Ruben Ruiz has been the site supervisor for the Winslow based Phoenix Transportation Team since August of 2020. He has grown into an irreplaceable member of our team. His positive attitude and ever-present smile have allowed him to build relationships within our Team, the local Winslow community, and with new business partners in the area. He deals with daily schedule …
Core Value Spotlight – February 2022
Kevin Ball has been a part of transportation team for 3 years now. During those three years he has continued to be an outstanding driver! He exemplifies the core value of Sacrifice and Service with everything he does. With the constant changes in transportation, Kevin rolls with the punches as needed. He is always willing to help when unexpected events …
Core Value Spotlight – January 2022
Travis Baxter began as the Florida Farm Manager last year and has become an invaluable asset to the SE Team. His Personal Discipline & Accountability has allowed the successful launch of a new operation. Whether he was spending countless hours getting new employee housing certified or handling operational details, he has always taken the responsibility on himself to make sure …
Core Value Spotlight – December 2021
Jose Gerardo Mendez has been a valued team member for over five years. Jose’s Sacrifice & Service is noticed daily. He is always willing to jump at any task, whether it is scooping potatoes at the storages, equipment repairs, or moving trailers in the yard. Jose also ventured south to help during this last shipping season. No questions were asked, …
Core Value Spotlight – November 2021
Joe Amaro has been employed with Walther Farms for 25 years. Joe always has a smile on his face and is a great team member who gets along with everyone. He is an important part of the shipping team and is a key person on the line during harvest. Joe also embodies the core value of sacrifice and service. He …
Core Value Spotlight – October 2021
Alberto Acevedo Loya has been an important part of the Nebraska shop team for a number of years. His mechanical expertise is used not only to repair equipment but is also shared with others. Alberto has shown patience as he works with co-workers to train them on various types of equipment. He has shown great discipline and has maintained a …
Core Value Spotlight – September 2021
Born and raised in the heart Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP), Ryan Pelletier rejoined Walther Farms in the role of agronomist at the UP Seed Farm in August of 2019. Ryan’s sacrifice and service to Walther Farms is unsurpassed. Although he doesn’t hold the formal title, Ryan embodies the role of seed farm manager. Ryan works around the clock, whether it’s planting, …
Core Value Spotlight – August 2021
Sergio Lopez and Eduardo (Lalo) Delgado, have supported our Kansas operation for the past two seasons. Sergio and Lalo are highly skilled in all aspects of the operation. Sergio leads the team in the spring with field preparation and dammer-diking following planting. At harvest Sergio operates a windrower and supports all maintenance as required. Lalo takes the lead on planting, …
Core Value Spotlight – July 2021
Ricardo Meneses has been a part of the Walther Farms Three Rivers team for 10 years. He is well seasoned in harvest lines operations and is meticulous in maintenance. On two separate occasions this year Ricardo traveled out west to support their harvest. While onsite, he helped maintain the shipping line. After returning to Three Rivers there was an additional …
Core Value Spotlight – June 2021
We would like to recognize two of our interns that started at the beginning of this year: Sydney Seiter and Brice Walther.