Beako receives Local Employer of Excellence Award

From Staff Reports

Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas recently recognized Beako Manufacturing Company at its annual awards celebration in Mount Pleasant.
The Queen City-based company received organization’s  Local Employer of Excellence Award on Oct. 26.  
“Beako Manufacturing Company, LLC, our staff and employees are greatly appreciative of the Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas Board and members for the nomination and award to our company of the Local Employer of Excellence Award 2016,” said Beako Comptroller Malinda Hogue. 
“It is an honor and privilege to work with this fine organization that serves our businesses and communities in Northeast Texas. Our goal in working with the Northeast Texas Board is to provide employment opportunities for our local area, while producing quality products to represent our company.”
Beako has been in business for more than 49 years. Ken and Sue Cullins founded the company in 1969 to service military and industrial contractors. Today, the company is run by five siblings.
In addition to Hogue, John B. Cullins serves as the president, while Tommy Cullins, Sherry Griffin and Kim Prewitt are in vice president roles.
Beako employs 15 people, and company officials said it is seeking ways to expand and grow the business.  
Company officials said it places emphasis on employee retention and development. 
During the past year, Beako has partnered with Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas on six on-the-job training contracts.   
Beako’s company motto is “You never do wrong by doing right.”
In June, the Better Business Bureau presented Beako with the Customer Commitment Award during its Torch Awards in Texarkana.