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Update< Globe Life Field Quarterly News November 2020

The Final Edition The Rangers open Field! What's On Deck:

2 Letters From the Leaders 4 Hosts 6 Rangers Play Inaugral Season Rob Matwick, EXECUTIVE VICE 8 Globe Life Field Art PRESIDENT, 12 Timeline History BUSINESS 14 NFR Rodeo Moves to Globe Life Field OPERATIONS 18 Public Safety - Thank You 19 Facts & Figures The Texas Rangers have been proud to call Arlington our home since 1972. The visionary leadership that 20 Chuck Morgan 3K Consecutive Games brought Major League to the American Dream City continues to thrive today with a “can do” spirit that 21 Ask The Experts | Luminova is second to none. This passion for our community and willingness to roll up our sleeves and get things done is at Negro Leagues 100th Anniversary the heart of this world-class ballpark we now call Globe 22 Life Field. 23 King & Country Live Drive-In The strength of any business begins with its leadership. In our Managing Partner, , and Chief Operating 24 Hall of Fame Donations Officer, Neil Leibman, the Rangers are led by two of the finest people and businessmen in our industry. Each serves 24 Rangers Highlight Team History on numerous committees focused on the future of our game, in addition to providing the Rangers Jam Benefits Seniors in Need Rangers organization with the daily direction required to 25 foster growth and success. Our partnership with the City of 26 Independence Day Celebration Arlington has allowed this dream to become reality. Every person in the Rangers organization has played 27 In Their Car Concert Series an important role in bringing Globe Life Field to life. Generations of Rangers fans will benefit for years to come 28 Arlington Eats as the result of decisions made over the past four years. In addition to the Rangers’ staff, every person that worked 30 MWBE Spotlight on the project, from design through construction, should feel a tremendous sense of pride and accomplishment for building the greatest ballpark in baseball!

2 Mayor Jeff Trey Yelverton, Williams City Globe Life Field represents the new gold standard Globe Life Field is yet another example of our for ballparks across Major League Baseball, and community’s commitment to growth and revenue the overwhelming approval by Arlington voters that will be beneficial to Arlington families for years for this project showcases a strong support for to come. keeping the partnership between the Texas And similar to the positive economic impact we’ve Rangers and the City of Arlington alive and well experienced from the presence of AT&T for generations to come. and Globe Life Park in Arlington, this new ballpark Arlington is a direct reflection of how the will leverage the local and regional tax base for American Dream thrives when citizens have the benefit of Arlington and the entire an independent spirit and city pride. As the region. hometown team since 1972, the Rangers continue With the opening of Globe Life Field in Arlington, to be a key part of that city pride. it provides our city with another state-of-the-art Globe Life Field in Arlington has cemented venue that can attract the country’s most popular our great city’s reputation as a national sporting and entertainment events. Arlington has leader in cultural arts, innovation, sports and lots of experience hosting national and international entertainment. Throughout Arlington’s history, events. there has been no hurdle too high, no obstacle Because of these world-class venues in our we could not overcome and no opportunity left Entertainment District, we are now reaching all parts unseized. This ballpark is another example of of the globe and attracting millions of visitors each Arlington’s ability to DREAM BIG and accomplish year. I’m appreciative of the support and approval “big dreams together.” for this project by Arlington voters.

letters from the leaders Teamwork makes the dream work! 3 4 GLOBE LIFE FIELD IN ARLINGTON PROUDLY

Arlington, Texas, natives and Grammy Award-winning a cappella group prerecorded the National Anthem HOSTED THE WORLD for Game One, which was shown in Globe Life Field and during pregame ceremonies. SERIES, BASEBALL'S BIGGEST EVENT. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the was time a single ballpark has hosted every game since 1944 and the first World Series in Major League Baseball history to be played at a neutral site. With about 11,500 fans in the stands and millions of viewers watching from across the country, the Dodgers won over the in Game 6 on Oct. 27. The World Series wasn’t Arlington’s only time in the national spotlight during Major League Baseball’s postseason. Globe Life Field shared hosting duties for the 2020 with in Oct. 6 through Oct. 8. Globe Life Field then went on to host the National League Championship Series from Oct. 12 through Oct. 18. The NLCS was the first time that MLB allowed fans to watch games in person during the coronavirus pandemic, which also made it the first time that fans were able to attend games at the Rangers’ new home.

