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“We’re putting out our hand to
the next generation and letting
them know that we want them
here, and we’ll teach them what
they need to know.
The biggest benefit to Thorco’s
culture is that the business is a
part of the Thornico family of
companies. With several different
ventures in many different
industries, Thornico—with its
father-and-son leadership team—
sets a great example of what the
company calls “company karma.”
The KARMA program is
about Thornico and its
subsidiaries committing to
act as global citizens.
Thorco Projects designated
MV Thorco Africa to donate
other practical and leadership
skills. I’ve grown through
different avenues to get to
where I am now.
“But the next generation
to come out of schools
don’t want to work on the
docks, and I get it, but it’s
necessary. I’ve gone to speak
at Texas A&M for the maritime
transportation classes and I tell
them that it’s a great industry,
good for people who want to
benefit from globalization and
see the world, but you have to
start at the bottom to learn.”
To help combat this issue within
Thorco, Berg and other leaders
are reigniting the company
culture, offering a metaphorical
olive branch to students.
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customers. We want to be a
part of our customer’s growth.”
Evolving Company Culture
Internal growth is also
primary for the company. In
an industry where employee
retention is fairly low, and
generational gaps are
creating interesting problems,
Thorco Projects has some
unique solutions.
“When I came out of the
maritime academy in Maine, I
went to work on the docks like
my peers. It was not glamorous
and had a lot of challenges but
it was necessary for getting me
where I am today. I learned to
deal with cargo, labor unions, I
learned how to do many hands-
on things, and acquired many