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Ron Foxworthy

Colorado

Ron Foxworthy, who heads NPL operations in Colorado, started with the company as a welder/foreman 20 years ago, getting his start in Sierra Vista, Arizona. That position was short-lived, however, as within two years his talent and attitude towards “striking while the iron is hot” led him to the Area Manager’s position for all of Southern Arizona.

As he explains life at NPL, “You can move fairly fast, so long as you work safe and work hard and aren’t hesitant to ‘put your hand up’ when opportunity arrives.”

That’s what he’s done – eventually becoming Area Manager for Colorado and leading those operations through steady growth.

He advises: “Don’t be afraid of opportunity. Go for it – you’ve got nothing to lose.”

And, be ready. Ron notes how his first big step was becoming a welder with only a day’s notice about the test (he was a welder’s helper at the time). “I didn’t have much notice, but I had been learning and wasn’t going to let my chance slip by without giving it my all,” he says.

“Be ready for tomorrow by learning the next job today,” Ron adds. “Learn by watching those who are skilled and – most of all – don’t ever be afraid to ask questions.”