Vern Smith  - Project Manager  (SRG Athens)  

 

I am blessed to have been born and raised in the mountains of Western Maryland, one of the most naturally beautiful places on the planet.  I am doubly blessed to have been raised a Pittsburgh Steeler and West Virginia Mountaineer fan.  Luckily, the fine folks in Athens don't hold it against me and have allowed me to assimilate into the "Dawg Life".  I arrived in Georgia in September of 2004 after spending 15 years living and working in Chicago, IL.   My beautiful wife of 10 years is a native of Baton Rouge, LA. Now, I know what you're thinking, and the answer is yes.  She is an incredible cook, among a bevy of other amazing talents. She doesn't like when I brag on her, but for a guy like me that loves food, I highly recommend marrying a Cajun Girl.  Jennifer and I make our home in Monroe, GA. 

 

Since joining SRG, I don't think a day has gone by that I haven't been in awe of the culture of this company and its people.  Now I've been around a little, I've worked in accounting capacities as well as purchasing, sales, and general management of similar-sized outfits.  I worked mostly in Chemical and Plastics Manufacturing.  In the same breath, I am the son and grandson of a carpenter.  I've been building and remodeling since I was old enough to hold a board and fetch nails.  So, I can tell you with absolute certainty that having the opportunity to be a member of an organization like SRG is quite rare.  Management is visible and behind you 110%.  There is a clear plan for the future.  Our mission and vision are thoughtful and concise.  The joyful sense of urgency abounds with all team members.  

I love coming to work every day!  

Trent Anderson, Director of Operations, was at our facility a few months ago and I was relating a story of a difficult customer and he could tell they had me a little "stressed".  "Don't let them steal your joy Vernon!" he exclaimed.   It took me a minute, but what a powerful statement.