At Ergon, we take great pride in our core values of Empowered Service, Selfless Leadership, Purposeful Growth and Respectful Relationships. When our Ergon family adheres to these standards and embodies these values, it is important to acknowledge it as an accomplishment. Recently, crew members at Ergon’s Magnolia Marine Transport Company (MMT) exemplified our core value of Selfless Leadership.

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Members of MMT’s M/V Miss Marley crew responded to an industry vessel in distress following contact with the Upper Baton Rouge Bridge. Upon arrival, the Marley crew skillfully guided multiple loose barges to the opposite bank and away from docks, fleets and ships in the vicinity. While the crew views their action as nothing more than expected, their immediate reaction to help a fellow crew in their time of need is an honorable feat itself and highlights the comradery and brotherhood shared between all towboaters no matter the company or circumstances. This type of action is the very definition of integrity and is a great representation of the core values of the Ergon family. In recognition of this selfless act, the members of the M/V Miss Marley crew were honored as the first recipients of the Lampton Honors Award Challenge Coin, presented by MMT’s Senior Vice President of Marine Operations, Roger Harris, and the MMT President, Jacob Dykes.

The Lampton Honors Award Challenge Coin was recently developed by the MMT Safety Team in conjunction with the Lamptons (founding family of Ergon) to reflect company values. The purpose of the Lampton Honors Award Challenge Coin is to recognize MMT team members who go above and beyond during a lifesaving or significant safety event or emergency. These coins can also be awarded to recognize special achievements of team members who showcase exemplary performance. This type of coin is deeply rooted in history, as it has been a military tradition since World War I, and must be earned – it is not given freely.

Thank you to M/V Miss Marley crew members Steven Saunders, James Meyers, Clint Davidson and Sam Landry for your service to others during their time of need. Your Ergon family is extremely grateful for your bravery, prompt response and selfless dedication to helping others. You are the embodiment of Ergon’s core value of Selfless Leadership.

Keep up the great work!