Meet The Team | Denise Reyes
Welcome, June!
Hello, June! While the official start of summer is just over a week away with the summer solstice, it has felt like summer for well over a month along the Gulf Coast. Our team has had a steadily busy spring with the severe thunderstorms sweeping through our service areas. As always, we are gearing up for the height of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which began on June 1st.
Team Member Spotlight: Denise Reyes
Each month, we highlight a different team member from one of our six office locations. This month, it's our headquarters' turn, and we're excited to shine the spotlight on our Receptionist, Denise Reyes. Denise has been with us for just over a year, since March 2023.
Meet Denise Reyes
Denise was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, one of five siblings to her parents, Dale and Dianna Catalano. After graduating from Mt. Carmel Academy, she embarked on her career, holding various administrative and receptionist positions. In 1995, she married her sweetheart, Guadalupe. Denise is a proud mother of two sons, Denis-Michael (33) and Christopher (27).
In her spare time, Denise enjoys attending ballets, theatre productions, symphonies, and festivals. She loves hosting family events, which is probably her favorite pastime and keeps her the busiest. She traditionally hosts Christmas, Good Friday, and Mother’s Day, among other occasions. Entertaining has always been fun for her! Denise is also a fan of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans. She and her husband volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul in their free time as well.
Denise's Wisdom and Love for GRS
When asked what advice she would give to employees and company leaders, Denise emphasized teamwork and communication:
"For employees, don’t forget teamwork. If a co-worker needs assistance, do not hesitate to offer your help. On a team, there is no such thing as 'it’s not my job.' We’re all working toward the same goal. For the leaders, communication – take the time to have a conversation with your co-workers."
Finally, when asked what she likes about working for our company, Denise shared:
"I love being the person that gets to greet my co-workers every morning. I also love the fact that our CEO makes it a point to visit every co-worker when he arrives. That’s priceless!"
There is no doubt that Denise has made an impact since her arrival at GRS early last year. Besides providing a smiling face to everyone who walks through our front doors, she often goes above and beyond her duties as a receptionist. Last Halloween, she provided hot dogs and chili for our team members, along with all the toppings and assorted desserts. We are all big "Mrs. Denise" fans! She has been a wonderful addition to our company and has significantly contributed to enhancing our company culture.
Join the GRS Team!
GRS has three Louisiana locations in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and New Orleans. Our two locations in Mississippi are in Gulfport and Jackson. We opened a sixth location in Mobile, Alabama, last year. If you or someone you know is looking for a career change, visit our website to see a full list of currently available jobs.
