Employee Spotlight, Ashley Gagnon

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Ashley currently serves as a Contract Administrator for RPM, where she fosters an authentic and supportive work environment by consistently offering assistance whenever needed. In addition to her professional role, she is a dedicated mother who values spending quality time with her family.

What drew you to working at Lewis?

I was drawn to Lewis because of its strong focus on growth and development. I love that the company truly invests in its employees by promoting from within. This shows a commitment to helping team members succeed and grow in their careers. It’s an environment where you’re encouraged to take on new challenges and continually improve, which really excites me.

What do you do at Lewis and what does a typical day look like?

As a Contract Administrator at Lewis, I collaborate closely with department directors to create contracts, ensuring that all documents are accurate and aligned with project goals. On a typical day, I review and prepare contract-related materials, work with various internal teams, and maintain project logs to track progress. I also oversee accounts payable, ensuring timely payment processing and resolving any outstanding issues related to contracts. Additionally, I keep contracts and vendor files well-organized for easy access to important information. I stay in regular communication with team members, providing support across departments, and work closely with the events team to ensure all contractual details for events are handled smoothly. My role is dynamic, focused on accuracy, collaboration, and ensuring efficient contract administration to help drive both project and organizational success.

What do you do at Lewis and what does a typical day look like?

As a Contract Administrator at Lewis, I collaborate closely with department directors to create contracts, ensuring that all documents are accurate and aligned with project goals. On a typical day, I review and prepare contract-related materials, work with various internal teams, and maintain project logs to track progress. I also oversee accounts payable, ensuring timely payment processing and resolving any outstanding issues related to contracts. Additionally, I keep contracts and vendor files well-organized for easy access to important information. I stay in regular communication with team members, providing support across departments, and work closely with the events team to ensure all contractual details for events are handled smoothly. My role is dynamic, focused on accuracy, collaboration, and ensuring efficient contract administration to help drive both project and organizational success.

How do you stay busy outside of the office?

Outside of the office, I prioritize spending time with my family. I am married to my high school sweetheart, and we have two kids, so life outside of work is busy with various activities. Whether it’s attending school events, sporting activities, or simply spending quality time together at home. In addition to family time, we enjoy traveling whenever possible.

What has your career path looked like?

My career journey has been both fulfilling and full of growth. I started out as the RPM Admin Assistant, and I was able to quickly get up to speed and take on the responsibilities of the role. My eagerness to learn and adapt led to a fantastic opportunity to transition to the Contracts team in RPM, within my first six months, marking an important milestone in my career. Since then, I’ve focused on building on my strong work ethic and expanding my knowledge of the industry. Now, as I celebrate my two-year anniversary with the company, I’m proud to have completed the Lead program, which has helped me grow both personally and professionally. I’m looking forward to the future and am excited to take on new challenges as I continue to develop and contribute to the company’s success.

What has your career path looked like?

My career journey has been both fulfilling and full of growth. I started out as the RPM Admin Assistant, and I was able to quickly get up to speed and take on the responsibilities of the role. My eagerness to learn and adapt led to a fantastic opportunity to transition to the Contracts team in RPM, within my first six months, marking an important milestone in my career. Since then, I’ve focused on building on my strong work ethic and expanding my knowledge of the industry. Now, as I celebrate my two-year anniversary with the company, I’m proud to have completed the Lead program, which has helped me grow both personally and professionally. I’m looking forward to the future and am excited to take on new challenges as I continue to develop and contribute to the company’s success.
Ashley

What values guide your career and life path?

The values that guide my career and life paths are rooted in autonomy, flexibility, kindness, and respect. I believe it’s important to work in an environment where I feel respected and valued, and I aim to work for people I admire and respect. Accountability is also key for me—I take pride in owning my responsibilities and delivering results. I’m energized by the work I do, especially when it aligns with my passions and contributes to both personal and professional growth. A strong work-life balance is essential to me, as it allows me to be fully engaged and effective in my career while also staying connected to my personal goals and values. Ultimately, I want my career to reflect the things that matter most to me—both in terms of professional satisfaction and personal fulfillment.

Email Ashley directly at Ashley.Gagnon@lewismc.com if you, too, hold yourself to high
standards and believe that accountability breeds responsibility.