On November 5th, around 300 Murray Company employee owners traveled to The Orange Grove of Anaheim for the Annual Shareholders Meeting. It is a date movie fans will recognize as the day Doc Brown conceived the flux capacitor in 1955, and it was fitting for a day spent looking at Murray Company’s past and future. Energy was high, and the teamwork and family spirit that define Murray Company were felt throughout the event.
Employees from every Murray Company branch and state, including California, Arizona, Idaho, Colorado, Texas, and Florida, started the event by mingling in the courtyard over lunch with large yellow logos proudly draped in the background. The patriotic presentation opened with warm remarks from Chairman and CEO Jim DeFlavio, who introduced Murray Company Journeyman Jesse Silva, a respected mentor to young people coming up through the trades. Jesse is also a talented artist. He and his son Matthew painted a beautiful mural at the Cypress office, and the duo has created many other works, including a local sidewalk painting of the United States Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial). As the national anthem played, a video showed the mural come to life from start to finish.
Jim then called up ESOP Committee members Hector Lujan Jr. and Shonte’ Williams who shared their enthusiasm for the ESOP, encouraged employee owners to consider joining the committee. Emcee Gonzo (AKA Steve Gonzales) also shared a few words. Together, the presenters spoke to the company’s past, its future, and, of course, the value the ESOP brings. CFO Ken Greer delivered a meaningful presentation about reaching the summit, never losing sight of our respective goals and to continue to reach new heights together.
Jim Staruck, President/CEO of GreatBanc, shed light on the ESOP valuation process. He praised Murray Company’s ESOP as being best in class. Mr. Staruck then introduced Linas Cicenas of Kroll, a global financial and risk advisory firm, who explained Kroll’s role in depth and applauded Murray Company’s leadership for running such a solid ship. Mr. DeFlavio then returned the podium, summoning his successor, current SoCal President Ryan Cavanaugh to the stage, who delivered a powerful speech about Murray Company ‘s very bright future.
Each presentation was educational and insightful, especially for those new to Murray Company. The new share price was announced which drew big applause and beaming smiles across several hundred faces. Afterward, attendees enjoyed heavy appetizers, a colorful candy bar (yellow and black, of course!), and interactive games, along with plenty of hugs, cheers, bravos, and congratulatory remarks. Great Scott, what a day!
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