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It is with great pleasure that Tiny Homes of Maine has selected Jillian Ross for the prestigious title of 2024 Employee of the Year! Since joining our team in 2021, Jillian has consistently demonstrated an exceptional work ethic, broad skill set, and positive attitude that sets her apart as a top performer.

Jillian is an outstanding carpenter! Whether she is installing trim, flooring, cabinetry, or putting the final touches on a project, her craftsmanship is unparalleled. Her dedication to excellence ensures that every task is completed to the highest standards, making her an invaluable asset to our team. In addition to her carpentry skills, Jillian has also proven herself to be proficient in electrical work. She approaches this task with the same professionalism and attention to detail, further showcasing her versatility and commitment to her craft. Whether she’s working with wood or wiring, Jillian consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the job is done right. She is incredibly reliable and always completes her work on time. She is dependable in every sense of the word, making her a key member of the team. Her positive attitude and willingness to collaborate make her a joy to work with. She contributes to a supportive and encouraging work environment, always stepping up when needed. Jillian’s exceptional skill, dedication, and reliability make her more than deserving of the Employee of the Year recognition. We are lucky to have her as a part of the Tiny Homes of Maine family, and we look forward to her continued success within the company.

Drew Story has been chosen for the prestigious title of Yarmouth’s 2024 Employee of the Year! Drew has worn many hats for Hancock Lumber since joining the team as a Stocker at just 14 years old. Since graduating college and joining us full time, Drew has continued to expand his roles, including becoming a backup Driver Pro and backup Logistics Manager. Drew’s internal drive to learn more and his willingness to take on new challenges have made him an integral part of the Yarmouth team and our success. Here is just one example of what Drew’s teammates have to say about him: “Andrew has been a stable, reliable, and positive asset to our yard and logistics teams. He has done a fantastic job filling in for Dan in logistics and manages stressful situations with a can-do attitude. Drew has an outstanding sense of teamwork and an infectious good-natured spirit. He very much deserves this honor and recognition.” Thank you for all you bring to our location and congratulations Drew!

Hancock Lumber Windham would like to announce Dylan Mathieson as our 2024 Employee of the Year! Dylan is a bright light for our location, with the personality and commitment that make him someone we all look forward to seeing and working with every day. Dylan has received many compliments from our customers on his service and willingness to help, as said best by one of our long-time customers, “That kid’s a keepah!” Dylan is wrapping up his first year at Hancock Lumber as a Millwork Handler and has shown the willingness to learn other positions, including his current training to become a Driver Pro. His work ethic, positive attitude, and perpetual smile make Dylan a prime example for contributing to our work environment in a positive way. He is a true Team Hancock Ambassador and a testament to our company’s aspirations at work. Thank you for all you bring to the table Dylan and congratulations!

Gavin Dancsak has been awarded the 2024 Employee of the Year for Saco! Gavin first came to Team Hancock working in the lumberyard at various locations before landing in Saco. Expressing interest in the Counter Pro position, Gavin quickly excelled at the many tasks that were handed his way. He absorbs more responsibility without hesitation, including taking on several key, vendor-ordering tasks. Although his new role is at the counter, Gavin does not hesitate to fill any voids in the yard, even on short notice. He can be found covering receiving, order coordinating, and other roles in the yard, even on short notice. His willingness to take on extra training and expanding his knowledge across multiple roles has greatly impacted our location for the better. Gavin’s can-do attitude and exemplary work ethic make him the perfect selection for our Employee of the Year! Great job Gavin and congratulations!

James Gigliotti has earned the honor of 2024 Employee of the Year for the Retail Operations Center. James is the primary Commodity Purchaser for Hancock Lumber and he does an excellent job of staying one step ahead of the market to position our sellers with very competitive costs on the highest quality framing lumber and sheathing available. He communicates market insight and data to our team and customers, while also making himself easily accessible to all our managers and sellers. In addition, James has the added role of Chief Negotiator for all the vendor purchasing programs we maintain annually. Through his understanding, insights, and market connections, he has been able to negotiate all our programs to improve both market costs and vendor incentives in 2024, greatly contributing to the company’s performance. James is a smart, ambitious, insightful and very productive contributor to our entire team. Well-deserved and congratulations James!

Mike Foss, known as Butch around here, has been chosen as North Conway’s 2024 Employee of the Year. Butch started with Hancock Lumber as a Counter Pro in 2020 and a year later moved to Inside Sales Support. He has been an integral part of our sales team, supporting our employees and customers as we’ve grown. Butch is dependable and willing to help where needed. Whether opening the store, working the counter, or answering phones, he is always willing to go above and beyond. He has a great relationship with our customers, and they know that they can rely on him to get the job done. Butch is not afraid to share his voice, teach others, or jump in when something needs to be taken care of. He is well deserving of this award! Congratulations Butch and thank you for all that you do!

We are pleased to announce that Mainely Trusses has selected Chad Fecteau for the 2024 Employee of the Year award. For the past 24 years, Chad has demonstrated remarkable dedication and hard work, making him an integral part of our team. In his role as Yard Lead for the last six years, Chad has consistently ensured that our lumber is effectively prepared for cutting each day and our yard is kept clean and well organized. His hard work and dedication have greatly contributed to our team’s success. Additionally, Chad plays a vital role in offloading trucks and assisting in the loading of trusses for delivery as needed. Chad’s exceptional reliability and strong leadership qualities make him a valued member of our organization. He consistently goes above and beyond to facilitate smooth production operations, often putting in extra hours when required. We are truly appreciative of Chad’s contributions. Congratulations Chad, on this well-deserved accolade!

Josiah Harrington has been awarded the 2024 Employee of the Year for our Kennebunk location! As a member of our operations team, Josiah is willing to put in the extra time when we are busy but more importantly, understands the impact on the bigger picture as a Driver Pro if things are not done accurately and in a timely way. Josiah is an example of a great team player with a positive attitude and his teammates find he is a pleasure to work with and be around. Josiah is diligent about completing tasks to a high standard and also applies himself with the same level of enthusiasm to provide top-notch service to Hancock Lumber customers. Josiah consistently receives compliments from both customers and sales staff about how he conducts himself on the jobsites. He is a great asset to Hancock Lumber as part of our team in Kennebunk. Thank you Josiah, and congratulations on this great award!

The Damariscotta team would like to announce Steven York as the 2024 Employee of the Year! Steven takes his job seriously and is diligent in ensuring millwork is received, tagged, and placed in an efficient manner. He is always willing to help in other areas of the yard including unloading trucks, helping customers, and assisting with shipping when the need arises. Steven does all of this with ease and a positive attitude, even in very challenging environments. He has been with us for over two years now and has proven to be a valuable teammate we all count on—congratulations Steven on this well-earned award!