January Gems: Celebrating Those Born at the Start of It All

🎉 January Birthday Spotlight: Fun Facts to Celebrate

As we kick off a brand-new year, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate those who make January even brighter. Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to our January celebrants below!

Team Member	Birthdate	Department	Location
Veniamin Slivca	1/1	Production	Southern Industries Charlotte
Mark Krecker	1/2	Sales	Southern Industries Augusta
Jimmy Rogers	1/2	Wholesale	Southern Wholesale
Igor Ptitsyn	1/4	Production	Southern Industries Atlanta
Christopher White	1/6	Production	Southern Industries Savannah
Bryan Ray	1/7	Production	Southern Industries Myrtle Beach
Taylor Pennington	1/8	Production	Southern Industries Savannah
Eli Inman	1/9	Sales	Southern Industries Augusta
Tyler Padgett	1/10	Sales	Southern Industries Augusta
Kody Rice	1/10	Sales	Southern Industries Columbia
Joe Howard	1/11	Sales	Southern Industries Savannah
Zion Hellams	1/12	Marketing	Southern Industries Greenville
Joe Mazur	1/13	Sales	Southern Industries Atlanta
Carleston Spencer	1/13	Sales	Southern Industries Atlanta
Fran Felton	1/15	Executive	Southern Industries Augusta
Ben Phillips	1/17	Sales	Southern Industries Birmingham
Michael Dingus	1/19	Production	Southern Industries Augusta
Christian Graham	1/20	Sales	Southern Industries Charleston
Bobby Olesen	1/26	Sales	Southern Industries Charleston
Tyler Morie	1/29	Marketing	Southern Industries Knoxville
Vincent Moody	1/31	Production	Southern Industries Savannah

💎 Birthstone: Garnet

Fun Fact: January’s birthstone is the garnet, known for its deep red glow. Historically, garnets symbolized protection, strength, and loyalty — a fitting match for those born tough enough to thrive in winter.

🌸 Birth Flower: Carnation

Fun Fact: The carnation is January’s birth flower, representing love, admiration, and resilience. Even in cold months, carnations bloom proudly — much like January birthday celebrants.

♑♒ Zodiac Signs: Capricorn & Aquarius

Fun Fact: January birthdays fall under Capricorn (driven, responsible, determined) and Aquarius (creative, independent, visionary). Together, they bring both steady leadership and bold ideas to the table.

🗓️ Month Meaning: A Fresh Start

Fun Fact: January is named after Janus, the Roman god of doors and beginnings. With one face looking back and one looking forward, he perfectly represents reflection and fresh starts — a powerful birthday month symbol.

🌟 Famous January Birthdays

Fun Fact: January has given us some unforgettable legends, including Martin Luther King Jr., Elvis Presley, Betty White, and Dolly Parton. Proof that starting the year strong runs in good company.