Empowered to Exceed Expectations
Ryan Killoren & Ryan Chiarelli
I would like to recognize Ryan Killoren and Ryan Chiarelli for their excellent facilitation of the UKG/CMiC integration for the People Operations and Payroll teams. Their major accomplishments include: • Testing live data for in-depth UAT across all four modules: Employee Profile, Taxes, Direct Deposit, and Benefits • Conducting testing on the combined Union Pay Rate Process • Preparing for the company-wide Parallel Payroll Exercise Their dedication and expertise have been instrumental in ensuring a smooth and successful integration. Please join me in congratulating them for exemplifying our core values through your hard work and collaboration! Keeping People and Discipline at the forefront of every decision made.
Derek Schmit
I would like to recognize Derek Schmit for his work in creating a new macro-driven spreadsheet that streamlines our billing process. He dedicated a lot of time to building a tool that significantly improves efficiency and accuracy in this process. Derek's expertise and willingness to help made a difference, and I truly appreciate it. Thanks Derek!!
Mark Wojtal
Two mornings ago started off bumpy for our Crew in Macomb, IL. Unknowing of the morning us guys were having but we (the crew) know he knew of an issue that would've 100% granted him showing up and not being happy with us our leader Mark Wojtal popped in with a big smile and genuine gratitude for each and everyone there. The positive energy he brought transformed the atmosphere with just a few words of encouragement he inspired us to tackle our challenges with renewed enthusiasm. It’s amazing how effective leadership can turn a bumpy day into a productive one and it will carry on for a long time. It made the entire crew not only grateful for him but also to be part of a team led by someone so thankful and motivating!
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!
Michelle Beeber
Michelle has been an incredible partner throughout the Time Tracking project. She brings warmth, clarity, and real-world perspective to every conversation, always reminding us who this work is ultimately for: our people in the field. She shows up consistently, provides thoughtful feedback, and helps us make decisions that were not only correct, but kind. This kind of stakeholder support is gold. Michelle helped us navigate the tough calls, validate the workflows, and stay grounded in the “why” behind the project. Her partnership has been a huge part of getting this project ready for launch, and we’re deeply grateful for her support!
Energy Team working at the TVA Kingston Plant in Tennessee
I want to send out an E³ to the Energy Team working at the TVA Kingston Plant in Tennessee. This is a massive project with well over 500 personnel from different companies working to get this project back on track. During a recent rain event, everyone except the Keeley Energy Team decided to call it a day and left the site. #WHATEVERITTAKES was defined by this team as they waited out the rain in the morning to pour in the afternoon. This small Keeley Team was the only one moving this project forward this day. It makes me proud to be a Keeley'n when our team does #WHATEVERITTAKES to get the job done. Well done, Energy Team!
Robert Luebbers
We received a note from one of our clients at Truity Credit Union about Robert Luebbers that I wanted to share with the Core Values team. Truity has become one of our most important financial facilities clients with 5 projects in 2025 and at least 4 more to come in 2026. Robert stepped in on a project in Shawnee, Kansas, after one of our superintendents had to leave for personal reasons and left the project in a schedule and budget hole. Not only has Robert made a great impression on Truity, as evidenced by the note below, but he also turned the schedule around and came up with a plan to make sure Keeley wouldn’t take significant financial losses on the project. All of Keeley’s core values are on display with Robert on his projects and it’s great to see the Owner recognizing it too!
Matt Muller, Jacob Schaefer, Mike Bishop, Nick Watkins, Domenic Serena, and Aaron Anast
I want to extend my sincere appreciation to Matt Muller, Jacob Schaefer, Mike Bishop, Nick Watkins, Domenic Serena, and Aaron Anast for taking the time yesterday to help build beds for Peter & Paul Community Services at the old Calvary Cross Missionary Baptist Church in South City. This was a last-minute request from the PPCS CEO and you guys volunteered and shined. Your willingness to step up, work hard, and support a meaningful cause reflects the kind of team we are—one that leads with compassion, commitment, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Because of your efforts, many in our community will rest a little easier and warmer, and that impact is something to be proud of. Thank you for bringing your skills, your energy, and your heart to the project. I’m grateful to work alongside people who don’t just talk about helping others—they show up and make it happen. Thank you again for everything you contributed.
