The Genesis Group

This past weekend, the extended Genesis family had an absolute blast preparing food boxes and stuffing hundreds of bags of rice and beans at the East Texas Food Bank. All told, 5,651 senior meals were packed, which will be distributed throughout East Texas.

Unfortunately, hunger affects people of all ages, including many seniors living on fixed incomes. People right here in our backyard. The East Texas Food Bank helps fill the gaps, providing nutritious meals and a little extra peace of mind.

The East Texas Food Bank serves 26 counties and partners with more than 200 local organizations to help provide meals to children, families, and seniors facing food insecurity. Their reach is incredible, but their mission is simple: making sure our neighbors have food on the table.

But, they cannot fulfill this mission without YOU! Learn how you can help: https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org

🌟 Congratulations, Tanner Spurlock, Executive Director of Technical Operations! 🌟

We are excited to announce that Tanner Spurlock is taking on expanded responsibilities at Genesis as our Executive Director of Technical Operations.

In this role, Tanner will lead our combined Support organization across LMR, Genesis eBONDS, IT, and Order Fulfillment. This realignment creates clearer leadership, stronger support, and a more scalable structure as Genesis continues to grow.

Tanner has earned tremendous trust through his strong work ethic, steady leadership, technical expertise, and genuine care for the people around him. He is also driven by an insatiable appetite for learning and continuous improvement. His positive attitude, uplifting spirit, and hunger for growth make him exceptionally well-suited for this expanded responsibility.

We are also incredibly grateful for our outstanding in-house Support Team. Every day, they answer calls, solve complex problems, travel on-site, train customers, stage equipment, support internal systems, and represent the Genesis name with excellence in every customer interaction.

These are exciting times at Genesis, and we look forward to what lies ahead under Tanner’s leadership!

🌟 Genesis Employee Spotlight: Gracie Chapman! 🌟

This month, we are proud to recognize Gracie Chapman, our LMR (Land Mobile Radio) Product Owner, for her dedication, leadership, and nearly 9 years of service to our company.

When asked what she enjoys most about working at Genesis, Gracie shared that it's the genuine care shown to her and her family.

"The Genesis staff prays for us, encourages us, and shows up for us. It’s also a bonus to see my husband, T. J., every day!"

One of Gracie's favorite memories was attending her first Genesis Users Forum, where she had the opportunity to see firsthand how the products she helps shape are used by customers in the field and to connect with the people who depend on them every day.

Another memory that holds a special place in her heart is seeing an incredible outpouring of support from her Genesis family at The Children's Park of Tyler Remembrance Run, honoring her son, Carver.

"It was way more representation than I thought would show up. It was a sea of matching Carver shirts, and it was special to me."

Gracie's passion for serving our customers, combined with the care she shows for those around her, makes a lasting impact on our team every day.

Thank you, Gracie, for all you do. You are a big part of the Genesis family. ❤️

Once a month at Genesis, we gather for Refuel & Refocus, a time we set aside from the busy workday to pause, share a meal, worship, and encourage one another.

This month looked a little different. Instead of hearing from a special guest, we spent time reflecting on the importance of rest. We’re not just talking about physical rest, but also emotional and spiritual rest.

Scripture reminds us that rest is not weakness or wasted time. It is a gift, an opportunity to hit the “Reset” button, and an invitation to trust God more deeply.

“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:2–3

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28–30

We are grateful for moments like these that help us slow down, reconnect, and remember where our true strength comes from. And when we get back to work, our batteries are at 100%, and everyone benefits.

Today, we’re celebrating our own Barry Hafer as the 2025 Goodwill Graduate of the Year!

Barry completed the GoodTech Academy program in September 2023 before earning his CompTIA A+ Certification in February 2024. Along the way, he completed a Department of Labor internship as an IT Technician at Cumberland Academy in Tyler, successfully fulfilling all 2,000 required on-the-job training hours.

At Cumberland Academy, he quickly earned a reputation for his technical skill, dependability, and positive attitude. And since joining the Genesis eBONDS Support Team as a Customer Integration Representative, he’s continued doing exactly what Barry does best: showing up, working hard, solving problems, and making the people around him better.

Genesis Owner and President Jim Nipp summed it up perfectly: “He has been great! Send me more like this one!” We agree, Jim. If cloning Barry were an option, we’d probably already be working on it. 😄

Barry's work ethic, humility, and heart have made a lasting impact on our team. With people like him, we are excited for the future of eBONDS!

🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day Weekend 🇺🇸

On Memorial Day, we are grateful beyond measure. On this sacred day, we rejoice in our freedom and our hearts swell with pride. We remember and honor those who fought and died in the service of our great nation. We are free because of their sacrifice. May God bless the families who are left to carry on.

Genesis will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in honor of Memorial Day. If you are one of our customers and have an emergency, we’ve got your back: https://genesisworld.com/support.

Please join us in welcoming Accounting Specialist Rebecca Balencia to the Genesis team! 🎉

Rebecca brings a strong background in bookkeeping, budgeting, vendor coordination, expense tracking, and data analysis. Her experience spans Dell Technologies, Bretford, and the construction industry. In her previous bookkeeping role, she managed invoicing, reconciliations, vendor payments, and month-end processes, helping keep operations running smoothly behind the scenes.

A proud graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Rebecca earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Health Promotion and Fitness and a minor in Human Development. And yes, she is a proud Longhorn. Hook ’Em Horns! 🤘

Originally from Tyler, Rebecca spent several years in Austin before returning home to East Texas. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her four-year-old daughter, whether that means playground adventures, puzzles, tea parties, or Legos. She also enjoys jogging, tennis, water skiing, snow skiing, and traveling. Some of her favorite destinations include Egypt, Spain, and London.

We are excited to have Rebecca on board and look forward to all she will bring to the Genesis family. Welcome, Rebecca!

Genesis family recipe for a blue ribbon start to the workday:

5 boxes of donuts
72 gallons of coffee
1 amazing team
1 group of extra sweet friends from The Fostering Collective
1 cup of love

We just can’t say enough good things about our dear friends at the Fostering Collective. They are the picture of the hands and feet of Christ. Their mission is to ensure that vulnerable children and overwhelmed families are not left to carry impossible burdens alone. They bring together ordinary people, churches, organizations, and communities to become a consistent, compassionate presence in the middle of hard stories.

🍩 But when they bring us donuts…that puts them on a whole new level of awesome! 😄

Thank you for your friendship, for your heart, and for making our day great!

https://thefosteringcollective.org

Speaking of hearts, have you heard about Heart Gallery East Texas?

There are currently 29,000 youth in the foster care system in Texas, with 6,000 awaiting adoption. Among these, 1,800 youth have been identified as needing additional advocacy efforts beyond traditional adoption recruitment. These include grade school and older youth, sibling groups, and youth with higher medical and behavioral needs.

In East Texas, approximately 100 youth fall into these categories. Heart Gallery East Texas exists to connect them to their forever families.

Learn more, view the gallery, and prayerfully consider how you can help: https://heartgalleryetx.org ❤️

This National EMS Week, we say “Thank You” to all Emergency Medical Professionals. The life-saving business is challenging. You work long hours and receive little recognition. Yet, you still answer the call every single day and serve in every possible way.

Thank you for your commitment. Thank you for your heart for service. Genesis is proud to stand with you. Happy EMS Week!