KOMPASS NEWS
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF KOMPASS KAPITAL MANAGEMENT
September 2024
OPCO SPOTLIGHT
Ready for Takeoff: Airshare joins KKM
We’re excited to welcome our new operating company, Airshare, to Kompass Kapital Management. Airshare is a private aviation company offering flexible ways to fly across the U.S., including aircraft management, fractional ownership, jet cards, charter services and aircraft maintenance. With a fleet of approximately 150 aircraft and growing, Airshare is dedicated to connecting more travelers to exceptional service, an unwavering commitment to safety, and personalized solutions that enhance the productivity and lifestyle of every customer. To learn more, visit www.flyairshare.com.
Swing for a Cause: Moonshot raises over $75,000 for Giving the Basics
On July 30, Moonshot Solutions hosted their annual charity golf scramble benefitting Giving the Basics. The event was a tremendous success with over $75,000 donated for Kansas City households in need of essential hygiene products. It was a beautiful day filled with friendly competition, great people, and Scottie Scheffler-worthy putts.
Moonshot Solutions is incredibly proud to support Giving the Basics, an organization helping people feel clean and cared for by their community. We look forward to making an even bigger impact next year!
CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Highlights from Q3
Q3 Olympics happy hour and blood drive
Backyard Block Party
It’s back to school season and what better way to end summer than with a barbeque! Join us for KKM Olympics Happy Hour on September 19 at 3:30 PM in the Pavilion to enjoy drinks, games, and suite prizes. It will be backyard block party themed, complete with grilling hot dogs! Pawsibilities will be hosting a pop-up table with dog treats and bandanas for sale. It’ll be our last blast before fall sets in.
As the leaderboard stands, Moonshot Solutions is in the lead with 800 points. The winner of the Happy Hour game will receive 100 points. Come ready to compete for bragging rights and a new trophy to take home. See you there!
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Did you know that each blood donation can save up to three lives and positively impact many more? Join us for Kompass Kapital’s next quarterly blood drive on Tuesday, September 24, from 11 AM – 4 PM in the 9800 Pavilion Conference Rooms. We look forward to seeing you there and making an even greater difference in our community and for those in need!
Sign up here: Blood Drive Schedule Appointment.
IT
Why Relying on One System Puts Your Business at Risk
In today’s tech-driven world, the saying “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” is a solid piece of advice, especially when it comes to critical systems. It’s easy to get comfortable relying on a single cloud service, database, or cybersecurity setup, but doing so can leave you vulnerable to major problems.
Think about it: if you run your entire business on one cloud provider and that provider goes down, your whole operation could grind to a halt. We’ve seen it happen before – big cloud outages take down countless businesses in one go, causing chaos and costing a lot of money.
And it’s not just about cloud services. Whether it’s a single cybersecurity measure, a specific piece of hardware, or even one data backup method, putting all your trust in just one thing is a gamble. If something goes wrong – like a cyberattack, a natural disaster, or a technical hiccup – it could trigger a chain reaction that shuts everything down.
To avoid catastrophe, spread things out by using multiple cloud providers, setting up redundant backups, or diversifying your cybersecurity tools. The idea is to have a backup plan so that if one system fails, you’re not left scrambling.
While it might be simpler to stick with one system, it’s risky. Diversifying your critical systems isn’t just a nice to have, it’s a must to keep things running smoothly when unexpected issues pop up.
For more information about this topic, please reach out to Joe Leigh at jleigh@kompasskapital.com.
HR Housekeeping
Biometric Health Screening
The free Biometric Screening for all UHC Members is scheduled for September 10 at the 9800 Metcalf and DLX offices. The screening includes a finger stick for lipid (cholesterol) and glucose panel and biometrics like height, weight, BMI, and blood pressure. This is a wonderful opportunity to assess your health at no extra cost. Sign up using the link: Blueprint for Wellness
Take Advantage of the 401(k) Match
Our 6% 401(k) match is an incredible benefit to help you reach your retirement goals – make the most of it! You can easily access the 401(k) information through your Paychex Flex dashboard.
