At The Rush Companies, we witness our team consistently "doing the right thing" each day. Through our "Caught Doing Something Right (CDSR) program, we honor individuals whose dedication to our core values—Commitment, Resourcefulness, Integrity, and Well-Being—radiates in their everyday actions.
Meet the outstanding 2024 recipients of "Caught Doing Something Right":
Phillip Settles, Project Engineer, Rush Commercial
A valued member of the Rush Commercial team, Phillip is inspirational in his commitment to building a high quality project and always jumps right in to give his all.
Kayla Dyer, Property Manager/Associate Broker, Rush Properties
Kayla embodies the Rush core values of commitment and resourcefulness and is an indispensible asset within the Rush Properties team. She handles challenging situations with grace and fosters a positive work environment.
Tyler Gearardo, Carpenter, Rush Commercial
Tyler approaches his work with honesty, professionalism, and a genuine desire to positively contribute to our teams success. He can always be relied on to deliver results with integrity and dedication.
Steve Yester, Manager of Land Development, Rush Development
Since joining Rush in 2020, Steve has made an indelible impact on our team and our projects. Managing the largest project that Rush Development has ever embarked upon he has demonstrated remarkable resourcefulness and strategic thinking.
Zander Nelson, Carpenter, Rush Commercial
Zander consistently takes on responsibilities beyond what is required of his position. Any time something is requested of hi, he embraces the request wholeheartedly. He rolls up his sleeves and is willing to handle the small, often unseen tasks that are essential to keeping projects on task, making him an irreplaceable part of any project team.
Evan Peterson, AP Accountant
Evan consistently demonstrates reliability, a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. His curiosity, precision, and collaborative spirit with teammates highlight his exceptional contributions to Rush. 
Craig Ferencik, Equipment and Tools Coordinator, Sound Tools and Equipment
Despite the demanding nature of his owrkload, Craig always ensures that our team has everything they need, not just in terms of resources but also in maintaining our well-being. He demonstrates a remarkable ability to thrive and adapt under pressure.
Juli Matsumoto, HR Generalist/Recruiter
Juli's commitment shines through in everything she does; she never settles for half-measures. Integrity is at the heart of her work, always holding herself and others to high standards. She balances high expectations with genuine care and this thoughtful approach makes her a joy to work with.
Katie Dearth, Project Engineer, Rush Commercial
Katie ecels at staying organized and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors. She is highly dependable, taking iniative with every task, making her an invaluable asset to the team.
Greg Stephens, Director of Facilities, Rush Commercial
Greg's commitment to responsiveness and ensuring everyone's voice is heard stands out. His approach and customer-focused mindset ensure that everyone who interacts with Rush experiences the best we have to offer.
Kody Alger, Sr. Project Engineer, Rush Commercial
Barbara Moilien, Production Manager, Rush Residential
Mo is the embodiment of commitment, consistently approaching every task with focus, determination, and dedication to quality. She demonstrates an incredible ability to adapt, problem-solve, and find innovative solutions, making the seemingly impossible not just achievable but also successful. Mo is heading into a very well-deserved retirement, and we will miss seeing her wielding a drill, crafting stunning landscape designs, and staging model homes.
Stepping into 2025, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the amazing individuals who consistently do the RIGHT thing every day. Join us in acknowledging the efforts of our 2024 Caught Doing Something Right (CDSR) recipients, and stay tuned for 2025’s team members whose dedication and embodiment of our values will continue to fortify our vision: "Building an exceptional future, TOGETHER."