Archive for May 2023
Congrats, Propel Grads!
We are proud to announce that 34 students graduated from Propel Career Academy last week. Propel Career Academy offers hands-on training and continuing education in electrical, welding, technology, and safety technology. Students are given the opportunity to work in the trade while learning the trade, so they can enter the job field with confidence and…
Read MoreCongratulations on Your Retirement to Barbara Novak of FSG New Jersey!
The entire FSG Family would like to congratulate Barbara Novak on her upcoming retirement. Barbara has been a member of the FSG and O.K. Electric teams in New Jersey since 1979. A valued member of the team, Barbara was hired by Bernie Erickson, Sr. to work for Jack Nesti at O.K. Electric, where she was…
Read MorePhishing: The Gift That Keeps on Giving (Your Data Away)
Recently, FSG has been experiencing a higher-than-normal number of phishing emails and text messages. Simply put, phishing is a type of cyberattack in which criminals send fraudulent emails or texts that appear to be from a legitimate source. The goal of phishing is to trick you into clicking on a malicious link or providing sensitive…
Read MoreHonoring the Legacy: FSG NAC’s Annual Crawfish Boil in Memory of Mike Grimes
Last week, FSG NAC held its annual crawfish boil in memory of NAC Service Manager Mike Grimes, a beloved member of the FSG community who passed away in 2021. He joined the company in 2006 and made a lasting impact on everyone he encountered. Since Mike was usually the one cooking at the annual crawfish…
Read MoreWe don’t want to shock you, but May is Electrical Safety Month
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting electrical safety in homes, schools, and workplaces. Each year, they lead the charge (no pun intended) to recognize May as Electrical Safety Month and this year’s theme is “Electrification: E-Mobility.” Even though FSG has an OUTSTANDING safety rating, we want to take…
Read MoreFSG COO of Distribution, Leon Mowadia featured in tED Magazine
FSG’s Chief Operating Officer for Distribution, Leon Mowadia, was the subject of a recent feature article in tED Magazine, the lighting distribution industry’s leading North American publication. In the May 2023 edition, Mowadia was included in a “Business Focus” article that discussed the importance of solid manufacturer relationships in the lighting distribution industry.
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Week
May 8-12 is Mental Health Awareness Week. As an institution, FSG is dedicated to willingly contributing to the quality of life of all our employees, so we wanted to take this week as an opportunity to remind everyone about the mental health resources available to everyone at FSG. We understand that life can be stressful,…
Read MoreCelebrating Construction Safety Week
Construction Safety Week is an annual event in May that promotes safety and health on construction sites and provides an opportunity for companies to focus on safety and reinforce best practices. At FSG, we’re also using this week as an opportunity to celebrate our safety success!
Read MoreFSG Introduces John Ancona as Chief Operating Officer, Facility Services
FSG is excited to welcome John Ancona as the new Chief Operating Officer, Facility Services. In this new role, John will drive operational excellence in FSG’s electrical and lighting services business through innovative front-line strategy, advanced go-to-market tactics, and next-level digital enablement. John’s vision is to take FSG’s already successful services business to even more…
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