Three Everus employees from the OEG team were recently recognized by the Port of Portland (PDX) for their heroic actions in assisting a passenger in need.
Stacy Arelliano, OEG general foreman; Bill Ingemanson and Annie Logan, both OEG foremen, were leaving their work site at the PDX Terminal Core Redevelopment Project when a traveler collapsed on a moving walkway in the airport’s south tunnel.
Ingemanson sprang into action to help. There were many travelers around, so he managed the area, stayed calm and followed proper first-aid training. Together with Logan and Arelliano, they shut off the mobile walkway, called the communications center, checked vitals and kept the companions of the fallen individual calm until emergency medical services showed up and took over.
For their assistance to the traveler, the Port of Portland awarded the trio with its PDX People customer service award. This quarterly award recognizes any employee working at the airport for actions that truly stand out as extraordinary, whether it is coming to the rescue for missing family members or medical emergencies; or being friendly, knowledgeable and respectful to create a safe, welcoming airport.
“OEG is proud of Stacy, Bill and Annie and their recognition for assisting someone in their time of need,” said Jennifer Connolly, OEG safety representative. “They represent the culture at OEG, and we’re inspired by their quick thinking and willingness to respond to a very stressful situation.”