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Employee of the Year: Kenny

Storage Solutions 2018 Employee of the Year: Kenny Casey

Employee of the Year: Kenny

Congratulations!

On behalf of Storage Solutions, we are excited to announce Kenny Casey as the 2018 Employee of the Year!

Kenny is the Warehouse Manager here at Storage Solutions. Within this position, he is responsible for overseeing the operation of our warehouse. This includes everything from being responsible for determining product handling and storage requirements, developing, implementing and evaluating policies and procedures, to inventory management. Kenny has been with the company for 15 years and was recognized for his creative problem-solving abilities. In his free time, you will find him either singing karaoke or cruising around town on his Harley.

All of us at Storage Solutions would like to thank Kenny for his hard work and dedication over the years. We look forward to many more successful years with him as a part of our team!

Thoughts from the office:

“Kenny lights up a room, is honestly funny, and would give the shirt off his back to help you when in need.  He works very hard and owns his work.  He is always willing to work with you to troubleshoot issues that involve his team & offer advice.  It’s apparent that he loves this company, and appreciates my sales role, even when I sometimes make his day more difficult.  In the end, he is always willing to help, and knows that the team effort is what drives our success.”

“Kenny is a leader and team player; he is always willing to do whatever it takes to assist with a product, shipping, and guidance. Not only is Kenny a valued employee he is a genuine person who cares about everyone. I’m honored to be his co-worker, teammate, and friend.”

David Osogwin

New Employee Spotlight: David Osogwin

David Osogwin

Welcome, David Osogwin!

We are excited to add David Osogwin to our ever-growing team! David will be joining us as a Project Manager, a role that he is no stranger to. Before his project management days, David worked as an electro-cardiology technician at St. Vincent Hospital during his time at IUPUI, where he studied Economics. Most recently, he was a managing partner in the foodservice industry, showing his ability to handle many moving parts in multiple different industries.

David loves spending time with his family, which consists of his wife and two daughters, who are huge fans of outdoor activities like hiking and camping. David will also go golfing as much as he can, even though he says that he’s not the greatest at it.

What are you most excited for at Storage Solutions?

“I am extremely excited to work with such a well-established company and alongside such a great team of professionals. I am very excited to start a new chapter of my career in an industry that is new to me as well as an industry that is currently growing and innovating. Also, I am very optimistic to work  with this company that is preparing for and proactively trying to solve the challenges and changes of material handlers’ needs with automation, robotics, and new solutions to storage and inventory management.”

Want to become part of the Storage Solutions team? Apply here today!

Jordan Fears Headshot

New Employee Spotlight: Jordan Fears

Jordan Fears Headshot

Welcome, Jordan Fears!

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest employee, Jordan Fears. With over 2 years of experience, Jordan will be a great addition to the Storage Solutions team in his role as a Sales Support Associate. Jordan will be working from our Kansas City office. Before, Jordan worked for RC-N-I Inc., where he was the Director of Operations. In that role he was responsible for managing projects, crews, payroll, and estimating jobs. Jordan is a graduate from the University of Missouri Kansas City where he earned his MBA.

Outside the office, Jordan is a big fan of the outdoors – he enjoys fishing and deer hunting. He also spends his time playing sports, especially soccer and baseball. Fun fact, he was the batboy for the Kansas City Royals all throughout high school and college. And in case you were wondering, yes, that includes the season they won their last World Series.

What are you most excited to do at Storage Solutions?

“I’m very excited to be in the market of material handling systems. I feel like with the growth in e-commerce and the development of automated technologies the demand for warehouses is just starting to take off. I like talking with warehouse and business owners about their operation and developing a plan that fits the needs of their facility. I’m looking forward to all the different people I will meet and the different projects I will be a part of.”

Zach Savka

New Employee Spotlight: Zach Savka

Zach Savka

Welcome, Zach!

Zach Savka has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the Kelly School of Business at Indiana University. Before coming to Storage Solutions, Zach worked at Sensory Technologies, a commercial audio/visual integrator. He worked there for 4.5 years, at which he gained valuable experience in multiple departments including inside sales, being an onsite technician,  assisting the purchasing department, accounts receivable, and helping train new employees.

In his new role at Storage Solutions as an Inside Sales Manager, Zach will be responsible for working closely with our customers to create solutions and ensure a smooth sales process.

Zach enjoys spending his time competing against his friends and family in any type of game, sport, or activity. However, he mainly plays baseball, golf, and basketball. If he’s not competing on a field or court, you’ll find him working on a project on his house. Naturally, being the sports fanatic he is, he’s also been an assistant varsity tennis coach at North Central High School. He has a passion for working with kids and coaching and believes that it keeps him young!

What are you most excited to do at Storage Solutions?

“At Storage Solutions, I am excited to be a part of a team/family. Being as competitive as I am, I want to sell as much as I can and show value to the company in many different ways. I would like to build a career here and help company growth for years to come.”

Michael Browning

New Employe Spotlight: Michael Browning

Michael Browning

Welcome, Michael Browning!

Michael joins the team as a new Inside Sales Manager. He brings 20 years of experience in sales and management. He started his sales career as a Store Manager for Ovation Audio Video in Lafayette, IN while attending Purdue University. Michael continued with a sales career because it allowed him to do the things he likes most, which is building relationships and solving problems. He’s worked in many different industries since then including, audio/video, dental technology, insurance, advertising, SAAS/software, and now material handling.

Michael grew up in Arcadia, IN and attended Hamilton Heights High School. He played the baritone and trombone from 5th thru 12th grade. Fun fact, he won the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award for the trombone while in high school.

