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Congratulations to the CCA Global University team for winning the prestigious Training Apex Award from Training magazine for the 5th year in a row! 🎉 Members of the Training Apex Awards "Hall of Fame" and Editor/Publisher, Lori Friefied, conducted a rigorous evaluation of nominated organizations to determine the winners. This year, the CCA Global University's comprehensive "Ready, Set, Go" training initiative, curated library of industry training modules, and ongoing investment in Retail 2.0 training for retail showrooms were instrumental in their selection. Their hard work has continually raised the bar within CCA Global Partners and set the gold standard of employee integration across the industry. Nicole Harding, Vice President of CCA Global University, says. "This recognition underscores our commitment to providing members with the best resources, tools, and education to thrive. To be recognized on this level alongside the industry's top performers is truly an honor." Congratulations to the CCAU team. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our members and customers!
CCA Global University Honored With 2025 Training Apex Award for Fifth Year - CCA Global
✨ Meet Charles Parko, the data wizard behind the curtain!✨ Charlie has been with CCA Global Partners for 7 years, during which time he has worn many hats, such as Database Administrator, SQL Developer, and currently, Manager of Data Engineering. He ensures that CCA employees and members have access to the numbers that drive their success and inform their business decisions. He believes that "Data is the key to everything. By making data available to the members, it allows them to make well-informed decisions on how to operate their businesses. Accurate and timely data helps the members be more profitable." For the past few years, Charlie has been leading the charge in modernizing the CCA Global Partners data warehouse. He has even been researching available AI technology to allow us to utilize machine learning in the future. These opportunities will revolutionize how we set our members up for success and arm us with the knowledge necessary to continue growing. We're incredibly grateful for Charlie's dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to our members' success. His contributions have had a significant impact on our cooperative, and we're excited to see what the future holds under his leadership!
✨ Meet Charles Parko, the data wizard behind the curtain!✨ Charlie has been with CCA Global Partners for 7 years, during which time he has worn many hats, such as Database Administrator, SQL Developer, and currently, Manager of Data Engineering. He ensures that CCA employees and members have access to the numbers that drive their success and inform their business decisions. He believes that "Data is the key to everything. By making data available to the members, it allows them to make well-informed decisions on how to operate their businesses. Accurate and timely data helps the members be more profitable." For the past few years, Charlie has been leading the charge in modernizing the CCA Global Partners data warehouse. He has even been researching available AI technology to allow us to utilize machine learning in the future. These opportunities will revolutionize how we set our members up for success and arm us with the knowledge necessary to continue growing. We're incredibly grateful for Charlie's dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to our members' success. His contributions have had a significant impact on our cooperative, and we're excited to see what the future holds under his leadership!
We’re excited to highlight Christel Barbee, our outstanding HR Senior Employee Development Specialist! In August, Christel celebrated her 5-year anniversary with CCA Global Partners. Over the years, she has been dedicated to enhancing development opportunities for our employees. For example, she meets with new hires after 90 days to discuss their onboarding experiences and delivers feedback on their assessments. Looking ahead, Christel will be leading the rollout of new development initiatives for the entire company after the new year. Christel is passionate about her work and the people she works with. She says, "As part of the HR team, I have the privilege of supporting our employees daily, enabling them to concentrate on what truly matters—our members." Thank you, Christel, for your invaluable contributions and for being an inspiring part of our CCA team!
We’re excited to highlight Christel Barbee, our outstanding HR Senior Employee Development Specialist! In August, Christel celebrated her 5-year anniversary with CCA Global Partners. Over the years, she has been dedicated to enhancing development opportunities for our employees. For example, she meets with new hires after 90 days to discuss their onboarding experiences and delivers feedback on their assessments. Looking ahead, Christel will be leading the rollout of new development initiatives for the entire company after the new year. Christel is passionate about her work and the people she works with. She says, "As part of the HR team, I have the privilege of supporting our employees daily, enabling them to concentrate on what truly matters—our members." Thank you, Christel, for your invaluable contributions and for being an inspiring part of our CCA team!
