Harper Corporation Recognizes Gerrits for going
the Extra Mile
Charlotte, N.C., April 26, 2006 - Some
people simply go above and beyond the call of duty because they love what they
do. These are the people who make the difference between an average
organization and a truly excellent organization. Global anilox roll supplier
Harper Corporation of America makes a point of looking for this “above and
beyond” characteristic in its hiring process, and nurturing it in the
workplace.
To this end, Harper Corporation is proud to announce that Tom
Gerrits is the latest recipient of the company’s “Going the Extra Mile Award.”
A superfinish operator at the company’s Green Bay manufacturing
facility in De Pere, Wisconsin, Gerrits was nominated for the award for the
excellent quality of his work, the pride he takes in doing his job well, the
effort he puts forth, and the quantity of what he accomplishes.
“Tom has a great attitude,” said Richard Roffers, Harper
Corporation’s Green Bay plant manager. “He loves his work and makes a kind of
game out of it. He likes to see if he can break his own record for square
inches produced in a day. Every day he comes in smiling and ready.”
Nearly three years ago, Harper initiated the “President's Going the
Extra Mile Award,” and since then, the company has recognized numerous
employees for their dedication to excellence in their daily work.
“Traditionally, this award is given as a surprise during a meeting
with the recipient’s supervisor and the Extra Mile committee,” said Margaret
Harper Kluttz, Harper’s executive vice president.
Gerrits, working at Harper’s Charlotte facility on an employee
exchange program, was presented the award by Kluttz; Art Ehrenberg, Harper’s
vice president of operations; and Roffers, who attended the ceremony via
videoconference from Green Bay.
Winners receive a medallion and a gift certificate, in addition to
having their names engraved on four plaques, one of which is displayed at each
of the following locations: the Harper Corporation corporate office, the
Charlotte manufacturing facility, the Green Bay office and the Green Bay
manufacturing facility. All employees are eligible to nominate a colleague or
be nominated by a colleague for the award.
