Page 19 - Q4_2022 Rosendin Corporate Newsletter

ERIKA FRY
REGIONAL SAFETY DIRECTOR
UNITED STATES ARMY

A graduate of Slippery Rock University, Erika Fry is now a senior
safety manager at Rosendin. "I provide mentorship to my fellow
team members and subordinates, oversee and manage Rosendin's
safety program on numerous projects and, most importantly, ensure
our workers' health and safety daily." At Rosendin, Fry is also the
head of the LGBTQ+ employee resource group, Pride and Proud,
and a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
Before that, Fry was a U.S. Army specialist with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE), serving for four years. "I chose to
serve because my grandfather also served in the U.S. Army, and
there weren't a lot of opportunities locally for finding a career
with my degree," she explains. However, her decision didn't come
without some challenges. "My transition back to civilian life was
difficult," recalls Fry. "At the time, I was navigating through a
divorce, all the while trying to figure out my next move post-
military. I ended up moving to the DMV (District of Columbia,
Maryland, Virginia) area from Georgia, basically to start life over. "

"With the help and support of my best friend and family, I was able
to get myself back on track. I worked two jobs to keep afloat until I
landed my job with Rosendin, where I was given the opportunity to
fully embrace being a civilian again, on my own." Sharing her story
has helped her help others. "I think being vulnerable and sharing
stories of things I have experienced is a huge benefit of being a
mentor: It makes me relatable. Feeling discouraged is normal, but
don't give up. Keep in mind the Army core values and implement
them as a civilian, especially personal courage. There are companies
like Rosendin that will give you the shot of a lifetime," she notes. n

Rosendin thanks all our nation's
veterans for their sacrifice and
service. Rosendin is proud to employ
veterans from all service branches,
and we are committed to supporting
their transitions into civilian life.

Veterans and Rosendin employees
Chad Morgan and Scott Shore, as
well as Executive Vice President
Justin Tinoco, shared their thoughts
on supporting veterans all year.

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