Precoa, a national leader in preneed sales and marketing, recently honored employees who actively demonstrate their mission and values. Precoa’s Values Awards are determined through a peer-nomination process that includes hundreds of entries. Each award winner was announced with a heartfelt introduction illustrating how they exemplified a specific value.
“Precoa was founded on the values of progression, craftsmanship and kindness,” said Michael Hornibrook, president and CEO. “It’s truly a joy to see everyone come together with a shared purpose and to work side by side with so many talented individuals who go above and beyond in living out our values.”
Dylan Morrison, director of sales management, won the “Precoa Life Leadership” award. Morrison’s enthusiasm and dedication to craftsmanship were crucial to Precoa’s most successful month ever (October) and most successful year ever in 2023. His peers recognized Morrison for “taking every available opportunity to recognize and praise those around him and show his appreciation even to those who are more behind the scenes.”
Jenny McClanahan, creative director of @need Marketing, won the “Precoa Life Leadership” award. McClanahan is “one of the kindest, most wonderful people at Precoa,” according to a peer nomination. She has been instrumental in the growth of @need over the past five years.
Mark Everidge, associate director of software development, leads meetings about new IT projects at Precoa with one question, “How can we make it even better?” Honored this year for Thoughtful Problem Solving, Everidge was mentioned as hard-working, a master of his craft and a delight to work with. He has worked on new initiatives across all departments and has made sure that each one is the best it can be.
Jesy Guerrero, senior region manager of Precoa’s industry-leading Funeral Planning Center, was honored for the value of “Enjoy Connection.” A consistent, smiling presence, Guerrero never hesitates to assist and is renowned at the company for her skill at motivating and leading her team.
Jackie Gütt, experience and communication specialist, is “never satisfied with the status quo,” according to peer nominations. For that reason and many others, Gütt was honored for the value of “Never Stop Progressing.” A familiar face at any Precoa event and conferences around the country, she “never backs down from a challenge” but still makes time to connect with everyone she works with.
Curtis Hicken, account analyst, was honored for “Results-Focused Craftsmanship.” Hicken has consistently worked to hone his skills and create exceptional experiences for Precoa’s funeral home partners. “Curtis firmly believes that everyone can always achieve a higher purpose and helps them to reach past what they thought their limits were,” according to his nomination.
Bradlee Meredith, tech support specialist, was presented the “Always Act in Kindness” award. “The glue that connects us together,” Bradlee adapted to a new hybrid workplace without batting an eye. His patience, generosity and willingness to work through a problem until it’s solved led one nominator to say, “I’m convinced Bradlee has a Ph.D. in Kindness.”
Rebecca Moss, operations coordinator manager, is “the essence of” “Aspirational Drive and Commitment,” according to a peer nomination. “The ultimate problem-solver,” Moss was lauded for her initiative and willingness to take on and test creative projects.
Mollee Smith, Precoa benefits and compliance manager, was honored for the value of “Working Together With Trust.” She has been instrumental in creating a welcoming and exciting workplace as Precoa has grown, and peer nominations describe her as exceptional, approachable, knowledgeable, informed and thoughtful. precoa.com