January 13th, 1984 — a date that started as a temporary two-week assignment would unknowingly mark the beginning of an extraordinary 40-year career for Pam Pate at Logan Aluminum.
Pam began her career at Logan Aluminum as an administrative assistant in the Information Services (IS) department before transitioning to her current role as Executive Administrative Assistant in 2010 — a position she continues to hold today.
Over the decades, Pam has witnessed countless evolutions in technology, operations, and company culture.
“In the early years, Logan felt like a close-knit family. There were only around 500 to 700 team members, so you really knew everyone,” Pam said. “Now, with growth, that dynamic has naturally changed. Still, the core values of teamwork, accountability, and determination remain.”
One of the key factors that kept Pam engaged at Logan was the ever-evolving nature of her work, especially in the IS department.
“I didn’t just do admin work — I was hands-on with technology,” she said. “I helped move programs from test to production, maintained the telephone systems, ran cable, tested outlets — I even had my own crimpers!”
Her career is marked by adaptability. From using early word processing systems to managing Y2K prep in the late ’90s, Pam was always at the forefront of Logan’s technological progress. When asked about her proudest accomplishments, Pam doesn’t point to one moment — but rather a tapestry of life lived alongside her career. Logan acted as a second family, supporting her through marriage, kids, and through facing life’s hardest and happiest moments.
Her promotion to Executive Admin Assistant, contributions to the rollout of the Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) program in the admin units, and years of teaching tech classes — from Microsoft Office to TabWare — are milestones that reflect her depth and versatility.
When asked what advice she had for future generations of Logan team members, Pam expressed the importance of personal accountability and teamwork.
“If you don’t know something, say so. Find out. Own your mistakes and grow from them. That’s true in work and in life,” Pam said. “Have integrity. Be willing to go out of your way to do the right thing — even if it’s not written in your job description. That’s the kind of mindset that makes Logan strong.”
Pam’s journey at Logan Aluminum is more than a career — it’s a testament to resilience, evolution, and dedication. Her story reflects not only the history of the company but the spirit of the people who helped build it from the ground up.
