The Story Behind the Company Name

Our founder, Dr. Chris Wilkie, knows that the story behind the name would set the tone and become an incredibly important part of our identity. His vision was to create a name that would connect back to his roots and evolve into the heartbeat of the company.  

Dr. Wilkie’s personal leadership philosophy is a lens that has been built and matured over his entire life. He is a proud Texan – born and raised – and many of his personal values were engrained into him at an early age. Values such as authenticity, dedication, integrity, hard work ethic, and family are at the core of everything he sets out to accomplish. Over his career he has coined a leadership philosophy that he calls GRIT, GRACE, & GRILLIN’. And, it’s his personal philosophy that inspired our name G3 SERVICES.

Now grit and grace are seemingly diametrically opposed ideas. But it is the tension they create when used together that constitutes a perfect balance of toughness and tenderness. 

• GRIT reflects our tenacity, perseverance, and resilience to achieve great things that impact and change the world. When we fail, not if, but when we fail and continuously get back up, that is grit. 

• And GRACE? Well, grace is showing kindness when someone is struggling, makes a mistake, or fails to meet expectations. And, at one point or another along our journeys, that is all of us. Grace is about believing you did your best given the circumstances. Grace is also about extending that belief to others. Grace is ultimately about leading with empathy and compassion.

Finally, let’s talk about why grillin'. Yes, Dr. Wilkie is a Texan and a foodie, but the last component of his philosophy holds much deeper meaning than what appears on the surface. 

• GRILLIN' serves as a symbolic representation of authenticity and culture. Much like the art of cooking, it involves the intricate combination of complex flavors, evoking a profound sense of kinship in any situation. This exemplifies the deeply personal and emotional dimensions of our identity that surface when we authentically express ourselves. 

That's why you’re family at Dr. Wilkie's  table!