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A SALUTE TO OUR AWARD WINNERS & NOMINEES The winners of the 2015 D.H. Haymon Awards and Cecil Johnson Award were announced and honored at luncheons held in Baton Rouge on January 28th, and in Houston on January 29th. Each award recipient was presented with an engraved crystal plaque, and their photos will be displayed in our Baton Rouge and Texas offices with photos of past award winners. Read more about these outstanding employees on pages 4–6. A list of all the employees who were nominated for D.H. Haymon and Cecil Johnson awards can be found on page 7. Safety and Environmental Excellence Awards were also presented to 55 work groups that finished the year without a recordable injury, environmental incident, derailment, significant property damage event, or sideswipe. These winners are listed on page 8, along with the work groups that received “Safe Switching Awards” for 2015. The sites winning the “Zero Deficiency Award” for 100% compliance for Coast Guard audits and inspections during 2015 are listed on page 9. We are pleased to honor these outstanding employees and work groups and extend our congratulatory wishes to them and all the award nominees for their hard work, commitment, and dedication to excellence.

THE “BEST OF THE BEST” The D.H. Haymon Award, given annually since 1998, serves to recognize and honor non–supervisory employees who have demonstrated leadership, hard work, dedication, and concern for others — the signature qualities of PSC’s founder for whom the award is named. The winners for 2015 are: Younes Kiaa (CITGO – Corpus Christi, TX); Victor Qualls (ExxonMobil BRPO – Baton Rouge, LA); Brian Roy (CITGO – Lake Charles, LA); and Jesus “Jesse” Sonora (ExxonMobil – Baytown, TX). Russell Morton from our Kentucky Tankerman Group was also selected to receive the D.H. Haymon Award. The award will be presented at a retirement celebration for Russell to be held in March in Kentucky. Photos from that event and information about Russell’s distinguished service to PSC will be featured in our Summer 2016 newsletter. Named for a longtime former PSC employee, the Cecil Johnson Customer Service Award is given annually to a supervisor, manager, dispatcher, or office employee for customer service leadership and initiative, responsiveness, knowledge, courtesy, empathy, and reliability. Perry Schipper from our Mississippi/Alabama Tankerman Group was selected as the Cecil Johnson Customer Service Award winner for 2015.

D.H. Haymon Award winners Brian Roy and Victor Qualls are pictured above with CEO Brian Haymon.

D.H. Haymon Award winners Younes Kiaa and Jesse Sonora are shown above with Brian Haymon.

Our 2015 Cecil Johnson Customer Service Award winner Perry Schipper is pictured with his wife Iris and Brian Haymon.

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AS I SEE IT. . . By Brian Haymon, CEO

In his book The Control of Nature, author John McPhee describes man’s effort to control the flow and direction of the Mississippi River. The Old River Control structure, completed in 1964, lies upstream about 50 miles from Baton Rouge. By an order of Congress, the structure diverts onethird of the Mississippi River’s flow down the Atchafalaya River. Were it not for Old River, with its massive concrete wall and outflow channels, the Mississippi would change course, bypass Baton Rouge and New Orleans, and take the shorter and steeper route of the Atchafalaya to the Gulf of Mexico. Old River nearly collapsed during record high water in 1973. While it has since been strengthened and reinforced, McPhee argues that man’s efforts to control the Mississippi will ultimately be in vain. We may temporarily modify the forces of nature, he says, but in the long run, nature always wins. I tell this story for two reasons. First, I have always loved the Mississippi River. For those of us who live near it, the river has a palpable presence, lurking just behind the levee. It is hard to overstate its influence on our nation’s history, and of course our economy. The industry built along it, and the boats that ply its waters, provide a way of life for thousands of men and women, including many at PSC.

The second reason is that the river teaches us how to cope with change. Our employees working on the river as tankermen, dock operators, and aboard the M/V Helen G understand this well. When the water gets high and swift as it did this January, they buckle their life vests a little tighter, put on extra mooring lines, and raise their level of awareness. They know they can’t prevent the water from rising, so they respond and do what is necessary to get the job done safely. Of course, all our employees have to manage in the face of changing work conditions. For our employees in the field, weather, equipment, product types, and people are just a few of the variables that change, sometimes by the minute. How they perceive and react to these changes, especially the unexpected, greatly impacts their ability to execute their job safely and reliably. Our new hazard recognition program, launched last year, brings focus to this critical area. As for our management and office staff, change seems to come faster by the day. New laws and regulations touch everything about our business, from safety to hiring practices to accounting rules. Last year we converted to a new software system, which is a bit like learning a new language. Our parent company, SGS, continues to evolve its own internal processes, which means our staff has to respond to new requests for information, analysis, and reports. Outside PSC, change is nonstop. Looking at our own industry, who could have imagined oil prices falling to $30 per barrel? Or China, for years the world’s fastest growing economy, slowing to the point that it impacts PSC customers in the United States? In just over a year, the industry climate has transformed from a fracking-generated mini-boom to one characterized by caution, cost control, and reduced investment. The last industry downturn was in 2009, during the Great Recession. Things rebounded, and between 2010 and 2014 PSC nearly doubled in size. No one knows if history will repeat. Meanwhile, we will stay close to our customers and continue

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to deliver the highest quality service while helping control their costs. Our service starts with safety. Maintaining excellent performance is a constant requirement at PSC, but it becomes even more important during tougher economic conditions when every incident seems magnified. We must also reduce costs in order to align with revenues and keep our pricing competitive. We have taken several steps in this direction so far, including cancelling this year’s Leadership Workshop, and instead holding two successful one-day meetings in Texas and Louisiana. Another significant step was the layoff of five members of our management team, one each from Human Resources, Operations, Administration, Business Development, and Finance. This was a very difficult decision, certainly for those affected, but also for those who worked closely with them. Change, especially when it impacts our friends and coworkers, can be very painful. Looking forward, the forecast is mixed. Our industry is likely to remain in its current mode for the rest of this year, awaiting a shift in global economic conditions. We expect our customers will continue to scrutinize our performance and our costs. But experience tells us that even in more challenging times, there is opportunity if we stay alert for it. On a brighter note, there is growth coming. We have two major jobs in the pipeline, part of the industrial expansion on the Gulf Coast that started in 2011. As these facilities come online in late 2016 and into 2017, we will deploy more than 100 new employees. Already our teams are working to prepare. Change, like the river, keeps rolling. In closing, I would like to pay tribute to our Vice President of Administration, Jacquelyne Janneck, who elected to retire as in mid-February. Jacquelyne was PSC’s first office employee, and she has played a major role in shaping our organization for more than 40 years. Continued on Page 3

