Team Matters Spring 2022

Charlotte Warehouse Site Manager Started As A City Driver When Charlotte warehouse site manager JAMES EVANS interviews potential teammates, he doesn’t have to look far for an example of our commitment to career-growth opportunities. EXPERIENCING OUR CULTURE FIRSTHAND That’s because James started his Averitt career about 27 years ago as a city driver. He spent seven years in that role until he was promoted to frontline leader, a position he served in until 2021. Last year, James became a frontline leader for our Charlotte warehouse, and earlier this year he was promoted to site manager. James’ passion for wanting to grow in his career came from his experience of helping lead groups in overseas mission trips. “I like working with people,” James explains. “We had big teams go on these mission trips, and we went through a training process to get them ready for the culture we were going into. I really enjoyed that, so I wanted to do the same thing in my professional career.” While James was a frontline leader at our Charlotte service center, he gained valuable experience by filling in at the warehouse when other leaders were away on PTO or for other reasons. So when the site manager position came open, James was eager to step right in. And now he shares his experience with others. “It’s very important for our culture that we promote from within,” he says. “There is room for advancement, and if you’re willing to advance, the sky’s the limit.” James is also thankful for our family-oriented culture. “You know that Averitt cares about you and your family and your quality

Charlotte warehouse site manager JAMES EVANS began his Averitt career as a city driver, and he's seen our culture of career-growth opportunities firsthand.

of life,” James explains. “A lot of other companies don’t. That’s important to people, and it’s something I share with people I interview.” What advice does James have for associates who want to grow in their careers? “Don’t limit yourself to what you think you can do,” he says. “Challenge yourself and be available, and don’t be timid about learning something new.” RE ADY TO GROW I N YOUR CAREER ? If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, call our Job Hotline at 800-991-1971, talk to your leadership, or visit InsideAveritt.com/Jobs to find out about local driving, leadership and other opportunities that are available. T m

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With 2022 in full swing, it’s a great time to use your uniform allotment of as much as $150. If you order by March 31, you can get more bang for your buck by taking advantage of our 20% discount! Also, if you use your full allotment before March 31, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card! As a reminder, it’s a good idea to have the following items on hand:

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No matter what comes our way in 2022 and beyond, our team is ready for what’s next, and we’ll meet it with professionalism and teamwork! If you haven’t already watched our 2022 Uniformity hype video, we encourage you to check it out – the video is a great reminder of what makes our team a great one to be part of, and how we can accomplish anything through teamwork! Watch the video at InsideAveritt.com/Uniforms .

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