answer. We have bonding exercises and charity work at our team meetings, and it is always a good feeling to be together.” For Madden, working for Malarkey is a perfect fit. “I am not made to do corporate work,” she admits. “When we were acquired by Holcim, I was nervous because I had worked for corporate America before and did not like it. But Malarkey still feels like a family company. They give me freedom and say, ‘If anybody knows Hawaii better, it is you.’ It feels like I am running my own company with full support behind me.” reassurance that the brand’s quality and supply chain integrity remain intact, an increasingly important factor in an era of complex global manufacturing challenges. A CULTURE OF OPENNESS AND TRUST Even with its growth and global backing, Malarkey maintains a family feel, a quality that Madden deeply values. “The greatest value I get from Malarkey is the family feeling,” she says. “The company is very transparent. I have no fear of approaching the president and asking a question. If it is confidential, he will tell me honestly, but otherwise, I get a straight 87 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 10 MALARKEY ROOFING PRODUCTS
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