{"id":22179,"date":"2024-12-17T10:38:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T16:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crossland.com\/?p=22179"},"modified":"2024-12-17T10:39:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T16:39:33","slug":"celebrating-erick-lowe-2024-crossland-heavy-pinnacle-award-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crossland.com\/news\/celebrating-erick-lowe-2024-crossland-heavy-pinnacle-award-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Erick Lowe: 2024 Crossland Heavy Pinnacle Award Winner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Each year, the Pinnacle Award is presented to a Crossland Heavy<\/a> employee who exemplifies excellence, leadership, and dedication to our company\u2019s values. It\u2019s our highest honor\u2014an achievement comparable to being recognized as the leader of a championship-winning team. This year, that honor goes to Erick Lowe, Division Manager of Crossland Heavy<\/a>\u2019s Kansas City Division<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the Pinnacle Award Represents<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n
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The Pinnacle Award isn\u2019t just about the past year; it\u2019s about consistent excellence over many years. It\u2019s reserved for individuals who embody Crossland Heavy<\/a>\u2019s core values\u2014trust, responsibility, integrity, and passion\u2014and who make a lasting impact on our company, our clients, and our people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Dan Thompson, CHC President, put it<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis award is for someone who not only moves the needle for us as a company but makes every employee better and embodies what Crossland Heavy stands for.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Erick Stands Out<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Since starting as an intern from Pittsburg State University in 2011, Erick has climbed the ranks, earning the respect and regard of everyone he works with. From his early days as a Project Manager to his promotion as Division Manager in 2017, Erick has consistently demonstrated leadership, integrity, and drive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erick\u2019s colleagues describe him as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Passionate:<\/strong> \u201cHe genuinely cares about making Crossland a better place for employees and clients alike.\u201d <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • Driven:<\/strong> \u201cErick is always motivated to push boundaries and grow our Midwest market.\u201d <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • Honest:<\/strong> \u201cHe\u2019s upfront and transparent in everything he does, a true person of integrity.\u201d <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        In 2024 alone, Erick\u2019s leadership contributed to over $200 million in growing backlog in his division\u2014a remarkable achievement that underscores his impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        A Hidden Talent (or Two!)<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Beyond the job, Erick has a fun side. Did you know he\u2019s a halfway decent guitar player? Or that he absolutely nails karaoke? (His rendition of the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz<\/em> is legendary.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Messages from Colleagues<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Erick\u2019s impact on his coworkers is undeniable, as highlighted by the heartfelt congratulations from his peers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Dalton Foster, CHC Project Manager:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        \u201cThank you for everything you\u2019ve done for me personally and professionally. You mean a lot to me and so many others.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

        John Gilroy, Project Manager at Black & Veatch:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        \u201cYou set a great example of honesty and integrity. Congratulations\u2014you absolutely deserve this award.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

        Matt Rippe, CHC Sr. Project Manager:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        \u201cErick, congratulations\u2014you\u2019re so deserving of the Pinnacle Award!\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

        Reflecting on His Journey<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n
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        For Erick, this award is both humbling and meaningful: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u201cWinning the Pinnacle Award means the world to me. My career here has been such a great experience, and it\u2019s an honor to be recognized in this way. I look forward to many more great years here, continuing to grow and helping others achieve their goals.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Erick credits his success to the incredible mentors and teammates he\u2019s had along the way, saying: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u201cYou don\u2019t have to go far at Crossland to find someone who cares about you and will go out of their way to help you succeed.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Looking Ahead<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        As Erick continues to lead Crossland Heavy\u2019s Kansas City Division, we\u2019re excited to see what heights he\u2019ll take us to next. Congratulations, Erick, on winning the 2024 Pinnacle Award\u2014you\u2019ve truly earned it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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