Enriching Our Culture Through Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The intent of Pacolet’s DEI effort is to embrace and promote all aspects of diversity including race, gender, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, and education. We also expect this effort to help achieve a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal access to opportunities and resources. That intent is reinforced in Pacolet’s mission statement and in our DEI Statement.
DEI Statement
At Pacolet, we embrace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion because it’s the right thing to do. Diversity also makes our family of companies better, and equitable access to opportunities and fair treatment for all allows our employees to thrive.
As we pursue continuous improvement and maximum performance, we will create an inclusive environment that fosters a sense of belonging and collaboration amongst all of our associates.
Pacolet’s integrating of DEI into our culture will strengthen our family of companies, our employees, and the communities we serve.
Pacolet IMPACT Councils
Creating a positive, productive culture is dependent upon an inclusive workplace that fosters a sense of fairness, belonging and collaboration among all associates. We recognize and embrace the role that DEI and culture play in employee and company performance, employee engagement, honest and ethical behavior, environmental and community sustainability, and health, wellness, and safety. We embrace the actions necessary to help maximize our gains in these areas.
IMPACT Councils at Pacolet and its operating subsidiaries engage fellow employees to generate ideas, be a sounding board and resource for employees and senior management and to lead action planning for culture surveys. Councils at each location are made up of a diverse group of associates from across all divisions and levels within the organization. Each letter of IMPACT personifies a specific goal or purpose allowing councils to have a consistent vision and clear objectives.
- Inspire employee engagement
- Make positive change
- Provide input and feedback
- Always listening
- Cultivate teamwork
- Take the lead
Our DEI goals are intended to promote diversity in the workplace overall and at the same time improve culture so that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Therefore, we are committed to:
Listening to employee feedback
Conducting unconscious bias training
Supporting professional development goals
Engaging diversity partners
Recruiting talent from a diverse pool of candidates
DEI Council Members
William Crawford
CEO & President
Pacolet Milliken
Bryan Stone
President, Lockhart Power
Lockhart Power
Shanetra Bryant
Environmental Specialist
Bushy Park
Kent Fonvielle
Co-Head & Chief Operations Officer, Power & Infrastructure
Bushy Park, Hydera, Lockhart Power, Piedmont Green Power
Janet Gaston
Assistant Business Controller
Lockhart Power
Terrell Mills
General Counsel & Secretary
Pacolet Milliken
Andrena Powell-Baker
Director of Corporate Communications & Diversity
Lockhart Power, Pacolet Milliken
Veronica Stein
Director of Human Resources
Pacolet Milliken
Kelvin Worthy
Senior Lineman
Lockhart Power