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From our Customers On Tyler Boesch’s first round on his first day to drive the truck solo, he picked up on two mislabeled demounts while performing his daily checks. This may seem little to some, but it’s really a big deal that could have led to major implications down the road …. Our last line of defense is the PSC yard check done at the beginning of every shift. I don’t know how long they have been mislabeled, but no other check sheets indicated any prior discrepancies. Tyler deserves my last green card meal ticket. Bobby Martinez Polyols Shift Foreman Rubicon LLC Geismar, LA Editor’s Note: On February 5, 2016, our work group at the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery marked 15 years of OSHA-free operation. The note below was sent in recognition of this achievement. Great work by your folks. We (the Pascagoula Refinery) appreciate the attention to doing every task safe/right, especially during these last couple years when we transitioned to a higher workload

in the railcar field. I hope you guys get to pause and celebrate. Please share our thanks with all your folks, and as part of our ongoing partnership, we look forward to your continued success in this area. Morris E. Bryant Refinery Business Manager – Blending and Shipping Pascagoula Refinery Chevron Products Company Pascagoula, MS I would like to recognize Andrew Ricks and his folks at Polyox packaging for the work they’ve done in identifying issues with the liners used in the Polyox NF drums with regards to foreign particle contamination. They have ensured that all liners are being inspected properly and that any identified liners with issues are removed from the shop floor and not used in the process …. This dedication to performing the work process correctly points to the

high level of personnel interaction, and by their performance, they are saving the plant/business from potential customer complaints, which is especially critical given the nature of the product. Please extend our thanks to your folks. Mark Elkins Technical Advisor of Finishing Operations Polyox Plant The Dow Chemical Company Institute, WV

The Polyox crew referenced in the note above includes (l. to r.) Travis Warner, Joe Schiable, Josh Maher, Leadman Andrew Ricks, Jeremy Potter, and Charles McCann.

MOTHER NATURE, BRING ON SPRING! Along with rising river levels, our employees have also dealt with some other adverse weather conditions recently, as shown in these photos taken in January at two of our northern sites. To all our employees who have gone the extra mile to keep our operations going in the midst of rising water, rain, sleet, and snow, we salute you!

As I see it... (CONT‘D) Jacquelyne has been a co-worker, confidant, and friend to me and many others, and her influence will remain long after she is gone. Together with her husband Pat, she plans to pursue her many outside interests, but she promises to visit us from time to time. On behalf of all of us at PSC, I offer deepest thanks and best wishes to Jacquelyne as she starts this exciting new chapter in her life.

Supervisor Sean Younquist from our ARC Terminals group in Joliet, Illinois, models the standard work uniform his employees have relied on during their recent snowstorms. BRRR!

Dock Operator Mario Castelli from our PBF group in Paulsboro, New Jersey, pitched in after a recent blizzard to help clear snow off the railroad tracks.

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D.H. Haymon Award Winners YOUNES KIAA

presenting Younes with the 2015 D.H. Haymon Award. “Younes proved to be a quick study and understood dock operations in a short time,” said Jack. “About a year later, when we were awarded work at the NuStar Redfish Bay Terminal, Younes was selected to transfer to that operation. He greatly contributed to the startup there under some very challenging conditions. Last year, he transferred to INEOS in Green Lake to help with our startup there. Even though Younes had never been involved in an operation of that magnitude, he hit the field running, learning every aspect of the job.”

Operations Manager Terry Montz nominated Younes for the D.H. Haymon Award. “His dedication to the company is reflected in his hard work and his concerns for his co-workers,” wrote Terry. “Younes is a field general, making sure the operators are being properly trained and supporting them with their tasks. He has become the ‘go to’ guy and is always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Younes continues to be truly committed to doing the right thing, and he never backs away from any of the day-today challenges.” “I am very honored to accept this trophy,” said Younes during the awards presentation. “I’d like to thank the supervisors and ops managers I’ve worked with during the past four years. It has been a pleasure working with all of you and a pleasure working for PSC.”

Younes Kiaa joined the PSC family in May 2012, starting out as an on-call dock operator in Corpus Christi, Texas. “It didn’t take long to see that Younes had a work ethic that was second to none,” said Operations Manager Jack Berry in

Last November, when PSC was awarded the dock work for CITGO in Corpus Christi, Younes was a clear-cut choice to help lead the startup there. “He accepted that challenge and has excelled in that new role,” said Jack.

VICTOR QUALLS

who served from 1988-1992 and fought in Operation Desert Storm.

“dedication to teaching the practices that make us the best is noteworthy.”

“We hired Victor as a loading technician/ switchman, and from day one, he has exhibited the superior qualities of dedication, hard work, leadership, and concern for others that the D.H. Haymon Award represents,” said Operations Manager Thomas Ard in presenting Victor with his award. “No matter when you call or what you ask of him, the answer is always, ‘No problem, when do you want me there?’ He has a passion for what he does, and his quality of work and attention to detail is impeccable.”

Rachel recalled how Victor travelled last May to PBF in Paulsboro, New Jersey, to help with our startup there. “He stayed there until the startup was finished at the end of July, only coming home once during that time,” she wrote. “What a sacrifice to leave your home and family for months at a time to travel to a part of the country where you’ve never been and don’t know anyone!”

When PSC took over the loading operations at the ExxonMobil Polyolefins plant in Baton Rouge in May 2001, there was one guy working at the site who really stood out from the crowd. That man was Victor Qualls, a former U.S. Marine

In the award nomination he submitted on Victor’s behalf, Operations Specialist Fabian Hebert wrote about Victor’s “unique talent in teaching others the way to do things.” Administrative Assistant Rachel Burke also nominated Victor and echoed those sentiments, saying that his

In accepting the D.H. Haymon award, Victor thanked several of his supervisors and managers who he said taught him so much through the years. He also introduced his three children who were in the audience. “They’re why I do all this,” he said. “I thank you guys for choosing me for this award. I’m gonna wear it well. I’m gonna represent it well.”

