Congratulations to Ryan Rhead on being Employee of the Month for July 2026!!
Ryan’s expertise, dedication, and willingness to support others make him an outstanding member of the OneMonroe team. His broad skill set, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to keeping operations running smoothly have earned the respect of everyone around him. Always ready to share his knowledge and help teammates succeed, Ryan leads by example through his hard work and positive attitude. Congratulations, Ryan, on this well-deserved Employee of the Month recognition!
Nominations
“I can’t explain in words how Ryan Rhead has been an incredible mentor to me. An expert machinist who knows how to think out of the box and keep production flowing. He’s a machinist, electrician, maintenance worker all packaged into one. I wouldn’t be where I am without his knowledge and willingness to help with any issues
Tooling, RPM’s, feed rates, surface finishes, pulley ratios… Ryan knows off the top of his head and it is a pleasure to work alongside him.”
~ Jeff
“Ryan has always been the type of employee who takes ownership of any task he is given and completes it to the very best of his ability. This was especially evident when he was placed in charge of getting our newest machine up and running. When the machine first arrived, it was leaving unacceptable marks on the parts. Ryan worked through extensive trial and error involving collet and tooling alignment, different workholding methods, and various saw options until the marking issue was completely resolved.
It would have been easy to consider the project finished once the quality problem was corrected. Instead, Ryan continued looking for ways to improve the process. He recommended additional changes to tooling and equipment that reduced cycle time while still maintaining the quality standards and expectations of our customers. This is a strong example of continuous improvement—not simply solving the immediate problem, but continuing to make the process better.
Ryan also consistently demonstrates teamwork. He is quick to volunteer for overtime and weekend shifts when additional support is needed. His willingness to step in has helped the company increase output, respond to expedited customer requirements, and meet challenging lead times.
Most importantly, Ryan continues to lead his department forward. As foreman, he is responsible for helping train and develop the employees in his department. He makes himself available to answer questions, share his knowledge, and help others continue progressing in their roles. Having someone dependable and knowledgeable like Ryan leading this effort has been extremely valuable to the department and the company.
Ryan’s commitment to quality, improvement, and the success of those around him makes him an excellent example of our company values and a deserving candidate for Employee of the Month.”
~Matt Shelby
Get to know Ryan!!
Employee name: Ryan J. Rhead
Job Title:Rotary Transfer Foreman
Where did you grow up? Nampa Idaho
How long have you worked for Monroe? Worked for Lyn Tron 21 years and Monroe, about 4
What do you like about working for Monroe? Strong teamwork and Family oriented
What is one thing you love about your job? Attention to detail and work pride
If you could add one thing to your office, what would it be? A new air fryer
Before Monroe, what was the most unusual or interesting job you have ever had? US marine Corps (4 years)
Three words to best describe you. Motivated, courteous, and patient
If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? Carne Asada tacos
If you were an animal, what would you be? Mountain Lion
What is one song you have completely memorized? I’m not sure? lol
What is one totally irrational fear that you have? The fear of poisonous spiders
Any favorite line from a movie? Lines from Full Metal Jacket
Best vacation you have been on? Cabin rental in Thompson Falls, Montana
Least favorite food? Tofu
What are your three most overused words/phrases? Pardon me, excuse me, and good morning
What is one thing on your bucket list Going on an international food tasting vacation
What do you like to do in your spare time? Work on my Subaru WRX
What is your favorite sport or sports team? Eastern Washington Eagles
Would you rather be a tiny elephant or a giant hamster? Tiny elephant
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Build a personal shop full of automotive tools
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Lee Ermey