With little review and guidance, our September STRIVEr took the lead to make sure our logistics division was handling claims issues. Heidi Smith, carrier development manager, exceeded expectations by not only tackling those pending claims but took the time to develop a procedure that we use today. Read Heidi’s nomination that earned her the September STRIVEr award.
Employees’ years of service are milestones worth celebrating. But for this group of employees, they are literally putting the mile in milestone as truck drivers with our transportation and feed ingredients divisions. Join us in congratulating these drivers for hitting one, two or three million miles with Stutsmans. More
We’ve all been there: trying to catch a business before it closes. That’s exactly the story for a couple of our drivers last month. When they found out they couldn’t pick up their truck by closing time, they called on our August STRIVEr to help them out. By setting the bar higher and valuing collaboration, over-the-road driver Marty Watts didn’t hesitate to help them out.
Summer is always a busy time between vacations and county fairs. July was just that with the feed department. With many team members out, our July STRIVEr set the bar higher by learning a new position. Read more on how Shauna Gerlieb, feed ingredients customer service representative, took home the July honors.
While we recognize a new STRIVEr each month, this month’s hits just a little different. Our June STRIVEr is more than deserving of the honor not just for her efforts in her last month at Stutsman’s but for continuing to make a difference throughout her 52-year career here. Congratulations to Mary Escher, AR/AP manager for earning the June 2022 STRIVEr and her retirement! Read her nomination below.
Building a legacy takes time and leaving one is something to be recognized. For Mary Escher, building her legacy with Stutsman’s started in June 1970. Very few people can say their career exceeds half a century and even fewer can say they have spent their 52-year tenure at one company. More
Having grown up on a livestock farm outside of West Branch and being an active 4-H and FFA member, Jill Hamer is familiar with agriculture. After earning her associate degree from Kirkwood Community College in agricultural business, she continued to gain experience in the industry from serving as a soybean research specialist to customer service roles. As a customer service representative for our field & application equipment division, she has been helping with parts orders, inventory and shopstutsmans.com since January 2022.More
Being out on the open road comes with the joy of seeing some beautiful sites but the miles also put some wear-and-tear on equipment. While out on the road, our May STRIVEr valued collaboration and exceeded expectations by helping out some fellow drivers. Read how Marty Watts instilled authenticity and took home the monthly STRIVEr honor.
Eldon C. Stutsman grew up right outside of Hills, Iowa on his family’s small, diversified livestock farm that included a few dairy cows. As a way to make a few bucks in high school, Eldon started making cream deliveries for Swaner, the local dairy processing plant in Iowa City. More
Each summer we are fortunate enough to get a handful of future agriculturists. This summer is no exception as we welcome five students who will have the opportunity to apply their classroom learning in real-life situations. From the fields and the shop to the office and the road, we’re excited for them to begin their adventure as our 2022 intern class.More
