KOMPASS NEWS
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF KOMPASS KAPITAL MANAGEMENT
December 2023
OPCO SPOTLIGHT
LightSpeed: Our new OpCo from across the pond
We are happy to welcome our new operating company, LightSpeed Broadband, to Kompass Kapital Management. LightSpeed is a broadband (Wi-Fi) company based in the UK. They first entered the broadband space in 2021, bringing over 150 years of combined experience from renowned telecommunication companies.
LightSpeed’s mission is to connect people by simplifying broadband and replacing complex jargon with straightforward offerings. LightSpeed makes broadband fast, fun and stress-free for their customers while keeping them at the heart of every connection. Visit their website at lightspeed.co.uk to learn more.
OpCo Quiz Winners
Last quarter, the KKM Newsletter featured an OpCo Quiz designed to test everyone’s knowledge about their fellow operating companies. The five lucky winners are…
- Kelsie Myers – Dynamic Logistix
- Peter Bollhagen – Moonshot Solutions
- Steph Nemer – NavMD
- Erin Murphy – Kompass Kapital
- Brett Carmical – Kompass Kapital
Congratulations everyone! To claim your gift card, please reach out to Myranda Burns at mburns@kompasskapital.com. A big thank you to all participants for making this quiz a success!
IT
It’s beginning to look a lot like Phish-mas
Be aware of common tactics scammers use to take advantage of holiday shoppers.
The holiday shopping frenzy is prime season for cybercriminals. Cybersecurity firms, banks, and retailers all anticipate a surge in threats this season with scammers blurring the lines between legitimate store discounts and fraudulent markdowns. It’s crucial to extend your awareness beyond the workplace and educate friends and family on holiday shopping red flags to prevent scammers from taking advantage. Below are three common tactics to look for:
- Package delivery scams. You know what you ordered online, don’t get tricked into thinking you got something for free. Maybe someone bought a gift on your behalf? Call them to verify.
- Fake ads. Facebook and Instagram report 44% of all complaints are due to fraudulent/fake ads. If you missed the Black Friday sale, don’t think you’re getting a second chance. When in doubt, go to the actual retailer’s website or use the app that you’ve used in the past to check if the markdown is legitimate.
- Donation requests. Anything gift card, wire transfer, or crypto where a “friend, family, or coworker” is asking for this form of help. This is a telltale sign of a scammer. When in doubt, call the person asking.
If your information is comprised, call your bank or credit card company to open a claim and report to the police. Depending on the severity, you may need to protect your credit or even work with the FBI. Have further questions? Reach out to IT Director, Joe Leigh, at jleigh@kompasskapital.com. Stay safe out there and happy shopping!
CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Blood drive, toy drive, and a Snowball Social!
We have three events coming up soon to help make the holidays bright.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Kompass Kapital will hold its next quarterly Blood Drive on January 10 from 10:30 AM – 4 PM in the 9800 1st Floor Training Room.
Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Your blood donation can help save lives!
Click HERE to schedule your appointment.
KVC Toy Drive
Spread joy this season with charitable giving! Join us in supporting the KVC Toy Drive, bringing holiday cheer to children in the foster care system. Donate new and unwrapped toys, gift cards and clothing for children and teenagers to enjoy.
Place your toy donations in the bin we’ve set up in the first-floor kitchen at our 9800 Metcalf location, or gifts can be shipped directly to KVC Kansas offices or dropped off at one of their locations by December 20. Find a drop off location at kansas.kvc.org/locations/.
Snowball Social
Get into the holiday spirit at the Snowball Social on December 13, from 4 – 6 PM in the first-floor kitchen and training room. Enjoy snacks, hot cocoa, cider, and raffle drawings. If you’re able, bring in a new, unwrapped toy for the KVC Toy Drive to earn an extra raffle ticket.
We will hold our next KKM Olympics competition at the event to determine the winner of the Q4 Olympics. The task will be a “Marshmallow Tower Challenge.” Each OpCo will need to assign at least three participants to compete.
We’ll see you there!
