Kuehne is excited to shine the spotlight this month on Relief Operator Lewis Crosse from our amazing New Haven family! A highly motivated team player, Lewis plays many important roles at Kuehne. 

Lewis grew up in Norwich, Connecticut. His father used to work at the site before Kuehne Company acquired it, and he suggested to Lewis that he move to the area and apply for a job. Although Lewis had considered becoming an X-ray technician, he took his father’s advice. He got a position as a floor operator 3 years before Kuehne’s acquisition. Because he has an associate degree in General Studies to do titrations, he soon moved into a lab position. 

Lewis quickly learned about the brine process and how the plant works. He says, “I have always liked chemistry quite a bit, even when I was a kid,” so he began studying the Handbook of Chlor-alkali Technology to deepen his understanding of the entire process.  

Away from Work 

When the weather is warm, Lewis usually does a lot of hiking. “I enjoy flying drones and doing aerial photography and videography” he says. When it is colder, he enjoys making candles and playing piano.  

His mom and sister live in Mystic. Lewis likes to go visit them every other weekend. His dad used to live in Gilford but sadly passed away about 3 years ago. 

Lewis is also charitable. He donates his own stem cells for a cause called Be the Match. 

He says, “my grandfather is my main inspiration for my work ethic.” Lewis’ grandfather was in the Navy for over 20 years and retired as the highest rank of Master Chief. “That’s where my strong work ethic and willingness to adapt came from.”