At Speedmaster, our team is our greatest asset, embodying a blend of creativity, diligence, and integrity that sets new benchmarks in excellence. Each year, we celebrate this excellence by recognizing our top performers who embody Speedmaster's core values and inspire their colleagues with unwavering dedication.

We are thrilled to announce that Jasmine Nelson has been awarded the Employee of the Year for 2023! Jasmine received the most votes from her peers, a testament to her outstanding performance and remarkable contributions throughout the year.

A Stellar Year for Jasmine Nelson

Jasmine's 2023 has been nothing short of extraordinary. She has overseen every customer touchpoint, ensuring each interaction was positive and impactful. Her relentless pursuit of excellence has improved every performance metric, maintaining them at stellar levels.

One of Jasmine's most notable achievements was her pivotal role in the successful Micro Reseller Program, which experienced a phenomenal 477% year-over-year growth under her leadership. Her innovative application of new policies and systems within her department has significantly boosted our engagement with micro resellers, contributing to our overall growth and customer satisfaction.

Celebrating Jasmine at the Speedmaster Facility

This year's Employee of the Year announcement took place at our Rialto Facility before the team departed for the corporate retreat in Palm Springs. The presentations and award announcements were made in front of the entire team, where Jasmine's win was met with enthusiastic applause and cheers.

Jasmine's dedication, work ethic, and ability to inspire those around her are the key qualities that earned her this recognition. Her peers respect and admire her, making her a deserving recipient of this prestigious award.

Recognizing Other High Performers

In addition to Jasmine's accolade, we also recognized other exceptional talents within the Speedmaster family with special awards:

• The Mountain Mover Award: Awarded to Miguel Hernandez for his tenacity and ability to conquer challenges, consistently producing remarkable results.
• The Get Shit Done Award: Given to Felipe Hernandez, whose focus, efficiency, and productivity drive our success.
• The Triple C Award (Charisma, Culture, Creativity): Presented to Ayrton Galvez, whose vibrant personality and innovative ideas significantly enhance our work environment.

A Message from Our CEO

Jason Kencevski, our esteemed CEO, expressed his pride in the team, saying, "These awards underscore our commitment to recognizing and celebrating the diverse skills and talents within our team. Our people continue to amaze us with their dedication, creativity, and unwavering commitment to excellence. They represent the rich tapestry of talent that propels Speedmaster forward, driving us to continue being a leader in our field."

Looking Forward

As we move into the rest of 2024, we remain excited and committed to celebrating our employees' exceptional achievements, just as we did with Jasmine and our other high performers this year. To our people, we say a big thank you. You make Speedmaster what it is—a global leader in performance automotive aftermarket products. We look forward to many more celebrations of success and achievement in the years to come.

Here's to our people, to Jasmine Nelson, to all our award winners, and to another successful year at Speedmaster!