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D.H. Haymon Award Winners BRIAN ROY

Coordinator Josh Perkins in nominating Brian for the D.H. Haymon Award. Brian started his PSC career as a dock operator at CITGO in April 2004. Since then, he has risen through the ranks and now serves as an Ops Coordinator at the site. “Brian is an exemplary employee who works tirelessly to continue and grow our excellent relationship with our customer,” added Josh. “He has worked weekends and nights in the cold to ensure that problems are fixed to avoid any disruptions at the refinery.”

In most work groups, there is often one special employee who seems to be the “glue” that holds everything and everyone together. “In our CITGO work group in Lake Charles, Louisiana, that guy is Brian Roy,” wrote Safety and Training

JESSE SONORA

In November 2007, after a distinguished 17-year career as a railcar repairman, Jesse Sonora accepted an offer to join the PSC family. He started out as a tank truck loader for our ExxonMobil work group in Baytown, Texas.

Site Supervisor James Daigle also nominated Brian for the award. “Any time we have a special project or need extra manpower for a job, Brian is always the first to volunteer. He leads by example and would never ask someone to do something that he wouldn’t do. CITGO loves him, and so do we,” wrote James.

Right from the start, Jesse made a good impression. “I watched him for his first few days working at Rack 22, and I just knew that he was going to do great things,” said Safety Supervisor Chris Myers in nominating Jesse for the D.H. Haymon Award. “He picked up the job quickly and was always happy to learn more. Within six to seven months, I had promoted him to a Leadman position.” Site Leader Jonathan Lockstein also nominated Jesse for the award. “He leads by example (does the right thing when no one is looking), by confrontation (confronts anyone if he sees risk), and allows others to take some or all of the credit for things they have done as a team,” said Jonathan. “He is the type of employee that we would all like to clone if we could. He makes excellent decisions, is eager to learn, and is a true teammate.”

At the award presentation, Operations Manager Craig Domingue talked about how involved Brian is in all the activities PSC is responsible for at CITGO. “We lean on Brian for his knowledge and ability to get work done or oversee work, because we know it is going to be done safely and be done right the first time, without incident,” said Craig. Craig also noted that Brian is PSC’s first second-generation award recipient. Brian’s dad Carlton was a 2009 D.H. Haymon Award recipient. We guess that good work ethic is just in his DNA! “First of all, I want to thank my wife for supporting what I do,” said Brian. “To James, Josh, Craig, and all the guys out in the field, I’d like to thank them for their support, too.”

Operations Manager Les Boudwin joined in singing Jesse’s praises during the award presentation. “I don’t know that there is anyone who knows Jesse who could say they didn’t like him. He’s welcoming and does an excellent job of empowering his employees. Even when he needs to be stern, he is supportive,” said Les. “He does hundreds of tasks that go unnoticed, and he is never looking for any special recognition. That’s why this award is so important, to recognize outstanding guys like him.” “I’m very honored to receive this award. I’d like to thank Les, Chris, Jonathan, Brian Camp, and everyone that I work with at ExxonMobil in Baytown,” said Jesse. “And of course, I also want to thank my wife, who puts up with me, and the work I do, every day.”

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Cecil Johnson Customer Service Award PERRY SCHIPPER

other supervisory responsibilities is quite amazing and speaks volumes about his character. His men and customers alike think very highly of him, and they know he can be depended upon in any situation.” Senior Marine Operations Manager Josh Dixon echoed those sentiments in the award nomination he submitted for Perry. “He never hesitates to go out in the middle of the night to cover a job in his work group, just so that we don’t have to turn the customer down. He’s the best example of a supervisor that I can think of. He’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves, he puts the well-being of his guys first, and he always works hard to deliver excellent customer service.”

During his PSC career that spans more than 33 years, Perry Schipper has certainly lived up to the expectations that our former Personnel Manager noted on his job application in 1982. “This is a fine young tankerman who has a lot of good miles in front of him,” wrote Martin Haymon after interviewing Perry. Perry has put in a lot of good miles for PSC, working whenever and wherever we needed him — as a pool tankerman, dock operator, weekend dispatcher, and a supervisor. From those early years when he dispatched for the whole company from a bedroom in his house using a piece of paper and a pencil, to his current role leading our Mississippi/Alabama Tankerman Group, Perry has proven himself to be a worthy recipient of the Cecil Johnson Customer Service Award. “Perry is a dedicated family man and employee of PSC. He is well respected by all,” wrote Marine Operations Manager Jimmy Horn in nominating Perry for the award. “If someone has a personal problem, he is always available to lend a hand or just to listen. How he juggles his personal challenges, safety meetings, supervisor meetings in Baton Rouge, and

During the award presentation, Brian Haymon recalled how Perry, his wife Iris, and their son Josh moved to Florida in 2001. “Perry was PSC’s first employee to live in Florida, but he wasn’t home much in those days because he spent most of his time at Chevron in Pascagoula, a three-hour drive from his house,” said Brian. “He helped to build and grow our tankerman operations in that area. Under his leadership, the Mississippi/ Alabama Tankerman Group has achieved a very distinguished track record of performance, working more than 9 years without a recordable injury and more than 5 years without a spill. What is equally impressive is the longevity and tenure of the employees in that group. That speaks volumes about his leadership skills.” “When we started up the Memphis Tankerman Group in early 2015, Perry volunteered to mentor the new supervisor there and assist him with getting off to a great start. Since then, Perry has further supported our Memphis group by making additional trips there throughout the year,” added Josh. “No doubt Perry is deserving of the Cecil Johnson Customer Service Award, but truth be told, he would probably choose to pass on the recognition. Strong operating performance

and great customer service are all the recognition he wants.” In presenting the award to Perry, Brian also took an opportunity to recognize Iris for the role she has played in Perry’s career. “In our 24/7 business, the families of our employees make a lot of sacrifices, and I’m very appreciative of the vital support they provide to help those out on the front lines do their jobs,” he said. “Iris is as good of an example I can find in our long company history of the kind of support at home that helps our employees and PSC succeed,” he said. “You know, Brian’s right,” said Perry in accepting his award. “My biggest supporter is my wife. She’s my mentor, and I couldn’t do this without her.” Perry also thanked his many managers and supervisors through the years and some of the support staff who kept him in line. “There are so many people here that have helped me become the man I am, and it is so gratifying and such an honor to receive this award.” Iris added some of her own heartfelt comments to close out the award presentation. “Perry and I have been around PSC for a long time now. Through the years we’ve had many good times, many bad times, and quite a few not-sogood times, but it’s all worked out. I say ‘we’ because it has been a family thing for us. I have been married to this man and to this company for 33 years,” she said. “PSC is full of great people, and if you don’t already know that, I challenge you to stick around and see for yourself. There’s no place else I’d rather be right now than standing beside the man I love, in a room full of people that I know love us — with PSC leaders celebrating the dedication, loyalty, and achievements of some of their best employees and their families.”

