Intern Orientation Overview: An Intern’s Perspective

After three full days of JES Intern Team Training, it is clear that JES Holdings is a company focused on helping each employee attain their highest potential. The interns started the week on Monday morning by listening to presentations from Director of Human Resources Kerry Eales and Human Resources Generalist Jordan Anderson. We learned about […]
Fairway Management Employees Plant Seeds for Success

As part of the annual meeting, attendees volunteer with a local service project, emphasizing the company’s commitment to serving the local community. This year the Fairway Management team spent the afternoon of April 12th cleaning and beautifying four Columbia City Parks. At Cosmo Park, one team spread mulch around playgrounds and trees. Two other groups […]
The Bear Award

Created in 2015, The Bear Award is presented to an employee at JES Holdings who has made a significant contribution to the company which has resulted in an ongoing financial gain. At the Employee Recognition and Staff Meeting on Thursday, December 17, 2015, Robert Muchow was recognized as the first Bear Award recipient. Robert, an […]
The 2015 Roger Garner Recognition Award Recipient

Each year, the Roger Garner Recognition Award is presented to an outstanding JES Holdings employee, who demonstrates qualities of patience, dignity, kindness and overall dedication to their job. The award was established in honor of Fairway Construction employee Roger Garner, as a way of remembering and memorializing an admired individual. On Thursday, December 17, 2015, […]
The 2015 Michelle Sharp Outstanding Achievement Award Recipient

In honor of Michelle Sharp, a dedicated employee of AEP, this award was created in 2008 to recognize a deserving individual, nominated by employees and chosen by directors, who exemplify strong leadership qualities and dedication. At the Employee Recognition and Staff Meeting, held on Thursday, December 17, 2015, Christie Haynes presented the annual award as […]
October New Hire Orientation

The monthly new hire orientation took place during the week of October 12, 2015 in Columbia, Missouri. Please welcome our new employees to the JES Holdings family of companies! BRANDY GIFFORD Fairway Construction – Cost Coordinator Brandy has worked in commercial construction accounting roles for 15 years, including two years specializing in multifamily development. […]
New Year’s Resolutions from JES Employees
The New Year means new beginnings for many employees at JES. One of the benefits of a sociable company culture is having friends to share our goals. We asked ten of our JES team members what their New Year’s resolutions were.
A Spotlight on Maintenance Techs

Fairway Management (FWM), a JES Holdings company, is responsible for the management, maintenance, marketing and business administration of more than 160 family and senior communities, single-family homes and market rate loft communities in seven different states. FWM’s team of accountants, property managers, compliance officers and field staff members work together to maximize occupancy levels, affordable […]
Human Resources Conference

(Las Vegas, NV) – During the last week of June, Camila Gumati, Recruiter and Jordan Bova, HR Coordinator, proudly represented the Human Resources department of JES Holdings at the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)’ 67th Annual Conference & Exposition. Gumati and Bova attended multiple sessions covering a multitude of HR topics and managed to […]
JES Holdings Intern Orientation

In June of 2015, JES Holdings held a three-day Intern Orientation to welcome nine new summer interns. The goal of the orientation is to familiarize the interns with our company, address business etiquette and have some competitive fun as well! The first two days consisted of providing the interns with a thorough understanding of the […]