Longtime Knoxville Associates Join Special Group BECOMING AMBASSADORS
Bob and Gary recently retired, but that doesn’t mean they’ve stopped being part of the team. That’s because they recently joined the Ambassador Team, a special group of retired associates who choose to stay connected to Averitt, our customers and fellow associates. As part of the Ambassador Team, members can continue to support Averitt Cares for Kids and the good works of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. They can also earn referral rewards and Red Thinkin’ Rewards points, participate in Team Up Community Challenge projects, and even choose to support local operations when available as an Averitt Mentor. “I had seen the Ambassador Team mentioned in stories about other associates who had joined,” says Bob, who was a city driver for 45 years. “I wanted to stay in touch and follow the company, and of course refer people if I get the chance. But I’m not just going to send anybody over to Averitt. I want to get good team members.” Gary – who spent 41-plus years with Averitt – says joining the Ambassador team is the next step of what has been a memorable ride. “It was great working for Averitt,” recalls Gary, who spent many years as Between the two of them, BOB PARKER and GARY HODGE worked with Averitt for more than 85 years.
a city driver after starting in shuttle. “I don’t think you could find any place that would treat you like they treated us.” Both Bob and Gary are happy to have the opportunity to support St. Jude as Ambassadors. “My wife and I have always supported St. Jude. I love kids,” Bob explains. “We always had a dollar a week taken out with Averitt, but we’ve donated more than that.” Gary adds, “If not for kids, we wouldn’t have a future. I’ve always thought and still think it’s a good charity.” Congratulations on your retirement, Bob and Gary! We’re thankful for your decades of service to our team and to our customers! T m Longtime Knoxville associates BOB PARKER (seated, left) and GARY HODGE (seated, right) are surrounded by friends and family as they celebrate their retirements.
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RETIREES Thank you for your service to our team! Michael Amoroso Vi-Jon Gregory Anderson Chattanooga Wendal Fisher Little Rock Lisa Gatlin Nashville Steven Goodman Owensboro Ronald King Fort Smith James Lynch Nashville Jeffrey Perkins Atlanta East Sidney Presnell Tri-Cities
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One way our retirees can stay connected to Averitt is by becoming a member of the Ambassador Team, a special group of retired associates who stay connected to our unique culture of giving back. Ambassador teammates are annual contributors to Averitt Cares for Kids and are welcome to participate in the Team Up Community Challenge, People Like You Referral Rewards, and more! Email Dusty Barrow in Marketing and Communications at dbarrow@averitt.com to learn how to join.
We’re proud of our team’s commitment to Promote From Within, as we’ve seen thousands of associates move into different roles along their career paths over the years. Our unique culture is focused on building a strong team by helping you succeed in your chosen position and any other advancement opportunity you pursue. Learn more at InsideAveritt.com/PromoteFromWithin.
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