Sid Lafleur excels in planning, organizing, and executing transportation operations for GTI, both on the ground and in the air. As a transportation officer stationed at the Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center, Mr. Lafleur quickly established himself as a leader and an exemplary employee, trusted by the Transportation Manager to go above and beyond. His leadership journey began when he volunteered for a train the trainer course for GTI Driver Trainers. In this role, Mr. Lafleur not only trained new drivers to meet GTI standards but also prepared them for DOT commercial driver's license examinations. The training Mr. Lafleur provided is a mandatory qualification regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration before drivers can take the commercial driver's license test.
As a driving instructor, Mr. Lafleur tested and certified Transportation Officers yearly. He worked with the Transportation Manager to ensure all missions were safe and followed DOT rules. His strong leadership was essential, especially when moving people between Alexandria and ICE Air Operations.
In July 2023, Mr. Lafleur showed even more dedication by volunteering for a new Air Operations role. He helped set up the GTI Air Operation in Alexandria, Louisiana, where he became a team and flight leader. He used his experience in ground transportation and his training from Folkston, Georgia, to lead missions and teach new team members about Air Operations.
Mr. Lafleur was responsible for assigning duties and overseeing the performance of his team of Flight Security Guards, who transported between 120 to 130 individuals per flight domestically and internationally. He managed to accomplish this while navigating the ever-changing demands of routing, scheduling, and mission changes at all hours of the night, day, and weekend. Mr. Lafleur ensured that his team covered every mission, regardless of the notification timeline, demonstrating his can-do attitude.
Since then, Mr. Lafleur has been promoted to Flight Supervisor in GTI Air Operations at the Alexandria Hub, where he continues to excel and thrive.
Mr. Lafleur is committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism in all aspects of his work. He works tirelessly to ensure all Client requests are met and he maintains a rapport with clients that represents GEO’s commitment to excellence.
Without doubt, the most important role Mr. Lafleur has is that of a caring husband. Mr. Lafleur's wife has endured a myriad of serious illnesses throughout life and last year suffered a stroke causing paralysis below the waist. Mr. Lafleur has been her caretaker and encourager throughout the therapeutic battle to walk again, which displays his commitment and recognition of life priorities.
Sid Lafleur’s leadership is exemplified by his active listening, clear communication, and willingness to help others. Congratulations on being selected as the GTI Officer of the Year!
