Good People

Jen Scrivner

"Don't be afraid to explore opportunities."

In June 1997, I saw an ad in the paper for a Sales Associate position at Goodmans and interviewed with Murray. Part of the way through the interview, he told me that he thought I might be better suited for another position and had me drive across town to G2, where I interviewed for and got a position as Customer Service Rep. That was my first lesson in flexibility at Goodmans. Although it wasn't the position I originally interviewed for, I knew it was a position in which I could learn the business and eventually advance. I dove into my job with enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn. Within a year, I had been promoted twice, first to sales associate then to Account Manager. Management continued to be supportive, helping me gain the skills needed for my next position. In February 2004, I became the General Manager at G2. My advice to others building their own careers within the Goodmans team is don't be afraid to explore new opportunities and know you'll have the support of management.

Dave Merrill

"Take initiative to grow in the company and fill your toolbox along the way."

I started at Goodmans as a temp before becoming a full-time Service Technician in 1987. After a few months, I knew it was a company where I could advance in my career and that what really interested me was operations and supporting sales. I wrote my manager a letter outlining my goals and the path to get there. Although I am not a natural sales person, I knew first-hand sales experience would help me better understand and support that part of the business. After advancing to Service Center Manager, I accepted a sales position at G2 in 1995. The three subsequent years I spent in sales were the best training I had, providing new tools for the next steps in my career. Over the next few years, I was the Operations Manager at Goodmans, took a Contract Sales position, briefly left the company, returned as the Director of Service Operations for Goodmans, and in early 2005 became the General Manager at Coherent Structures. I took the initiative to chart my career, and Goodmans helped me acquire the tools to fill my toolbox.

Barb Skrzcez

"Use the knowledge you gain along the way."

Fresh out of college in 1991, my first job was a six-week design internship with Goodmans. Although it was unpaid, I knew the experience and opportunity to learn would be ample compensation. Following my internship, I was offered a full-time position as a Project Coordinator in the design department and was promoted several months later to Project Manager. I was a careful observer of how my role fit into the company, and my department manager was as an incredible mentor supporting my ideas and guiding me. After serving as a senior designer and design director from 1996-2000, I was as far as I could go in design and was offered a choice of staying where I was, moving to project management or transitioning to sales. I chose sales and have found that my design experience helps me better serve clients because I have the confidence to recommend design solutions I know will work. The knowledge I have gained along the way has helped me in the position I am today.

Heather Dee

"If an area interests you, talk to your manager about it."

1999: Senior Designer
2000: Project Manager
2001: Sr. Project Manager
2003: Director of Project Management and Customer Service Groups

Ed Rojo

1992: Temp
1992: Installer
1995: Project Management
1997: Installation Coordinator

Ethan Johnson

1998: Installer
1998: Project Manager
2000: Account Manager

Michael Baldwin

1992: Installer
1994: Project Coordinator
1995: Project Manager
1996: Safety, Transportation, Equipment facility Manager

Tracy Peña

1999: Customer Service Rep.
2000: Sales Associate
2003: Customer Service Manager
2005: Operations Manager