2020 World series Globe Life Field is a world-class venue 5 RANGERS PLAY INAUGURAL SEASON

6 The Rangers played its inaugural season at Globe Life Field without any fans in the seats because of COVID-19 concerns. With delayed nearly four months because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Rangers played its first regular season home game in the 40,000-seat ballpark July 24 against the . Gov. Greg Abbott threw out the via video from in front of the State Capitol in Austin, while Country Music Hall of Fame singer Charley Pride performed the Star Spangled Banner live. In a clever way to fill the empty seats behind home plate and the dugouts, the Rangers allowed fans to submit photographs to be turned into a two-dimensional cardboard likeness for the home and subsequent home games. More than 2,700 DoppelRangers were sold for $50 each for the first game, with proceeds benefiting the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation. During the shortened Major League Baseball season, the Rangers played 60 games, including 30 at home. Because of the pandemic, most fans got their look inside the retractable-roof, climate- controlled ballpark and all that it offers through televised games or scheduled tours.

Globe Life Field Inaugural Season Arlington Strong - We're all in this together. 7 8 9 10 GLOBE LIFE FIELD ART 11 GLOBE LIFE FIELD ART May 24 August 24 The Arlington City The Rangers and Globe Council unanimously Life and Accident approves a master Insurance Company agreement that outlines announce an extension a public-private of naming rights for partnership with the Globe Life Field. Rangers for possible construction of a new retractable-roof ballpark. September 28 The Rangers and City of Arlington break ground November 8 on Globe Life Field, the Arlington voters approve start of the 31-month constructing a new construction timeline. home for the Rangers. The City’s contribution for the project, which February 1 would be $1.2 billion when complete, was A majority of excavation capped at $500 million was completed. In total, per the agreement with 1.3 million cubic yards of the Rangers. dirt were removed from the site.

November 17 Rangers name Jack Hill, February 27 Sr. as vice president of project development The first of 725 concrete to oversee ballpark columns was poured at construction. Globe Life Field.

January 5 March 7 Texas Rangers and City City successfully sells of Arlington announce $465.4 million in bonds new ballpark architects, to fund the voter- HKS Architects. approved contribution for ballpark construction.

12 June 15 February 25 Steel work for Globe The first fixed-roof truss Life Field began, the was installed, located on first of 35,000 tons of the southwest portion of steel constructed at the the site. ballpark. May 22 August 9 The final piece of the The North Plaza opens in east fixed-roof truss was conjunction with Texas installed. Live!, in addition to the unveiling of the “Going to the Show” Statue. July The first retractable-roof truss was completed, September weighing a total of 3.3 Work progressed on the million pounds. retaining walls at Globe Life Field, continuing to shape the bowl August underneath street level. Construction at Globe Life Field is 75% complete. September 18 The construction team August 22 was joined by several $150 million Live! Rangers’ players and staff by Loews – Arlington, TX to celebrate one-million hotel opens next to Globe man hours worked at Life Field. Globe Life Field.

November September 29 Home Plate was relocated Concrete seating risers from Globe Life Park to were in the midst of Globe Life Field following construction, with work the conclusion of the starting on the main final game at the Rangers’ concourse level. former home.

globe life field Historic Timeline continued on page 16. 13 The Wrangler® Moves to globe life field in arlington! rlington’s Globe Life Field, home of the “We are honored that the PRCA selected Globe Life Texas Rangers, will host the Wrangler Field to host the 2020 Wrangler Nationals Final Rodeo NFR 2020 – the first non-baseball event at and are thrilled to be a small part of bringing this this extraordinary park. Event organizers world-class event back to Texas,” said Neil Leibman, Aconfirmed the event will comply with all health and chief operating officer of the Texas Rangers. safety protocols for attendees. The NFR was born in Texas, and the first three years of “We are so pleased to be at this amazing stadium for the event were held at the State Fairgrounds the most celebrated event on the rodeo calendar,” beginning in 1959. Years later, the event moved to Las said George Taylor, chief executive officer of the Vegas and has been there since 1985. That venue is not Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). “We available for live entertainment with fans this year due are committed to delivering a spectacular event for our to coronavirus restrictions in Nevada. fans, and we are thrilled to be in Texas for it.” In a survey earlier this summer, rodeo fans said The Arlington and Fort Worth convention and visitors’ overwhelmingly they wanted an NFR venue that would bureaus and sports commissions are rolling out the accommodate fans. welcome for this one-of-a-kind event, and both cities “Part of what makes Globe Life Field work for us is have worked hard to bring the Wrangler NFR to Globe the ability to bring in fans and deliver the full NFR Life Field. experience,” Taylor said.