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Congrats to all our award nominees! In addition to the award winners featured in this issue, we want to take an opportunity to recognize all the employees who were nominated by their co-workers for our 2015 Awards.

D.H. HAYMON AWARD NOMINEES: •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••

Richard Adams – Chevron, Pascagoula, MS Joshua Anderson – Axiall, Plaquemine, LA Sedrick Barrett – Dow, Plaquemine, LA Kerry Bates – LyondellBasell, Channelview, TX Matthew Bourg – LA Dock Group James Eric Bradley – TPC, Houston, TX Michael Burks – LyondellBasell, Channelview, TX Justen Campbell – Chevron, Pascagoula, MS Ted Castillo – TPC, Houston, TX Mark Cooley – MS/AL Tankerman Group Greg Daniels – Memphis Tankerman Group Marcus Davis – Louisiana Tankerman Group Daniel Edwards – Louisiana Tankerman Group Dillon Ganoe – Dow West Virginia Operations Bryan Gonzales – Rubicon, Geismar, LA Michael Hearne – Memphis Tankerman Group Ryan Hebert – CF Industries, Donaldsonville, LA Jose Henriquez – Dow Houston Hub Cornelius Johnson – ExxonMobil BRPO, Baton Rouge, LA Ian Jones – BP, Decatur, AL Milton Keith – Total, La Porte, TX Ricky Landry – Louisiana Tankerman Group Troy Lane – Dow, Seadrift, TX Daniel Manry – CF Industries, Donaldsonville, LA

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Jason Martin – Dow West Virginia Operations Josh McDonald – MS/AL Tankerman Group BJ Paine – Port Arthur Tankerman Group Brogan Parsons – Dow West Virginia Operations Shannon Richard – Dow St. Charles, Norco, LA Andrew Ricks – Dow West Virginia Operations Harry Schnoor – Louisiana Tankerman Group Chris Shinault – Dow West Virginia Operations Roderick “Ricky“ Sims – Shell, Geismar, LA Brent Smith – Kentucky Tankerman Group John Smith – Dow West Virginia Operations William Lacie Smith – Kentucky Tankerman Group Robert Snyder – Dow West Virginia Operations Greg Thomas – Dow, Plaquemine, LA Tauron Thomas – Shintech, Freeport, TX Darren Vickery – Dow West Virginia Operations Kelvin Walker – Dow St. Charles, Norco, LA Garry Wheeler – Louisiana Tankerman Group Acy Wynn – PBF, Paulsboro, NJ Darryl “Doc“ Young – Total, Carville, LA

CECIL JOHNSON AWARD NOMINEES: •• ••

Larry Anderson – Louisiana Tankerman Group Robert Andrade – Dow Houston Hub

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Ronald Blocker – Port Arthur Tankerman Group Wilson Bower – Baton Rouge Office Jason Bowling – Chevron, Pascagoula, MS Pete Budo – Dispatch Rachel Burke – Baton Rouge Office Melissa Charlet – Baton Rouge Office Roman Firmin – Baton Rouge Office Robert Franks – Pasadena Office Debbie Gilbert – Dispatch Larry Glynn – Baton Rouge Office Charlotte Henriquez – Baton Rouge Office Jimmy Horn – Baton Rouge Office Micah Huff – Dow, Louisville, KY Andrew Jarreau – Dispatch Acie Kelley – Helen G/166 Fleet Robert Kerber – Dow West Virginia Operations Kiki Lane – Baton Rouge Office Glenda Lyssy – Baton Rouge Office Kevin Martin – Baton Rouge Office Sosha McDonald – Baton Rouge Office Toby McDowell – Marathon, Garyville, LA Andy Merrett – Baton Rouge Office Darryl Mullens – Baton Rouge Office Sarah Oliver – Pasadena Office Dustin Pirtle – Baton Rouge Office Bill Quinn – PBF, Paulsboro, NJ Jody Scott – Baton Rouge Office Pat Settoon – CF Industries, Donaldsonville, LA Deon Singleton – Texas Dock Group Fred Tackett – Dow West Virginia Operations Randy Thoms – Baton Rouge Office Veronica Warren – Baton Rouge Office Carrie Worthan – Pasadena Office

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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS Congratulations to the employees and supervisors of the work groups/departments listed below that received the SGS Petroleum Service Corporation Safety and Environmental Excellence Award for 2015. This award is given to groups that finished the year without a recordable injury, spill, release, contamination, derailment, significant property damage event, or sideswipe. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••

Alon – Krotz Springs, LA ARC Terminals – Joliet, IL Axiall – Lake Charles, LA BP – Decatur, AL Braskem Oyster Creek – Freeport, TX Chemours (DuPont) – Burnside, LA CP Chem Cedar Bayou (SIT) – Baytown, TX CP Chem – Orange, TX CITGO – Corpus Christi, TX Covestro – New Martinsville, WV Dow (Oyster Creek) – Freeport, TX Dow (Plant A) – Freeport, TX Dow (Plant B) – Freeport, TX Dow (Bayport Plant) – La Porte, TX Dow (Dock) – Plaquemine, LA Dow (Track Maintenance) – Plaquemine, LA Dow (Warehouse) – Plaquemine, LA Dow – Texas City, TX

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Dow St. Charles (EXP) – Norco, LA ExxonMobil – Beaumont, TX ExxonMobil BRCP (VFU Warehouse) – Baton Rouge, LA Helen G/166 Fleet Honeywell – Geismar, LA Huntsman – Houston, TX INEOS – Green Lake, TX INEOS – Plaquemine, LA INVISTA – Chattanooga, TN INVISTA – Orange, TX INVISTA – Victoria, TX Louisiana Dock Group LyondellBasell – Channelview, TX LyondellBasell – Morris, IL Memphis Tankerman Group Motiva – Convent, LA Motiva – Port Arthur, TX MS/AL Tankerman Group NorthStar – East Fairfield, ND

