Empowered to Exceed Expectations

Lee Murphy & Team – P&G Data Center 

I want to take a moment to recognize Lee Murphy and his entire crew for their outstanding performance on the foundations and duct bank installation work at the P&G Data Center. We received positive recognition from Turner Construction for the level of coordination, execution, and safety demonstrated during 12/31/25 work. That credit is well-deserved and is a direct reflection of Lee’s leadership and the crew’s professionalism in the field to execute tasks efficiently, safely, and exactly as planned. Please join me in thanking the entire team for their hard work, attention to detail, and commitment to doing things the right way. Efforts like this continue to strengthen our reputation on this project and with our partners. Proud of the work this team is putting in; let’s keep this momentum going for 2026! (see recognition email below from Turner Construction)

Robert DeRoy – P&G Redhawk & P&G Data Center
We’re proud to recognize Robert DeRoy, a dedicated laborer whose outstanding contributions have made a tremendous impact on the P&G Redhawk project. Robert consistently goes above and beyond – keeping our site clean, safe, and running smoothly, and doing whatever it takes to support the project team. His hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed. Our partners at Miller Valentine Construction have even described him as a “Rockstar” team player—an acknowledgment that speaks volumes about his commitment and work ethic. Thank you, Robert, for setting the standard and embodying what it means to be a true team asset and Keeley’n. Your efforts make a difference every day, and we’re grateful to have you on our team.

Andy Helenschmidt – P&G Redhawk 

I would like to take a moment to recognize Andy Helenschmidt for his outstanding leadership on the P&G Redhawk Project. Since March of 2025, Andy has been leading this Power-of-One project with our Civil and Industrial Group, and his commitment, consistency, and leadership have been instrumental to the project’s success. He has done an excellent job fostering a true “one team” environment, bringing together all groups, partners, and field crews to work toward shared goals and expectations. Managing a project of this scale requires strong coordination, accountability, and clear direction, and Andy has consistently demonstrated all of these qualities. His ability to align teams, navigate challenges, and maintain focus on safety, quality, and schedule reflects the standard we strive for across our organization. Thank you, Andy, for your continued leadership and dedication to making this project successful for everyone involved.

Callaghan Stamer and Thomas Emory
Callaghan and Thomas have been an incredible team throughout the Time Tracking project, each bringing their own strengths and together creating the kind of momentum that really moves a complex initiative forward. Callaghan has been a bright spot from the start. She’s led with courage, curiosity, and a steady hand, asking great questions, building trust across teams, and partnering closely with our stakeholders on Project Dynamo to make sure we’re solving the right problems. When ambiguity popped up, she helped untangle it and kept everyone focused and moving. Thomas has been the calm, capable engine behind the technical delivery. He dug into the tough parts without hesitation, explained issues clearly, and balanced this project alongside other major efforts like i404 without losing quality or momentum. His technical leadership and steady problem-solving kept this work on track. Together, they’ve shown what strong collaboration between Product and Development can look like: supportive, solution-focused, and anchored in shared ownership. Their work has made a real difference, and we’re grateful for everything they’ve poured into this project!

Ed Reinken and Keith Smith
I would like to give a shout out to Ed and Keith for staying on point New Years Eve. We had a big concrete pour set up in Jerseyville Illinois and needed local hall help. Ed noticed marijuana smell coming from a vehicle when someone exited, so he grabbed Keith for a second opinion, and it was confirmed. After getting on site testing to the job and testing a few people, their instincts were correct and two possible new hire tested non-negative. I want to thank these two for not losing focus on the last day of the year and especially a day before a holiday and preventing possible injuries! Great job guys! 

Miguel Rivera
I would like to provide an E3 to Miguel Rivera at the Project Dynamo site. While onsite Ryan Thielen and myself were performing a site walk reviewing the large excavation for the new building site. While standing next the hard barricades that have been erected around this excavation and on the opposite side of where work was being performed, Miguel saw us standing and talking and made his way around the entire excavation to talk to us. When he arrived, he made sure to let us know that there was about to be a large amount of traffic in the area due to large ADT trucks bringing in backfill and wanted us to be aware of the drive paths. He then asked if we could walk with him to his print shack so that we could sign in on the JSA for the area and went over all of the hazards that had been identified. Kudos to Miguel to take the time to walk across the entire site to make sure that myself and Ryan as management were following proper protocol and also making sure that we were being safe and aware of our surroundings.

Pedro Carnero and Juan Medina 
Little details that make big impact! Pedro Carnero and Juan Medina give a good example of one of Keeley Values “Discipline” following and implementing safety on site. They identified overhead power lines hazard on LFG line area before excavation; they communicated and updated PJHA. This type of actions will be always appreciated and recognized as a team effort to show that anybody from the team is capable to recognized and mitigate hazards on site. 