If you have any questions about PTO, 401(k) or other benefits, please reach out to the HR team at hr@kompasskapital.com.
Operations
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Security Fobs / ID Badges
If you misplace your security fob, please let Cindy Pritchett know right away at cpritchett@kompasskapital.com so we can deactivate and replace it. For lost ID badges, visit the front desk to get a new one printed.
Car Safety
Help us keep your vehicle safe by ensuring your car information is up to date. This allows us to notify you about issues like flat tires or open windows during rain. Submit your vehicle information here: Mandatory Vehicle Info for 9800.
Thank you for your cooperation and support!
New Security Guard: Nicole Meis
Please give a warm welcome to Nicole Meis, our new security guard. With a background in law enforcement, Nicole is a valuable addition to our team, dedicated to maintaining a secure and welcoming environment for everyone. Say hello to Nicole at the front desk from Sunday through Wednesday.
OPCO NEWS
Congratulations to Bill Frantz on his promotion to General Manager at Kinikin Processing!
New XTMS Client: Little Leaf Farms
For the past six months, Isaac Wilson has been leading the charge on Little Leaf Farms’ partnership with the amazing support from the team at Big Blue.
- Mark Cox excelled at educating the client on the operational side
- Michael Frazier and Keifer George did an outstanding job explaining all the product’s capabilities
- Laura Walker and Logan Delphon skillfully showcased a variety of finance automation capabilities
- Ryan Fitzgerald absolutely nailed the in-depth data analysis
- Nolan DeBord hit it out the park when walking through the kickoff process
- Troy Cook played a vital part in steering the overall sales process
Congratulations on earning a new client. Keep knocking it outta the park!
DLX Q2 Rock Stars Angie Turner, Adreyanna Marshall, and Tyler Heimerman
Angie Turner
Angie is consistently displaying DLX’s core values of “We Have a Collaborative Approach” and “We Get Sh*t Done.” She excels at partnering with our customers and internal teams to accelerate the collections process and remove barriers to deliver great service to all our partners.
Adreyanna Marshall
Adreyanna Marshall is constantly demonstrating DLX’s core values of “We Do the Right Thing” and “We Get Sh*t Done.” She’s steadfast in identifying issues, using her industry knowledge and problem-solving skills to uncover new ways that we can help our clients and internal DLX teams.
Tyler Heimerman
While Tyler has only been at DLX for a few short months, he’s already proving that he can go above and beyond in practicing DLX’s core values of “We Get Sh*t Done” and “We Have a Collaborative Approach.” He’s phenomenal at collaborating across departments and recently led the charge in creating our newly automated Carrier Service Dashboards for our internal DLX team.
PROMOTIONS
George Schergen
We’re happy to announce George Schergen as our Chief Client Officer. In his new role, George will continue providing clients data-driven insights and personalized support for ongoing supply chain improvements. Congratulations, George!
Taylor Smith
Congratulations to Taylor Smith on your promotion to Customer Account Manager, Team Lead.
CERTIFICATION
DLX is SmartWay Certified
Congratulations to DLX on earning a SmartWay Certification. The EPA’s SmartWay program helps companies advance supply chain sustainability by measuring, benchmarking, and improving freight transportation efficiency.
DLX’s July Donation Drives
DLX held a Donation Drive for the month of July where we focused on collecting items for five foundations: Angel Clothing Foundation, The Single Mom KC, reStart, Scraps KC and Flourish Furniture.
Over the month of July, DLX collected:
- 50 bags of clothing to Angel Clothing
- 30 boxes, bags, and larger items of home furnishings to Flourish Furniture
- 10 bags of toiletries items to Single Moms KC
- 2 ReStart bins full of backpacks and items for Veterans
- 5 boxes of items to Scraps KC
