Recognizing Roanoke Cooperative's unwavering dedication to workplace safety, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson recently awarded Marshall Cherry, President and CEO, the prestigious Carolina Star award. This recognition, as reported by Cal Bryant of the Roanoke-Chowan News Herald, celebrates the company's exceptional commitment to maintaining health and safety standards.
Since 2015, Roanoke Cooperative's focused efforts earned them the Carolina Star site designation by the North Carolina Department of Labor, making them the sole electrical cooperative among 26 statewide with this honor. They've successfully achieved recertification twice, in 2018 and 2023, displaying continued dedication to safety.
Commissioner Dobson commended Roanoke Cooperative's commitment to cultivating a safety-centric culture, highlighting their exemplary dedication to upholding safety regulations and ensuring the wellbeing of employees and the community.
Marshall Cherry, acknowledging the collective effort, credited every individual within the organization for prioritizing safety. Glenn Brown, the Environmental, Health & Safety Manager, praised the company's team-driven approach, emphasizing their proactive safety initiatives.
Roanoke Cooperative's commitment to safety, resonating within its premises and the broader community, remains an integral part of its operations, as covered by Cal Bryant.
For further details, refer to the coverage by Cal Bryant at the Roanoke-Chowan News Herald.
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