07/24/2026
At Ascend, our OARS values guide the decisions we make each day and the way we work: ๐ข๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ, ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐, ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐. One incredible moment captured two of these values this week, when we celebrated Lawrence Robinson's retirement after 31 years of service at our Pensacola, Florida site.
Lawrence, a Shift Lead Operator in our No-Shock anti-static fiber unit, is well known and very respected for his calm demeanor and incredible work ethic.
โI gave 100 percent every time I came to work, and in turn, Ascend has taken care of my family in many ways over the years,โ Lawrence told the group at his retirement party. His managers shared how he so clearly displayed ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ through his initiative, willingness to train others, and continual contributions to the success of his area.
Lawrence then went on to describe how his daughter had faced a critical medical situation and needed a heart transplant. The Ascend Cares Foundation was there for the family, supporting them with hardship grant funds and love.
Lawrenceโs daughter was on hand at the celebration with other members of his family, and she took the opportunity to thank the room for recognizing her fatherโs amazing spirit and work ethic, and for the support during their trial.
โNot every company takes care of their people the way Ascend does,โ she said. โI am so grateful you all have recognized what a good man my father is, and for how you have cared for our family.โ This wonderful moment perfectly captured how we ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ each other, especially through the most difficult times.
Lawrence is retiring from No-Shock but heading right into his next role! He will be the full-time pastor of his local church in Cantonment, Florida. Weโll miss his amazing spirit and skilled work but wish him the very best in the future โ and we will continue to be grateful for his example of OARS in action.