July 2021 Employee of the Month: Andy Polowski – Monroe Operations Excellence

Congratulations Andy Polowski – July 2021 Employee of the Month

Nomination

Andy is a positive, hardworking teammate who loves Monroe and cares deeply about our collective success. Since joining in 2004, he has consistently demonstrated a can‑do attitude, tackling every challenge with focus and care. Andy’s unwavering dedication makes him a true example of what has made Monroe great—and continues to make it great.

“I’m extremely proud of the entire Operations Team at Rochester, Andy included.” – Dan Dooley

Get to know Andy Polowski!

1. Name

Andrew Robert Polowski

2. Job Title

Operations

3. Where did you grow up?

Escanaba, MI

4. How long have you worked for Monroe?

Since 16 August 2004 (17+ years)

5. What do you like about working for Monroe?

The People

6. What is one thing you love about your job?

Smiling Faces

7. Three words to best describe you.

Optimistic, Giving, Kind

8. If you could add one thing to your office, what would it be?

Label Maker

9. If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Chips & Salsa

10. If you were an animal what would you be?

Bird

11. Do you have a hidden talent? What is it?

Yes, I play the Harmonica

12. What is one song you have completely memorized?

Amazing Grace

13. What is one totally irrational fear that you have?

No Fears, None

14. Any favorite line from a movie?

“I’ll Be Back”

15. Best vacation you have been on?

Disney World

16. Least favorite Food?

Brussels Sprouts

17. Do you have a motto or personal mantra?

Everything’s going to be alright

18. What are your three most overused words/phrases?

Yes, Ok, I’ll do it

19. What is an ability you wish you had?

To Fly

20. What is one thing on your bucket list?

Eat a Lobster in Maine

21. What do you like to do in your spare time?

Chop wood

22. What is your favorite sport or sports team?

Baseball & Hockey

23. Would you rather be a tiny elephant or a giant hamster?

Tiny elephant

24. If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?

Tell my wife

25. If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?

Henry Ford

26. Before working at Monroe, what was the most unusual or interesting job you have ever had?

Tooling Leather Belts and selling them at art shows in Ann Arbor.