Quarterly Question:

What are you most looking
forward to in 2021?

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“I’m looking forward to Spring. . .planting flowers, landscaping, gardening, mowing, warmth.”

Gary Hughes, Staff Scientist

I guess I would say that I’m looking forward to recognizing and understanding the “new normal.” I’ve resigned myself to the fact that things will never go back to where they were before the pandemic, and maybe they shouldn’t. Even if it’s truly “new”, we all need a little normalcy in 2021. 

Cliffe Allen, VP, Sales

I am looking forward to the return of optimism…and live music!

Steve Riendeau, Chief Commercial Officer

I am looking forward to traveling again… I miss my trade show events!

Kelley McClain, Marketing Manager

I look forward to getting back to traveling, seeing customers, training reps, attending meetings in person and SELLING!

Ken Kimker, Director, Distribution

“The ability to gather as a group and celebrate friendships and togetherness.”

Jennifer Grandidier, Director, Human Resources

Spring and being able to landscape.

Scott Lee, Associate Graphic Designer

I’m really looking forward to seeing the real Indianapolis – a city of vibrance and energy that people talk about.  So I’m looking forward to exploring what Indianapolis and surrounding areas have to offer, including things like going to my first Indy 500.

Jonathan Chapman, Chief Executive Officer

I am looking forward to travel! ?

Shelby Smiley, Technical Support Specialist

Getting the warning letter closed out!!!

Heidi Strunk, Sr. Director, Quality and Regulatory Affairs

“It’s a tie for me. Me and my family will be moving into our first house in January (building is in process), and seeing PTS business recover/grow and fellow employees’ morale improve.”

Latasha Little, Product Labeling Manager

The thing I am looking forward to most in 2021 is taking off the mask and hugging people again.

Patricia Addison, Administrative Assistant

I’m looking forward to: ….. a COVID free world.

Amy Kersey, Sr. Credit & Collection Analyst

I’m dreaming of seeing my granddaughter Lauryn, who lives in Japan and for the first time in 2021 I didn’t get to spend time with her on her birthday since she was born in 2012!!  I have traveled the world to be with her on that special day!

Laurie Ellenberger, Sr. VP, Finance, Accounting and IT

My son’s wedding (postponed from 2020), being able to spend time with friends and family and travel!

Laurie Gutzwiller, Executive Director, Marketing

“2020 is the year so many things broke. (Or, in some cases, the year when we were finally forced to see how broken some things already were.) I’m looking forward to seeing how we’ll build back better. ”

Andrea Sauceda, Marketing Associate

Visiting family and friends without fear of spreading infection.

John Manning, Sr. Program Manager

Forgetting 2020!  

Gary Johnson, Regional Sales Director

I’m most looking forward to hugs, hand shakes, appropriate personal space distance and a crazy Uber Mom schedule in 2021.  Bring It On, let the “normal” craziness begin!

Bridget Melland, Corporate Accounts Director

I am looking forward to a Covid Vaccine, getting back to “business as normal” and live demos!

Beth Russell, Senior Manager, Sales