Happy Birthday!!

As the year winds down and the twinkle lights go up, we’re excited to celebrate all our team members born in December! Your birthdays arrive right when the world feels a little cozier—and we’re grateful for the joy you bring to our workplace.

Team Member	Birthdate	Department	Location
Lori Black	12/05	Finance	Southern Industries Greenville
Hope McKinney	12/06	Administration	Southern Industries Columbia
MJ Findlay	12/07	Sales	Southern Industries Knoxville
Katie McGauley	12/07	Production	Southern Industries Columbia
Becky Small	12/12	POD	Southern Industries Augusta
Josh Sutton	12/13	Sales	Southern Industries Atlanta
Kim Lue Qui	12/18	Marketing	Southern Industries Greenville
Rodney Addison	12/19	Sales	Southern Industries Augusta
Breonna Mosely	12/21	Sales	Southern Industries Atlanta
Anatolii Slivca	12/22	Production	Southern Industries Charlotte
Richard Tager	12/22	Production	Southern Industries Augusta
Adrian Torres	12/22	Marketing	Southern Industries Atlanta
Marantwanetta Bryant	12/23	Marketing	Southern Industries Atlanta
Brian Rader	12/23	Production	Southern Industries Knoxville
Andrea Latourneau	12/24	Administration	Southern Industries Greenville
Mike Bowers	12/27	Sales	Southern Industries Columbia
Flavio De Almeida	12/27	Marketing	Southern Industries Atlanta
Isaiah Leslie	12/27	Marketing	Southern Industries Huntsville
Amber Rocque	12/28	Marketing	Southern Industries Atlanta
Joe Bakanovic	12/29	Production	Southern Industries Charleston
Grace Thexton	12/29	Marketing	Southern Industries Charleston
Christopher Wise	12/30	Production	Southern Industries Atlanta

💎 December Birthstones

• Turquoise, Tanzanite & Zircon — Three gems for the month! Each symbolizes protection, wisdom, and calm. Not a bad trio to kick off another wonderful year.

  
  

🌸 December Birth Flower

• Narcissus (Paperwhite) — A classic bloom representing hope, good cheer, and new beginnings. Perfect timing as we head into a fresh year!

  
  

♐♑ December Zodiac Signs

• Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21): Adventurous, optimistic, always ready for the next great idea.

• Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19): Steady, determined, and delightfully dependable. They’re the ones who keep the sleigh on course!

❄️ December Fun Facts

• December’s name comes from decem, meaning ten—back when it was the 10th month of the old Roman calendar.

• It’s the month with the longest nights of the year... perfect for extra cake-eating time.

• It’s also when we see some of the most beloved traditions of the entire year—lights, gatherings, and plenty of treats.

  
  

⭐ Famous December Birthdays

A few notable folks born this month include:

• Walt Disney – Dec 5

• Emily Dickinson – Dec 10

• Taylor Swift – Dec 13

• Jane Austen – Dec 16

• Samuel L. Jackson – Dec 21

• LeBron James – Dec 30

  
  

To all our December birthday teammates: we’re thankful for you. May your birthday month be filled with joy, rest, and something delicious—preferably covered in frosting. 🎂✨