Name: Breanne Lawrence

D.O.B: February 27th, 1990

Hometown: East Petersburg, PA

Disc Profile: Creative High D - "Shaping the environment by overcoming opposition to accomplish results

Title: Customer Service Coordinator

What is your role at CSG?  Receiving service calls, customer service, and dispatching service technicians.

What are three words the describe CSG? Friendly, Fun, Involved

What do you like most about CSG? The wonderful employees and friendly environment.

If you could switch jobs with anyone who would it be? Why?
I wouldn't, because I'm happy with my job.

What is your proudest moment at CSG? How much information I've learned so far.

What is your favorite quote? "No one can give you any answers. There aren't any. You have to discover for yourself - you must learn to navigate the mystery. - Bill Hicks

If you could have one super power, what would it be? The power of flight

The Clark Associates companies, including Clark Service Group, have been serving central Pennsylvania and the greater east coast area since January 2nd 1971. Brothers Glenn and Lloyd Clark began in the electrical contracting business with the fundamental belief that “you get what you give” in relation to your customer’s and your community. While the Clark Associates companies have expanded far beyond electrical contracting, their founding principles still drive company operations today.

Clark Associates is committed to its local communities and seeks to support community outreach whenever possible through its charitable foundation; The Clark Foundation. In the last year, the Clark Foundation raised over $100,000 for charitable organizations and has set a goal to far exceed that number in the coming year. Because our company’s culture emphasizes responsibility and sharing with others, we are honored to give back to the communities in which we do business.

This year’s events:

• RFMA Gives 2015 benefitting The Journey Home in Murfreesboro, TN
• "Clark Crusaders" Relay for Life Race and T-Shirt Sale
• Kentucky Derby Day Fundraiser for the Schreiber Pediatric Center and the Conestoga Valley Education Foundation.
• Annual Holiday Party to support various charities
• “Clark Cares” Campaign Against Hunger Food Drive to support the Central PA Food Bank
• Gifts that Give Hope Campaign
• Servants Inc. Volunteering
• American Girl Fashion Show Volunteering
• Men Cooking From the Heart benefitting Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Lancaster
• Sponsorship of Longs Park Concert Series
• Law Enforcement United supporting families of fallen PA police officers
• Donations to the Dayton, Nevada High School
• Into the Streets 2015  supporting the Habitat for Humanity
• Rubber Duckie Race Volunteering
• Lancaster School District Adopt a Classroom Program
• Four Diamonds Hope Express Run
• St. Jude’s Trike-A-Thon
• Volunteering for Homes of Hope

Employees are encouraged throughout the year to participate in volunteer opportunities organized by the Charitable Foundation staff. Clark Service Group, a division of Clark Associates, is proud to promote our employees in their efforts at being a leader in various organizations. Regional Technical Supervisor, Bryan Warfel, Field Technician, Marty Hauser, and Procurement Specialist, Marcie Byrd, briefly shared their experience with the Charitable Foundation.

“I was looking for a scratch and dent popcorn machine for the Penn Manor Junior Comets Football concession stand. I was directed immediately to the foundation. They offered to give me a new unit, and so they did. When I went to the Restaurant Store to purchase the supplies needed to operate the machine, the store offered free popcorn and cups.”
                                                        -Bryan Warfel
 
“Rhawnhurst Turning Point it is a youth center in Philadelphia that I have involvement with. Due to budget cuts and the increased need for grants, I referred them to the Charitable Foundation. The foundation was more than willing to help and was extremely generous in its donation.”
 
                                                        -Marty Hauser
 
“I volunteer with a lot of different organizations. One that is near and dear to my heart is Olivia’s House, a grief and loss center for children. The organization does incredible things for children who have suffered a loss of a family member or pet, and their services are 100% free to the community. When Olivia’s House was in need of a small grant to run one of its more needed programs, the Charitable Foundation did not hesitate to provide the grant. The Charitable Foundation has done amazing things for these organizations right here in our own community.”
                                                                                              
​                                                       -Marcie Byrd
 
 As 2015 comes to an end, Clark Service Group would like to reflect on the past year and the progress it has made in its expansion with help from community support, our amazing customers, and our dedicated employees. We are thankful to be able to continue to provide top notch service, customer care, and overall satisfaction to Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and most recently, Florida.  
Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year to All!

To learn more about the Clark Charitable Foundation visit the Clark Associates Inc. website at http://www.clarkassociatesinc.biz/charitablefoundation.html
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For ways to support your local community go to the Guidestar registry of charitable organizations at https://www.guidestar.org/NonprofitDirectory.aspx

In today’s competitive foodservice world it is important to cut unnecessary costs wherever possible. Being an industry that consumes more energy per square foot than any other industry, it is critical to eliminate unnecessary energy consumption wherever possible. According to San Diego Gas & Electric, refrigeration equipment accounts for up to 24% of a restaurant’s energy consumption. Increasing the efficiency of your refrigeration equipment will decrease expensive energy usage and help to extend the life of your valuable equipment.

Planned Maintenance Programs
Planned Maintenance (PM) on foodservice and refrigeration equipment can decrease energy consumption on each piece of equipment anywhere from 10%-30%. Clark Service Group suggests quarterly planned maintenance services for most foodservice operations to ensure that your equipment is running at peak efficiency. PM consists of services that reset equipment efficiency to near factory standards through the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, inspection of key parts, filter replacement, part lubrication, and calibration of key sensors. 

Upgrade to Energy Efficient Equipment
When purchasing equipment, it is important to focus on a products total cost of ownership. An Energy Star qualified piece of equipment may cost $500 more up front, but could save you thousands in utility costs in the long run. Foodservice operators should also replace light fixtures within your refrigeration units with Energy Star qualified light bulbs to reduce energy consumption and decrease heat production. In addition, LED light bulbs have an average life span that's 10-50 times longer than an average light bulb.