Glenn Woll
Congratulations, Glenn! Huge congratulations to Glenn Woll on earning his CHST designation! This is a tremendous accomplishment and a well-earned recognition of your dedication, knowledge, and commitment to safety excellence. Your hard work continues to raise the bar for our team and the industry. Well done, Glenn — we’re proud of you!
Karen Fox
I would like to formally recognize and submit an E3 for Karen Fox. Since transitioning into her new role as Procurement Invoicing Coordinator in July, Karen has taken full ownership of processing all invoices for the Heavy Industries team. At times, she has managed volumes exceeding 600 invoices, a workload that can be both complex and highly time-sensitive. Despite the pressure, Karen has consistently delivered with accuracy, ensuring our invoices are processed in a timely manner and directly supporting the Heavy Industries team’s ability to achieve our monthly revenue goals. Her commitment, work ethic, and perseverance stand out. Thank you for your outstanding contributions, Karen!
Heather Harris
Heather- Thanks for your passion and commitment to this amazing charity. Congrats on the awesome success you had and hats off to you for partnering with your community to have an even greater positive impact! Humbled by your greatness,
Jen Baumberger & Justin Knolhoff & Stephanie Keller
Big THANK YOU on behalf of our craft team for Jen & Justin & Stephanie’s work on correcting the unemployment challenge we had recently. This had a big impact on our team (90+ team members), was getting attention and pressure from the Labor Unions, and was getting ready to impact our team around the holidays. All made this a top priority, focused all their energy on it, and drove to find a quick solution. At one point, Jen gave out her number to team members so she could personally walk them through the process. It’s great to see our team pull together to make sure we take care of our most valuable asset, our Keeley’ns !!!!!
Ryan Chiarelli
I wanted to take a moment to give Kudos to Ryan Chiarelli. Mapping data from UKG to CMiC is far more complicated than one would assume. In the last few months, we’ve worked tirelessly to map Direct Deposit, Employee Taxes, Employee profile, Benefits & Deductions and countless miscellaneous findings for all 5 companies. This requires an acute attention to detail in ensuring that every scenario for every state, local, job title, and unique situation is captured. We have thousands of mappings that have been tweaked a thousand and one times after every testing. Ryan has consistently gone above and beyond to make sure these systems are passing the correct data. He takes every change with positivity and takes immediate action to ensure the process moves forward. In addition, he has built long-lasting relationships with our vendors to ensure we can get answers as quickly as possible when we need assistance. As we approach Go Live of these APIs it should be noted that we would not have gotten here without his persistence and dedication. Thank-you, Ryan for being You and forever living the “Whatever It Takes!” attitude!
Tim Strickfaden
I’d like to nominate Tim Strickfaden for an E3. He has taken the marketing team to new heights this year and dealt with an incredible amount of change with grace and transparency that has brought hope and growth to our team. He lives out all of Keeley’s core values and is very deserving of an E3 for everything he has done this year!
Emily Lynch
Emily consistently represents the People core value in everything she does. She’s always willing to lend a hand — whether it’s connecting me with the right folks (because she literally knows everyone!) or helping coordinate logistics to ensure our catering and event details are flawless. Her helpful attitude, reliability, and genuine care for others make her an incredible teammate and an essential part of what makes Keeley special. Thank you, Emily, for always going above and beyond to support your fellow Keeley’ns!
Keeley Energy Team @ TVA Kingston
I want to send out an E³ to the Energy Team working at the TVA Kingston Plant in Tennessee. This is a massive project with well over 500 personnel from different companies working to get this project back on track. During a recent rain event, everyone except the Keeley Energy Team decided to call it a day and left the site. #WHATEVERITTAKES was defined by this team as they waited out the rain in the morning to pour in the afternoon. This small Keeley Team was the only one moving this project forward that day. It makes me proud to be a Keeley'n when our team does #WHATEVERITTAKES to get the job done. Well done, Energy Team!
Bronson Holland and Joe Phillip
Wanted to submit an E3 to the building group KSP DEMO TEAM of Bronson Holland and Joe Phillip. We were tasked with a 4000sf demo job for LONE STAR CREDIT UNION in Terrell Texas. The challenges were to completely bring this space back to a white box while keeping the drive thru lanes up and running and 2 credit union employees safe and sound. After isolating the drive thru area from any hazards, dust, and noise, Bronson and Joe safely and respectfully brought this space back to that white box condition we were looking for on time and under budget. Thank you Bronson and Joe for bringing this space back ready for rebuild without one complaint from the Client.
