{"id":22169,"date":"2024-12-17T10:21:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T16:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crossland.com\/?p=22169"},"modified":"2024-12-17T10:21:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T16:21:47","slug":"celebrating-tad-johnson-2024-red-iron-award-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crossland.com\/news\/celebrating-tad-johnson-2024-red-iron-award-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Tad Johnson: 2024 Red Iron Award Winner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At this year\u2019s annual Christmas party, Tad Johnson joins the ranks and took home the Red Iron Award\u2014the highest honor we give as a company. This prestigious accolade, named after our founder Ivan Crossland, Sr., celebrates employees who embody grit, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to our core values of trust, responsibility, integrity, and passion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Curt Crossland, Executive President and owner so perfectly put it:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cThe Red Iron Award represents people who get up every day, put their boots on, and go to work. They may face obstacles, but they stay positive, keep grinding, and elevate the people around them. That\u2019s what my dad stood for, and that\u2019s what this award is all about.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

For those who work with him, it\u2019s no surprise that Tad was chosen for this award. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Heart of a Leader<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Since joining Crossland in 2006, Tad has exemplified what it means to be a leader, mentor, and teammate. Starting as a Project Manager and rising to Division Manager in 2017, Tad\u2019s journey has been exciting and inspiring.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

His colleagues describe him as someone who lights up a room, brings positivity wherever he goes, and genuinely cares about others\u2014not just as coworkers, but as people. Whether he\u2019s asking about someone\u2019s kids, chatting about weekend plans, or tackling a tough project, Tad is the kind of leader who lifts up everyone around him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTad\u2019s thoughtful. He\u2019s one of those rare people who genuinely wants to know you inside and outside of work,\u201d a teammate shared. \u201cHe doesn\u2019t just solve problems\u2014he makes everyone feel better while doing it.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even when faced with challenges, Tad stays cool, calm, and collected\u2014qualities that leave a lasting impression on clients and coworkers alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Legacy of Excellence<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Reflecting on his time at Crossland, Tad shared how meaningful this award is to him: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLooking back at the list of people who\u2019ve won this award before me is humbling. I wasn\u2019t fortunate enough to meet Ivan Sr. but hearing stories about the man he was\u2014it\u2019s an honor to receive an award that represents him.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tad\u2019s connection to Crossland runs deep. After starting his career in Kansas City, he and his wife decided to move back home to raise their family. \u201cWhen I thought of companies to work for, Crossland was the only one I wanted to join,\u201d he said. \u201cCurt Crossland taught me the ropes, and mentored me to become the leader I am today. I\u2019m so thankful for that.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Funny Side to Tad<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Even great leaders have their quirks, and Tad\u2019s superstitions is well-know. He avoids cracks like his life depends on it\u2014and refuses to clock in or out on an odd number. \u201cHe\u2019ll literally wait for the clock to tick over to an even number before punching in,\u201d Nate Kirk, Crossland Project Manager joked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while he\u2019s great at leading teams, his golf game still has people talking: \u201cTad can hit a golf ball farther right than anyone I\u2019ve ever played with,\u201d quipped Chief Billy Friend of Wyandotte Nation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Well-Deserved Honor<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTad, you\u2019re so deserving of this award,\u201d Curt Crossland said. \u201cYou\u2019ve grown from a project manager to a division manager, and you\u2019ve done a hell of a job, as Dad would say. I\u2019m very proud of you. Congratulations!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On behalf of everyone at Crossland, congratulations, Tad, on receiving the 2024 Red Iron Award. Your hard work, dedication, and genuine care for others make you a true embodiment of what this award represents. Thank you for being such an integral part of the Crossland family\u2014we can\u2019t wait to see what you accomplish next! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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