Employee Spotlight Q1 and Q2 2024

Jul 26, 2024

At Commercial Capital Company we operate internally and externally according to a set of core values established by our leadership team:

Do the right thing.

  • No amount of money is worth betraying someone’s trust.
  • Do the right thing even if it’s not easy.

Be caring and compassionate.

  • We build up one another.
  • We pitch in and help when we see a need.
  • We strive to treat everyone with respect.

Be tenacious… We find a way.

  • We stay focused, and we don’t give up.
  • We’re motivated by challenges, and we see obstacles as opportunities.

Continuously improve.

  • We are open to new ideas.
  • We identify opportunities for personal growth.
  • We’re not complacent. Each of us is a work in progress.

 

Every month, our team votes to determine which one of our fellow employees has most embodied our core values. Here are the winners of our Employee Spotlight awards for Q1 and Q2 2024!

January – Rhys Winter

Rhys started with Commercial Capital in June 2023 as an Accountant. He hails from Australia and moved to the U.S. to attend college. He earned his BASc: Accounting from BYU in 2022 and moved to Kansas City with his wife, Stephanie, in 2023. He enjoys being around people, having fun, and not taking life to seriously.

Employee Comments

“In the short amount of time that Rhys has worked for the company, he has not only learned and adapted to the CCC way but is always looking to improve and grow as well. He puts his heart and soul into everything he does and is the first to help with anything that is brought to him. He excels in everything he does while keeping a smile on everyone’s face. His positive attitude is infectious.”

“What can I say about Rhys other than he is the very definition of the Capitan of Morale – he’s always good at making sure those around him who need it most have a laugh, a smile and a listening ear- always ready to help when needed, even when he himself is already stretched thin. He’s a whole-heart in or nothing at all, will always go the extra mile type of guy. The best idea man and he’s growing into a true leader – he sees his mistakes and flaws and is trying his best to be a better person every day.”

“Rhys, has been stepping up a lot to help out and support us. He has his own stuff to do but he works hard and encourages the team in his own unique way. He tries his best to be helpful and supportive and is always finding ways to help the team.”

 

February – Alejandro Zubia

Alejandro has been with Commercial Capital since 2021, however, his journey with us started back in 2016 when he first worked for Larry Rice as a mechanic mastermind and auto salesman. Larry immediately recognized the exceptional work ethic, integrity, and sales ability that Alejandro possessed and eventually convinced him to join Commercial Capital as a bi-lingual Sales Executive to help grown our Spanish speaking cliental base. Since then, Alejandro has been a pillar to our company of what it means to live out our Core Values and be successful. Most recently, Alejandro was in the top 5 for New Opportunities and top 3 for New Vendors.

Employee Comments:

“Alejandro is someone you can always count on if you need help with anything. He always puts others before himself and I am grateful to work with him.”

“I am pretty sure “What do you need?” was Alejandro’s first sentence because no matter what he is doing he will stop to find out if he can help you. Whether it is getting printer paper from the warehouse or figuring out what that funny noise in your car is; Alejandro is a one-stop shop for assistance without ever expecting anything in return. He is a good egg.”

“He is the definition of the hard work mentality. Alejandro is always willing to jump in and handle whatever comes in to the warehouse or back lot. In addition, Alejandro has worked very hard to learn new skills required to be a good salesperson.”

“Alejandro is very motivated! I always see him working on something. Whether it’s on the phone with a customer; on a ladder fixing a ceiling tile, or in the warehouse doing his thing. He is someone you would call dependable because he takes what he does seriously. On top of it all, he is very likeable, and I have enjoyed every conversation I’ve had with him.”

 

March – Lucy Perez

Lucy joined Commercial Capital in November of 2023 as our receptionist, and she has since been promoted to our Customer Success team. Lucy has assisted countless Spanish speaking clients, helping with insurance processing, kept our front entrance sparkling clean, and is always willing to help where needed with a ‘can do’ positive attitude and a smile!

Employee Comments:

“Honestly, I think Lucy is incredibly deserving of some recognition. She is so willing to take on tasks that haven’t typically been handled by reception before and it has been a great help to everyone.”

“She has been keeping entry nice and clean always helpful.”

“Lucy has quickly become a member of the team that we can count on. She is a great face of the company for our customers to greet in person and over the phone. She is quick to learn and always helpful and she has been a wonderful addition to our organization.”

“Lucy is always willing to help in any way and anywhere that she can. She has a great attitude and always has a smile on her face!”

“Lucy is the best kind of busy body! She loves to fill her time helping wherever or whomever she can. She embodies our core value of Caring and Compassionate in her everyday life and add her work ethic to that mix and you have a huge asset to any team.”

“Lucy has been a great asset to our team as the Receptionist. She is always willing to help with projects. Lucy is very friendly to all our guests. Lucy has been helpful with Title and Registration Spanish customers when they call or come into the lobby.”

 

April – Cheyla Shaw

Cheyla joined our Documentation team April of 2023 as a Documentation Specialist. Over the last year, Cheyla has been a major asset to the Documentation team and has been key to ensuring our leases are compliant and our customers and Sales Executives are taken care of.

Employee Comments:         

“Cheyla was very welcoming when I joined Commercial Capital. She has been very responsive to all inquiries from the Accounting Team and very patient with questions and easy to work with.”

“Cheyla is so great to work with! She is very helpful and does not try to make me look bad or feel like an idiot when fixing my mistakes! Always willing to jump in and assist with deals that are not even her responsibility. And she does all of this with a smile, positive attitude, and great sense of humor!”

“Since day one of Cheyla working here, she has been super determined and consistent with getting things done. She is thoughtful, helpful, and funny and is an integral part of our team. We are lucky to have her!”

