If the River Cities Dragon Boat Festival teaches us anything, it's this: We row in rhythm. For one another. And for a great cause.
As our Arkansas team concludes its annual River Cities Dragon Boat Festival, we’re reminded that every position in the boat matters.
This event is one of my favorites each year. The Festival welcomes employees from 30+ Arkansas businesses, who race across the lake in 46-foot-long dragon boats. It’s a weekend full of competition, team building, and camaraderie, all to support Children’s Protection Center.
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"It's not strength. It's synchronicity." The rowing coach's advice applies on the water and in the office. Datamax Texas President David Rhodes shares "5 Elements of Rowing Together," based on a book that knows all about establishing team synchronicity.
Esmeralda Perez (pictured) ist just one example of Datamax employees' willingness to step outside their role and row for their teammates. Read more about her and others at Datamax!
While unnerving, rowers quickly learn to trust the coach’s ability to maneuver the boat along the course, the drummer at the front of the boat keeping a steady, rhythmic beat, and certainly one another.
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It's called the "How We Roll" Award. And it's Texas' way of transcending all departments, honoring support staff, and recognizing the Datamax Way of doing things. (Pictured: Breezy Isaacson wins a "How We Roll" Award earlier this year)
Brandon Brock
Sulphur Springs
The word meticulous is defined as “showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.” It’s also the word used to describe Sulphur Springs technician Brandon Brock’s service delivery in a recent customer support survey.
Robert Baker
Tyler
Follow Robert’s career path, and you’ll understand why Subject Matter Expert is an understatement. Speak with Robert long enough, and you’ll sense his genuine concern for customer issues, and his ability to Create Raving Fans wherever he goes.
Dave Duke
Little Rock
If sales victories could be put in trophy cases, this would be included.
Friday Law Firm, situated 22 stories high covering four floors of a building in downtown Little Rock, is not only the biggest – but also one of the most prestigious – firms in Arkansas.
Children's Protection Center
Arkansas
The greatest mission for Datamax at the River Cities Dragon Boat Festival is supporting the great work of Children's Protection Center in Little Rock. For more about this organization, click below to watch their video!
A team that wins together, celebrates together. Whether it's a Dragon Boat Race, President's or Ambassador's Club, a Recognition of Excellence Dinner, or just a hallway high five, we're Rowing Gung-ho at Datamax!
Tell us about your family: I have two kids. My son is turning 10 in less than a week and my daughter is 14. We moved to the River Valley about 8 years ago and have been living a crazy school and after-school activity life ever since.
Hometown: Tonitown, ARK.
Hobbies: Outside of my kids and whatever they are into at the time, I like to fish and shoot and if I find the time, I do DIY projects and repurpose old things.
When you're not at Datamax, what are you a Raving Fan of? My kids are what I am a fan of and watching them become the people they are going to be is the most fun I’ve ever had.
Tell us about your family: My wife's name is Jean. I have two adult step-children, and three grandchildren, including a six-month-old grandchild. We are also "parents" of an Alaskan Malamute and a Samoyed.
Hometown: Red Oak, TX, originally but have been in Arlington most of my adult life.
Hobbies: I am a huge sports fan (Cowboys season ticket holder). I like to read (Stephen King is my favorite author). I have a large collection of Batman memorabilia.
When you're not at Datamax, what are you a Raving Fan of? I support all the local sports teams; Cowboys, Mavericks, Stars, and Rangers.
Tell us about your family: I have two boys: Eli (15) and Noah (11). Both live in Tyler and attend Legacy High and Jack Elementary.
Hometown: Texarkana, TX
Hobbies: Cycling, photography, spending time with friends and family, finding the next great series to stream.
When you’re not at Datamax, what are you a Raving Fan of? I love tailgating at Dallas Cowboys games. I enjoy mountain bike and trail riding when I get time. I also love to play ping pong.
Tell us about your family: I am a mom of three awesome children. 1 Daughter (LSU grad), 2 Sons (UT grad, and the baby going off to the University of Arkansas this August.) I am now an “empty-nester.”
Hometown: Arlington, TX
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, time spent at the beach, entertaining and being with family and friends.
When you're not at Datamax, what are you a Raving Fan of? I like to hang out on a great patio and try to take weekend getaways.
We love welcoming our new employees. That's why we've added the Datamax New Hire Dashboard – so you can get to know a little more about our new hires right off the bat. If you see one of these folks around the office, please say "hello! "
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How do we row? We row for the win. We row together, for one another. We row for a shared mission that is bigger than any one person at Datamax." - Barry Simon
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Marketing Communications Manager
Jeff Walker serves as the Marketing Communications Manager at Datamax Inc. Prior to joining Datamax, he worked as a reporter, critic and editor before becoming the Marketing Director at East Texas Copy Systems in Tyler, TX.
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