BB Industries Gets Top Workplace Honor
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — BB Industries is a Top Workplace for 2021 in Knoxville.
BBI President/CEO Rick StimacThe Knoxville News Sentinel selected the stone-industry distributor, based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey
“This award is such an honor because we pride ourselves on treating each other like family,” said BB Industries President & CEO Rick Stimac.
The survey, administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC, measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection.
“During this very challenging time, Top Workplaces has proven to be a beacon of light for organizations, as well as a sign of resiliency and strong business performance,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “When you give your employees a voice, you come together to navigate challenges and shape your path forward.”
“When I accepted the position of CEO in 2017, I was impressed with the loyalty and longevity of the employees here,” Stimac said. “Most have been at BB Industries for at least five years, many more than ten, some more than 20 and the most long-term employee, who helped open the company in 1995, just retired a few months ago.”
“I’ve worked at BB Industries now for almost 17 years,” said Bill Hickey, vice-president of business development. “In that entire time I have always felt like we were one big family. Beginning with the original owners of Doug Slocum and Ron Weiler and continuing today, we treat our customers and employees as if they are family.
“I believe this is why we have so many employees with over 15 years of service, and customers who continue to allow us to serve them. It truly is a joy to work in an environment like this. I’m not sure many people have the chance to experience that, but I know it is why we have been as successful as we have been for 27 years.”
“The main reason I love working at BBI is that we are a family that sincerely cares for its employees, Customers and vendors and we work hard to prove that,” said Patsy Mode, BBI director of materials management.
“Since I came from the HVAC industry, many of my employees have taught me about the stone industry, and provided history on where BB Industries came from, so that we were able to strategically plan our future as a team,” Stimac added. “We have added some of the most experienced sales consultants in the industry to our team, brought thousands of premium products to our offering, as well as partnered with top industry brands. We are committed to being the best product supplier and a true partner in the stone industry.
“This award helps us gel even more as an organization and everyone who works here should be proud that they contribute to such a special atmosphere. We know that translates to our valued customers and vendor partners, and makes us one of the best in the industry.”
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