The Spark
December 2023
Safety Awareness
KEEPING OUR EMPLOYEES SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Stay merry and safe this holiday season! Watch the video from our OSHA experts, where they share invaluable tips and insights on keeping our workplace safe and our team protected during this festive time of year. Learn essential guidelines and best practices to ensure a joyful and hazard-free environment for all. Let’s celebrate responsibly and prioritize safety together!
KEEPING YOUR FAMILY AND HOME SAFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Leadership Insights
Rich Ennis
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
As the Holiday season approaches, on behalf of our entire Leadership Team, my best wishes to you and your family. May the season allow you plenty of time with your loved ones, a chance to celebrate this past year, to recharge your batteries and enthusiastically welcome in the new year!
I’d be remiss in a message to all our people so close to the end of the year, if I did not thank you for your loyalty and commitment to being part of our journey to build Fortis into a truly world-class company. Your hard work and perseverance made 2023 a year of progress, growth, and success. Thank you.
May the spirit of the holidays bring joy and happiness to you and your family.
Celebrate Achievements
MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES – CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ACHIEVEMENT!
Jonathan Thomas
Sales Executive
Orange, CA
15 Year Anniversary
Most Memorable Fortis Moment:
I don’t have one single moment, but I have had many blessings while working at VFS & Fortis and have built great friendships along the way.
Fortis Differentiator:
People First values are what makes Fortis stand out from other organizations.
Fun Fact About Yourself:
I love old cars, watches and anything mechanical.
Favorite Quote:
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford
Douglas Korman
Technician
Clearwater, FL
5 Year Anniversary
WELCOME TO THE FORTIS TEAM
Emily Smallwood
Inspections Coordinator, Clearwater, FL
Cody Bell
Sprinkler Construction Apprentice, Clearwater, FL
Bill Tsugranes
Shop Fabrication Assistant, Clearwater, FL
Jorge Callejas
Alarm Apprentice, Orange, CA
Walter Jaramillo
Inspector, Boynton Beach, FL
Zachary Staten
Fire Alarm Apprentice, Boynton Beach, FL
Jacob Cadet
Inspector, Boynton Beach, FL
Karen Konfino
California – Remote
Victor Brown Nunez
Sprinkler Construction Apprentice, Clearwater, FL
Robert Clapham
Sprinkler Construction Apprentice, Clearwater, FL
Adrianna Zavala
Customer Service Representative, Orange, CA
Manuel Negrete
Alarm Apprentice, Orange, CA
Travarius Noble
Alarm Service Technician, Boynton Beach, FL
Trevor Lake
Sprinkler Apprentice, Boynton Beach, FL
Brian Mancher
Alarm Service Technician, Boynton Beach, FL
Michael Vielehr
Director of National Accounts, Corporate
Operational Excellence
CONGRATS TO OUR 2023 ONSPEC AWARD WINNERS
Josh Claxton
Clearwater, FL
Karina Rivera
Orange, CA
Kris Maya
Orange, CA
Ernesto Macias
Orange, CA
Mack McGaffagan
Clearwater, FL
Zylor Reed
Boynton Beach, FL
Rogelio Villasana
Houston, TX
Fernando Yanez
Houston, TX
Lamar Lake
Clearwater, FL
Craig Ellis
Orange, CA
Bruce Chalkley
Boynton Beach, FL
Julie O’Brien
Orange, CA
Clayton Shoemaker
Boynton Beach, FL
Daniel Cottichico
Clearwater, FL
Tyler Hester
Clearwater, FL
Aaron Bryant
Boynton Beach, FL
Carmen Krebs
Orange, CA
Lee Harrison
Houston, TX
Ernesto Macias
Orange, CA
Curtis Abbe
Orange, CA
Anneria Francisco
Boynton Beach, FL
Julian Ngo
Orange, CA
Stephanie Flores
Corona, CA
Sergio De Vito
Fontana, CA
Celester “Sly” Hungerford
Boynton Beach, FL
HR Corner
2024 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
We are pleased to announce the 2024 holiday schedule. All Fortis locations will recognize the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day – Monday, January 1
- Memorial Day – Monday, May 27
- Independence Day – Thursday, July 4
- Friday after Independence Day – Friday, July 5
- Labor Day – Monday, September 2
- Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 28
- Friday after Thanksgiving – Friday, November 29
- Christmas Eve – Tuesday, December 24
- Christmas Day – Wednesday, December 25
- New Year’s Eve – Tuesday, December 31
This year we have scheduled an extra holiday around July 4th to provide a long holiday weekend during the summer. As a result, there will not be a personal holiday granted in 2024.
Please see the Fortis Holiday Policy for complete details. We hope you enjoy your time off resting, recuperating, and reconnecting with family and friends.