“Cheyla is a ray of sunshine in our company. She approaches issues with a ’can-do’ attitude and is always pleasant and kind. She is a great example of the culture of Commercial Capital!”

“Cheyla has a great attitude, and she is always willing to help with questions. She is dependable and her hard work is appreciated.”

“Cheyla is attentive and thorough in all she does. She is always open to learning new things and goes out of her way to help others with anything they need. Her patience is something I aspire to have.”“Cheyla is such a dedicated and hard worker. She will go out of her way to help anyone or find an answer for you (even if it’s not a deal that she is working on). She greets everyone with a friendly smile, can make you laugh, and she treats everyone with respect. Commercial Capital is a better place having her on our team.”

 

May – Natalie Jurgens

Natalie joined Commercial Capital in April of 2023. In just over a year, Natalie has effectively moved from the Documentation Team to Customer Success to Accounting and currently is our Accounts Receivable Liaison. Natalie’s positive attitude, kind and empathic nature, and willingness to go above and beyond for the customer has made a huge impact on our company. It is for those reasons that Natalie has continued to grow with the company and proven to be a great asset on every team she is a part of.

Employee Comments:

“Natalie works hard and makes sure every task she does is thoroughly completed before she moves on. She has amazing communication skills and always makes sure that any one she needs to loop into a situation has a clear picture of it.”

“Natalie is a hard worker that continuously improves at her job. It did not take long for her promotion, and she has done an exceptional job in her new role.”

“I wish I could pick more than one core value. Natalie is the definition of customer service. She strives to make sure all issues are taken care of in a timely manner. She has learned so much in the past year and has only gotten better and better. She does not cut corners and follows through with what she said she would do. She is very reliable.”

“Natalie is a very caring person. She tries hard to meet the customers’ needs and cares about them. She has been very helpful to help me and others with tasks that need to be done.”

“Despite being new to the accounting team, Natalie is always willing to help and/or learn a process even if she doesn’t know how. She tries her best to help our customers and does an amazing job of representing Commercial Capital Company to them in her conversations.”

“Natalie has always been willing to help any time I’ve had questions with accounting. She will stop what she is doing to answer questions and solve problems when time is of the most importance. Always with a smile and confidence that it will get done.”

“Natalie is always quick to help and go the extra step not only for our customers, but also for our CCC family. Even when she has a full plate, she will always help out and treats all customers with the upmost respect, even when that is not returned.”

“Natalie has been put in so many new and stressful experiences and through it all she always is willing to do the right thing and always willing to help where she can.”

“She is great at what she does. She is always in great spirit!”

“Natalie – Natalie is pure GOLD. In all seriousness Natalie personifies all of Commercial Capital Company’s core values without fault. She has been the Swiss army knife of Commercial Capital over the past year taking on and excelling at all tasks and opportunities that have been put in front of her. She is relentless and never quits on any challenge or difficult situation she is a part of. We are so thrilled that she found a home on the AR team and are blessed by her dedication and compassion every day.”

“Natalie is the perfect example of what makes a great teammate. Accountability, integrity, and dedicated are some of the few words that come to mind when I think about Natalie and her strong work ethic. You know that you can count on her to thoroughly complete any task. She genuinely cares about helping customers with any issues they may have; she makes sure they are heard and she follows through. I’ve enjoyed getting to know her and watch her as she learns all these new skills. She is a great addition to Commercial Capital. If cloning a person ever becomes a thing, I vote to clone Natalie.”

 

June – Carrie Bonanni

Carrie joined Commercial Capital in May of 2022, as a Documentation Specialist. Carrie proved to be an asset to the company, showing leadership qualities and a relentless drive to ensure tasks were completed correctly and efficiently and always with the goal of ensuring excellent customer service for both the Client and Sales Team. In October 2023, she was selected by our C-Suite to create and manage our Customer Success Team. Carrie has proven to be a capable leader, always putting the customer first and working hard to ensure that both our Sales Executives and customers’ issues are resolved in an effective and timely manner.

Employee Comments:

“Carrie is very approachable. She is always available to answer any question and help in any way, shape, or form. Her problem-solving skills are amazing. She is the go-to person if you want something done. I’m grateful to be a part of her team.”

“Core Value- Do the Right Thing. Always very helpful and considerate of others. She will try to help under any circumstances.”

“Core Value-Continuously Improving. Carrie has done a lot to make sure that our systems and our processes are continuously improving. She’s always there to lend helping hand to any department and is a real team player.”

“Core Value- Tenacious. Carrie is on her game, kickin’ butt and takin’ names!”

“Core Value- Tenacious. Carrie has been tenacious in her efforts to help improve processes. She’s gone above and beyond to help those who need assistance, all while onboarding a new team herself. I’ve truly appreciated her patience and support!”

“Core Value- Caring & Compassion. Carrie Bonanni – She is smart and helpful an always in a good mood.”

“Core Value- Caring & Compassion. Carrie is the definition of Caring & Compassion. Always checking to see if she can help in any way possible.”

“Core Value- Caring & Compassion. Carrie is the prime example of our Core Value: Caring & Compassion. She helps in every way she can. When teaching, she doesn’t mind going over the scenario over & over- her goal is to help you learn no matter the time. She is the prime example of building up one another.”

“Carrie has been so wonderful to work with. She is always checking in on others and willing to assist in any way she can…with a smile. She has been a very important part of our team as we continue to grow.”

“She is a peer and friend all in one. Someone you can confide in and someone you can always have a great time with!”

“Since the day I met her, she was always open to helping me and others, her personality is extremely charismatic and it’s contagious. Perfect team player and an amazing asset to the company.”

“You can always count on Carrie when needed, if the answer is not clear she will always go the extra mile making sure you get the support you need.”

“Carrie is the most kindhearted person I have met, she is full of energy and great vibes, I couldn’t ask for a better boss.”