Big transition

Recently, Jon was offered the opportunity to change jobs and become the marketing/business development/finances guy for our friend's growing company. After several months of prayer, discussion, and consideration, he gave his notice at Howard CDM--and now tomorrow is his last day! He has worked there for nearly 10 years, driving every day at least 80 miles round trip to Long Beach. But beginning next week, his commute to 4STEL Engineering will be so much better (to San Clemente). We are so excited about having more time together as a family, and Jon is super excited about working at 4STEL, helping the company grow even more.

I am so proud of and thankful for my husband, for how diligently he works for our family without complaint. Look at this wonderful write-up his company sent out today:

From: Sonya Rodriguez On Behalf Of Martin Howard
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 2:03 PM
To: HCDM-All
Subject: Jon Varela's Farewell
Importance: High

All Staff:

As most of you know Jon Varela is leaving us and tomorrow will be his last day.

Jon joined us in 2002 when we started up a Wireless Company called Redpoint Wireless. Jon was our Los Angeles / Orange County Regional Manager. Jon excelled quickly and showed real leadership skills and dedication to our fledgling company. He was quickly promoted to General Manager in charge of our entire region which stretched from Sacramento to San Diego.

In 2006 when we sold Repoint Wireless,  Jon transitioned to Howard CDM as our Director of Marketing. Jon helped put a face on Howard CDM with revamping our website and marketing materials.  He’s the guy responsible for those great portraits everybody has in Outlook. Jon also transitioned into Business Development and helped to maintain our existing client relationships as well as developing new ones. Most recently Jon stepped into some messy projects left behind by others, turned them around and made them successful.

Jon is leaving us on a high note having completed all his project responsibilities and turning over all the communication and marketing materials intact and organized. He is leaving to assume a role as Marketing Director at a Solar Engineering Firm where he will have more time for his growing family and where undoubtedly he will be highly successful.

He leaves behind nine years of growth and development as a person and a wealth of friendships here at Howard CDM. Jon will always be welcome here at Howard CDM.

Join me this afternoon at EJ Malloy’s from 4:30 to 6pm for some cheer to send Jon on his way.

Thanks Jon for everything, 
Martin, Steve and William

Jonathan, I respect you and am thankful for you!