Brian Crean, Chris Hall, Logan Hall, Sergio Calderon, and Alejandro Cuellar Martinez, as well as the entire Keeley Mechanical team
 I want to extend my sincere appreciation to Brian Crean, Chris Hall, Logan Hall, Sergio Calderon, and Alejandro Cuellar Martinez, as well as the entire Keeley Mechanical team, for their outstanding support on Wednesday night last week.  When I reached out to Brian regarding the RAS line pipe leak that had caused the facility to reduce rate, he immediately mobilized resources to arrive at 7 PM and begin assisting. The team worked efficiently to remove the failed spool piece and install the new one—all before the plant could replace the old pumps and electronics.  Thanks to their quick response and willingness to step in, the facility was able to start bringing the rate back up by the next morning. This level of support demonstrates what a great partner Keeley Mechanical is, and we truly value your commitment and collaboration.  Thank you again for your exceptional effort and teamwork.

Kevin Rhodes, Alton Heffner and Chad Hutson
I observed Kevin Rhodes, Alton Heffner and Chad Hutson working on replacing a 20" Check Valve. While trying to bolt up top and bottom flanges, they were having alignment issues. Two bolts each, top and bottom were threaded into the valve causing additional alignment issues. The remained calm in what was a very frustrating situation; they talked through several possible solutions. Then used a process of elimination to find the correct solution and complete the job. They self triggered and kept their calm, Great Job!

Lindsay Sexton

I want to recognize Lindsay Sexton for truly living the People value. During our IT Townhall, we talked about the importance of IT being a partner to the business and having a stronger presence at STP meetings across Keeley. Lindsay immediately took that to heart. She proactively shared how DOT maintains visibility at many events and suggested a similar approach for IT to help get the word out and better support teams in the field. More importantly, Lindsay didn’t stop at the idea. She started having conversations with leaders, planting the seed about involving IT earlier and more often. Because of her partnership and advocacy, we already have 2–3 additional STP appearances scheduled, with more opportunities likely to follow. We really appreciate Lindsay making those connections and helping bring IT into the conversation so we can better support our Keeleyans from a technology standpoint. Her willingness to collaborate, advocate, and think beyond her role is a great example of putting people first and strengthening how we work together as one team.

Julian Medina

Every shift is full of small decisions; those mini moves determine the biggest milestone of all (January Toolbox talk note). During pre-shift morning meeting here at Jacksonville FL, Biogas PM, recognized “Julian Medina” that set a good example and engage with safety. He highlighting Julian’s gently approach to him the day before to call attention on PPE protocols. Julian also has been observed taking lead to complete PJHAs every morning. Huge thanks to Julian making mini moves that make a big difference making PPE observations, and leading writing PJHAs. These actions are very appreciated on site because they lead and motivate the team to continuing engaging on safety.

Jack Dietrich and Brett Suedkamp 

I’d like to recognize fleet mechanics Jack Dietrich and Brett Suedkamp for their outstanding efforts during Civil Infrastructure Day. Despite bone-chilling temperatures of -15°F, they thoroughly inspected all Keeley company vehicles in the parking lot and updated their DOT annual safety inspections and IFTA stickers. Their dedication ensured our teams could continue operating safely, in full compliance, and with minimal downtime. Thank you for continuing to exemplify PRIDE in your work, you’re a driving force within our fleet safety program. 

Marketing Team

I would like to recognize the following marketing team members for their unwavering support in making the Louisiana Office Ribbon Cutting a tremendous success—especially on such a short timeline: Anna Pizzo, Sarah Sease, Katie Prosser, Melanie Molina, Aggie Sherwin, Tim Strickfaden The decorations, food, and brochures were outstanding and truly showcased the Keeley brand. We welcomed approximately 45 guests to the office during the two-hour open house. Special guests included representatives from Speaker of the House Johnson’s office and Senator Kennedy’s office, which made the event even more impactful. Thank you again for the hard work, responsiveness, and attention to detail. Great job all around. I’ve attached a couple of photos in case you haven’t already seen them on social media.

Wayman DeClue

 I wanted to recognize Wayman DeClue’s random act of kindness tonight. I received an email from the Crisis Nursery asking if we had any volunteers who would be able to clear the snow from their parking lot so their employees and the families they serve would be able to access the building safely on Tuesday. We called the shop to see if an extra skid steer was available to use and asked if Wayman could drop if off tonight so a couple of our field craft could use it tomorrow. Much to our surprise, Wayman decided that it wouldn’t take him long to just do it himself and, in record time, he cleared all the snow from the lot! No one asked him to do it, none of us saw him do it, and he didn’t ask for anything in return. He just did it out of the goodness of his heart and he allowed the Crisis Nursery to carry on their mission without having to worry about the snow covered parking lot. Thank you, Wayman, for always representing Keeley’s values and being a great human!