LEADING FROM THE GROUND UP AWARDS

During STAR Week, we celebrate and show our appreciation for our technicians, supervisors, and all who support them in protecting critical infrastructure and our communities. This year's STAR Week included the presentation of the first annual Leading from the Ground Up Awards recognizing team members who have embodied USIC's core values of safety, pride, respect, integrity, and excellence over the past year. 

Congratulations to the award winners and the more than 1,000 team members nominated companywide. Thank you all for living out our values and ensuring that USIC continues Leading from The Ground Up!

Watch the video of the award presentations during STAR Week 2024!

LEADING FROM THE GROUND UP AWARD WINNERS

AMIR ALLEN, USIC Technician - PA, Good Neighbor Award

JOHN BELLOWS, USIC Master Technician – WI, Shining Star Award

BLOOD HOUND EAST REGION & MARKET TECHNICIANS, Safest Driving Award

CHRISTINA CAMPBELL, USIC Technician – WA, Safety Lifesaver Award

TIMOTHY BROCK, USIC Master Technician – KY, Quality Excellence Award

GERALD DEJAGER, USIC Master Technician – WI, Hall of Fame Award

BUTCH HESS, USIC Expert Technician – PA, Good Neighbor Award

SAVANNA HOWARD, USIC Technician – WI, Rookie of the Year Award

GABE JUAREZ, USIC Supervisor – IA, Culture Champion Award

JOEL HERSHBERGER, USIC Team Lead – PA, Hall of Fame Award

ERIK KESSLER, Area Manager – NY, Do the Right Thing Award

DARRIN MEYER, USIC Supervisor – MI, Safety Innovation MVP Award

DAVID PIRKLE, USIC Master Technician – TX, Hall of Fame Award

JORDAN RAMIREZ, USIC Technician – MN, High Five Award

ERIN SMITH, USIC Traveler Technician, Golden Rule Award

USIC JOLIET, IL PROJECT TEAM SOUTH, Leading from the Ground Up Award

BUTCH WESTERLUND, Blood Hound Technician – Midwest Region, Extra Mile Award