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Family Matters.

 This year, more than ever ... The holiday season is a time for traditions, for togetherness, and for turning our sights to those who matter most — our family.  

- December 2020 -

Dear Datamax Family,

The holiday season, for me, is a distinct time for family. Even though this year may look and feel a little different than most, it’s still an opportunity to appreciate and understand the value of what family means.

Barry Simon
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Faith in the Family.

When his son and daughter-in-law traveled to Andorra for an entire year to work as missionaries, Kenny and wife Karen kept their faith in the process. And now, as the holidays approach, the entire Prince family relishes in the reunion.

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This month's featured Datamax articles.

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Family Feast: Jackie Campos Celebrates Both Family Food and Heritage at Holiday Gathering

The kitchen is a special place for Jackie Campos, her mother, and her sisters. It's a place where food is prepared, and culture is celebrated. This year, it's Jackie's first time to host the family gathering.
 

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Family Owned: 7 Advantages of Working for a Family-Owned Company Like Datamax

From speed of decision making to stable values and culture, we discuss 7 big advantages of working for a family-owned business — from A.B. Dick Products (1955) all the way to today. 
 

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Family Rivalries: Epic Stories! Smack Talk! Don't Miss our Rave Review Top 20 Football Rankings

College Football Bowl Season has arrived.  Given the number of college football fanatics across the Datamax family (and the stories that come with them), we wanted to hear from you, about YOUR team. 

Kym McGee and son A.J.

Family Blessings.

Beyond the traditional NFL games and grandkids' smiling faces around the Christmas tree, Kym McGee's family cares deeply about giving. They're called Blessing Bags. And they're an integral part of their holiday tradition.

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

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Raving Fans: Customer Spotlight

Jeff Watson
Dallas/Fort Worth

Production print customers, by nature of their needs, are a unique breed.
Their print jobs are their livelihood. With Jeff Watson, Hills Church of Christ is very open about their level of Raving fandom, based on a recent testimonial.

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Raving Teammates: Employee Spotlight

Jedena Garrett
Little Rock

Logistics Coordinator Jedena Garrett's job? To keep the shop moving in Little Rock. She works closely with Tony Ashcraft to keep a close eye on the intricate details of delivery and, as a result, the delivering of Raving Fans in Arkansas.

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Raving Results: Solutions Spotlight

Bryan Bearden
Lufkin

Patience and persistence - two key weapons in Bryan Bearden's arsenal as he helped an East Texas nonprofit organization realize the cost savings and business process benefits that come with a long-awaited MFP upgrade.

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Raving Friends: Charitable Spotlight

Children's Protection Center
Arkansas

The Datamax Ballers Fantasy Football Season is far from settled, but there's already one declared winner: Funds raised from the Arkansas football league will  benefit the Little Rock-based Children's Protection Center. Click below for more on the CPC.

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Datamax New Hires, Work Anniversaries  & Birthdays!

Arkansas/Texarkana New Hires & Anniversaries

NEW HIRES:
  • Kaylee Green - 11/2
ANNIVERSARIES: (Years at Datamax)
  • Timothy Cook - 12/5 (1)
  • Sherry Lee - 12/14 (5)
  • Lashaunda Hayes - 12/14 (5)

Dallas/Ft. Worth New Hires & Anniversaries

NEW HIRES:
  • Meagan McCoy - 11/10
  • Joshua Waller - 11/9
ANNIVERSARIES: (Years at Datamax)
  • Corey Huey - 12/1 (23)
  • Matt Mundfrom - 12/2 (1)
  • Edward Robinson III - 12/3 (2)
  • Lee Wise - 12/7 (5)
  • David Rhodes - 12/13 (38)
  • Richard Martin - 12/16 (23)
  • John Prine - 12/26 (3)

East Texas/Sulphur Springs New Hires & Anniversaries

NEW HIRES:
  • Kelsey Franklin - 11/16
  • George Miller - 11/2
ANNIVERSARIES: (Years at Datamax)
  • Melba Gipson - 12/1 (11)

Saint Louis New Hires & Anniversaries

NEW HIRES:
  • No new hires.
ANNIVERSARIES: (Years at Datamax)
  • Thomas Hederman - 12/2 (1)

Arkansas/Texarkana Birthdays

  • Curry Shelton - 12/10
  • Darrel Bradshaw - 12/14
  • Guy Marsh - 12/16
  • Keli Collins - 12/17
  • Destin Franks - 12/22
  • Jason Ingram - 12/24
  • Michael Hinton - 12/30
  • Jeffrey Thomas - 12/30

Dallas/Fort Worth Birthdays

  • Joshua Singleton - 12/1
  • Jamie Rhodes - 12/10
  • Ricky Lollis - 12/17
  • Quandre McCoy - 12/18
  • Robert Minnerup - 12/20
  • Jennifer Duke - 12/21
  • Daniel Ketchum - 12/21
  • Rachel Rhodes - 12/27

East Texas/Sulphur Springs Birthdays

  • Michael Snow - 12/3
  • Darlene White - 12/15
  • Brandon Brock - 12/31

Saint Louis Birthdays

  • Steven Sumner - 12/10
  • Bradley Grohmann - 12/20

Barry Simon

Simon says ...

As a company, we’ve always done things that allowed us to make the appropriate decisions, not just for today’s well-being but for our future. A future that benefits each and every one of us. That’s what family is.- Barry Simon

 

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A Family Reminder.

The holidays are a reminder of both our own blessings, and all the needs that still exist in our own communities, especially this year. In the true DatamaxCares spirit, we've compiled a list of organizations that — if you feel so compelled — would be great avenues for giving back.

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