DOING THINGS THEBARDWAY.
OUR CORE PURPOSE
Transforming Materials Responsibly to Build Better Lives, Communities, and Country.
Dale Mescher Strategic Promotions Manager“Always Learn, Do, and Improve” means continuous learning, staying challenged in our jobs, and engaged in our work for the mutual benefit of our customer and company. It means we are willing to keep an open mind and never think we are too “experienced” to learn something new.
Scott Glendenning East Region South Area ManagerAt BARD, we think about ourselves less and have a willingness to help others with no recognition needed.
Chad Thier Vice President OperationsAt BARD we are committed to always learning doing and improving in all that we do - this allows us to be ready in the moments of need that we know lie waiting to test and reveal us in the future.
Tony Thier PresidentOur Core Values guide our actions as we work to fulfill our Purpose; they are mutually inclusive and support each other. They aren’t for everyone, but they are for everyone at BARD.
Kevin Averkamp Equipment Director and Fleet Manager“Focus on the customer” It doesn’t matter what our department or our job title. At BARD, we all do whatever is needed to be sure the customer, our customer, gets the best service and products every time.
OUR CORE VALUES.
Be Humble
Being humble doesn't mean thinking less of ourselves: it means thinking about ourselves less. We are all willing to “sweep the shop” and are not worried about who is right, but what is right.
Build and Maintain Relationships
We succeed when we build and maintain relationships based on trust by communicating consistently, authentically, honestly, and with respect. We take a genuine interest in each other, show appreciation, and do not make remarks at each other’s expense. It’s more than just words; people never forget how you made them feel.
Choose to be Positive and Resilient
We accept that challenges are inevitable but we face them with positivity and resilience. We refuse to play the victim; we take ownership, find opportunities, and take action. We recognize that positivity is a choice — a choice that takes practice. Our positive choices make us healthier, more productive, and resilient; these choices improve our relationships and, ultimately, our lives.
Always Learn, Do, and Improve
Progress, not perfection. The goalpost is always moving and we accept this challenge by continually learning, growing, and improving in all that we do. We never hesitate to ask or explain ‘why.’ Setbacks are part of the process, but we commit to learning from our mistakes, and moving forward. Be a self-starter — there is always something to do and learn. We understand that small daily improvements lead to innovation and extraordinary results.
Own Safety
Safety is not a department, it is a mindset woven into the very fabric of everything we do. A strong safety mindset enables us to focus on making decisions that mitigate risk and get the job done safely. For our families, for our co-workers, and for ourselves: we are all safety managers.
Commit to Quality
Everyone plays a role in quality and we commit to it in all of our processes. We are professional in our actions and take pride in our work and workplace. Quality is never an accident: it takes discipline, diligence, and a conscious effort in order to make the right choice of many alternatives.
Focus on the Customer
Everything starts with the customer, so we make every interaction count. We show them respect, appreciation, and never take their business for granted. We take the time to understand each customer's expectations and then strive to exceed them. We recognize that we're in this together: at the end of the day, their success is our success.
Act as One BARD
There is no “they” at BARD, there is only “we” – we commit and support each other as a team, as One BARD. As stakeholders, we take ownership by accepting accountability and sharing responsibility for achievements and challenges as One BARD. We choose to be part of the solution.
AT BARD, OUR INTEGRITY IS DETERMINED BY HOW WELL WE LIVE THESE CORE VALUES
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Recognized as a top employer in the area, BARD has a proud history of long-term employment. As a growing and innovative company we are always looking for motivated and talented people.
