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W EEKLY EDITION MAR 22, 2017 P AGE 6 Industry Award Winners 2017! The PSAI announced the recipients of the Andy G ump Award and the Service Technician of the Year Award in Orlando on Thursday, March 16 Andy Gump Award The PSAI was pleased to recognize Todd Hilde, owner of Satellite Industries, as this year's Andy Gump Award winne r! Click here to read more about the Andy Gump Award Todd has been in the portable sanitation business all his life – his father, Al Hilde, founded Satellite Industries in 1958. In fact, Todd joked while accepting his award that he drives to the exact sa me office each day that he rode his bike to growing up. Over the past 50 years, Satellite Industries has played a large role in the portable sanitation industry, as well as in the founding and growth of the PSAI. Todd Hilde's leadership has had a direct ef fect on these efforts. In the words of Jeff Wigley, a PSAI Past President an d former Andy Gump recipient, "P erhaps one of the most beneficial contributions to the PSAI that Todd has made is the least known. Several years ago, when the PSAI was shaken by the unfortunate events of theft and scandal, Todd stepped forward to provide much - needed support in these dark times. Todd made arrangements in Minneapolis to introduce the Executive Board to a local legal firm and to assist with travel plans as the invest igation began. He provided security, technical support, and his team assisted in moving the PSAI Office. He made his entire staff available to assist wherever and whenever needed. Without Todd… I know that this most difficult process would have been even m ore challenging than it was." In addition to his contributio n to the PSAI, Todd ' s car eer exemplifies the criteria for the award. For example, t he recipient should be known for conducting his or her business and personal relationshi ps with fairness and integrity. Todd ' s nomination states, "I have always known Todd to conduct business in a straight forth, honest, and personable manner… He is always available and values one - on - one interaction. Customers appreciate this unique approac h." Satellite Industries has an "A1 Policy," which was written fifty years ago, explaining the ethical approach each employee must follow when dealing with customers, peers and vendors and is based on honesty and integrity. Todd still supports its use and adheres to these policies. The recipient must also work to improve the image of the industry while encouraging new and innovative technologies that address portable sanitation needs. Todd is not only supportive of this, but he is known for it. Paula Meyer , founder of Karibu Loo, a portable restroom operator company addressing the sanitation needs in Nairobi, Kenya, is confident that her portable restroom business would not exist without Todd. In Paula's words, "Todd has been a forceful advocate for the imp act that improved sanitation has on the world and the role of the portable sanitation industry in that progress." In fact, after hearing of Paula's desire to start a for - profit business in Nairobi that would fund her current non - profit's charitable mission , it was Todd who "said (quite forcefully), 'You need to launch a portable toilet business!'" He is an advocate for improving this industry's image and encourages others – like Paula – to do the same. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7