OPCO SPOTLIGHT
Meet Rob McCaslin, Director of Business Development
Rob brings over 20 years of banking, underwriting, and financial experience to Kompass Funding.
Rob McCaslin joined Kompass Funding in June, bringing over 20 years of banking, underwriting, and financial experience to our team. In his first six months, Rob has added 15 opportunities to our pipeline and helped close two new loan deals. His expertise is not only improving underwriting and structure deals but also providing a new perspective to our vision and long-term goals.
On a personal level, Rob is truly a jack of all trades. He served 12 years as a United States Marine and enjoys hunting, gardening, and hanging out with friends and family. His most recent personal accomplishment (and self-proclaimed highest accomplishment) was shooting a 325-pound white tailed deer named “Lucky” after a seven-year pursuit. His summer garden also produces the largest tomatoes and hottest jalapenos you’ll ever eat. Stop by the office and introduce yourself to Rob if you haven’t already!
Operations
General Building Reminders & Updates
Non-Smoking Building
As a friendly reminder, please be mindful of our community’s non-smoking policy within the premises. To stay in compliance with our LEED Certification, this encompasses inside and outside the building, including the parking lot. Your cooperation ensures a clean and comfortable environment for everyone.
Koi Pond
We now have residents in our Koi Pond! Visit our new fish friends in the Koi Pond during lunch or an afternoon clarity break, if you’re up to braving the cold.
Heated Pavers
The building features heated pavers in front of the building and leading into the pavilion so people can walk safely from one place to another without worrying about the winter elements.
HR
HR Housekeeping
Open Enrollment was a success! Thank you to everyone for participating and submitting your selections on time. We only have a few housekeeping items before we wrap up 2023.
- 401(k) contribution limits have increased for 2024 to $23,000/year.
- Please submit all holiday and final 2023-time off requests by December 8 (today!).
If you have any further questions about your benefits or 401(k), please reach out to the HR team at hr@kompasskapital.com.
RECOGNITIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Dynamic Logistix
TEAM RECOGNITIONS
Give them a hand!
Client Health Promotions:
Shaun Day – Director of Client Health
Operations Promotions:
Steve Kelley – Director of SDX Operations
Tanner Samame – Team Lead
Jonathan Spencer – Team Lead
Ben VanDivner – Team Lead
Dani Taylor – Team Lead
Tyler McDonald – Team Lead
Jake Barr – Team Lead
Bryan Jones – Team Lead
Francine Garvey – Team Lead
Zack Taylor – Team Lead
Cameron Gay – Team Lead
Kristan Giddings – Project Manager
Finance Promotions:
Cameron Scruggs: Senior AP Specialist
Nicole Collins: Audit Manager
Kristian Day: Audit Manager
Alison Holloway: Senior Auditor
New Hires:
Tyler Tutt – Customer Sales Representative
Megan Engles – Chief of Staff
Shannon Lamar – Logistics Coordinator
Quarterly Rockstars:
Procurement – Julieta Ulberg
Product – Joseph Uhl
Product – Marcus Winslow
SDX – Ben Moscardelli
SDX – Rick Jameson
TMS Sales – Jack Hedden
TMS Sales – Jazzy Klinge
TMS Operations – Connor Lockhart
TMS Operations – Kristan Giddings
Finance – Miriah Bullock
Finance – Laura Walker
Dynamic LogistIx would also like to shoutout the veterans on their team. Thank you for your service!
Lee Kaltenbach – E4 (specialist) Army – 68W (medic) – 4 years
Rick Jameson – Dispersing, Corporal, Marines – 2 Years
Steve Kelley – 19 Kilo – M1A2 Sep Tank Gunner – Army – Corporal E-4 – 4 Years
Nolan DeBord – 89B (Ammunition Specialist) – Army Reserves – 6 Years
Cole Salter – E-5 14G Sergeant – Army – 5 Years
Tommy Greeness – Staff Sargent(E5) – Air Force – C-130 Instructor Loadmaster(1A251) – 6 years
The Single Moms KC Walk
Dynamic Logistix helped raise $6,250 at The Single Mom KC Walk/Fundraiser, “So No Single Mom Walks Alone.”
