MOVERS

& SHAKERS

Alleyton Resource’s President, Bryan Kalbfleisch is a veteran of the construction building materials indus-try. Growing up in Washington State Bryan worked for a family owned concrete and aggregate compa-ny. When that company was acquired by Oldcastle, Bryan continued to work and advance within the Oldcastle management team. Bryan joined the Alley-ton Resource family in January of 2014, around the time that Alleyton became part of Summit Materials. His knowledge and experience has been and will continue to be such an asset to Alleyton’s growth.

Q&A

Q- What challenges is Alleyton Resource currently fac-ing?

Alleyton is currently facing the uncertainty of the Houston economy. Though Houston has become more diverse in its business, gas and oil plays a large part (directly or indirectly) on the psyche in Houston overall. If oil contin-ues to stay low, people are a little more hesitant to pur-chase a new home or move into the area. After a few “boom” years, a decline in home building can quickly change the dynamic of our business and we must be able to adapt quickly.

Q-What strengths do we have to keep our company competitive through these challenges?

Alleyton’s strengths are our employees and quick ability to adapt to the changing markets of our business. While we still focus on serving the residential market, we are beginning to diversify into commercial work; both on the ready-mix side and on the aggregate side. We picked up our first TXDOT work on the aggregate side earlier in the year and are focusing on serving concrete commercial customers to lessen the impact of a potential decline in the residential market. Our employees help keep us com-petitive by working safely and efficiently; we have a very tenured group of employees with indispensable experi-ence that makes us the best concrete and aggregate company to work for.

Q- What is your vision for Alleyton Resource?

My vision is to be the preferred heavy side construction materials business in the Houston market. While we don’t have to be the biggest supplier in Houston, we want to be the safest, most efficient and preferred choice of our customers. To do this, we will continue to grow through acquiring like-minded companies and by green fielding new locations throughout the area. Ultimately we want to be the preferred choice for employees and customers alike. If we are the first call for homebuilders and contractors, we’re doing the right things.

Q- How do you see the culture of Alleyton Resource developing?

Our culture will be developed through every level of our team. Our senior management team will be focusing on initiatives that make this the best place for employees to work; from employee development to the latest in plants and equipment that create unparalleled service for our customers. We’ll only succeed if all levels of the company are engaged and involved, and that will be the focus over the next few years.

Q- What is the best career advice you have received, and who did it come from?

My father and I both worked for a family owned concrete and sand/gravel company operated by three brothers. At the company’s 75th anniversary someone asked one of the brothers, Dan Murphy, who was President of Central Pre-Mix, what made him and the company so successful. He looked around the room and responded “I’ve always surrounded myself with successful people”. That state-ment struck home with me; it’s not about one particular person in a company, at the end of the day it’s about the team and how it performs as a whole. I’ve always tried to surround myself with motivated and successful people since then.

Q- How would you describe your leadership style?

I think I rely on several different styles depending on the situation. I probably favor a coaching or democratic style most of the time. I believe in developing people to take the next step and support a collaborative style of man-agement that builds the knowledge and skill of everyone on the team.

Q- What is one characteristic that you believe every leader should possess?

Self-awareness. Realize what you are good at and more importantly what you aren’t good at. Focus on improving what you can, but understand that’s why you surround yourself with others that complement what you may lack.

Q- What do you find most rewarding about your work?

Creating and/or refining a company where employees want to come and work and where customers want to do business. The ultimate reward is when a customer picks up the phone and chooses you over your competition.

Q- What is the most challenging thing about your job?

As we’ve grown over the past two years, it’s been chal-lenging to get out into the field and visit with employees. My goal is to create some balance this year with what’s happening in the office behind the scenes to allow me additional time in the field.

Q- What is your life motto/mantra?

Lead by example, at work and at home.

Alleyton Resource Quarterly Newsletter Q1 2016

MEET OUR LEADER!

WELCOME TO OUR

NEWSLETTER!

We are very excited to present our first issue of Alleyton’s new quar-terly newsletter, Movers & Shak-ers. We hope you find this newslet-ter to be a valuable resource. Our goal is to help all employees stay up to date on company develop-ments and share news, stories, events and resources from all our lines of business.

