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Ryan joined the team in October 2022 and, in just one year, has proven himself to be a worthy recipient of this distinction. Ryan moved from Long Island with lumber and building materials experience, however, he’s brought so much more along with that! Ryan demonstrates what it takes to be a true Hancock Lumber brand ambassador. Not only does he maintain a positive attitude and have a great work ethic, he also goes above and beyond, demonstrating pride in his work and taking initiative to ensure progress is being made. One of Ryan’s best attributes is that he does a great job communicating and is willing to share ideas and processes he feels could be beneficial. Ryan is typically the first to respond to radio calls, always willing to help customers and his fellow teammates. No matter the task, you can always count on his positivity and comedic personality—he is the type of person who just makes you smile and feel better. And, customers rave about Ryan, sending compliments every week saying how helpful and knowledgeable he is. Safe, positive, reliable, hardworking, dedicated, respectful, and a true teammate, Ryan exhibits all the qualities you want in an employee. Thank you, and congratulations!

It’s always hard to pick one person who stands out among the rest when you have a crew of great performers. This year was no different, but Ashley really elevated her performance to a new level. She took on several new tasks such as supporting the kitchen sellers, backing up receiving, and even issuing credits. Ashley is always working to improve herself and looking for opportunities to learn and grow. She has a great demeanor and never gets bogged down in the details. Ashley has shown tremendous growth and is truly deserving of this award. Congratulations, Ashley, on being named Damariscotta’s 2023 Employee of the Year and thank you for all that you do!

Marty has been a wonderful addition to the Saco team. A retired police officer, there is little that Marty is not ready and able to handle. He understands the importance of safety and has embraced our strong culture of watching out for each other. Almost from the day he started, our customers began asking for him when picking up material. They enjoy connecting with him while he assists them to quickly get on their way. He has done a good job helping keep the yard orderly and clean, helping create a safe environment. After being here only a few days, the drive-thru was remarkably cleaner and shelves were becoming even better stocked. He also collaborates well with the order coordinators in getting deliveries ready. His positive, can-do attitude is an inspiration to us all. On challenging days when there is much to do and only a few team members available, he gets the job done and is a role model to all around him. We are fortunate to have Marty and he is most deserving to be the 2023 Saco Employee of the Year!

Ryan has been a great addition to the Yarmouth team. Just in his first full year, Ryan has already established himself as one of the go-to guys in the yard. Any time we are down a driver, a receiver, or order coordinator, Ryan steps up to help the team. He also takes great pride in keeping up the appearance of our warehouse. Ryan consistently demonstrates great customer service and is always willing to go above and beyond to help customers and his fellow employees. His everybody leads mentality, work ethic, and positive attitude make Ryan a valuable asset to Hancock Lumber. Congratulations, Ryan! 

Jim is a splendid example of what a good teammate looks like. He always has a smile on his face and is willing to help anyone out. Jim, or as we call him “JR,” builds loads to prepare product for jobsite deliveries, but is always willing to learn and do every job in the yard. He greets customers with a smile and provides them with a wonderful customer experience by answering their questions. JR encourages his teammates to work together, and he is always looking for ways to create efficiencies in the yard. He genuinely cares about his role here at Hancock Lumber and it shows in his everyday actions. Congratulations, JR—proud to have you on Team Hancock!

Ron started with Hancock in 2017 as a Yard Pro. In 2022, Ron moved inside to fill a Counter Pro position that became available. Ron is always eager to learn and grow his skills, no matter what position he’s assigned. Most recently, Ron has been learning the role of Inventory Manager to assist as a back-up, completing cycle counts, learning the ordering system, as well as receiving trucks. He has excellent customer service skills and has received several compliments from customers because he’s gone above and beyond to help them with their project. Ron is a true team player—the first to volunteer to fill in where help is needed or to share knowledge or jump in on a task, always while keeping a positive attitude. North Conway is lucky to have Ron on the team—congratulations on being named the 2023 North Conway Employee of the Year!