For this month's leadership spotlight, say hello to Veronica Pratt! Veronica is a cornerstone of our Savings4Members Division as their Senior Account Relationship Manager. Over her 13-year tenure with CCA Global Partners, Veronica has successfully driven restructuring efforts to bolster support for our groups and members. Her collaborative spirit and dynamic approach underpin the success of every initiative she works on. Her advice for new hires? "Be yourself, leverage resources, and learn from every experience." One of Veronica's recent projects was hosting Dirk Beveridge from We Supply America during his visit this summer. Dirk toured Savings4Members, met with the team, and highlighted the vital role of independent distributors in driving the economy and supporting local businesses. We are deeply grateful for her contributions and lasting impact on our mission. To learn more about Savings4Members and their time with Dirk, check out the video below! Video: https://youtu.be/nP7983-yCzA?si=Ju_n371OPVsMSxdZ
For this month's leadership spotlight, say hello to Veronica Pratt! Veronica is a cornerstone of our Savings4Members Division as their Senior Account Relationship Manager. Over her 13-year tenure with CCA Global Partners, Veronica has successfully driven restructuring efforts to bolster support for our groups and members. Her collaborative spirit and dynamic approach underpin the success of every initiative she works on. Her advice for new hires? "Be yourself, leverage resources, and learn from every experience." One of Veronica's recent projects was hosting Dirk Beveridge from We Supply America during his visit this summer. Dirk toured Savings4Members, met with the team, and highlighted the vital role of independent distributors in driving the economy and supporting local businesses. We are deeply grateful for her contributions and lasting impact on our mission. To learn more about Savings4Members and their time with Dirk, check out the video below! Video: https://youtu.be/nP7983-yCzA?si=Ju_n371OPVsMSxdZ
For August's leadership spotlight, we caught up with Jackie Elliott! Jackie has been with us for three years and works out of CCA Global Partners' St Louis office. She started as a Product Data Specialist before she was promoted to her current role as our Product Data Manager. In this role, Jackie and her team manage EDI data and collaborate with manufacturers and distributors to ensure product data is accurate and meets standards giving our members and suppliers peace of mind. To Jackie, it's all about helping others, and to her, having the opportunity to make a difference is a requirement when it comes to her job - something she's grateful to have found working at CCA. We are equally as grateful to have Jackie as a part of our team, and we look forward to the incredible work she and her team will do in helping independent, family-owned businesses succeed!
For August's leadership spotlight, we caught up with Jackie Elliott! Jackie has been with us for three years and works out of CCA Global Partners' St Louis office. She started as a Product Data Specialist before she was promoted to her current role as our Product Data Manager. In this role, Jackie and her team manage EDI data and collaborate with manufacturers and distributors to ensure product data is accurate and meets standards giving our members and suppliers peace of mind. To Jackie, it's all about helping others, and to her, having the opportunity to make a difference is a requirement when it comes to her job - something she's grateful to have found working at CCA. We are equally as grateful to have Jackie as a part of our team, and we look forward to the incredible work she and her team will do in helping independent, family-owned businesses succeed!
Say hello to this month's leadership spotlight - Cellissa Hoyt! Cellissa joined CCA Global Partners just over two years ago as the Director of CCA For Social Good, our division supporting high quality care in over 40,000 family and center-based childcare programs, serving 1.75 million children across the United States on their platform ECE Shared Resources. "We know a strong community depends on the essential services childcare businesses provide to young children and their families." says Cellissa, "I have the wonderful privilege of supporting our partners across 37 states as they work to help ECE businesses thrive." Cellissa brings over 35 years of experience in the early childhood field to her role at CCA for Social Good. To her, this isn't just work it's her passion, and in her own words, "Fuels her soul." We are grateful to have passionate employees like Cellissa committed to helping families and small businesses thrive.
Say hello to this month's leadership spotlight - Cellissa Hoyt! Cellissa joined CCA Global Partners just over two years ago as the Director of CCA For Social Good, our division supporting high quality care in over 40,000 family and center-based childcare programs, serving 1.75 million children across the United States on their platform ECE Shared Resources. "We know a strong community depends on the essential services childcare businesses provide to young children and their families." says Cellissa, "I have the wonderful privilege of supporting our partners across 37 states as they work to help ECE businesses thrive." Cellissa brings over 35 years of experience in the early childhood field to her role at CCA for Social Good. To her, this isn't just work it's her passion, and in her own words, "Fuels her soul." We are grateful to have passionate employees like Cellissa committed to helping families and small businesses thrive.
Say hello to this month’s employee spotlight, HR Specialist, Tanya Fox! Tanya has been with CCA Global Partners for two years, and in this role, she assists with the recruitment and onboarding process for new hires, as well as benefit enrollment and payroll processing, helping to ensure employees have the support and benefits they need to take care of themselves and their families, so they can focus on the needs of our members. Tanya loves being a part of CCA’s new onboarding initiative, Onboarding The CCA Way, a useful tool for managers and new employees alike. Tanya says, “Hiring a new employee and starting a new job can be very exciting and also a little daunting...I love helping to ease that transition and provide a warm welcome to our new CCA team members!” We are grateful to have such passionate and caring people like Tanya working to better the lives of both our employees and members. This is something Tanya finds equally thrilling about working with her HR team, “Each one has a unique strength they bring to the table, making us better together. They make me want to bring my best to the table, too. They're genuinely fun and inspiring to work alongside!”
Say hello to this month’s employee spotlight, HR Specialist, Tanya Fox! Tanya has been with CCA Global Partners for two years, and in this role, she assists with the recruitment and onboarding process for new hires, as well as benefit enrollment and payroll processing, helping to ensure employees have the support and benefits they need to take care of themselves and their families, so they can focus on the needs of our members. Tanya loves being a part of CCA’s new onboarding initiative, Onboarding The CCA Way, a useful tool for managers and new employees alike. Tanya says, “Hiring a new employee and starting a new job can be very exciting and also a little daunting...I love helping to ease that transition and provide a warm welcome to our new CCA team members!” We are grateful to have such passionate and caring people like Tanya working to better the lives of both our employees and members. This is something Tanya finds equally thrilling about working with her HR team, “Each one has a unique strength they bring to the table, making us better together. They make me want to bring my best to the table, too. They're genuinely fun and inspiring to work alongside!”
