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Anticipating the Mission.

How do we become AIRborne? By Anticipating. By Investing. By Reflecting. And knowing that, throughout, our Creating Raving Fans mission carries on.

- December 2019 -

Dear Datamax Family,

The holidays are certainly a season of great anticipation.

We all look forward to celebrating with friends and family. What I always do during this time of year, and I’ve done this for a long, long time, is I reflect on the past 12 months. I look back at the goals that we’ve established, and I assess what progress we’ve made. I also begin anticipating the year ahead. 

Barry Simon
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Investing in
the Mission.

This month, managers from all departments will embark on a huge investment of time and effort as they share their business plans with one another. It's an enormous investment in our company mission, and one that's well worth it. 

READ more about investing in the mission!

This month's featured Datamax articles.

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Anticipator or Avoider? Which one are you? It Matters in Every Race! 

As technology takes over the sport of racing, the difference becomes the driver and his or her ability to anticipate their next move. We, too, have great technology at our disposal - but do we anticipate, or do we avoid? Read more to find out.  
 

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Anticipation DNA: 9 Things Great Problem Seek, Problem Solvers Do 

Problem Seek. Problem Solve. It must be in our Datamax DNA.  Much of our success is defined by our ability to head off issues with agile problem solving skills.  These 9 Tips will certainly help, whether it's in administration, service, or  sales.
 

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You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Anticipate the Costs Associated With a New Phone System?

If you’ve done your homework, you’ve realized that cutting the cord on your Plain Old Telephone Service will serve your organization well. The makeup of, and the costs associated with, your next-generation system will depend on several factors.
 

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Reflecting on Past Missions.

David Rhodes' Datamax journey started in 1982 as a service technician in St. Louis. The industry changes, and the technology advancements, since then are limitless. But as he reflects, it's apparent that the mission remains the same here at Datamax.

At Datamax, we've got even more to rave about.

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Raving Fans:  Customer Spotlight

Todd Ashley
Hot Springs

Outside of the office, Todd Ashley is a drummer in a band, and is known to play any type of music (though his roots are in Rock 'n' Roll). At Datamax, Todd has a reputation for resolving any genre of customer issue. And inside customer offices, this Hot Springs-based  service technician is a true rock star.

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Raving Teammates: Employee Spotlight

Kellie Tew
Tyler

After 17 years with the same organization, what makes Kellie Tew in Tyler want to stay at Datamax? "It feels like home. The relationships that you build. I feel like I have responsibilities that are important to our success. If feel like if I ever left, I’d be letting my teammates down.” A mentor, a go-to and a Raving Fan - that's Kellie Tew.

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Raving Results: Solutions Spotlight

Edward Robinson III & Trey McFarlin
Dallas/Fort Worth

Every millimeter, or even 1/16 of a millimeter, matters in production print. Read how Trey McFarlin and Edward Robinson III helped establish trust and, through a total team effort, showed the attention to detail necessary to truly wow a new production print customer.  

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Raving Friends: Charitable Spotlight

CARTI
Little Rock

Datamax was pleased to donate a beautiful Christmas Tree at this year's CARTI Festival of Trees. The donated tree was auctioned off at the organization's Tux 'n' Trees event in Little Rock. President Barry Simon has served on numerous CARTI boards for more than 10 years, and currently serves on the Foundation Board.

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Datamax New Hires, Work Anniversaries  & Birthdays!

Arkansas/Texarkana New Hires & Anniversaries

NEW HIRES:
  • Tamara Hargrove - 11/18
  • Christopher Marchese - 11/18
  • Callie Partee - 11/18
ANNIVERSARIES: (Years at Datamax)
  • Kristopher Schmidt - 12/13 (2)
  • Sherry Lee - 12/14 (4)
  • Lashaunda Hayes - 12/14 (4)

Dallas/Ft. Worth New Hires & Anniversaries

NEW HIRES:
  • Brejal Guerrero - 11/4
  • Diana Salazar - 11/11
ANNIVERSARIES: (Years at Datamax)
  • Corey Huey - 12/1 (22)
  • Edward Robinson - 12/3 (1)
  • Lee Wise - 12/7 (4)
  • David Rhodes - 12/13 (37)
  • Richard Martin - 12/16 (22)
  • John Prine - 12/26 (2)

East Texas New Hires & Anniversaries

NEW HIRES:
  • No new hires.
ANNIVERSARIES: (Years at Datamax)
  • Melba Gipson - 12/1 (10)
  • Lin Lentz - 12/17 (1)

Saint Louis New Hires & Anniversaries

NEW HIRES:
  • No new hires.
ANNIVERSARIES: (Years at Datamax)
  • No anniversaries.

Arkansas/Texarkana Birthdays

  • Curry Shelton - 12/10
  • Darrel Bradshaw - 12/14
  • Guy Marsh - 12/16
  • Mary Cavazos Manos - 12/21
  • Jason Ingram - 12/24
  • Virginia McClellan - 12/27
  • Jeffrey Thomas - 12/30
  • Michael Hinton - 12/30

Dallas/Fort Worth Birthdays

  • Joshua Singleton - 12/1
  • Michael Kobus - 12/5
  • Jamie Rhodes - 12/10
  • Ricky Lollis - 12/17
  • David Scott - 12/17
  • Quandre McCoy - 12/18
  • Robert Minnerup - 12/20
  • Jennifer Duke - 12/21
  • Daniel Ketchum - 12/21
  • Theaodor Vangalis - 12/21
  • Demontre Lockett - 12/21
  • Graham Blackburn - 12/24
  • Rachel Rhodes - 12/27
  • Diana Salazar - 12/30

East Texas Birthdays

  • Steve Free - 12/3
  • Michael Snow - 12/3
  • Matthew Goodson - 12/4
  • Darlene White - 12/15
  • Rick Fedell - 12/24

Saint Louis Birthdays

  • Steven J. Sumner - 12/10
  • Jessica Swain - 12/18
  • Bradley Grohmann - 12/20

Barry Simon

Simon says ...

A lot of people are afraid to write down a goal because they’re afraid to fail. But goals are essential for mapping out our future success.- Barry Simon

 

I'd love your thoughts, input and new ideas!