This spring Jason Yazzie quietly worked in front of and behind tillage and planting operations managing soil moisture, chemical and fertilizer inventories. He also was active moving fuel and equipment from field to field to maintain operational efficiency. Jason’s desire to be a part of a winning team often resulted in him working long days and late nights to ensure …
Core Value Spotlight – March 2021
Chase Johnson goes above and beyond his job responsibilities on a regular basis. He has become a master of building and modifying Excel spreadsheets for the entire Southeast TEAM. Chase pays close attention to detail and can be found around the farm and shop well past normal working hours. Whether he is managing expenses, looking for parts, or working on …
Core Value Spotlight – January 2021
Sacrifice and Service Jeff makes daily sacrifices to provide our team and customers with great service. He is often logging on early in the morning to complete daily tasks to make himself available when others start their day. In 2020 he took on every challenge thrown at him and made time to get the extra workload done. He is the …
Core Value Spotlight – July 2020
The Kansas Team is pleased to recognize Mario Alfaro in this month’s Core Value Spotlight. Mario’s willingness and desire to sacrifice and serve spans across 36 years. He has worked in various aspects of crop production. Everything from leading and managing harvest, running potato handling teams in Northern Colorado and Kansas to supporting the development of our Oklahoma and Texas …
Core Value Spotlight – February 2019
The Gaylord Seed Farm recently went through a role change and when asked, Damon Robinson stepped up to the plate. Not only to take on more responsibilities, but to make a positive impact on the day to day practices we all endure. His Willingness and Positive attitude to learn more about the Potato Industry in undeniable. Damon has been with …
Core Value Spotlight – October 2018
Willingness to make a commitment, sacrifice and serve while maintaining a positive attitude and passion for getting the job done right. Joey Jaworowski has done just that. Joey began the season planting the 2018 potato crop in Pearsall, Texas, beginning in January finishing up in late February planting 800 acres. He then moved up to Erick, Oklahoma planting 1,092 acres. …
Core Value Spotlight for September 2018
In every area there is a person that goes above and beyond with our core value expectations. Walther Farms core value of Sacrifice and Serve is ingrained in Cole Lehman’s DNA. At many times of the year Cole gets pulled in every direction possible. Daily, Cole is taking phone calls, emails, and text messages from the team needing help with …
Core Value Splotlight: Willingness and Desire to Sacrifice and Serve
Sacrifice and Serve is what comes to mind when you think of Eddie Santizo. He took on the challenge of the Shop Manager role midway through last season and has made huge improvements to the Central North’s shop. He will work long hours to make sure the equipment is in top condition and make sure every detail is being caught. …
Core Value Spotlight: Willingness and Desire to Sacrifice and Serve
Jorge Pavia’s willingness to sacrifice and serve is something that he demonstrates every day. He’s been with the White Pigeon team for around 8 months now and has done nothing but prove that he has the “whatever it takes” attitude. He does not back down from any challenges he may face, and looks at every new task as a learning …
Core Value Spotlight: Willingness and Desire to Sacrifice and Serve
Nancy Poynter IS willing to sacrifice and serve at the drop of a dime. As the Finance/IT teams has become smaller, Nancy’s conviction to do “whatever it takes” has not wavered. In the heat of the battle known as “bi-weekly check run week”, Nancy not only makes sure that hundreds (and hundreds) of invoices get posted and paid, but that …