14 “We are excited for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo to take place this year at Globe Life Field,” said Vice President General Manager Allen Montgomery, Wrangler Western Wear.

Nearby Fort Worth will also play host to the Wrangler NFR 2020 experience, as the annual PRCA Convention will be held there November 30 to December 3, 2020.

Organizers pledge to preserve the NFR experience The Wrangler NFR is a 10-day event that includes fans love and that has necessitated a one-year move the fan-favorite Cowboy Christmas as well as the out of Las Vegas. PRCA National Convention. The schedule also includes nightly Buckle Presentations, Benny The PRCA began looking for an alternate venue earlier Binion’s World Famous Wrangler NFR Bucking Horse in the summer. The State of Texas, the Texas Rangers Sale, the PRCA Awards Banquet and Gala, and and Globe Life Field stepped up. Ultimately, this has the Pro Rodeo League of Women Style Show and been a thoughtful partnership between Texas, Globe Luncheon. Read the full article here. Life Field, the cities of Arlington and Fort Worth, the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau, Visit Fort Worth, and the Sports Commissions of both Arlington and Fort Worth. “From cattle drives, museums and even the names of our professional sporting teams, our love of cowboy Wrangler NFR 2020 culture runs deep here in Tarrant County,” Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams said. “I can think of no better Dec. 3 -12, 2020 choice for the Super Bowl of rodeo than to be hosted here in the heart of North Texas. Arlington and Fort For official PRCA updates visit Worth have so many family friendly attractions and rich experiences to offer rodeo fans who will be www.prorodeo.com traveling from across the country to cheer on these professional cowboys as they strive to set new records and achieve their American Dream in the arena.”

15 December 17 Arlington City Council 2019 CONTINUED enters into public-private October partnership over 30-year period to facilitate even Construction of the more transformative retractable-roof trusses development near was completed. ballpark, including a best-in-class hotel, new convention October 23 center, corporate office The first seat was headquarters, mixed- installed at Globe Life use residential building, Field, located on the small business co- main concourse behind working and incubator home plate. space, and even more dining, retail, and Nov. 18 entertainment options. Globe Life Field celebrated the “Topping January Out” of the facility Installation began on with the last piece of the playing surface, a steel installed on the process that took one retractable roof. month to complete.

December January 23 The Rangers take batting The first Globe Life practice at Globe Life Field sign was installed, Field for the first time. located at the North Plaza entrance adjacent December 6 to Texas Live! The 5.5-acre retractable roof was closed for the February 28 first time. Installation of the playing surface was completed.

16 March 4 September 27 Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez The Rangers wrap up the Statue unveiled at inaugural season, which Southwest entrance. was limited to 60 games because of COVID-19. March 31 Original Globe Life Field Opening Day September 29 date, which was Luminova Holidays postponed because of announces premiere the coronavirus global holiday season at Globe pandemic. Life Field Nov. 20, 2020, through Jan. 3, 2021. March Substantial construction was October 6-10 completed on the 1.8 Globe Life Field hosts million-square-foot National League Division facility. Series.

July 24 Opening Day! Rangers October 12-18 play Colorado Rockies Globe Life Field hosts in first regular season National League game ever at Globe Champion Series. Life Field.

September 9 October 20-28 The Wrangler Globe Life Field hosts National Finals Rodeo World Series. announces its move to Globe Life Field Dec. 3-12, 2020.

Globe Life Field Historic Timeline

17 GLOBE LIFE FIELD Facts & Figures

Thank you to the City of Arlington police and fire personnel who work to keep fans safe during games, concerts and other events at Globe Life Field. Arlington public safety officials, the Rangers and construction management representatives collaborated throughout the ballpark project to develop on-site emergency response protocols and traffic management plans, and to add security enhancements and communications technology needed to support operations at the multipurpose venue.