Do you have an idea or success story to share? Did you find a solu-tion to a problem that you think others could benefit from? Send us your ideas, successes and stories!

It is important to us that all of our divisions are recognized for their work. This newsletter is our oppor-tunity to share our experiences so that we can grow together.

To submit stories and content ideas, please email Olivia.Rivers@alleytonresource.com

or call 281-238-1112

Two New Plants Contribute to our

Aggregate Operations Growth As our company continues to grow, it is not only important for us to main-

tain reserves for our customers, but for our internal ready mix needs as

well. In order to support our strong economy and its needs for residential

and commercial construction we must be in position to produce and main-

tain inventories to sustain our growth.

The Aggregate side of the business just recently completed construction

of the Duncan Plant near Eagle Lake. The Duncan Plant has been selling

product for a couple of weeks and we look forward to it being a great con-

tributor to the market. Although it is a smaller plant, we have hopes of

developing it into a larger operation in the future.

A second plant, Smith Plant, is adjacent to the existing Vox operation and

is currently under construction. Smith will be a large operation spanning

many years contributing to a lot of tons into the area. For a sand and

gravel operation, the Smith Plant will be a flagship site that is fully galva-

nized and includes the latest and greatest technology to help reduce

costs. It should be in production by the end of July. We look forward to

showcasing this site in a later Newsletter.

Thanks to David Robinette, Alleyton’s Mining Engineer for his great efforts

and hard work in leading these two projects. These two plants will be

major contributors to the future of Alleyton Resource Company.

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Have an IT issue?

Use the HelpDesk!

The IT HelpDesk is a service for you to report IT problems. Look for the HelpDesk logo on the Summit intra-net main page to log in. Use your company email and password to en-ter the site.

Once logged in you may use the dropdown options to help describe your issue. If at any time you are un-sure where to go, just select “can’t find it, check here”. Type in a subject and list a detailed message about your problem. You will then select Alleyton as your location and list a contact number. This help desk ticket will go directly to Virginia Lopez and Joseph Tobias. A great perk to using the help desk ticket is that it allows you to track the status of the ticket as our IT department works to resolve your problem.

We urge all employees to please use this option to communicate with the IT department unless it is an emer-gency, which would be any issue that results in our operations being slowed or shut down. If you do expe-rience an emergency that requires attention of the IT department please contact Virginia or Joseph directly by phone.

Isai “Zeke” Galindo

1. Tell us a little about yourself.

My name is Isai Galindo but most call me Zeke. I don’t remember how I got the nick-name but I’m twenty nine years old and very handsome. Country music is my favorite even though some artists are ruining country music. With that said I think Luke Bryan belongs un-der the soft rock category. I like watching sports and everything there is about fitness even though I might have bulked up a little too much during the fall.

2. How long have you worked for Alleyton?

I have worked for Alleyton for six years.

3. What is your favorite thing about working for Alleyton?

I would say my favorite thing about Alleyton is its location because Its only a fifteen minute drive from my house. I'm just kidding, Alleyton has been a great company to work for and I look forward to see what the future holds.

4. What advice would you give to recent new hires?

Advice I would give to the new hires is to keep a positive attitude and work hard to reach your goals. Working hard may not guarantee suc-cess but it will improve its chances.

5. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you bring?

Three things I would bring If I was stranded on a deserted Island would be a boat, four thou-sand tons of protein shakes and a beautiful woman.

Zeke and his horse Bella

(Left) The new Russell Ybarra Home for Heroes, (Right) Allied Concrete and Allied Pumping pouring the house foundation.

About 30% of men and women who have spent time in war zones experience Post-Traumatic

Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can result from experiencing or

witnessing a life-threatening event such as military combat. The disorder is characterized by

prolonged stress reactions that continue or even worsen over time. Unfortunately it is common

for other psychological conditions to occur along with PTSD. This includes depression, anxiety,

substance abuse, and an inability to function in society.

