Snow Business, December 2015

Chris Sherwood Account Manager PRO SCAPES INC JAMESVILLE NY Tim Sweeney Risk District Manager CASE SNOW MANAGEMENT INC NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH MA www sima org snowbusiness DECEMBER 2015 SNOW BUSINESS 53 T im Sweeney brought seven years of insurance industry experience when he joined Case Snow Management as a risk manager He now also serves as a district manager and despite the fact that this winter will only be his second with the company hes already made a big impact Not only did Tim attain the highest compliance level we ever have had with regard to subcontractor insurance but he also simultaneously managed the entire state of New York in the field Katie Raymond account manager says In the field Sweeney is responsible for inspecting sites after subcontractors have serviced them to verify that they have performed to Cases level of quality In the office he manages a staff on the risk management side sometimes working remotely during snow events Sweeneys job as risk manager is critical He monitors every certificate of insurance we receive He is the only one who can deem a subcontractor as insurance compliant Raymond says In his first season with the company Case worked with more than 300 subcontractors Without him multiple people would have to take on the role of scrutinizing every certificate of insurance C hris Sherwoods role with Pro Scapes Inc has grown over the eight years hes been with the company In addition to his responsibilities as account manager Sherwood oversees a full team of managers and their team members Company President Rick Kier CSP says Sherwoods strong people skills have translated into solid relationships with clients vendors and subcontractors as well as with fellow team members He takes his role beyond just the day to day functions he acts as mentor to the managers and actively works to develop their skills Kier says adding that Sherwood knows the value of gratitude He does not hesitate to show this to our team members for a job well done and to our customers for the work they allow us to provide As a member of the executive team Sherwood provides input on budgeting development and strategic planning He understands the importance of profitability safety on the job and getting the job done right Kier says He is an independent thinker who brings new ideas to the table on a regular basis and hes not afraid to think outside the box Sherwood is usually the first one in and the last to go home Hell get up several times a night starting at 1 a m to check conditions If he detects any possibility of snow or ice in our work areas he does not hesitate to go out and scout all areas Once he calls in his staff he stays out in the field driving from site to site inspecting the work and giving out pointers where needed Kier says Even after the work is completed he takes the extra time to inspect areas for concerns and ensure we are leaving only excellent work behind Sherwood also believes in giving back Pro Scapes adopted a local cemetery that was in need of a lot of work but didnt have much money Sherwood remains involved with the cemetery group and helps with special projects such as tree plantings road repair and winter snow removal at no cost to the cemetery Kier notes that this has helped to create a presence in the community This employee has taken the company mission statement and priorities to heart and is focused on making them happen no matter what it takes Kier says His dedication and hard work have allowed our company to rise to the next level As a company owner I could not ask for a better employee Chris Sherwood Tim Sweeney