Employee Spotlight: Jason Ratliff
Thursday, March 12th, 2020
Q: What is your role at Testerman Restoration?
A: Estimator
Q: Before working at TR what was the most fun, unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
A: I was a projectionist with Regal for many years. Interesting job, fun sometimes.
Q: How did you first learn about Testerman Restoration?
A: I met Brian Honaker on a fire claim in 4th & Gill Historical District when I worked with a mitigation company at the time.
Q: How has TR helped you in your career development?
A: I’ve learned so much. The most important thing I’ve learned is how to trust myself and how to be confident in my own decision making.
Q: If you could switch your job with anyone else within the company whose job would you want?
A: Nobody, I love what I do!
Q: What has been your favorite project at TR?
A: There are too many to choose one. In general, helping folks that have had their lives turned upside down is always gratifying to me.
Q: What is your favorite part about working for TR?
A: Working with our team to put our client’s homes back better than we found them.
Q: What is your proudest moment at TR?
A: Settling the first claim I worked on.
Just for Fun:
Q: Where is your hometown?
A: Lexington, Kentucky
Q: What is something not many folks know about you?
A: I’m a musician and I got to tour the States, and I played some shows at Bonnaroo Music Festival a couple years in a row.
Q: Do you have a favorite outdoor or indoor activity?
A: I like working on my house. I find it therapeutic.
Q: What has been your best vacation?
A: Honeymoon at the beach.
Q: Do you have a funny or embarrassing moment that happened at work to share?
A: My first team group photo. I looked like I was about to take off and fly. Too funny.
Q: Do you have a favorite quote or line from a movie?
A: “Worrying is like paying a debt you don’t owe.” – Mark Twain
Q: Do you have a work nickname?
A: Probably “Rocketman”, (see above story on group photo) or “Rockstar”.
Q: You are happiest when?
A: Playing music.
Q: If you were a hot dog, and you were starving, would you eat yourself?
A: Just the buns!
We hope you are enjoying the employee spotlights so far! We have had fun creating them. Stay tuned for more about our team.
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Happy Spring!
-Amanda