1. Why I’m Leaving a Job I Love
(The views and words expressed are my own and not those of the Companies mentioned, nor of any person or
organization affiliated or doing business with them)
It is no doubt that jaws dropped when I let everyone know on Monday that I’ve decided to leave
Gladding, McBean. The years of working here have been filled with excitement, inspiration, and a lot of
personal growth. It’s an established and well‐known fact that I love working at Gladding, McBean. It’s
no exaggeration that I smile each and every time I am asked to describe what I do from friends and
acquaintances.
The enumeration of things that thrill me about my job and this company could get fairly long‐
winded. It is the core values. The customers and their brilliant minds. The inspiring team of talented
individuals I work with in the office and across the country. The exceptional friendships I’ve made. The
occasional free t‐shirt, umbrella, or water bottle. The opportunity to play a role in the restoration and
preservation of some of our country and the world’s finest historic properties.
Our customers often tell me how they love what we do but what’s more, they can tell that I
truly love what I do, as well as my colleagues. So, it’s no doubt that you may be wondering why in the
world I would be leaving a job that I love. I put this post together as a sort of explanation for my
decision.

2. First, why am I leaving? To put it as simply as I can, Gladding, McBean has delivered tenfold on
the commitment that was made to me from day one as an employee. I have been the direct beneficiary
of the some great leadership. I have been transformed, exponentially grown, learned, and further
mastered what it was that I came to Gladding, McBean to do.
On July 10th
, I start my new role as the Purchasing Manager for a company whose name most of
my network will recognize once I update my profile in July. I will be integral in heading the acquisitions
and efforts to help this local company grow and continue to build homes, multi‐family housing, and
urban redevelopments. The scope of the role and the opportunity to have a significant impact in an
industry I have been in love with for over 13 years is something that is exciting for me.
It is because of the commitments made to me by the outstanding leadership at Gladding,
McBean that I will be leaving with my career on a considerably enhanced trajectory than when I arrived,
and my cup of appreciation runneth over.
Kayla M. Butler