The PTSD Foundation of America is working to combat Post Trau-

matic Stress through several therapy methods, such as pastoral

counseling and group and individual peer mentoring programs.

They also work to raise awareness of PTSD through several types

of media and events. Camp Hope in Houston is an interim housing

facility that offers shelter, recovery programs for veterans and their

family, and involvement with businesses and communities to assist

healing and raising awareness.

On January 28, 2016 Camp Hope celebrated the grand opening of

their new facility The Russell Ybarra Home for Heroes. 48 compa-

nies donated labor and materials to make this 11,300 square foot

home, this includes our very own Allied Concrete and Allied Con-

crete Pumping. With the donation of 890 yards of concrete, we laid

the foundation for this home as well as the foundation for the train-

ing center, and several side walks and driveways. In the grand

scheme of things it is just a small token of gratitude for all those

who have given so much and still suffer the unseen wounds of war.

Camp Hope is always accepting donations and volunteers! For

more information visit ptsdusa.org

Send donations and mail to Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 690748 Houston, TX 77269

If you are interested in one of the PTSD Foundation of America recovery programs please call

the PTSD Veteran Line: 1-877-717-PTSD (7873)

AND WE ROLL!

PTSD Statistics

Less than

40% of those

diagnosed

with PTSD will

seek help.

Veteran

homelessness

is about 1/3 of

our nation’s

homeless.

23% of the

Houston adult

homeless are

veterans.

Building a Home for our Countries Heroes

Investing in a 401k is an easy way to save money for retirement. There are several benefits to con-tributing to your 401k that other saving methods cannot offer.

One, is that the money in your 401k is pre-tax, meaning it comes out of your pay before tax and is not considered part of your taxable wages.

Second, is that Summit Materials, our parent company, matches 4% of your contribution. So if you contribute 2% we match 2%, if you contribute 4% we match 4%, but if you contribute 10% we only match the first 4%.

Third, is how easy it is to invest and manage your account! Between the online portal and the cus-tomer service hotline enrolling, changing contribution amounts and changing investment funds is quick and easy.

Visit online at www.participant.empower-retirement.com

Or call 800-338-4015

HARD HAT ZONE

What is 5S? 5S is a workplace organization method that was created in Japan. The purpose

of 5-S is to organize a work space for efficiency and effectiveness. This is done by identifying

and storing items used, cleaning and maintaining the area and items, and sustaining the new

order. The five S’s are Sort, Simplify Access, Sweep, Standardize and Self-Discipline.

How does it work? 5S is a process that corresponds to the five S’s.

Sort-Go through the workplace removing anything that is not needed for regular work-

flows. Anything that is unused, out dated or broken should be thrown away.

Simplify Access- Move necessary items close to point of use. Make things easy to find

and access.

Sweep-Clean the area, remove dirt or dust, and repair damages.

Standardize- Implement checklists and processes to maintain 5S. Create owners to be

responsible for certain areas.

Self-Discipline- Sustain 5S efforts by posting audit scores or before and after photos.

Ensure 5S checklists and processes are continued to be followed.

Why should we 5S? 5S helps to create a positive work environment. It makes working

easier and more effective. It makes workplaces a more enjoyable place to be. It increases safe-

ty and health in the workplace.

Never forget the 3-point contact.

Never jump off of a ladder or from

the last step.

Always look at the ground before

stepping down.

Be extra careful during adverse

weather conditions.

Always mount or dismount facing

the equipment.

Ensure the vehicle is stationary

with the parking break set.

Inspect climbing surfaces for mud,

ice, snow, grease or any other haz-

ards.

Never attempt to climb or descend

with anything in your hands.

With the summer months approaching, we want every-one to be aware of the signs heat exhaustion. Weakness

Dizziness

Confusion or disorientation

Headache Cramps

Nausea or Vomiting

Dehydration Be cautious when working outside and the heat index gets above 80 degrees. Below are some safety tips to keep in mind. Exercise early or in the late evening hours

Stay hydrated

Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing

Protect yourself from the sun by applying sun-screen

Include vegetables and fruits in your diet