18 GLOBE LIFE FIELD Facts & Figures 1.8 million 40,518 total square feet seating capacity

5.5 acres 10 minutes size of rectractable roof total time to open roof

2,000 individuals worked nearly 6 million man hours to build Globe Life Field construction completed in 31 MONTHS 18 brick arches provide a unique concourse experience

FIELD 12 SUITES LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND HOME PLATE

19 TEXAS RANGERS' PA ANNOUNCER CHUCK MORGAN CLOSES IN ON 3,000 CONSECUTIVE GAMES

On Sept. 26, 2020, when the Rangers hosted the Houston for the , has missed games along the Astros at Globe Life Field, Chuck Morgan called his way. All-time numbers are inconclusive, but it is believed 3,000th consecutive regular season game in the PA that legendary announcer Pat Pieper did booth. Of his 38 years on the job, 37 have been working every home game at from 1924 until his in three ballparks in Arlington: (1983- death in 1974. 94), Globe Life Park in Arlington (1994-2001; 2003-19) and Globe Life Field (2020). Morgan’s streak does not include 25 Texas Rangers playoff He spent the 2002 games, the 1995 MLB season as the in-park All-Star Game, or a voice of the Kansas number of exhibition City Royals. and college games that he called in the 26-year While official records baseball life of Globe are not available, there Life Park. Morgan is is no doubt this is the also scheduled to do longest consecutive the PA for up to 19 games streak among games in the 2020 current MLB public NLDS, NLCS, and 116th address announcers. World Series which will Dan Baker, who is in be played at Globe Life his 49th year doing PA Field.

20 ASK EXPERTSthe

Something new is coming to Arlington's Globe Life Field – an outrageously fun and immersive experience guaranteed to be the Globe Life Field, the new home bright spot of the holidays. At Luminova Holidays, North Texans will of the Texas Rangers, has be surrounded by millions of twinkling lights, take to the ice on a already proven itself to be a ginormous outdoor rink and snap those selfie-worthy pics with the world-class baseball venue. The larger-than-life light displays from Nov. 20, 2020, through Jan. 3, 2021. ballpark hosted the Rangers' Even the Big Guy in red will be at the sprawling indoor and outdoor regular season home games wonderland, ready to hear everyone’s holiday wishes. Luminova along with the National League Holidays marks the first event to be open to the general public at the Championship Series and the new stadium. 2020 World Series.

The world premiere holiday event features: But its capabilities go beyond baseball. Rangers Executive • 2.7 million lights Vice President of Sports and • More than 270,000 sq. ft. of indoor/outdoor space Entertainment Sean Decker joined • 10,000 sq. ft. outdoor ice-skating rink MyArlingtonTV for the latest • 65 ft. Christmas tree episode of "Ask the Experts." • Photo opps galore Decker said the World Series gave • Interactive activities including light up hopscotch Arlington residents a reason to • Train rides for the kids be proud — and look forward to • Strolling holiday entertainers more normal times. "I think the • Old Saint Nick and his elves connection to people and the sense of normalcy it brings, that's • Booths with food and special mementos to bring the probably the greatest level of holiday magic home excitement through all this." For tickets, go to LuminovaHolidays.com.

21 Negro Leagues 100th Anniversary

Mayor Jeff Williams is proud to join the founding of the Negro National League in August Conference of Mayors, the Texas Rangers and the 2020 – the first structured Negro League that lasted Negro Leagues Baseball Museum as we celebrate for an extended period – with all players, managers, the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues and coaches and umpires wearing a Negro Leagues pay tribute to the teams from North Texas. All Major 100th anniversary logo patch on their uniforms. The League clubs celebrated the centennial of the logo, a derivative of the official logo created by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, also was featured on base jewels and lineup cards. The Rangers also honored the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues by having the Fort Worth Wonders play the Dallas Black Giants in a July intrasquad scrimmage. The Wonders and Black Giants are the names of two semi-pro baseball teams from the early 20th century that competed in various leagues in North Texas. The Fort Worth Wonders team was formed in 1905 and played in various leagues. Among its players was Louis Santop, who was originally from Fort Worth , the first black player in Major League Baseball, was a and got his start with the Wonders in 1909. He was shortstop for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues in 1944. primarily a with massive power and was Robinson broke the baseball color line when he debuted with the elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006. Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. The Dallas Black Giants team was in existence on and off from 1908-49. Hall-of-Famer , who The Texas Rangers commemorated Major League Baseball’s 2020 went to Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas, celebration of Jackie Robinson Day on Friday, Aug. 28, at Globe Life Field. played for the Black Giants in 1949.

