Columbia Weather Systems

It’s Team Member Thursday, and we’re putting the spotlight on Vincent, Technical Support Specialist. Vincent’s work day includes testing hardware and software, repairs, and assisting customers. He was also key in developing the Magellan MX™, the latest CWS weather station model. “What I enjoy about this job is the problem-solving aspect of it,” he says. We recently received a letter of thanks from Douglas Omaha (Nebraska) Technology Commission: “Vincent was instrumental in assisting my analysts... From the project’s inception, through analysis and design … Vincent has been patient with our questions, guiding us to the correct answer. … He made a large part of the pieces fit together,” says Thomas Olson, Application Services Manager. We think he’s pretty great, too!

Today we have the spotlight on Martha, who leads marketing for CWS. “As a co-owner, I have a strong sense of responsibility for the integrity of our products and message,” she says. Martha has been with company since its beginning, experiencing firsthand “…the growth of the weather station product line. From a small part of a larger company started by my father, to its own successful company on a growth trajectory for 20 years now.” Martha considers herself an “afternoon tea aficionado” and enjoys the flexibility of an independent contractor to balance the needs of her family: “It’s doable because of the wonderful and experienced team we have,” she says.

Temperatures are forecast to reach record highs in the Portland area today. Reaching a high of 107° for the first time since 1981. Stay hydrated, stay cool, stay safe.  Click here to learn more about Summer Weather Safety

Kathy recently visited the Continental Tires Uvalde Proving Grounds in Texas. Uvalde consists of 8.5 miles of track that represent almost every type of road terrain and condition. They push cars and tires to their limits. Customized Capricorn FLX™ weather stations record track temperature and location specific weather conditions—data that their engineers use to develop safer, better tires. It was a pleasure seeing them do such intense and highly precise work. Steven Gutierrez, Objective Engineer for Continental Tire, and the Capricorn FLX weather station.   Click for more information about the Capricorn FLX weather station Click for more information about the Continental Tire Uvalde Proving Ground

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Our team is growing! This Team Member Spotlight, meet Gary, who joined us as our Business Development Manager this month. Gary has a background in environmental science, project management, and business development. He looks forward to connecting with new prospects and opening new markets and opportunities for CWS. “Great customer service is key to building new business,” he says.

Stay safe as temperatures continue to rise this summer!

We celebrated 20 years of being an official entity this week with a pizza party! Congratulations! We look forward to seeing what the future will bring.

It’s Team Member Thursday! Today, we spotlight Assembly Technician Julius, who has been with us for five years. His job includes soldering cables, assembling sensors, and building portable weather stations.  “Continual testing of components is an important part of the process,” Julius says. “We always strive for quality assembly of our products – every step of the way.”