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NorthStar – Point Comfort, TX Olin – Freeport, TX Olin – Plaquemine, LA Oxy Battleground – La Porte, TX Oxy – Pedricktown, NJ PBF – Chalmette, LA PBF – Paulsboro, NJ Port Arthur Tankerman Group Praxair – Moss Bluff, TX Shell – Houma/St. James, LA South Texas Dock Group St. Louis Tankerman Group Total – La Porte, TX Upper Ohio Tankerman Group Valero – Corpus Christi, TX Valero St. Charles – Norco, LA Valero – Texas City, TX Vopak Terminal – Deer Park, TX

SAFE SWITCHING AWARD winners We’re pleased to recognize the employees and leaders of the work groups that earned “Safe Switching Awards” for achieving the following operating performance milestones during 2015: •• •• •• ••

Zero recordable injuries in switching operations; Less than one behavior-based derailment per 10,000 cars shipped; Zero sideswipes; Less than one property damage incident over $1,400 per 10,000 cars shipped.

First-year winners received a PSC model locomotive to display at their sites. To add to their train collections, second-year winners received a PSC model tank car, and third-year winners received a PSC model hopper car.

FIRST-YEAR WINNERS:

Second-YEAR WINNERS:

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ARC Terminals – Joliet, IL Axiall – Aberdeen, MS BP – Decatur, AL CF Industries – Donaldsonville, LA Chemours (DuPont) – Burnside, LA Chevron – Pascagoula, MS CITGO – Lake Charles, LA Covestro – New Martinsville, WV INEOS – Green Lake, TX NorthStar – East Fairfield, ND Occidental – Convent, LA Oxy – Pedricktown, NJ PBF – Paulsboro, NJ Rubicon – Geismar, LA Shintech – Plaquemine, LA Total – La Porte, TX

Dow – Freeport, TX Dow – Louisville, KY Dow – Plaquemine, LA Dow West Virginia Operations LyondellBasell – Channelview, TX PBF – Chalmette, LA Total – Carville, LA

third-YEAR WINNERS: •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••

CP Chem Cedar Bayou (SIT) – Baytown, TX CP Chem – Orange, TX Dow – La Porte, TX ExxonMobil BRPO – Baton Rouge, LA Honeywell – Geismar, LA INVISTA – Chattanooga, TN NuStar – St. James, LA Oxy Battleground – La Porte, TX Shintech – Freeport, TX

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zero deficiency awards PSC operates more than 85 dock facilities in the United States, with the work performed by employees in work groups based at the site or through our on–call dock groups. Each dock facility has to go through an extensive annual inspection by the Coast Guard, in addition to other spot checks during the year. Congratulations to our employees working at the facilities listed below for achieving 100% compliance during their Coast Guard inspections in 2015. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••

Alon – Krotz Springs, LA Axiall – Pasadena, TX BASF – Pasadena, TX Brentagg – Houston, TX CF Industries – Donaldsonville, LA CITGO – Lake Charles, LA Eastman – Texas City, TX Flint Hills Resources – Corpus Christi, TX Gulf Gateway Terminal – New Orleans, LA Houston Fuel Oil – Channelview, TX INEOS – Green Lake, TX INVISTA – Victoria, TX Marathon – Texas City, TX Martin – Corpus Christi, TX

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Motiva – Convent, LA NorthStar – Point Comfort, TX NuStar – Corpus Christi, TX NuStar – Harlingen, TX NuStar – St. James, LA NuStar – Texas City, TX Oxy – Convent, LA PBF – Paulsboro, NJ Sasol – Houston, TX Shell – Geismar, LA Total – Carville, LA TPC – Houston, TX Valero – Corpus Christi, TX Valero – Houston, TX Valero – Texas City, TX

SHE’S CERTIFIED! HR Team Lead Meagan Anderson from our Baton Rouge Office recently passed the “Certified Professional” examination administered by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). This rigorous test covers a wide range of questions pertaining to HR policies, strategies, services, and operational functions. Congratulations, Meagan!

LEADERSHIP TRAINING snapshots

Shown above are the participants of our Presentation Skills training series which ended on December 2nd in Baton Rouge: (l. to r.) Gary Ray, Andy Merrett, VP of Learning and Development Marsha Ramsey, Jason Blanchard, Andy Kliebert, and Mike Tregre.

Shown above are the participants of our Supervisor Manual training series which ended on January 14th in Baton Rouge: (l. to r.) Newton Williams, Wilfred Dunham, Lloyd Thibodeaux, Stonie Beard, Michael Clawson, and Demian Barrancotto. Not pictured is Luke Milstead.

Shown above are the participants of our Supervisor Manual training series which ended on January 5th in Pasadena: (l. to r.) Ivan Gusman, David Morrison, Marshall Rollins, Virgel Parker, Sean Youngquist, and Micah Huff.

Andy Merrett recently completed the Supervisor Manual training series on December 10th in Baton Rouge.

AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE work we do Our HR team recently launched two new job description videos that were created to give job seekers an “inside look” at the work done by our Loaders and Railcar Switchmen. The videos feature employee interviews and show them performing various tasks associated with their jobs. Plans are also in the works for production of a video focusing on Dock Operators. If you know someone who may be interested in a career with PSC, please invite them to visit our website to view the videos at pscjobs.com/videos. We’d like to give a big round of applause to all the employees who participated in the video projects. They are PSC Superstars!

Safety Corner

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BUILDING THE RIGHT MUSCLE MEMORY We all know that a major factor in working safely is being focused on your task at hand. What often isn’t discussed is the simple fact that being 100% focused, 100% of the time, is not easy. In fact, it can be difficult to maintain a high level of focus for some types of repetitive tasks. There are plenty of techniques for combating complacency, but what actually happens when your mind slips into auto-pilot? Your ACTIONS are guided by your HABITS, and consistent habits form muscle memory. Suppose John has done a task the RIGHT way, 100 times in a row. Now imagine on that 101st time, John’s mind is not fully focused on the task for whatever reason. Odds are in John’s favor to do the task the right way on the 101st time because his muscle memory was established. Now suppose Steve has done a task the right way MOST of time (i.e., during observations, while training others, etc.). How do you think Steve will perform on the 101st time, when he’s thinking about something else? Steve’s muscle memory has not been established, and it’s likely he’ll subconsciously choose the easiest path to perform that task. We all believe we can do things correctly when we’re focused — and we’re probably right. The fact is that each time you take a shortcut, you are missing an opportunity to build muscle memory. You never know what could be distracting your mind in the future. With the right muscle memory: ••

By Adam Gilmore, Vice President Operational Excellence

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It will never feel right to walk away from a ramp without double securement.

