Kalen Richardson joined the Kansas team in 2021. Although Kalen was new to potato production at the time, he quickly became integral to our success as he took on field management responsibilities in year one. Kalen is always eager to learn and continues to take on additional responsibilities to better himself and Walther Farms. Kalen plays a significant role in …
Communication is a vital part of our everyday life. Without it we would struggle to accomplish the goals we have set forth and would be in a state of disarray. Joe Luana is a leader in this core value at Walther Farms and sets the bar to the highest level. He is in constant communication with each farm to ensure …
If you know Kory Mattson, you know that he lives all the core values but one that really is on display daily is Positive Attitude and Passion! Kory is the first-person to greet the team as a new day starts and when a big day is expected. He brings a renewed energy to the team and always gets the team …
Jaime Ramirez Gutierrez joined the Transportation team back when it was just starting out. Jaime’s positive attitude and passion became evident right away. As a driver he was committed to making sure loads were delivered on time and that our customers were happy. That positive attitude and passion has continued into his role in the shop. His “let’s make it …
Everett Williams joined the Over-the-road Transportation team in December as one of our drivers. In his short time here, Everett has been willing to go anywhere there is a need. He has done our runs out of Michigan as well as heading south and out west. Everett is always asking questions to make sure he is doing everything he can …
It was a tough crop year for our farms in the southwest, but our team has stayed strong and united thanks to the leadership of Eli Robinson and Brett Bergdoll. These two, who started as interns with us in other locations, have brought a positive attitude and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and do whatever it takes to …
Juvencio Garcilazo joined the Oregon team in May as a pivot technician. Prior to accepting the new position, Juvencio had limited pivot and irrigation system training, but he had the desire and commitment to learn. In only a few short months Juvencio has learned the ins and outs of our entire irrigation system. Additionally, he is able to operate and …
Gerardo Lucero has been a member of the Walther Farm team for the past 10 years. Prior to joining team Oregon, Gerardo was a member of the Colorado and Nebraska teams and has worn many hats during his tenure including shop mechanic, equipment operator, sprayer foreman, and field assistant. Starting a new farm has not been an easy undertaking and …
Garrett Kauffman is a true example of the Walther Farms core values and lives out daily what they embody. He plays a crucial role in all aspects of operations in Nebraska and does so with a positive attitude and passion and a true desire to sacrifice for and serve his team. Garrett isn’t afraid to take on new challenges and …
Renee Oberle moved to the UP from Iowa and joined the seed team in February 2022 as the office manager. Her role extends beyond the UP as she also supports the Finance/IT Team by covering accounts payable duties for some of the farm locations. All the Core Values shine through in Renee, but none more so than her positive attitude and …
