CEO and Founder Alan Rose recently spoke about the history, evolution, and success of Rose Paving Company since being founded in 1974, on CEO IntroNet TV. He stresses the correlation of happy employees to a successful business and more!
Check out his interview below.
For this in-depth look at some of the faces of Rose Paving, we interviewed Larry Briar, P.E., an essential member of our Special Projects Division. Below are his answers.
1.) Title: Business Development Executive – Midwest Region
2.) How long have you been with Rose Paving Company? 16 months
Larry Briar, P.E.
3.) What are your primary job responsibilities? Business Development, and focusing on the advancement of our Special Projects Division
4.) What is the Special Projects Division? The Special Projects Division (SPD) exists to service our clients beyond traditional parking lot maintenance. This includes large and complex site construction and revitalization projects.
5.) Why was the Special Projects Division formed? The SPD was formed to manage all of our customers’ pavement construction projects and provide green paving alternatives. In today’s market, it has never been more important to ensure customers are executing capital expenditures with qualified companies that provide accurate consultation and flawless execution. As we continue to work our way out of trying economic times, the demand for high quality maintenance and site construction contractors has increased exponentially. That is where Rose Paving comes in.
6.) What is your favorite hobby? The Outdoors, Exercise, Golf and Cooking
7.) If you were a character from FRIENDS, which one would it be and why? Chandler Bing. He is a witty individual, who places value on family and his career.
8.) What was the last book you read? The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. It’s a 40 day inspirational journey written to help you discover why you were placed on earth. Great book with many moments which help you open your mind.
9.) If Hollywood made a movie about your life, what song would play during the opening credits? Kenny Chesney, Back Where I Came From. I was born and raised in Walnut, IL; a small agricultural town in the north central portion of the state. It is a simple song, which makes me reflect back to my family, friends and hometown, the people and place which I remain very proud to stand with and represent.
10.) What do you like best about working at Rose Paving? I like to compete and my hunger for competition fits like a puzzle piece within Rose. It is a true team effort at Rose; each individual helps and feeds off of one another. We consistently win – as a team.
11.) Do you have any pets, odd hobbies, or talents? I have a pet dog, Otis. He is named after Chicago Bears Linebacker, #55 Otis Wilson.
If you’re interested in contacting Larry about his hometown, love of the Chicago Bears, or the Special Projects Division, please comment below or click here!
For our third in-depth look at a Rose Paving teammate, we interviewed Diana Perajica, an essential member of our national sales division. Below are her answers.
1.) Title: National Sales Administrator
2.) How long have you been with Rose Paving Company? Approximately 1 year, 9 months
Bookworm Diana
3.) What is your favorite hobby? Reading. Most people don’t know this about me, but I am a big-time reader and enjoy word search puzzles on my down time just to keep my brain active.
4.) What was the last movie you went to see? How would you rate it? Wow, it’s been awhile. I usually wait until movies come out on DVD. Hmm, last one seen at the movie theater was Memoirs of a Geisha. Yes, it has been that long.
5.) What is your favorite season of the year, and why? My favorite season of the year is Fall. I love to see the changes around me—out with the old, in with new.
6.) If you were a character from FRIENDS, which one would it be and why? Monica. Just like her, I have extreme energy, I can be a bit anal at times, I enjoy cooking, and cleanliness is not an option—it is a must. What better role to play than to play yourself?
7.) What was the last book you read? A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. This book expresses every emotion. It is an excellent read.
8.) If Hollywood made a movie about your life, what song would play during the opening credits? “Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress” by The Hollies
9.) What do you like best about working at Rose Paving? The best part of working at Rose Paving would have to be the fact that there is no micro-management here. I know what needs to be done for the day and I don’t have anyone but myself on my back.
10.) Do you have any pets, odd hobbies, or talents? I have an old cat named Princey that I rescued 14 years ago off the street. Her name used to be Princess until I found out ‘she’ was a ‘he.’ Poor cat. As far as talent goes, I can play the guitar, the piano, and oddly enough I also play the accordion very well. As a child of a Croatian family, if you didn’t learn an instrument or your heritage dance, you weren’t considered a “real” Croatian. So my musical abilities stem from a cultural requirement of sorts. I also have a passion for writing. It has always been the number one thing I have loved. I had poetry published at the ages of 14 and 16. One day, I will write a book—keep an eye out for it!
Strummin' Diana
Rockin' Diana
For our second in-depth look at a Rose Paving teammate, we interviewed Joe Kopczynski, the leader of our Regional Operations Team. Below are his answers.
1.) Title: Director of Regional Operations
2.) How long have you been with Rose Paving Company? 3 years
3.) What is your favorite hobby? Grilling, fishing, and hunting with friends and family.
Grillmaster Joe
Musky Joe
Hunter Joe
4.) What was the last movie you went to see? I do not remember; it’s been that long. I am not a movie theater guy.
5.) What is your favorite season of the year, and why? I enjoy fall because the air is crisp and the leaves change which, to me, marks the beginning of the holidays. In addition, the Chicago Bears start playing football!
6.) If you were a character from Star Wars, which one would it be? If I were a character from Star Wars, I would be Chewbacca. I like how the Wookiee is loyal to his friends and he has a sense of humor throughout all of the movies.
7.) What was the last book you read? Make the Noise Go Away by Larry G. Lime. It’s a good book because it provides a perspective of how important the second-in-command is to an organization.
Hairband Joe
8.) If Hollywood made a movie about your life, what song would play during the opening credits? There are too many songs to choose from during the 80’s Hair Band Era (my personal favorite). But, if I had to narrow it down, it would be Poison’s “Unskinny Bop.”
9.) What do you like best about working at Rose Paving? The people. When you spend as much time as we do at work, the quality of people you work with is very important. Outside of your own family, you spend a lot of time with colleagues. It’s the people at this company and their dedication that makes this a great company to work for.
Got a question for Joe about parking lot maintenance? Maybe you are just looking for his 80’s hair band recommendations? Email him here and continue the discussion!
Peter Holton, Regional Account Executive
For our first in-depth look at a Rose Paving teammate, we interviewed Peter Holton, a member of our Regional Sales Team. Below are his answers.
A: 4.5 years
A: Working out
A: Wall Street – just an awesome movie.
A: Fall, because I love watching the trees change colors. And, it’s football season!
A: Chandler – I am very sarcastic, love hanging out with my friends more than anything, and I’m always cracking jokes. Also, a lot of my close friends are single so I try and live through them (even though I am happily married!).
A: Employment Law (I’m in graduate school right now and there is little time for anything else!)
A: “I’m Alright” by Kenny Loggins (Theme from Caddyshack)
A: The opportunity to create my own success. In sales, it’s all about your drive and commitment – if you put the time in and you understand what you are doing, the sky is the limit. Furthermore, the people within the organization are incredible. Each person I work with on a day-to-day basis knows and understands what we are all going through. It really is a team atmosphere.
Got a question for Pete about parking lot maintenance? Maybe you are just looking for advice on grad school? Email him and continue the discussion!
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