2022 STRIVEr of the Year: Brian Weeber
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 2022 STRIVEr of the Year went the extra mile and set the bar higher to help a stranded driver. We are excited to announce Brian Weeber, truck shop foreman, as the 2022 STRIVEr of the Year.
“On January 6, one of our dedicated delivery trucks experienced an engine shutdown fault and would not run. The outside temperature was -6°F and windy. Although the driver had an onboard heater, it would only run for a period of time before draining the truck battery and stop working. Brian was contacted and determined that the truck sustained a mission-disabling failure. Brian made calls to local towing companies, and they were able to tow the truck to a dealership in the morning, but not that night. At 10:30 p.m., Brian made the decision to drive his personal vehicle to the stranded truck in Center Point, Iowa and rescue our driver by bringing him back to Hills for his personal car so he could go home for the night.
On Friday, Brian had the truck towed to the dealership and brought the trailer back to Hills. In the climate we live in, these situations require thinking on your feet and making decisions for the health and welfare of our fellow employees. Brian demonstrated all our values at a moment’s notice without question. We were fortunate the truck was close by and we could reach the driver before the truck became too cold for the driver. Brian’s prompt actions made this all happen. The driver sent me a text and said, “he saved my life.” Thank you, Brian, for all your efforts!”
Brian was one of 41 STRIVEr nominations during the 2022 fiscal year and was previously recognized as the January 2022 STRIVEr of the month. He was selected from the 12 monthly winners and STRIVEr of the Year finalists:
November 2021: Justin Jackson | Administration
December 2021: John Neal | Transportation
January 2022: Brian Weeber | Truck Shop
February 2022: Brittanie Oolman | Wholesale Hose & Valve
March 2022: Lane Jensen & Danny Sutton | Feed Ingredients
April 2022: Jim Walters | Operations
May 2022: Marty Watts | Transportation
June 2022: Mary Escher | Administration
July 2022: Shauna Gerlieb | Feed Ingredients
August 2022: Marty Watts | Transportation
September 2022: Heidi Smith | Logistics
October 2022: Jacob DeLay | Manure Equipment
Congratulations to our 2022 STRIVEr of the Year and all our 2022 STRIVEr winners!
Have you had a Stutsman employee exceed expectations like Brian? Nominate them for STRIVEr of the Month with the form below.