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Father’s Day
The best fathers and father figures protect, provide, prepare, and pour their energy into raising their kids to become contributing members of society. It’s hard work! But the results are priceless.
Today we’re pleased to introduce you to three fathers at New Fortress Energy who aspire to funnel the learnings they’ve accumulated from their fathers and other influences into empowering their children to build their own bright futures.
Meet TC
“On Father’s Day especially, it’s important to recognize my father’s love and sacrifice, and how it has helped me learn and grow.” – TC Sawick, Vice President, Operations
TC Sawick served for six years as a Marine Corps Officer, then spent another six years working in petroleum terminals handling oil, gasoline, and refined products before joining NFE in 2020.
“I have loved working alongside some of the best professionals in the business,” he says. “They have taught me the significance of doing what you say you’ll do, treating everyone with respect, being patient, and pulling together as a team to achieve goals that initially seemed out of reach.”
His first and most impactful mentor, though, was his father.
“My father is the hardest-working person I know, so the bar was always set high,” TC says. “He has endured many challenges, but he never let his kids know that reality was anything but perfect. He has taught me so much, and he continues to pass down his legacy to my family – my wife and our children – and me. On Father’s Day especially, it’s important to recognize my father’s love and sacrifice, and how it has helped me learn and grow.”
As TC now finds himself in that role with his kids, ages 4, 2, and 3 months, he is strategically working to live up to that gold standard set by his father.
“My wife and I want to instill the value of hard work, such as helping in the yard and garden,” he says. “We are trying to teach them not only to always do the right thing, but also to want to do it. A combination of a strong work ethic and a sound moral compass will serve them well now and as they grow older.”
Meet Remi
“We strengthen the relationship with our fathers when we honor them and express how much they mean to us and how much we appreciate all they have done for us.” – Remi Ramos, Operations System Analyst
This Father’s Day, as he prepares for a poolside day with his family, Remi Ramos is reflecting on his good fortune to have an admirable role model in his father, and the resulting pool of knowledge he has amassed to pass down to his children.
“We strengthen the relationship with our fathers when we honor them and express how much they mean to us and how much we appreciate all they have done for us,” Remi says. “My father is smart and hardworking, and he has shown my siblings and me a great example of what we should aspire to achieve. He taught us to be kind and empathetic, to treat others how we want to be treated, to do our best, and to have fun. That’s how I am striving to raise my children as well.”
After more than 20 years of professional experience, including 13 years as an Electrician with the U.S. Navy and seven years with us at the New Fortress Energy facility in Miami, Florida, Remi has picked up a few more tips for his kids.
“It’s important to interact with people who have different personalities, because it teaches flexibility and patience,” he says. “And I often tell both colleagues and my children that you have to do the right thing, even when no one is looking.”
Meet Chris
“While the day celebrates fathers, I feel it is a day to continue the journey of imparting to my children how much I love them, and love being their dad.” – Chris Jones, Chief Operating Officer, Upstream
Chris Jones is a longtime veteran of engineering and offshore services in the energy industry, and a dad with 3 kids ages 10, 8 and 5.
He appreciates the opportunity to interact with colleagues about the blessings and challenges of being a father.
“Many of my coworkers’ stages of life vary greatly from mine,” he says, “and listening to their stories, particularly from people with older kids, reinforces my desire to prioritize meaningful time with my kids.”
Chris also credits his dad for helping him keep his focus on what’s important in life.
“My father inspired me, by example and in encouragement, to make choices about the greatest priorities in my life,” he recalls. “He showed me the importance of prioritizing Christ in my life and my kids’ lives, being there for my children relentlessly, and working hard to ensure life does not distract from those priorities.”
Those influences have given Chris a unique perspective on Father’s Day and the gift of being a father.
“While the day celebrates fathers, I feel it is a day to continue the journey of imparting to my children how much I love them, and love being their dad,” he says. “Father’s Day is a day to pause and thank God for the privilege of having children.”
He pays that gift forward by teaching his children the lessons he has learned both professionally and personally.
“In the workplace, pushing for a critical thinking approach, constantly asking why and whether things make sense, and looking for creative ways to solve problems are key approaches that will help them cultivate an outside-the-box thinking mindset,” he says.