22 Four-time Grammy Award-winning Christian artists With the current pandemic presenting unique For King & Country today announced "A Drummer Boy challenges to touring musicians, "A Drummer Boy Drive-In: The Christmas Tour" to celebrate the duo’s Drive-In: The Christmas Tour" will see For King & first Christmas "A Drummer Boy Christmas." Country performing in drive-in settings across the The tour includes a stop at Arlington's Globe Life Field United States, with safe, socially distanced concerts Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. under the stars. The group will partner with The Salvation Army The Nov. 28, 2020, concert at Globe Life Field will for a national toy drive that asks concertgoers to take place in Tacoma Lot R and all audio will be bring new, unwrapped toys that will be collected by transmitted via FM radio. Fans can access the artist representatives from the local Salvation Army and presale now by using the code DRUMMER. distributed to families struggling during the holiday season. Click here to learn more about the Rescue Tickets go on sale to the general public on Oct. 9 Christmas campaign. at 10 a.m. local time. Click here for ticket sales and more information.

For King & Country has now added a second drive-in show at Globe Life Field, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Nov. 28, 2020. The 5:30 p.m. show is sold out.

23 RANGERS HIGHLIGHT TEAM HISTORY THROUGH SHADOW BOX DISPLAYS Globe Life Field is a modern marvel that also celebrates the team’s past. Outside and inside, the ballpark pays homage to the team’s championships, achievements, and milestones from its decades of heritage and history.

No place is this celebrated more RANGERS DONATE ARTIFACTS dramatically than the North Entrance of Globe Life Field, where FROM GLOBE LIFE FIELD OPENER TO the Rangers “Mount Rushmore” are honored with a custom display and NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME sculpted jersey embedded into the iconic columns that line the North AND MUSEUM side of the ballpark. Eight shadow box displays greet The Rangers donated several artifacts from the first regular season fans entering the ballpark and let game in Globe Life Field history to the National Baseball Hall of Fame them know they are in the home and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. of the Texas Rangers. Featured in these displays are the five players The Hall of Fame received the following artifacts from the Rangers whose numbers are retired by the game with the Colorado Rockies: team, the two » Baseball used to throw the first pitch in the game from Lance Championship teams (2010 and Lynn to in the top of the first inning. 2011), and the Arlington mayor whose vision brought an MLB » Jersey worn by Lynn as he pitched 6.0 shutout innings to record franchise to this city. a 1-0 victory. Inside each display is a sculpted » Base used in the game. Rangers jersey from each honoree’s era that offers a stylized realism In addition, the Hall of Fame requested tickets from the originally to give the appearance the jersey scheduled Globe Life Field opener on Tuesday, March 31 versus the is hanging in a locker. Each jersey, . hand carved and crafted out of The items will be displayed at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and foam and paint, is displayed in Museum in the upcoming weeks. a custom-stained wood cabinet along with an iconic photo and the The Rangers also donated several items to the Hall of Fame last honoree’s name etched into the fall from the final game played at Globe Life Park in Arlington on display in gold. September 29, 2019.

