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���ϸ����� employees participated in the 2nd Annual Si Robertson Sporting Clay Shoot benefitting Homes of Hope for Children on March 31. Homes of Hope for Children has a mission to serve children in crisis throughout Mississippi by providing strong, Christian homes to every child that lives on campus while ensuring that each child is loved unconditionally and has their physical, spiritual and emotional needs met.

The tournament took place in Lumberton, MS, at Pine Belt Gun Club. Irby’s team consisted of Greg Berry, Jason Clayton, Brad Davis, Kevin Croft and Robert Croft. Irby was honored to participate in an event for such an endearing cause.

“We were happy to go out and shoot for such a good cause that is beneficial to the children in the state of Mississippi,” Irby Team Captain Jason Clayton said. “It was fun to meet Si and compete with each other too.”

On March 30, ���ϸ����� Company was presented the “Spirit of Richland” award by the Richland Economic Development Association (REDA) at their 2017 Annual Meeting at the Richland Community Center.

This acknowledgment is given to a business each year that demonstrates outstanding community support and economic development for the City of Richland.

Since moving to Richland in 2012, our company has sponsored organizations such as Richland Fire Department, Richland High School, and REAL Christian Foundation.

“Part of our DNA as a company is giving back to the communities we serve,” Executive Director of Business Development Andre Foster said.

���ϸ����� employees were in attendance to accept the honors. Irby Senior Vice President Charles Gatewood expressed gratitude to the community on behalf of the company.

Irby Operations Assistant, Josh Boyd, has served as a REDA Board Member for the past three years and was also present.

“It feels good to be able to give back to the city that I grew up in, and I think it’s great that ���ϸ����� can be a part of that,” Boyd said.

Irby is grateful to be a part of the Richland community and especially grateful for the people that have welcomed the company so graciously.

Richland is located in Rankin County and is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area (Jackson Metro). It is just South (less than five minutes) of Jackson, the capital city of Mississippi.

���ϸ����� hosts a company cookout at our headquarters in Richland, MS, on the third Thursday of each month. From Mcbride’s famous chili, to deep fried catfish in the summer, employees enjoy congregating for no other reason than appreciation for one another and most importantly, Irby. The luncheon has a laid back, friendly environment where new employees are introduced and encouraged to say a few words about themselves. Any other important events happening that month, such as birthdays, are recognized as well.

The month of December called for a more special and personal “cookout.” Irby hosted a service luncheon in lieu of the monthly cookout, where turkey, dressing, green beans and more, were served by helping hands from the HR Department. Throughout the luncheon, Irby President Lee Jones congratulated 20 employees for their time with the company, ranging from five to 45 years.

January’s cookout was also a little out of the ordinary. An unexpected downpour caused the monthly event to be relocated from the outdoor pavilion to the training room. Trace Grill catered with mouthwatering cheeseburgers along with several sides and fixings that hit the spot. As it turns out, a good burger is just what it takes to cure the rainy day blues.

During the month of February, the team enjoyed a fresh batch catfish fried up by Mr. Bill Joy. For the past 15 years, Mr. Joy has been a faithful Irby employee as an equipment compliance worker.

At Irby, we cherish every third Thursday for the food, camaraderie, and recognition it brings.