{"id":21718,"date":"2025-06-30T18:56:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T18:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/?p=21718"},"modified":"2025-06-30T19:02:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T19:02:08","slug":"employee-of-the-month-brian-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/employee-of-the-month-brian-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee of the Month: Brian Parks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Congratulations to Brian Parks on being Employee of the Month for June 2025!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brian Parks has been with the company for over 14 years. His consistent dedication and expertise have helped drive success in the workplace. His commitment, high standards, and hard work are seen throughout his time at the company working from trainee to senior machinists. His valuable expertise helps mentor new employees, troubleshoot issues, and optimize process. Let\u2019s all congratulate Brian Parks for this well deserved employee of month!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eom-bparks.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eom-bparks.jpg 577w, https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eom-bparks-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nomination<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Congratulations to Brian Parks on being named Employee of the Month!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are grateful to have Brian on our team. He started here 14+ years ago and has always been a great example of what we look for in employees. He has continued to improve and has moved up from a trainee to a machinist to now being one of our top senior machinists. He continues to accept new challenges of training new employees or running new parts. His production remains at a high level and always ranks near the top for set-ups completed, efficiency and output. I always enjoy the opportunities I have to interact with him as he always provides me with valuable, straightforward information. He is a great employee and well deserving of the Employee of the Month.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>~ Matt Shelby<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;With unwavering precision and a deep commitment to his craft, Brian Parks consistently delivers exceptional work that ensures our operations stay efficient and on schedule. His expertise in machining is evident in his ability to hold tight tolerances, troubleshoot complex mechanical issues on the fly, and optimize processes to reduce downtime. Whether it&#8217;s setting up a challenging job or mentoring newer team members, Brian approaches every task with focus and professionalism. His attention to detail not only results in fewer quality issues but also sets a standard that others strive to match. Brian\u2019s problem-solving skills have directly contributed to minimizing scrap and improving throughput on key production lines. His reliability, technical know-how, and team-first attitude make him an indispensable part of our success. Thank you, Brian, for your outstanding contributions and daily dedication.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>~ Matt LeBret<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get to know Brian!!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Employee name:<\/strong>&nbsp;Brian Parks<br><strong>Job Title:<\/strong>Davenport operator<br><strong>Where did you grow up?<\/strong>&nbsp;Spokane, WA<br><strong>How long have you worked for Monroe?<\/strong>&nbsp;15 years<br><strong>What do you like about working for Monroe?<\/strong>&nbsp;Friendly coworkers, football and NCAA basketball pool<br><strong>What is one thing you love about your job?<\/strong>&nbsp;I like my hours and schedule<br><strong>If you could add one thing to your office, what would it be?<\/strong>&nbsp;Vending machines<br><strong>Before Monroe, what was the most unusual or interesting job you have ever had?<\/strong>&nbsp;I used to roof houses<br><strong>Three words to best describe you.<\/strong>&nbsp;Efficient, prompt, dependable<br><strong>If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?<\/strong>&nbsp;Cheeseburgers<br><strong>If you were an animal, what would you be?<\/strong>&nbsp;Great white shark<br><strong>Do you have a hidden talent? What is it?<\/strong>&nbsp;Spinning a basketball on my finger for a long time<br><strong>What is one song you have completely memorized?<\/strong>&nbsp;Too many to list, lots of Alan Jackson and Toby Keith songs<br><strong>What is one totally irrational fear that you have?<\/strong>&nbsp;Flying on airplanes<br><strong>Any favorite line from a movie?<\/strong>&nbsp;Alright, alright, alright<br><strong>Best vacation you have been on?<\/strong>&nbsp;Arizona\/Grand Canyon<br><strong>Least favorite food?<\/strong>&nbsp;Rigatoni<br><strong>Do you have a motto or personal mantra?<\/strong>&nbsp;If you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself<br><strong>What are your three most overused words\/phrases?<\/strong>&nbsp;Gotcha, stooge, nah<br><strong>What is an ability you wish you had?<\/strong>&nbsp;Live forever<br><strong>What is one thing on your bucket list<\/strong>&nbsp;Go to the Indianapolis 500<br><strong>What do you like to do in your spare time?<\/strong>&nbsp;Work on cars, shoot guns<br><strong>What is your favorite sport or sports team?<\/strong>&nbsp;Green Bay Packers<br><strong>Would you rather be a tiny elephant or a giant hamster?<\/strong>&nbsp;Tiny elephant<br><strong>If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?<\/strong>&nbsp;Pay off my bills, start a car and gun collection<br><strong>If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?<\/strong>&nbsp;Dale Earnhardt<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations to Brian Parks on being Employee of the Month for June 2025!! 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