LafargeHolcim Invests in Building the Workforce of Tomorrow
Awards 2019-2020 Gygi and von Wyss Foundation Scholarships
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LafargeHolcim today announced the names of the eight recipients of the
36th Annual Gygi and von Wyss Foundation Scholarship, an award open to
children of employees of LafargeHolcim companies in the US.
“I believe investing in the education of the next generation is
essential for the development of tomorrow’s workforce and a contribution
that fosters the economic health of the communities we serve,” said
Jamie Gentoso, CEO US Cement.
Each winner will receive a financial scholarship worth $6,000 for the
2019-2020 academic year and will be eligible to continue receiving the
scholarship for an additional three years based on continuous academic
performance. Since the Foundation began 35 years ago, more than 100
young adults have received the Gygi and von Wyss Foundation Scholarship.
This year’s recipients included:
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Catherine Gerst, daughter of Jocelyn Gerst, Vice President US
Marketing & Communications, Illinois -
Margaret Hope, daughter of Randy Hope, ITSM Operations Analyst, North
American IT Services, Minnesota - Colton Jackson, son of Ronald Jackson, RMX Plant Batch Operator, Texas
- Annika Olsen, daughter of Lisa Olsen, Regional Counsel, Michigan
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Morgan Powell, daughter of Dustin Powell, Cement Market Manager,
Midwest Cement Sales Group, Iowa -
Bronson Sloan, son of Rodney Sloan, Cement Terminal Manager, Theodore
Cement Terminal, Alabama - Serena Smith, daughter of Brian Smith, Regional Counsel, Michigan
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Jessica Tardich, daughter of Michael Tardich, Cement Market Manager,
North Central Cement Sales Group, Michigan
“We value the opportunity to support our employees and their families
and the Gygi and von Wyss Scholarship is one of many outstanding
benefits we offer to accomplish this goal,” said Jay Moreau, CEO US ACM.
This scholarship was originally established in 1983 to recognize the
accomplishments of the children of Holcim employees. Since then, the
scholarship program has been expanded to include children of employees
of all LafargeHolcim companies in the US. The award honors the memories
of Hans Gygi and Marc R. von Wyss, two former leaders of Holcim and its
predecessor companies.
About LafargeHolcim
LafargeHolcim is the leading global building materials and solutions
company. It has four businesses: cement, aggregates and ready-mix
concrete as well as advanced solutions and products that include precast
concrete, asphalt and mortar. With its broad portfolio LafargeHolcim
solves the toughest challenges facing masons, builders, architects and
engineers, bringing industry-leading innovations and services to
customers challenged by urbanization, population growth and the demand
for sustainability. Headquartered in Switzerland and with leading
positions in all regions, LafargeHolcim employs approximately 80,000
employees in around 80 countries and has a portfolio that is equally
balanced between developing and mature markets.
In the United States, LafargeHolcim companies include close to 350 sites
in 43 states and employ 7,000 people. Our customers rely on us to help
them design and build better communities with innovative solutions that
deliver structural integrity and eco-efficiency.
Contacts
Carolyn Milliman
LafargeHolcim
+1 773-355-4524
Carolyn.Milliman@lafargeholcim.com