The last example in particular is a focus of a new “Lessons Learned” video released in February. Red Zone was used MOST of the time, and as a result the muscle memory wasn’t established. Had Red Zone been used 100% of the time, it would have never felt right to make an adjustment with cars so close together, whether focus was an issue or not. Being focused not only helps you safely achieve the task in front of you today — it builds the right muscle memory for tomorrow.

Recent Safety Milestones No Recordables

Yrs

Chevron – Pascagoula, MS

15

Valero – Texas City, TX

15

Axiall – Lake Charles, LA

8

PBF – Paulsboro, NJ

6

Port Arthur Tankerman Group

6

Dow (Bayport) – La Porte, TX

5

ExxonMobil BRPO – Baton Rouge, LA

5

INEOS – Plaquemine, LA

5

Texas Dock Group

4

South Texas Dock Group

3

Total – La Porte, TX

3

El Dorado Nitrogen – Baytown, TX

2

LyondellBassel – Channelview, TX

2

Targa – Mont Belvieu, TX

2

Total – Carville, LA

2

ARC Terminals – Joliet, IL

1

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It will never feel right to start a transfer without verifying that valves are lined up.

Gulf Gateway Terminal – New Orleans, LA

1

INVISTA – Victoria, TX

1

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It will never feel right to step into the Red Zone without feedback from the engineer.

OxyVinyls – Pasadena, TX

1

St. Louis Tankerman Group

1

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HAZARD RECOGNITION PROGRAM WINNERS We’re pleased to shine the spotlight on the most recent “Gold” and “Silver” award winners for our Quarterly Hazard Recognition Program. Congratulations and thanks for your efforts in making our workplaces safer for everyone!

QUARTERLY Gold Winners

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These employees each received a $500 award for their winning submissions from the fourth quarter of 2015: •• •• •• •• ••

Bronson Antley – Total, La Porte, TX Ben Bryant – Dow, Deer Park, TX Mark Eitel – Corpus Christi Tankerman Group Michael Hill – Braskem Oyster Creek, Freeport, TX Paul Mason – BP, Decatur, AL

The following employees each received a $150 award for their winning submissions for October, November, and December:

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Monthly Silver Winners

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Bronson Antley – Total, La Porte, TX Jimmy Balli – Total, La Porte, TX Ben Bryant – Dow, Deer Park, TX Sherman Carter – ExxonMobil BRPO, Baton Rouge, LA Mario Castelli – PBF, Paulsboro, NJ

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Carlos Caudillo – Shintech, Freeport, TX Joshua Cody – ExxonMobil Chemical, Baton Rouge, LA Glenn Colby – Dow West Virginia Operations Daniel Craighill – CP Chem Cedar Bayou, Baytown, TX Robert Dabbs – Chevron, Pascagoula, MS Danny Dupas – Louisiana Tankerman Group Daniel Edwards – Louisiana Tankerman Group Mark Eitel – Corpus Christi Tankerman Group Ruben Gonzalez – TPC, Houston, TX Bill Haddix – Total, La Porte, TX Jim Herman – INEOS, Green Lake, TX Michael Hill – Braskem Oyster Creek, Freeport, TX

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Tony Hoskins – TPC, Houston, TX Fitzroy Linton – Rubicon, Geismar, LA Derick Livy – NorthStar, East Fairfield, ND Paul Mason – BP, Decatur, AL Collin McCulloch – Dow, Louisville, KY Jakkree Oyler – CP Chem Cedar Bayou, Baytown, TX Julian Puryear – BP, Decatur, AL Trevor Rentrop – CITGO, Lake Charles, LA Tracy Small – CP Chem Cedar Bayou, Baytown, TX Garrett Smith – Dow, Plaquemine, LA Tearle Sowell – Covestro, Baytown, TX Donnie Verret – CITGO, Lake Charles, LA Acy Wynn – PBF, Paulsboro, NJ

CALLING ALL GRADS! Recent Safety Milestones (cont‘d) No tankerman spills Louisiana Tankerman Group

No DOCK spills

Yrs 4

Yrs

Flint Hills Resources – Corpus Christi, TX

15

Valero – Texas City, TX

15

Axiall – Plaquemine, LA

13

Motiva – Convent, LA

13

Total – Carville, LA

12

PBF – Paulsboro, NJ

6

South Texas Dock Group

3

Marathon – Garyville, LA

2

SGS Petroleum Service Corporation is pleased to continue our Graduate Recognition Program by honoring the sons and daughters (spouses, too) of PSC employees who will be graduating from high school or college this spring. These graduates will be featured in the next issue of The Connection and will receive a check for $150 in recognition of their hard work and achievement. To participate, please send the name and a picture of the graduate, school name and city, the names of both parents (or spouse), and college degree earned (if applicable). Please send the photo and information to Lisa Comeaux, SGS Petroleum Service Corporation, PO Box 3517, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. Digital photos may be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. The digital photo should be sent as a full-size rendering (high resolution file). The deadline is Tuesday, May 3rd.

FIND-A-NAME CONTEST The “hidden” name in our last issue did not get found, so a prize package is waiting to be claimed! Another name is hidden in this issue, embedded in one of our newsletter stories. If you find YOUR name (in lowercase italic letters, in parentheses), you may claim your prize by contacting HR Administrative Assistant Claire McCrary at (225) 343-8262 ext. 287 or via e-mail to [email protected].

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Employee Close-up

The Connection: You’re located pretty close to Mississippi State University. Does everyone at your site root for the Bulldogs in the SEC? JM: The smart ones do! Supervisor John Jackson tries to corrupt me with his Ole Miss Rebel talk. In fact, he told me to take off my MSU sweater for this picture, but I refused. In truth, our work group is probably equally divided. The Connection: How long have you worked for us? JM: I’ve been switching for nearly a year and a half. I don’t mind working in the rain, and I’d rather be outside than working in a warehouse or office 12 hours a day. Working in an office is horrible! The Connection: What sort of work did you do prior to joining PSC?

