AM Technical Solutions (AM) is proud to recognize two employees that have made significant contributions to our company’s growth.
Eric Kauffman and John Holt both celebrated their 10-year work anniversaries this year. To celebrate their milestones, we asked Eric and John about their individual experiences working for AM over the past decade.
Q&A: Eric Kauffman
- Work Anniversary: September 21
– What do you value most about working for AM?
Eric: Many things come to mind — the variety of problems I am asked to solve, the flexible schedule, good compensation, great work location, and professional co-workers. However, if I had to pick one thing, it would be the company’s commitment to employees during slow periods.
– How has your role evolved over the years?
Eric: I started as Equipment Service Business Unit Manager, then expanded into & learned the other business units as Product Development Manager. Now, I am maximizing my analytical and systematic approach as VP of Product Development & Deployment to help our project teams manage more clearly.
– How important is the company culture to you?
Eric: Extremely important. It’s very peaceful working with a fair, just, professional group of people.
– What is something you want people to know about the company?
Eric: There is something that people may not see if they just read the list of services we provide. Unlike every other company I’ve worked at — where it’s fairly common — I’ve never seen or experienced any political maneuvering.
– What is one of your favorite memories from your time at AM?
Eric: A two-week project in Germany. I got to showcase my past tool engineering data simplification skills, experience a great location in Europe, and work with a great guy.
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“One of Eric’s projects that stands out to me was how he handled a change in strategy,” says Eric’s manager, Dan Codi, AM COO. “He redirected our team’s initial strategy to self-perform tool install engineering on an international project, differentiated our company’s approach from a competitor’s, and helped us win the project.”
Q&A: John Holt
- Work Anniversary: October 4
– What do you value most about working for AMTS?
John: The culture. The company is always positive, forward-thinking, and innovative. There’s also an incredible amount of support from senior management. They help you when you need it, but trust you to forge your own path.
– How has your role evolved over the years?
John: The expectations remain the same, but the growth and expansion of the company has created new challenges and opportunities. My team has grown from a few superintendents and three test techs to about 35 employees spread over 8 disciplines.
– How important is the company culture to you?
John: Extremely important. It hasn’t deviated from the original path in the 10 years I’ve been a part of the company. Senior management and my peer group are always in stride and we feed off each other’s input and knowledge.
– What is something you want people to know about the company?
John: Behind the scenes, the company is genuinely looking for ways to help the customer succeed, even when it may not be the most profitable path for AM. We will take a strategic hit in return for long-term partnerships and growth.
– What is one of your favorite memories from your time at AM?
John: Bittersweet de-install for one project because I was part of the start-up and some friends lost their jobs when it closed. However, the de-install team we put together was awesome and so much fun to work with. We had a huge challenge before us, but that group of folks never slacked off, did 60 hours per week for six months, and we had a blast finishing the project. It was a rodeo!
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“I am especially proud to see how much John’s team has grown under his leadership,” says John’s manager, Curt Gwilliam, AM Senior VP of Operations. “The client that works with John’s team has greatly expanded their portfolio due to his team’s ability to bring in quality personnel to work seamlessly with the client. It is amazing to see that our company is completely integrated and entrusted with a role that helps the client be successful.”
Great Leadership Has Fueled Our Company’s Growth
Eric Kauffman and John Holt have displayed excellent leadership, fostered high-level communication, and contributed to high-performing teams over the past 10 years.
We are grateful for their hard work and dedication to the company to help us continue to grow in our 25th year of delivering high-tech construction projects to customers!
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