EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. (March 12, 2018) – Grit. Determination. Heart. These are the qualities 84 Lumber seeks in associates at all levels of the organization. Mike Kamouyerou, co-manager of 84 Lumber’s store in Greenville, S.C. (#2404), has exemplified the 84 Lumber way since joining the company in 2017. For this reason and more, Kamouyerou was selected as the company’s 2017 Rookie of the Year.
“We started this program to recognize new store associates who are always looking for new ways to learn, improve and grow,” said 84 Lumber’s Chief Operating Officer Frank Cicero. “Mike’s strong work ethic, positive attitude and eagerness to challenge himself make him an exemplary Rookie of the Year and overall 84 Lumber associate. He’s well positioned to be a successful future leader for our business.”
Kamouyerou was one of more than 20 nominees selected from more than 250 stores around the country. He quickly became one of four divisional finalists after exceeding expectations throughout his first year with 84 Lumber. A Pittsburgh native, Kamouyerou began his career with the company as a manager trainee at the Bridgeville, Pa., store (#217) in February 2017. He was promoted to co-manager of the Greenville location in October 2017.
Rookie of the Year candidates are evaluated on their achievements in their first year, including promotions, growth opportunities and commitment to 84 Lumber’s core values. Nominees are first interviewed by their area manager and divisional vice president. Each divisional finalist is then interviewed by a leadership panel at the company’s Team Headquarters.
As part of 84 Lumber’s people-first culture, and a desire to celebrate the impact individuals have on the business, the company launched its Rookie of the Year program in 2016. Al Whitehead, co-manager of the North Charlotte, N.C., store (#2315), was the inaugural Rookie of the Year.
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About 84 Lumber
Founded in 1956, 84 Lumber Company is the nation’s leading privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single- and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. 84 Lumber operates more than 250 stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops and engineered wood product (EWP) centers in 30 states, representing the top 130 markets in the country. 84 Lumber also offers professional residential and commercial contractors turn-key installed services for a variety of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking and drywall. A certified women’s business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy Magerko, 84 Lumber was named one of Forbes’ Best Midsize Employers in America in 2016 and 2017, and one of Forbes’ Largest Private Companies in America in 2016. For more information, visit www.84lumber.com