24 Rangers Team Up With Meals on Wheels to Create Limited Edition Jams to Benefit Seniors in Need

Choo’s Cotton Candy Grape, Strawberry/Apple Jelly Gallo, Wild Willie Berry and Wak’s Passion Peach are just some of the new limited-edition jams handmade by Texas Rangers players to benefit local seniors facing hunger. The jams are available on WakWayFarmsPantry.store with a matching buy-one gift-one going to the Home-Delivered Meals program at Meals On Wheels. “Baseball players never have the summer off– the pandemic changed everything and has created a hardship for so many, especially for our most vulnerable seniors,” said , Rangers Bench and founder of the WakWay Foundation. “We wanted to do something positive for our community, so I gathered some of the guys in the area and teamed up with the Jelly Queen, Chef Donna Collins, to teach us her craft on how to make jellies and jams.” Carla Jutson, president and CEO of Meals On Wheels of Tarrant County, said the nonprofit is grateful for the Rangers stepping up to the plate and helping battle senior hunger in Tarrant County. “Most of our clients don’t interact with anyone other than their meal delivery volunteers on a regular basis, especially during this pandemic, so to see their favorite players from their hometown team make this extra effort to handcraft something especially for them is a huge win for both their emotional and physical well-being,” Jutson said. The Texas Rangers who participated are: » : Wild Willie Berry » : Strawberry/Apple Jelly Gallo » Shin Soo Choo: Choo’s Cotton Candy Grape » Darren Oliver: Perfect Grape » : Solak’s Rounding the Bases Raspberry » : Trevi’s Peach n Mango Mayhem » : Manganero Spice » Don Wakamatsu: Wak’s Passion Peach » Chuck Morgan: TexPAMan 4 Berry Jam “This project was a blast and with a $48 donation to the Wakway Foundation, folks will receive a custom gift box filled with an autographed jar of one-of-a-kind flavored jam, Arizona Desert Bloom Honey and Snickerdoodle Nut Butter, and a matched gift will go to our seniors,” said Wakamatsu. The jams are a limited production, and a new flavor will be introduced each week. Visit wakwayfoundation.org for more info.

25 SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION RESIDENTS CELEBRATED THE NATION’S BIRTHDAY WITH A SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS DISPLAY JUST NORTH OF THE NEW GLOBE LIFE FIELD. In lieu of the annual Light Up Arlington festival and fireworks show in Downtown, where social distancing was a challenge, the City moved lots were open so families could set the July 3 fireworks display to the up chairs or tailgate at safe social Entertainment District. distances and enjoy the free show, Globe Life Field, AT&T Stadium and thanks to the City’s partnership with Six Flags Hurricane Harbor parking the Rangers, Cowboys and Six Flags.

26 FANS ENJOY LIVE MUSIC AT RANGERS’ CONCERT IN THEIR CAR SERIES In June, the Rangers hosted an outdoor drive-up concert experience featuring nationally recognized and award-winning recording artists who performed live outside the new Globe Life Field.

The Quiktrip Concert in Your Car Presented by Energy Transfer Concert Series took place June 4-7 and featured the Eli Young Band, Whiskey Myers, Pat Green and the Josh Abbott Band & Kevin Fowler.

Rangers fans and music enthusiasts were able to watch the performances from the safety and comfort of their cars, without interacting with anyone to gain access to the show. The artists performed directly in front of fans on a stage in the parking lot, complete with jumbo screens and concert audio available through a specially designated FM radio channel.

27 Since the show’s launch in 2018, the 43 episodes of At the Park With Chuck hosted by Rangers PA announcer CHUCK MORGAN HAVE RECEIVED MORE THAN 2.1 MILLION VIEWS ON FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE. The award-winning series, produced by the City’s Office of Communication, has featured interviews with longtime season ticket holders, Manhattan Company construction workers and ballpark employees, as they discuss the excitement surrounding Globe Life Field.

Globe Life Field Concessions ARLINGTON EATS Made at Home

28 JOLLYN MWISONGO THE AMERICAN DREAM

Business leader Jollyn Mwisongo is living her dream Mwisongo said she sees now her parents were — and building a better future while she does it. encouraging her to dream big. And Arlington has given Mwisongo is president and CEO of ACARI Management her that chance. Group. The firm specializes in program and construction management, helping clients fill specific roles. "The American Dream to me is business growth, family growth and personal growth," Mwisongo said. "I find that ACARI has grown its client roster over the last decade to in Arlington." include Arlington ISD and the Texas Rangers. The team hired ACARI to help ensure minority-and women-owned Click here to learn more about ACARI Management businesses were represented on the job site at the new and the Minority and Women Business Enterprises that Globe Life Field. helped build Globe Life Field.

"I am very proud to see that Arlington is part of that movement, that initiative of always advocating and promoting minority businesses," Mwisongo said.

Little did she know, she was being trained for a leadership role at a young age.

"Back in Tanzania, my parents ran a poultry farm, of which all of their daughters were exposed and made to the business," Mwisongo said. "I didn't understand back then how important those life lessons were."

