Saturday, August 31, 2024
The City of Gatesville recently received a new street name in honor of a long-time community member and employee of Kalyn Siebert, Steve Gould.
In honor of his 46th anniversary at Kalyn Siebert this August, the City of Gatesville and Kalyn Siebert team unveiled the honorary street name ‘Steve Gould Way’ along West Main Street and Avenue E. The unveiling took place on Thursday, Aug. 22 in front of the company’s building, which came as a complete surprise to Gould.
“I’ve enjoyed being a part of Kalyn,” Gould said. “It’s been a part of my family, and we’ve always had a family out here.”
Several Kalyn Siebert employees, Gould’s family, and city officials attended the recognition, including Mayor Gary Chumley, Interim City Manager Brad Hunt, and Gould’s wife, children, and grandchildren.
Chumley read a proclamation at the unveiling that declared Aug. 22 as ‘Steve Gould Day.’
“Steve Gould, a lifelong resident of Gatesville,ww has been an exceptional and inspirational fixture in the City of Gatesville and has proven himself to be a valuable asset to Kalyn Siebert regarding his vast knowledge of and performance of his duties,” Chumley said.
Gould began as a welder at Kalyn Siebert in 1978. He has held several roles over the years, including welder, supervisor, product manager, sales, production manager, engineering manager, among others.
Kalyn Siebert President Matt Krock said via email that the company wanted to plan something special to celebrate his dedication and his impact on the company.
“His dedication, knowledge, attitude, and work ethic have made Kalyn Siebert what it is today, a leader in the heavy haul trailer industry,” Krock said. “The entire Kalyn Siebert team thanks Steve for his dedication, mentorship, and his ability to always find a way to get the job done.”
“On a personal note, I want to express how much Steve has meant to me,” Krock adds. “I rely on Steve for so many things – his knowledge of our products, processes, markets, etc., is unmatched. He is always willing to help anyone who needs it.”
The Gatesville City Council approved an honorary street name policy in March. ‘Steve Gould Way’ is Gatesville’s first honorary sign since its approval.
Krock said Kalyn Siebert started working with the city about six months ago to plan the surprise for Gould. The purpose of the honorary street name program is to provide residents with an opportunity to commemorate individuals or groups who have made a notable impact on the community.
“Steve Gould has visibly and significantly committed his efforts toward enhancing the relationship between Kayln Siebert, City of Gatesville, and the citizens of Gatesville, Texas,” Chumley said in his proclamation.
Kalyn Siebert, a global manufacturer of heavy-haul trailers and equipment for construction, oilfield, energy, and national defense, has been a part of Gatesville since the 1960s. The company is located at 1505 West Main Street.
