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Laurel, Mississippi 39440(601) 649-4600 | FAX (601) 649-0558www.thermokool.com

VOLUME XLVI JULY/AUGUST 2015 No. 4

Our mission is to be the leading walk-in and blast chiller/shock freezer manufacturer by providing superior products and services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen

Teri BrewerVice President

Sales/Marketing Manager

With a menu featuring “Family Style Lunches, Down Home Dishes and Southern Desserts” Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, has become quite the Southern tradition. “The restaurant’s tiered seating provides each guest a unique view of the Island’s Show Fountains, along with the Great Smoky Mountains in the distance. Friends and families will enjoy classic Deen family recipes just like they do in their very own home.” (Source: www.pauladeensfamilykitchen.com). The Southern tradition of service and quality extends further into the kitchen with two uniquely designed Thermo-Kool walk-in coolers and a Thermo-Kool walk-in freezer. Thermo-Kool’s flexibility in design and capability of manufacturing in 1” panel increments made it possible to accomplish the actual sizes and configurations so that the walk-ins fit the exact space available and maximization of storage space. Pictured is the L-shaped Thermo-Kool walk-in cooler

preassembled at the Thermo-Kool factory as it awaits a thorough quality control inspection prior to shipment to ensure a trouble-free and quick installation with no hidden costs. A few of the features of the walk-ins included stucco galvanized interior walls and ceilings which combined with the LED light fixtures ensures maximum illumination; 1/8” aluminum treadplate floors with foamed-in-place interior ramps which comply with the latest NSF requirements and are an integral part of the walk-in floor and remote preassembled refrigeration systems with scroll compressors and EC motors for energy efficiency.

Thermo-Kool Customer Account Representative, Bryan Blackledge, worked on the project with Mike Slemp, Vice President – Knoxville Division of Mobile Fixture & Equipment Company, Knoxville, Tennessee and Thermo-Kool Marketing Agent Mike Whitten with PMR, Inc., Brentwood, Tennessee.

Thermo-Kool Announces Promotion of Roney

Moss Joins Thermo-KoolThermo-Kool recently announced the hiring of Paul N. Moss

as Accounting Manager. Moss is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration and a Masters degree in Business Administration.

Moss’ 25-year career includes leadership roles in the areas of Management, Human Resources, and Accounting with organizations in the Banking, Manufacturing, and Engineering fields. Prior to joining Thermo-Kool, he was Comptroller with a Laurel-based design engineering firm.

Moss is an active member of First United Methodist Church in Laurel and is the Board Chair of St. John’s Day School. He resides in Laurel with his wife, Rebecca, and daughter, Lauren.

In announcing the hiring of Moss, Thermo-Kool President and CEO, Rand McLaughlin said, “We are fortunate to have Paul on board, and I am confident that he will lead the Comptroller team in a new direction that is aligned with our company’s culture and strategy.”

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

ROBERT JAMES COLLINSSEPTEMBER 5, 1959 — MARCH 17, 2015

Thermo-Kool’s Vice President and

Comptroller, Robert Collins recently

lost his battle with cancer after a

short illness. Collins began working

at Thermo-Kool in September of

1979, when he was just 20 years

old, as a computer programmer. He

was promoted to Data Processing

Supervisor in 1986 and then to

Accounting Supervisor in 1988. In

January of 1989 he was promoted

to Accounting Manager and then in

1998 he was elected Vice President

and Comptroller where he served

faithfully and diligently until just a

few weeks before his death.

Thermo-Kool recently announced the promotion of Melanie Roney to Administrative Resource Manager. Roney worked at Thermo-Kool from 1986 until 1998 as computer programmer and rejoined the company in August 2007, as Human Resources Director. In addition to her human resources role, Roney has contributed her time with the marketing functions of the blast chiller product line; planned, organized and executed the logistics of numerous trade shows; and most recently assumed the responsibility of transition management at the company’s comptroller office. In her new role, Roney will continue to lead human resources as well as to provide resources to sales, marketing, accounting and the overall office management functions.

In announcing Roney’s promotion, Thermo-Kool President and CEO, Rand McLaughlin said, “The Thermo-Kool management team strives to be both mission focused and team oriented by contributing selflessly to each other to accomplish the mission. Melanie has exemplified this and has been an excellent role model for others to follow.”