In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. He also participates in coaching youth soccer and basketball; as well as listening to music.

What do you want to gain from working at Storage Solutions?

“To learn about an industry and business that’s completely new to me, and help in any way I can to take advantage of what I perceive to be a quickly evolving market.“

Storage Solutions is excited to have Michael join our team! Are YOU interested in joining our Storage Solutions team or know someone that would be a great addition to our growing team? We’re always looking for strong new candidates! Check out our careers page for more information & to apply!

New Employee Spotlight: LouAnn Pier

Welcome, LouAnn Pier!

Storage Solutions is pleased to announce and welcome its newest member LouAnn Pier, who will join the team as an Accounting/Front Desk Coordinator. Within this role, LouAnn will support the accounting team by assisting with invoicing, filing, and accounts payable and receivable.  She comes to Storage Solutions with a background in sales and much experience in customer service and human resources.

LouAnn enjoys spending time with her family – challenging them in old school video games. She’s also an avid reader and enjoys paper crafting.  Being married for almost a quarter century and traveling to Spain to watch her daughter play soccer are two life highlights for her.

Fun fact: She has lived in Westfield for 18 years and lived within an hour and a half radius of Westfield her entire life.

Interested in joining our Storage Solutions team? Or maybe you know someone that would be a great addition to our growing team? We’re always looking for strong new candidates! Check out our careers page for more information & to apply!

Brandan Alford

New Employee Spotlight: Brandan Alford

Brandan Alford

Extending a warm welcome to Brandan Alford!

Brandan recently joined the Storage Solutions team as a Project Manager. In this position, he works closely with our Sales Representatives from the initial quote phase of a project to the completion. Essentially he develops, prepares, and manages turnkey solutions to our customers – taking the stress off their shoulders. Before coming to Storage Solutions, Brandan worked at Covance Laboratories as a Global Study Manager and with the Secretary of State’s Office as an Election Outreach Manager. Prior to starting his career, Brandan received his Bachelor’s degree from Wabash College before going to Ball State University for his Master’s degree.

Brandan enjoys taking full advantage of the social scene in Indy – trying new restaurants and breweries throughout the city and going to sporting events, especially Indians games in the summer. He is a huge sports fan – Purdue, Cubs, Pacers, Colts, and Manchester United, to name a few. The Cubs winning the World Series in 2016 was actually a life highlight for him.  Not only is he a sports fan, but he can be found playing basketball and will get in as many rounds of golf as possible during the summer. He’s also a bit of a news/politics junkie.

Fun fact: Brandan has never left the country and actually still doesn’t even have his passport. London and Ireland are two places on his bucket list.

What do you like best about Storage Solutions?

“The opportunity to work alongside people I like and respect at a company that truly values their employees; but also to do so in a competitive environment that challenges us all to succeed.” – Brandan Alford

David Hauck

New Employee Spotlight: David Hauck

David Hauck

Welcome, David Hauck!

As Storage Solutions continues to grow and hire talented new employees, we want to make sure that they are properly introduced to our customers, readers, friends, and partners. Why keep all this excitement to ourselves when David could soon be working with you!

David has six years of experience working for an international telecommunications corporation. He worked in the operations, supply chain, and logistics departments. He was the main point-of-contact for the company’s tier one customer accounts where he handled everything from order entry to material handling and delivery of their products to customer distribution centers. Before starting his career, David attended Wabash College for his undergrad where he thoroughly enjoyed his time in a small college setting.

David enjoys staying in shape and living an active lifestyle by playing golf, basketball and going to the gym. On the weekends you’ll find him either at a sporting event or enjoying a cold beverage and listening to live music with friends and family. He’s also an adventurer. David typically plans a trip to a lake house or ventures out of the country and will go to a place as close to the equator as possible!

What would you like to gain from working at Storage Solutions?

I believe Storage Solutions can offer me the opportunity to manage company projects and allocate company resources on a large scale to build lasting relationships with our customers and vendors. I am also hoping that bringing an outside perspective from a different industry will help SSI continue to build and improve its internal processes and procedures to help streamline business practices.

John McLennan

New Employee Spotlight: John McLennan

John McLennan
We are pleased to announce the addition of a new National Accounts Manager at Storage Solutions, John McLennan!

John brings with him over 20 years of experience in Sales and Operations. Since starting his career John has worked in many industries, yet his most recent experience comes from asset and brokerage sales with a focus in the food industry. Here at Storage Solutions, John will focus on growing business for our Logistics department.

While outside of the office, John enjoys spending time with his daughters, exercising, and going to the movies.

What have you enjoyed the most about SSI? “The thing I enjoy most about coming to SSI is the ability to think outside the box and make decisions that would better the opportunity for growth in the business.” – John

Feel free to reach out to John for any freight needs you may have. Interested in learning more about Storage Solutions? Contact us today!

Dan Fester

New Employee Spotlight: Dan Fester

Dan Fester

Please Welcome, Dan Fester!

We are always ecstatic to add to our ever-growing Storage Solutions family! Our Kansas City office has grown by one more with the addition of Dan Fester.

With over 20 years of selling experience in the industrial field, Dan has been a great addition to our Sales Team. In his role as a National Accounts Manager, he has been responsible for working with customers to identify what they want, create solutions and ensure a smooth sales process.

What do you like most about Storage Solutions? “One, the people really do care about new employees succeeding – everyone is hands on to help. Two, the working environment is always positive.” – Dan

Interested in joining our Storage Solutions team? Or maybe you know someone that would be a great addition to our growing team? We’re always looking for strong new candidates! Check out our careers page for more information & to apply!