The American Dream Story of Jollyn Mwisongo

29 MWBE spotlight • Greenscape Pump Services, Inc. LOCAL BUSINESSES, LARGE AND SMALL, HELPED MAKE • Guido Construction, Inc. • H3 Construction Services, LLC • Haley-Greer, Inc. • Harris Ventures, Inc. dba Staff Zone • Hazel's Hot Shot, Inc. GLOBE LIFE FIELD • Houdal Corporation dba 2M Business Products • Impact Professional Group (dba IPG), Inc. • Industrial Solutions Company • Industry Junction, Inc. CONSTRUCTION A SUCCESS • Irrigators Supply Inc. • J & A Trucking Congratulations to ACARI Management and dozens of local, minority-owned and • JLG Structures, Inc. women-owned businesses who helped make Globe Life Field a premiere multi- • K&A Steel, LLC • Kennedale/Mansfield Plumbing, Inc. purpose entertainment and sports facility in The American Dream City. The Texas • Latta Construction-TX, LLC Rangers exceeded the original goal that 25 percent of the Globe Life Field • LB Transportation Operations, LLC construction would be awarded to qualified MWBE companies. The Rangers • Lee Construction and Maintenance Company committed $294,398,102, or 28%, for MWBE professional services and (LMC Corporation) construction, according to the most recent report from ACARI. • Leland Collier Electric Company • LeVis Consulting Group, LLC • Linda Louisa Smith, Inc. dba LVA Services PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • Alamo Bridge and Road, LLC • Lindamood Demolition • ACARI Management Group, Inc. • Alderom, LLC • Lindamood Heavy Hauling, Inc. dba Lindamood • Accessology Too, LLC • Apple Staffing Inc. Dirt Movers • Acts 29 Consulting, LLC • Azteca Steel, Inc. • LKT & Associates, LLC • Arcturis, Inc. • B&H Engineers, Inc. • L-Sync, LLC • Arias & Associates (dba: Arias • B.C.E. Specialties, Inc. • MEB Construction Geoprofessionals) • Bakers' Signs and Manufacturing, Inc. • Miko Trucking Inc. • Arlington Blueline • BEEZZ Construction Cleaning Service, LLC • Milestone Consultants • Brownstone Associates LLC (BCAD) • Bill Jeter Inc. • Momentum Mechanical, Inc. • Coastwise Fireguard, Inc. • Boyd Refrigeration , LLC • Monarch Office Furniture, LLC • Coleman & Associates • Brenda Price Trucking • MS Dallas Reprographics, Inc. • Criado & Associates, Inc • Buyers Barricades, Inc. • Native Solutions, Inc. • Deshazo Group, INC. • Canalco, Inc. • North Texas Trucking, Inc. • DryTec Moisture Protection Technology • Carrco Painting Contractors, Inc • O.U.S Installation Consultants • CCL Construction • Pate Jones Paving • EJES Incorporated • Centrion Systems, Inc. • Penaco Industries Construction Group, LLC. • Embark Marketing & Media Group • Chambers Engineering, LLC • Pioneer Fasteners & Tools Inc. • Essential Light Design Studios, LLC • Chaparral Construction Services dba Chaparral • Q. Roberts Trucking Incorporated • FSC, Inc. Insulation Company Inc. • R.D. Howard, LLC • GRAM Traffic North Texas, Inc • Clayton Masonry, Inc. • R.L.P. Mechanical Contractors, Inc. • Integrated Environmental Solutions, LLC • Con-Real Support Group, LP • Ram Tool & Supply Co., Inc. • Iron Horse Architects, Inc • Cowtown Redi Mix, Inc. • Real Network Services, Inc. • J & A Engineering Consultants • De Loera Installation Specialties, Inc. • Ricochet Fuel Distributors, Inc. • JEA/HYDRO Tech Engineering, Inc. • Dejaloan Trucking • Romar Supply, Inc. • KCE Engineering, LLC • Delgado Signs, LLC • Royal Striping Limited Liability Company • Lanier Executive Interiors LLC dba • Denali Services & Transport, LLC • Seating Installation Group, LLC Executive Interiors • Desert Steel Co., Inc. • Sharp Insulation Co., LLC • Leadership Traffic Services • DFW Clear Choice Cleaning, Inc. • Silvas Trucking, LLC dba A& C Construction • Lccx LLC dba Lackey de Carvajal Cx • DFW Movers & Erectors, Inc. • Smith Interiors Construction, LP • Martinez Moore Engineers, LLC • Diverse Global Strategies • Son Country Inc. • Othon, Inc. • Diverse Staffing Services Inc. • Spears Construction • Salcedo Group, Inc. • Duran Industries, Inc. • Spectrum Resources Group, LTD • Selbert Perkins Design, Inc. • Eagle Barricade, LLC • SQV Construction Services, LLC • Sergio De Los Santos, Inc • Eagle Protective Group, Inc. • Statewide Trucking Corp. • T. Smith Inspection & Testing (TSIT), LLC • EAS Contracting, LP • Stone Tec, Inc. • TCG, Inc. dba Humera; Binesta; Inginaire; • Facilities Management Resources, LLC • Sustainable Glazing Concepts, Inc. Jurisin • FHG Fueling, LLC • Tarvia Bills the Cleaning Lady, LLC • Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. • Fire Blockers Inc. • Texas Scorpion Haulers • VAI + Architects Incorporated • GCC Enterprises, Inc. • The Rios Group, Inc. • VLK Architects • GNS Electric, Inc. • THEAG North Arlington LLC (dba FastSigns) • Weld Inspection & Certification • Gonzales South Texas Commercial Electric • Thyssen International, LLC • GP Waterproofing & Restoration • Triton Supply, Inc. CONSTRUCTION • Great Southwestern Fire & Safety • Trojan Electric, Inc. • Action Gypsum Supply, L.P. • Greater Southwest Constructors, Inc. • TX TinMan Enterprises, LLC • Aguirre Roden, Inc. • Green Hills Landscaping and Construction • Universal Fence Company, Inc. Company • Verified Security Solutions