Meet Johnny “JJ” Mooneyham, one of the more than 2,400 employees who make up the SGS Petroleum Service family. Johnny serves as a railcar switchman for our Axiall work group in Aberdeen, Mississippi. The Connection: Unlike many of our work sites that are located near a major waterway, Aberdeen is landlocked in north Mississippi. How would you describe the area? JM: Aberdeen is a fairly small town. Everybody from my high school either went to work for the furniture industry nearby, or they went into farming (sweet potatoes and beans). Aberdeen doesn’t have a huge chemical industry. In fact, I’d never even been to a plant until I found this job listed on Indeed.com. I was actually late for my interview because I was busy looking for an SGS sign! Axiall is about as big as two Superdomes (I’m putting that in perspective for you Louisiana folks), and I’d say we average about 40-45 outbounds per day.

JM: I was a manager for a big furniture manufacturer. I first worked in the shipping department and then logistics/ traffic for the same company. I prefer switching because it’s not a job where people are breathing down your neck, and you don’t know what the day may bring. At PSC, our supervisor trusts us to do our job, and we know what to expect every day; it’s predictable.

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The Connection: Have you been pleased with how SGS PSC has accommodated your National Guard schedule? JM: Yes! I usually know my schedule well in advance, but recently, I only got a few weeks notice and my supervisor said, “That’s no problem, we’ll cover your shift.” The Connection: What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working or attending National Guard classes or drills? JM: I like to fish and deer hunt. I love riding my horses, working cattle in the summer, and going to the beach. The Connection: What else would your work family find interesting about you? JM: I can sing pretty good, but my co-workers joke that I can’t. During our recent appreciation dinner, John and Ops Manager Brice Dorgan loved hearing me sing! This feature is designed to help you get to know more of the employees of our company. Please let us know if you would like us to profile one of your co-workers.

The Connection: Your supervisor, John Jackson, said that scheduling your shifts is a difficult task, but that he is honored to put in the extra effort. Why is that? JM: I joined the Mississippi National Guard right out of high school. I’m considered active duty, but it’s a reserve component. I attend “school” every month for a whole week. I can’t mention what we specifically learn, but it’s mostly tactical and defense skills/information. One training is called “NET”— New Equipment Training. I’m actually going to be away from work for an entire month this spring due to Guard training. I was away for long training sessions when my wife Kerry was pregnant, but my schedule is lighter now. My daughter Keaton is 18 months old, but she thinks she’s 23! We have family nearby, so that’s great.

United way WINNER Randy Bourgeois, a member of our Marathon work group in Garyville, Louisiana, was the lucky winner of a $1,000 gift card given in conjunction with our recent United Way pledge drive in Louisiana. His name was selected in a drawing which included the names of all the employees who made a United Way pledge during the campaign. Randy is pictured above (2nd from right) with CEO Brian Haymon, Executive Assistant Twana Pulliam, and Supervisor Toby McDowell.

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OUR NEW TCA GRADUATES

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RECENT PROMOTIONS Congratulations to James Richardson from our Louisiana Tankerman Group on his recent promotion to Tankerman Skills Assessor. He joined PSC in July 2013. We also congratulate these employees who have recently been promoted from Loader to Leadman positions:

Congratulations to our new Tankerman Career Academy graduates: (l. to r.) Mike Cookston, Raoul Ochoa, Jacob Danford, Cory Ellison, Pete Lara, Stefano Smith, Adrian Fiechter, and Oscar Maya. Not pictured is Jamal Gorrell. Shown below are some photos taken during the graduation celebration held on December 3rd in Houston, Texas. We wish these new tankermen much success in their careers with PSC!

our dow wv crew loads food, too!

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James Arellano, Jose Carreno, and David Jackman from our LyondellBasell work group in Morris, Illinois. They joined PSC in December 2015.

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Henry Sigue and Terrance Catherine from our Shintech work group in Plaquemine, Louisiana. Henry joined PSC in February 2014, and Terrance came on board in December 2014.

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Christopher Henson from our OxyVinyls work group in Houston, Texas. He joined the PSC family in October 2013.

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Aaron “Paul” Martines from our NuStar work group in St. James, Louisiana. He has worked for PSC since October 2013.

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Phillip Mitchell from our Axiall work group in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He joined PSC in November 2014.

After Dow donated warehouse space at its Industrial Park in Institute, West Virginia, to a local food distribution organization, PSC employees in our Dow West Virginia Operations group stepped up to provide some much needed labor and other support to the United Food Operation (UFO). This all-volunteer non-profit group helps supplement the winter supplies for 12 local food pantries in the area. Shown below are a few photos of our employees at work in the UFO warehouse. (friderick abernathy)

Pictured with the “WQBE Rabbit” outside the UFO warehouse are a few of our PSC volunteers: (l. to r.) Brogan Parsons, Jeremy Potter, and Travis Warner.

Jerry Miller helps load a pallet of food to be shipped out to food pantries in the Institute, WV area.

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ANNIVERSARIES 25 Years

5 Years

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Thomas Ard – Baton Rouge Office Bob Holley – Texas Dock Group Wayne Simoneaux – CF Industries, Donaldsonville, LA

15 Years •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••

Rocky Alleman – Axiall, Plaquemine, LA Steven Allen – Shintech, Plaquemine, LA Laverne Dagestad – Valero, Texas City, TX Terry Hawkins – Pasadena Office Kevin Hill – Dow, Plaquemine, LA Ryan Landry – Rubicon, Geismar, LA Jody Scott – Baton Rouge Office Deon Singleton – Pasadena Office

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10 Years •• •• •• •• •• ••

Bryan Blair – CITGO, Lake Charles, LA Mark Bolden – ExxonMobil, Baytown, TX Juan Garcia – Flint Hills Resources, Corpus Christi, TX Chris Garon – Valero St. Charles, Norco, LA Roberto Hinojosa – Flint Hills Resources, Corpus Christi, TX Wallace Milburn – NuStar LP, Texas City, TX