In 1983 Roney earned her Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Technology from Copiah-Lincoln Jr. College, Wesson, Mississippi and in 1988 she received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

TURTLE TRACKS

ALABAMA: Glory Bound Gyro, Birmingham; Zaxby’s, Hazel Green; Regency Retirement Village, Huntsville; Lowe’s Market, Mobile.

ARIZONA: Oasis Behavioral Hospital, Chandler; Longhorn Steakhouse, Tucson.

ARKANSAS: University of Arkansas-AFLS Renovations and University of Arkansas Pomfret Hall, Fayetteville; Kia Kima, Hardy; Prairie Grove Elementary School, Prairie Grove; Nevada County Jail, Prescott.

CALIFORNIA: Fairfield Hacienda, El Sugundo; Red Lobster, Milpitas; Chick-fil-A, Rancho Cordova and Vallejo.

COLORADO: CBI Pueblo Regional Facility, Pueblo West. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Arnold and Porter Tenant and

Convivial, Washington.FLORIDA: West Hernando Middle School, Brooksville;

Flagler County Sheriff’s Operation Center, Bunnell; Chick-fil-A, Deerfield Beach; Bud & Alleys, Destin; Clarity Point Memory Care, Jacksonville; Zaxby’s, Ocala; Meadowlawn Middle School, Pinellas; Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbour; Bay Haven Elementary, Sarasota; Grub Burger and Hawks Rise Elementary School, Tallahassee; Quail Hollow Elementary School, Wesley Chapel.

GEORGIA: Kaleidoscope Bistro and Oconee High School, Atlanta; Colbert Elementary School, Colbert; Chick-fil-A, Dunwoody; Hartwell Elementary School, Hartwell; Elementary #2, Macon; Manchester High School, Manchester; Zaxby’s, Milledgeville; Heard Ferry Elementary School and Mt. Vernon Towers, Sandy Springs; Heard Elementary School, Savannah; Ogeechee Tech College, Statesboro; Worth County Middle School, Sylvester; Camden County Jail, Woodbine.

ILLINOIS: Earl’s Kitchen and Bar, Harry Caray’s Kinzie Street, Hilton Garden Inn, and Yard House, Chicago.

KANSAS: Chick-fil-A, Lawrence.KENTUCKY: Jessie Clark Middle School, Lexington; Warner

Elementary School, Nicholasville.LOUISIANA: Central Park Elementary School and Zaxby’s,

Bossier City; Glory Bound Gyro, Covington; Lafitte Auditorium, Jean Lafitte; Newk’s, West Monroe.

MAINE: Timber Restaurant, Bangor. MASSACHUSETTS: Dartmouth Psyche Hospital, Dartmouth. MINNESOTA: Giordano’s, Minneapolis; Rothsay Public

Schools, Rothsay.MISSISSIPPI: Jasper General Hospital, Bay Springs; Enterprise

High School, Enterprise; Lost Pizza, Brandon; BEJ Morgue Cooler, Jackson; David’s Grocery, Laurel; ADPi Sorority – University of Mississippi and Salsarita’s, Oxford; Starkville High School, Starkville; Holmes County Food Processing Center, Tchula.

MONTANA: Great Falls Medical Center, Great FallsNEBRASKA: Winnebago School, Winnebago.

NEW JERSEY: Bally Atlantic Casino, Atlantic City.NEW MEXICO: Longhorn Steakhouse, Albuquerque.NEW YORK: Share the Wine, Delmar; LA Pecora Bianca and

Macy’s Cuccina, New York; Great Rock, Wading River.NORTH CAROLINA: Island Smoothie, Corolla; Chick-fil-A,

Fayetteville, Hickory, and Wake Forest.OHIO: Ohio National Financial and The Rooted Juicery,

Cincinnati; McAlister’s Deli, Dayton; Chick-fil-A, Warren.OKLAHOMA: Carl Albert Center Chickasaw Nation, Ada;

Sunset Elementary School, Edmond; Core Spine & Orthopedic Hospital, Jenks; Riverwind Casino and Volare Pizza, Norman; Chisholm Elementary School, North Enid; Moore Junior High School, Oklahoma City; Chick-fil-A and East Tulsa Expansion, Tulsa.

