Meet Keith, one of our dedicated supervisors who lives out the “hug your customer” spirit every single day. From his early days as a subcontractor to now leading projects with care and keeping clients informed at every step, Keith’s mix of curiosity, positivity, and hard work makes a lasting impact. He loves a challenge and has grown tremendously during his time at RJE. A passionate reader and a truly smart thinker, Keith brings thoughtfulness to everything he does. He’s also a kind human being who deeply cares about his family. Keep reading to discover what inspires him — on the job and beyond!
Name: Keith Polson
Location: Indianapolis, IN
How long have you been with RJE, and what’s your role in one sentence?
I’m a supervisor and have been with RJE for 2 years now.
What led you to RJE?
I was working for RJE when I was a sub-contractor.
What’s a project or moment at RJE that’s stuck with you—and why?
Endress + Hauser was a great learning experience.
What do you look forward to most in your workday at RJE?
Driving on the road to my next destination in the box trucks.
How do you personally bring “hug your customer” to life?
I try to keep the customer informed and up to date on any project that I lead.
What elements make a space inspiring to you? Color? Flow? Light? Something else?
The lighting and the professional atmosphere.
Salty or sweet?
Salty
Drop your most-used emoji
🤣
Favorite place you’ve ever been
Holiday World (in Santa Claus, IN).
Personal mantra or words to live by
I can only do my best, nothing more nothing less.
What’s a fun fact most people don’t know about you?
I have 2 daughters.
If you hosted a podcast, what would it be called and what would it be about?
The podcast would be called Flying Free and would be about most read books.
What’s your go-to recharge activity outside of work?
Reading a book with lo-fi [music] playing.
If you had a secret superpower at work, what would it be?
Super speed to help finish paperwork immediately.
What’s one thing on your desk you can’t live without?
My phone charger.
What’s something new you’ve learned or tried recently?
I learned how to change my shower faucet this past week.
If you could swap roles with someone at RJE for a day, who would it be and why?
Frank (warehouse manager) – I’d love to see how the warehouse system works.