Rene R. (Left)
Jesus C. (Right)

POSITION: 
Rene R: Production Coordinator
Jesus C: Crew Leader

TIME AT MARIANI: Rene: We both joined Rocco Fiore & Sons around the same time, 1987 and 1988. We came over to Mariani around March of 2021.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB HERE:
Jesus C: We both started out on a crew.
Rene R: I remember—you were a skinny little kid. (LAUGHS)

WHAT DO YOU DO NOW:
Rene R: I coordinate the work between client reps and the crews, making sure everybody is working together efficiently and that every job is up to Mariani standards.
Jesus C: I direct the crew, help them accomplish the work we have. I ensure the work we do is Mariani quality.

HOW HAVE THINGS CHANGED:
Rene R: Everything used to be on paper. Orders. Tickets. We have much better technology now that makes everything faster.
Jesus C: It was hard to learn at first. Now it’s faster and easier.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT MY JOB:
Jesus C: I work in a great environment.
Rene R: We respect each other on the team.

FAVORITE THINGS TO DO AWAY FROM MY JOB:
Jesus C: I like taking care of my house, gardening (LAUGHS), family dinners.
Rene R: I like to go on long drives with my wife, finding lakes up in Wisconsin.

FINAL THOUGHT:
Rene R: I like to work with this guy all these years, my friend I’ve known it feels like my whole life. We used to get together with our families. Our kids grew up together, too.
Jesus C: There are quite a few of us who have worked together here a long time. Gavino, Juan, Justino, Jose, Francisco. Francisco’s been with the company since 1973.
Rene C: We get to see each other every day.