-3-95
Daniel Camacho - 4-24-95
Thomas Dimuro - 4-24-95
Troy Barnes - 4-27-95
James Garber - 6-12-95
Michael Coy - 6-19-95
Gilbert Helgeland, II - 7-5-95
Randy Schridde - 7-6-95
John Ritter - 7-17-95
Paul Conner - 7-24-95
Asaph Barnett - 7-25-95
E-ONE (Cont.)
Marcus Arredondo - 8-22-95
Wynn Weiss - 8-28-95
Gerald Woody - 8-28-95
Robert Miller - 9-4-95
Tommie Hensley - 9-5-95
Rafael Mundo - 9-11-95
Sheila Williams - 9-16-95
Luis Mendez - 9-25-95
Waldo Valenzuela - 9-25-95
Retirements
GOLDSHIELD
Joe Durham - 11-13-95
Dave Goodwin - 9-14-95
Eufemia Briso-Sible - 4-21-95
Dawn Pierce - 10-10-95
Kristy Davis - 2-24-95
GOSHEN
Richar Dewitt - 12-11-95
Carolyn Adams retired with 36 years
of service with Capacity.
Don Shelton retired with 16 years of
service with Capacity.
Stephen Knowles retired with 5 years
of service with Capacity.
Pam Banchard retired with 11 years of
service at E-ONE.
Rick L’Heureux retired with 26 years
of service at E-ONE.
Neil Dawson retired with 28 years of
service at E-ONE.
LEADER
Jose Ayala - 10-19-95
REV AMBULANCE GROUP
Quang Huynh – 6-5-95
Steven Gallaway – 8-7-95
Dewayne Dreifuerst – 8-7-95
REV RECREATION GROUP
Linda Dang - 7-25-95
ELDORADO NATIONAL - KS
Monte Borman - 9-11-00
30 Years
25 Years
COLLINS BUS
Sergio Garcia - 7-11-90
CHAMPION BUS
Craig Young - 2-4-91
ELDORADO NATIONAL - KS
Triessa Davis - 8-13-90
E-ONE
Jason Brodie - 4-9-90
Kim Guthrie - 5-17-90
Samuel Rankin - 6-4-90
Arnold Robinson - 7-23-90
Cedric Dewese - 7-30-90
CAPACITY
Kenneth Castle - 12-10-85
E-ONE (Cont.)
Brian Mumford - 8-6-90
James Burgess - 8-27-90
Gerald Sowers - 9-4-90
Jerry Tyson, Jr. - 9-17-90
David Vittitow - 9-17-90
Jay Weller - 9-17-90
Darryl Beatrice - 9-24-90
COLLINS BUS
Jan Bowman - 7-1-85
ELDORADO NATIONAL - KS
Randy Graham - 6-26-85
Richard Ryser - 7-25-85
HORTON
Randy Bowen - 7-16-90
E-ONE
Charles Miller - 4-10-85
Kenneth Godwin - 5-15-85
Thomas Peirson, Jr. - 6-24-85
REV AMBULAMCE GROUP
Edgardo Villa - 10-1-90
Gus Josephides (not pictured) retired
with 30 years of service
at E-ONE.
E-ONE (Cont.)
Vicki Williams - 6-24-85
Edward Clements - 7-11-85
Ralph Milton - 7-22-85
Debra Simmon - 7-22-85
James West - 8-5-85
John Tolleson - 8-15-85
REV AMBULANCE GROUP
Jesus Lebron - 6-18-85
Glen Critelli - 7-11-85
Luis Echavarria - 10-7-85
Jim Breedlove retired with 19 years of
service at E-ONE.
Steve Matterm retired with 20 years
of service at E-ONE.
35 Years
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CA
Ramon Hernandez - 6-9-80
REV AMBULANCE GROUP
David Haughes - 5-28-80
E-ONE
Willie Wilkerson - 4-21-80
Raymond Still, Jr. - 9-29-80
REV RECREATION GROUP
Daniel Loshe - 7-14-80
Kimm Adams - 8-29-80
Timothy Hirschy - 9-29-80
Eric Everett - 12-3-80
Steve Ha retired from REV Ambulance
Group with 23 years of service.
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Tim Light retired from REV Recreation
Group with 33 years of service.
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Casey Wilcox retired from Champion
Bus with 20 years of service.
Merchandise
REV Group Merchandise Available
With the introduction of the new REV
Group branding, a variety of items have
been made availabe for purchase in the
SHOP - MERCHANDISE section of the
new corporate website www.revgroup.com.
Pages within the section include Featured
Items – offering periodic featured items,
Apparel – with a variety of button-down,
polo, and T-shirts, Gear – which will include
miscellaneous bags, etc., and Headwear –
offering a nice selections of ball caps.
All merchandise is branded with the REV
logo.
Check back often as more items will be added from time to time.
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4776 New Broad Street
Suite 200
Orlando, FL 32814