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Scott Broussard – CITGO, Lake Charles, LA Virginia Carey – Baton Rouge Office Mario Castelli – PBF, Paulsboro, NJ Justin Champagne – Shell, Geismar, LA Joseph Ciauri – Total, La Porte, TX Anthony Cook – PBF, Paulsboro, NJ Jamison David – ExxonMobil Chemical, Baton Rouge, LA Patrick Edwards – Total, Carville, LA Jesse Garrett – Dow, Plaquemine, LA Kevin Grant – Dow, Plaquemine, LA Aaron Guillen – CP Chem, Pasadena, TX Ivan Gusman – Total, La Porte, TX Charles Hamilton – Houston Tankerman Group Dwayne Higginbotham – CITGO, Lake Charles, LA Dawn Johnson – ExxonMobil Chemical, Baton Rouge, LA Mark Leblanc – CF Industries, Donaldsonville, LA Steven Major – Dow Houston Hub James Mathis – CITGO, Lake Charles, LA Anselmo Mendoza – Total, La Porte, TX

Precious Cargo Arrivals It’s a Boy! Kevin Taylor (ExxonMobil Chemical – Baton Rouge, LA) and Hailey Parent are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Elijah Nathaniel, on November 25th. It’s a Girl! Amanda Seale (Baton Rouge Office) and her husband Matt are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia Madeline, on December 1st. It’s a Boy! Sam Persinger (Dow West Virginia Operations) and Jennifer Sutherland are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Weston Brooks, on December 2nd. It’s a Boy! Brandon McKeever (ARC Terminals – Joliet, IL) and Autumn Hawkins are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Braylon Kyrie, on December 26th. It’s a Boy! Charles West Jr. (Dow – Freeport, TX) and his wife Keely are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Charles James, on January 4th. It’s a Girl! Cameron DeJean (Dow St. Charles – Norco, LA) and his wife Alyssa are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Mia Ann, on February 5th.

Accounting Specialist Rhonda Gourgues from our Baton Rouge Office was recently presented with a watch for her 25th anniversary. She is pictured with Senior Vice President Cordell Haymon.

5 Years (cont‘d) •• •• •• •• •• •• ••

Charles Moffett – Port Arthur Tankerman Group Hayden Neal – Axiall, Plaquemine, LA Samuel Rodriguez – Total, La Porte, TX Michael Smith – CITGO, Lake Charles, LA Shannon Vasquez – INEOS, Plaquemine, LA Corey Wiggins – CP Chem, Pasadena, TX Enrique Zuniga – Total, La Porte, TX

in memoriam We extend our condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Billy Gene Newberry Jr., who passed away on December 20th in Houston, Texas. Billy joined PSC in March 2011, starting out in our Dow Houston Hub group. He later transferred to TPC in Houston. He also served as a volunteer firefighter for the City of Pasadena for 29 years. He was a good friend to many within the SGS PSC family and will be missed.

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WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEES We are pleased to welcome the following new employees hired between November 12, 2015 and February 8, 2016: Ryan Albanese Gregory Allen Aaron Alvarez Jeff Ardoin James Arellano Manuel Banda Jonathan Barquet Vicente Barreras Juan Bazan Andrew Beagle Abel Benavides John Bergeron Colby Bolton Daniel Boudreaux Trenton Brackens Beau Brassette Christopher Brown Mauricio Buenrostro Justin Byrd Kevin Byrd Jock Calicut Brady Carlton Jose Carreno Shannon Carroll Rodolfo Castillo Michael Cisneros Ross Clayton Royce Clendenen Brady Clifton Byron Cochrum Reilly Cogburn Jose Colin Christopher Cook Vernon Crisp Mark Cruse Demetrius Davis Jason Deming John Dempsey Homer Diaz Ryan Dodson Kyle Dore Jeffrey Dorsey Dustin England Mark Evans Roberto Felan Josef Flores Jim Foelker DeAndre Fowlkes Antonio Franco

Joshua Freeman Antonio Gamez Matthew Garcia Raymond Garcia Johnny Gasaway Seth Gaudet Horace Glenn Sonny Gonzalez Stephen Gotta Brandon Grear Zachery Gullett Aaron Gustavus Adrian Gutierrez James Halsell Entre Hampton Michael Hanline Tanner Harmon Carey Hawkins Oscar Haynes Kerry Henry William Henson Victoria Hill Cody Hoffman Trindon Holliday James Hrabovsky David Jackman Travis Jarvis Justin Jett Joseph Jimenez Bobby Jones Raynard Joseph Arnold Juarez-Casados Jeremy Kaniewski Aaron Kindred William Kirksey Kyle Kuehni Joshua Kyer Chase Lambert Matthew Lanegrasse Clint Leray Derick Livy Nathan Long Anthony Longoria Adolfo Lopez Cesar Lupian Christopher Mack Christopher Manuel Alejandro Martinez Ray Martinez Terry Matherne Michael Mayes Aaron McGee Frederick Mitchell Luke Mitchell Ashley Mohammed William Mokuiki

Paul Morgan Connor Morrison Sheldon Moses Christopher Mullins Beau Naquin Alberto Ortiz Carlos Ortiz Timothy Ourso David Perez Jose Perez Ryan Persick Clarence Peterson Randy Pina Alexander Polanco Terry Poulsen Osbaldo Prieto Christopher Ramirez Rene Ramos Fernando Reyes Gregory Rittenberry Jacob Robbins Samuel Roberts Tyler Robertson Angel Rodriguez Coty Rodriquez Daniel Roussel Xavier Ruiz Joshua Salinas David Sampson Brandon Sanchez Corey Scofield Stephen Simon Kevin Simons Bryan Sink Matthew Spainhour Byron Steen Stephen Tackett Jonathan Tamez Thomas Tamez Wyatt Tatum Jose Tobias Hunter Travis John Truan Troy Vacala Christian Vargas-Marquez Arthur Warren Tyler Webre William Werner Kevin Williams Louis Williams Corey Wilson Tyler Wilson Nicholas Winston Christopher Yates Darius Yates

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Shown below are some photos taken at recognition dinners held in late 2015 for employees in our work groups at Dow in Plaquemine, Louisiana, and Axiall in Aberdeen, Mississippi. Also included are a few shots taken during the Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade which rolled in front of the Baton Rouge Office on February 6th.

We had two special guests from SGS in Geneva at our Baton Rouge Office for the Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade festivities. Benoist Lasserre, SGS Global Laboratory Product Manager, and Peter Possemiers, SGS Executive VP of Environmental, Health & Safety, are pictured above (l. to r.) with PSC VP John Leerkes.