Say hello to June's employee spotlight, Victoria McClendon! Victoria joined our Lionsbridge division 6 months ago and has been an integral part of the team as a Payment Coordinator, focusing on innovation and efficiency. She was drawn to CCA Global Partners by our mission to helping people. In this role, she helps our Lionsbridge members succeed, "by providing tools to simplify processes and nurture growth while maintaining independence." We are grateful to have incredible employees, like Victoria, who care so deeply about our members, whether they've been here for a few months or 20 years. Thank you for all you do, Victoria!
Say hello to June's employee spotlight, Victoria McClendon! Victoria joined our Lionsbridge division 6 months ago and has been an integral part of the team as a Payment Coordinator, focusing on innovation and efficiency. She was drawn to CCA Global Partners by our mission to helping people. In this role, she helps our Lionsbridge members succeed, "by providing tools to simplify processes and nurture growth while maintaining independence." We are grateful to have incredible employees, like Victoria, who care so deeply about our members, whether they've been here for a few months or 20 years. Thank you for all you do, Victoria!
Say hello to this month’s leadership spotlight, Jesse Horwath! Jesse has been with us at CCA Global Partners for 5 years, starting as a Business Intelligence Analyst before being promoted to our Analytics & Insights Manager. In this role, he dives deep into data and market research to help develop plans and strategies for our members to stay competitive and thrive in local markets. Jesse was originally drawn to CCA by our mission to help family businesses succeed and the people he has met here have made it all worthwhile. Having worked at big corporations before he has found that CCA is different and stands out as a company that wants to improve lives. His biggest piece of advice he would give to new hires coming into CCA is, “focus on integrity and consistency and own up to mistakes when they occur. It's all a natural part of the growth process and a bit of humbleness and humility can go a very long way.” We are very grateful for Jesse and the incredible work he does for our company and members. See below what Jesse finds most inspiring working here at CCA.
Say hello to this month’s leadership spotlight, Jesse Horwath! Jesse has been with us at CCA Global Partners for 5 years, starting as a Business Intelligence Analyst before being promoted to our Analytics & Insights Manager. In this role, he dives deep into data and market research to help develop plans and strategies for our members to stay competitive and thrive in local markets. Jesse was originally drawn to CCA by our mission to help family businesses succeed and the people he has met here have made it all worthwhile. Having worked at big corporations before he has found that CCA is different and stands out as a company that wants to improve lives. His biggest piece of advice he would give to new hires coming into CCA is, “focus on integrity and consistency and own up to mistakes when they occur. It's all a natural part of the growth process and a bit of humbleness and humility can go a very long way.” We are very grateful for Jesse and the incredible work he does for our company and members. See below what Jesse finds most inspiring working here at CCA.
For this month’s employee spotlight say hello to Kennis Barker! Kennis started at CCA almost two and a half years ago as a Digital Content Coordinator for the marketing team and, after a year and a half, transitioned to the role of Cooperative Strategy Specialist. In this capacity, she collaborates closely with the co-founder and chairman on special projects and enjoys attending meetings with international cooperatives and participating in international conferences. She finds the connections she's made and the opportunity to observe how cooperatives operate on a global scale to be inspiring and motivating. Kennis was initially attracted to CCA by its warm and welcoming environment, noting, "From my first interview to my first day in the office and even now, everyone is very friendly and engaging. It makes it feel less like a job and more like a family." Fun fact: two of Kennis's siblings have also worked at CCA! Her favorite part of working at CCA is, "getting to be a part of the Halloween Committee and socials for the Manchester office," which she sees as a cornerstone of CCA's sense of community. Below, Kennis shares her greatest piece of advice for new and potential hires.
For this month’s employee spotlight say hello to Kennis Barker! Kennis started at CCA almost two and a half years ago as a Digital Content Coordinator for the marketing team and, after a year and a half, transitioned to the role of Cooperative Strategy Specialist. In this capacity, she collaborates closely with the co-founder and chairman on special projects and enjoys attending meetings with international cooperatives and participating in international conferences. She finds the connections she's made and the opportunity to observe how cooperatives operate on a global scale to be inspiring and motivating. Kennis was initially attracted to CCA by its warm and welcoming environment, noting, "From my first interview to my first day in the office and even now, everyone is very friendly and engaging. It makes it feel less like a job and more like a family." Fun fact: two of Kennis's siblings have also worked at CCA! Her favorite part of working at CCA is, "getting to be a part of the Halloween Committee and socials for the Manchester office," which she sees as a cornerstone of CCA's sense of community. Below, Kennis shares her greatest piece of advice for new and potential hires.