OREGON: Nike BCC-Tenant Improvement, Beaverton.PENNSYLVANIA: Liberty Mountain Resort, Carrol Valley.SOUTH CAROLINA: Zaxby’s, Fountain Inn.TENNESSEE: Zaxby’s, Athens; Chick-fil-A, Bristol; Chattanooga

State Community College, Chattanooga; Northeast Elementary School, Cookeville; Tupelo Honey Café, Cool Springs; Dorchester Country Club, Fairfield Glade; Emerald Academy, Litton’s Market & Restaurant, and Tennessee Children’s Home-East Tennessee Campus, Knoxville; Warren County Temporary Morgue, McMinnville; Stratford

High School, Nashville. TEXAS: Academy Intermediate School, Academy; Chick-fil-A,

Austin, Baytown, and Spring; Hornsby Elementary School, Austin; Longhorn Steakhouse, Beaumont; Dahlstrom Middle School, Buda; McAlister’s Deli, Cedar Park; Colorado City Pre-K-8th, Colorado City; Traditions at Prestonwood, Dallas; Del Valle Junior High School, Del Valle; Ganado High School, Ganado; Henderson Middle School, Henderson; Aldine ISD Education Center, Houston; Wallace Middle School, Kyle; E G Ranch Elementary School and Zachry Elementary School, Laredo; The Crossings, League City; Leander High School #6 Culinary, Leander; Rogene Worley Middle School, Mansfield; Dowell Middle School, McKinney; Carver Center and Chevron Midland Office Building, Midland; Medical Center Hospital and McAlister’s Deli, Odessa; O’Donnell ISD, O’Donnell; Bethany Elementary School, Plano; Early College High School Facility, Evans High School, and St. Anthony Hotel Restaurant, San Antonio; Rummel Creek Elementary School, Spring Branch; Baylor University, Waco; East Weslaco High School, Weslaco.

VIRGINIA: Glenvar High School, Salem; Earl’s Kitchen and Bar, Tyson’s Corner; Tupelo Honey, Virginia Beach.

MEXICO: Air Cruisers #2, Chihuahua.US VIRGIN ISLAND: Margaritaville Vacation Club, St. Thomas.

Where some Thermo-Kool Walk-Ins andBlast Chillers/Shock Freezers have shipped lately

HOLIDAY NOTICE

Thermo-Kool’s offices

and factory will be closed

Monday, September 7, for

the Labor Day Holiday.

THE“CHILLING”

FACTS

Patrick Lewis was selected Employee of the Month for May, 2015. Lewis was nominated by Maintenance Supervisor, Jessie Cowart who commented, “Patrick has become essential in keeping a steady workflow in production. He is always checking with the supervisors to ensure they have what they need as well

LeAnn McMullan was selected Employee of the Month for June, 2015. McMullan was nominated by Administrative Resource Manager, Melanie Roney who commented, “LeAnn has taken on more responsibility in Human Resources and has done an extraordinary job. In addition to her numerous regular duties as HR Assistant, she has worked

as maintains a clean working environment. Patrick completes all of his daily duties and assignments in a timely manner. He approaches each day with a ‘can-do’ attitude and stops at nothing to achieve our mission.” Lewis has been with Thermo-Kool since September, 2014.

effectively with the Plant Superintendent to ensure prompt and adequate staffing for the factory, handled all of the responsibilities as it relates to employee offered insurances, and stepped in as a reliable source of information for various issues pertaining to Human Resources. McMullan has been with Thermo-Kool since January, 2012.

Patrick LewisSecurity III,Security Department

LeAnn McMullanHuman Resources Assistant,Administrative Department

Roll-in units are constructed of 4” foamed-in-place DURATHANE panels.

Units are assembled on-site therefore can fit through any existing doorway.

Equipped with a standalone fully assembled uniframe modular chiller system which allows for a quick and easy installation.

Units can be constructed in any multi-compartment configuration.

Units can be seamlessly integrated into the walk-in cooler or freezer.

CONSTRUCTION:BLAST CHILLERS / SHOCK FREEZERS

Roll-In & Self-Contained Units