Around the community
A highlight of events and activities happening across our local and design communities.
"As a people-focused company, OFS is committed to creating a culture of belonging & acceptance through our diversity, equity & inclusion efforts. We look forward to additional projects, participation & support through this journey of progress."
Meet the Community and Culture Committee
Formed in 2020 under the guidance of OFS Executive Leadership, the Community and Culture committee was created with the charge to evaluate the company, listen to its people, take action on ways the organization can embrace & improve diversity, and find ways to be more equitable & inclusive.
Maria VanDeman
Committee Chair
Director of Design Strategy
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Yonna Boyce
Committee Associate Chair
District Sales Manager
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Jonnathan Macias
Committee Member
HR/Safety Coordinator
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Donetta Abel
Committee Member
HR Director
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John Becher
Executive Staff Sponsor
Sr VP, HR/Sales Admin
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Clifford Johnson
Committee Member
Company Driver, Logistics
Styline
Barbie Thomas
Committee Member
District Sales Manager
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Michelle Jacob
Committee Member
Project Manager
Bryan Ashley
Leslie Tegmeyer
Committee Member
Interior Design Project Manager
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Chris Robinson
Committee Member
Vice President of Sales
Bryan Ashley
Audrey Nguyen
Committee Member
Customer Service Manager
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Purpose and mission
The Community and Culture Committee was created to develop and promote strategies, programs, and best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion. This encompasses a range of different social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, and more.
The ultimate mission of this committee is to provide for the betterment of OFS employees, their families, and local communities by building upon the OFS family culture and providing a holistic, professional, and inclusive experience.
The ultimate mission of this committee is to provide for the betterment of OFS employees, their families, and local communities by building upon the OFS family culture and providing a holistic, professional, and inclusive experience.
Goals
| Listen | Gather feedback and data to guide decisions and discussions. |
| Learn | Educate on the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. |
| Connect | Share inclusive stories, ideas, and events. |
| Partner | Support DEI initiatives inside and outside the company. |
Initiatives
Surveys & training:
In 2020-2021, the committee introduced an employee survey and training program for all executive leadership, sales and marketing. This gave valuable insights and takeaways to help develop and progress the OFS DEI efforts.
Employee hotline:
Establishing a new employee hotline was another important initiative for the committee. The email address and anonymous phone line are monitored confidentially by HR and are intended to be safe spaces for employee feedback, concerns, or suggestions.
In 2020-2021, the committee introduced an employee survey and training program for all executive leadership, sales and marketing. This gave valuable insights and takeaways to help develop and progress the OFS DEI efforts.
Employee hotline:
Establishing a new employee hotline was another important initiative for the committee. The email address and anonymous phone line are monitored confidentially by HR and are intended to be safe spaces for employee feedback, concerns, or suggestions.
Learn more
To read more in-depth information about our community and culture, download the latest sustainability report below. The sustainability report is part of the OFS Common Ground initiative. Structured around customers, colleagues, and communities, this initiative seeks to build meaningful relationships by finding common ground.