30 Arlington Company Recognized With 2020 Jackie Robinson Business Most Valuable Diverse Partner Award

Arlington’s own Industrial Solutions Company was Vice President & CFO Leonard Oldums explained how recently recognized by the Texas Rangers Baseball Club the opportunity to work with the Rangers began with and Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation for going above providing a limited amount of supplies, but has grown and beyond the call of duty to exhibit quality, class and since. Leonard Oldums described how their commitment professionalism in all aspects of its business. enables Industrial Solutions Company to succeed and be Industrial Solutions Company, owned and managed recognized within the community. by Barbara and Leonard Oldums, received the Jackie “I don’t want to be the best minority business in town, Robinson Business Most Valuable Diverse Partner Award I want to be the best industrial supply company there (MVDP). The Oldums are both Greater Arlington Chamber is period. So what that will cause you to do when you of Commerce members. approach it with that mindset, is put on your business “It is so wonderful that we won the award together,” said suit and make business presentations in the morning Owner Barbara Oldums. “It really is a true blessing after then you come home and put your jeans and T-shirt on to all of the hard ups and downs, all of our savings put in, make deliveries. When you do that, you will get rewarded late nights and trying to develop customers as a small not just as a minority business, but as the best period. I business.” think everyone should shoot for being the best period,” Leonard Oldums. She credits her business’ success to their commitment to customer service and building relationships. “Even if there Industrial Solutions’ relationship with the Rangers is a problem, we don’t run away from it. We stay right has helped them gain more customers and more there with the customer. Sometimes we help them solve relationships within the community. Regardless of problems that we don’t even know of, but they trusted us whether a firm is a minority or small business, the Oldums enough to help us solve the problem that another vendor stress the importance of building relationships. Click here created.” to learn more about Industrial Solutions Company.

“The commitment that the City of “The M/WBE goal of 25 percent is “I am so thankful they have taken the Arlington has made to include M/WBE commendable and clearly shows time to recognize minority business firms is huge. Many times, we hear the City of Arlington is committed to owners and to use local talent. I get that larger firms cannot find M/WBE equality and growth opportunity for emotional. This has sent me to a new firms to work with. The outreach and everyone. I am proud to have had my direction, into construction. They are the relationships built has meant a lot company participate on the project.” giving the little guy a chance. That to the minority and women business QUINCY ROBERTS would be me, the little guy.” community. You not only talked the talk, TARVIA BILLS HARDISON but walked the walk.” President, Roberts Trucking Owner, Tarvia Bills The Cleaning ROSA NAVEJAR Lady LLC President, The Rios Group

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