HL President Message: “Leave it Better Than You Found It”

In short, steady and incremental progress is being made to improve efficiency and to automate or standardize processes, such as establishing a Policy and Procedure (P&P) electronic file for the company, updating existing P&P or creating new ones like the Project Handoff Meeting procedure. This group has also vetted and implemented new software, with the helpful input from Mike Ridino. New software has been purchased and implemented for HR On-boarding.  The group is currently reviewing software to help manage our extensive fleet of equipment that when implemented will allow Resource Group to automate certain tasks and allow equipment maintenance to go paperless. In short, Matt, Jeff and Mike are in the process of leaving it better than they found it.  

Leave it Better Then You Found It

What a great segue to my next topic.  Hard to believe I started at McGuire and Hester 32 years ago.  I gave notice to my prior employer on October 17, 1989, the same day as the Loma Prieta Earthquake. My first full year, we completed $10 million in revenue and were small enough where I was required by necessity to wear multiple hats; Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Safety, Contract Review, Human Resource, Legal, Marketing, and yes hard to believe, Information Technology (stop laughing Randy). I undoubtedly can say that in each step of the way I have left it better than I found it.  This however didn’t come from my efforts, it came from those that have replaced me with a much better skillset then I could have ever imagined. I encourage you to check our Harbor Linx website and see the leaders that have done such an incredible job taking on my old roles and in the process making our family of companies MUCH better! These opportunities only occur with consistent and meaningful growth, the same type of growth that will provide each of you additional responsibilities and further your career development.  

With my eventual retirement in 2026 inching ever so close, we will continue to seek out those with the right skill set to lead the future. With that, I would like to announce Louie Roessler’s new role as President of Harbor Linx Business Support. Louie will assume the responsibilities of all Business Support groups. Louie has earned this new responsibility solidified in how he stepped in when we acquired Casey-Fogli and CF&T leading the way with a smooth transition and sincere care for the onboarding of the new team.

Also earning a much deserved promotion is Kim Carone who will be assuming her new role as VP – Risk Management.  Kim will continue as our Corporate Counsel with the added responsibilities of Insurance and Safety.  The Safety Group will be reporting directly to Kim.  

These transitions will free up my time to concentrate more on real estate development, investments and acquisitions. When I eventually retire, I plan on remaining on the Board and on the ESOP Trust to support all involved in making Harbor Linx and companies stronger than it is today.