2021 STRIVEr of the Year: Michael Shelor
When we define the Stutsman difference it always comes back to the experience our employees create by going above and beyond, and the core values that drive how we serve customers, the community and fellow employees. Each month we celebrate those employees who fully embrace these Stutsman core values through the STRIVEr program. These monthly STRIVEr winners then become finalists for the STRIVEr of the Year and are voted upon by fellow employees at the completion of our fiscal year. Our 2021 STRIVEr of the Year took the lead to prevent a potentially catastrophic situation. We are excited to announce Stutsman Transportation over-the-road driver, Michael Shelor as the 2021 STRIVEr of the Year.
As an over-the-road driver, it is not uncommon for Michael to get to Hills in the early hours of the morning. But one morning in October, Michael will tell you that he just happened to be in the right place at the right time. While checking his mail in the corporate office, he smelled smoke and saw smoke coming from the warehouse area. He was hesitant to check it out since he doesn’t have authorization to that area. But his decision to investigate was a good one. He found a plastic trash barrel that had burnt to ashes. With his quick thinking he was able to scoop the smoldering ashes into the street where it burst into flames from the oxygen introduced. He stayed until it burnt out completely. Michael took the lead, set the bar higher and exceeded expectations.
Michael was one of 51 STRIVEr nominations during the 2021 fiscal year and was previously recognized as the October 2021 STRIVEr of the month. He was selected from the 16 monthly winners and STRIVEr of the Year finalists including:
November 2020: Geddy Hilton | Administration
December 2020: Chris Geguzis & Jeff Horras | Manure Equipment & Transportation
January 2021: Nick Smith | Administration
February 2021: Ryan McCarty | Wholesale Hose & Valve
March 2021: Teresa Strong & Marty Keppler | Logistics
April 2021: Robert Gaffney | Feed Ingredients
May 2021: Matt Luerkens | Operations
June 2021: Dan Ronan, Pat Schneider & James Colbert | Operations
July 2021: Jason Brown | Feed Ingredients
August 2021: Brian Weeber | Truck Shop
September 2021: Amber Hamer | Administration
October 2021: Michael Shelor | Transportation
Congratulations to our 2021 STRIVEr of the Year and all our 2021 STRIVEr winners!
Have you had a Stutsman employee take the lead like Michael? Nominate them for STRIVEr of the Month with the form below.