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KC Warehouse Employee of the Quarter Q1: Anthony Norwood

Since 2021, Anthony Norwood has been a hardworking, dependable member of Houston’s Kansas City Warehouse Crew. For his dedication, team-first mindset, and consistent displays of Houston’s Core Values, he has been recognized as KC Warehouse Employee of the Quarter for Q1. One of the Core Values Anthony has embraced most prominently is “Be The Change.”…

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Merchandising Employee of the Quarter Q1: Ken Branson

Ken Branson has been a member of Houston’s Merchandising Team for six years. With a strong sense of responsibility, adaptability, and partnership, Ken has earned recognition as Merchandising Employee of the Month for Q1. Ken works at the CHEF’STORE in Eureka, CA. This location is known to come with some unique challenges, and in his…

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December Wilsonville Warehouse Employee of the Month: Tami Hiyasat

Tami Hiyasat, UPC Coordinator, joined Houston’s in October 2018. For more than five years, she has been a valued member of the Warehouse Team, working with diligence, accuracy, and a team-first mindset. For these qualities and more, she has earned recognition as Wilsonville Warehouse Employee of the Month for December. Tami works in Houston’s UPC…

Employee of the Month Izzy Ortiz

November Wilsonville Warehouse Employee of the Month: Izzy Ortiz

Izzy Ortiz joined Houston’s in July 2007, and for over 16 years he has been a valued member of the Wilsonville Warehouse crew. For his dedication to teamwork, flexibility, and responsibility, Izzy has earned recognition as the Wilsonville Warehouse Employee of the Month for November. Over the past month, Izzy earned a 4.80 rating on…

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Boba: Opportunity is Popping

Boba might be the next big thing. Boba, also known as bubble tea, is a tea-based drink that originated in Taiwan in the 1980s. The beverage typically consists of brewed tea mixed with milk and the novel addition of tapioca pearls (the bubbles). The tapioca pearls add flavor, a chewy texture, and an eye-catching visual…

Reuben Amos

Merchandising Employee of the Quarter Q4: Reuben Amos

Reuben Amos has been a member of Houston’s Merchandising Team since May of 2022. Currently he services three stores in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, and represents Houston’s with professionalism, reliability, and an ability to be adaptable. For these attributes and more, Reuben has earned recognition as the Merchandising Employee of the Quarter…

Kristin Gatto

Wilsonville Office Employee of the Quarter Q4: Kristin Gatto

Kristin Gatto joined Houston’s in 2015, and for more than eight years she has been an impactful member of the Inside Sales Team. For her dedication, teamwork, and high level of customer service, she is recognized as Wilsonville Office Employee of the Quarter for Q4. According to Inside Sales Manager Aaron Cromb, Kristin supports team…

Rodrigo Miranda

KC Warehouse Employee of the Quarter Q4: Rodrigo Miranda

With a positive attitude, dedication to hard work, and team-first mentality, Rodrigo Miranda is a valued member of Houston’s KC Crew. For displaying these qualities and more, he has earned recognition as the Kansas City Employee of the Quarter for Q4. Rodrigo joined Houston’s in March 2022, and since that time has demonstrated a willingness…

Eugene Apuya

October Wilsonville Warehouse Employee of the Month: Eugene Apuya

Since 2002, Eugene Apuya has been a dedicated member of the Warehouse Team. For his hard work, willing attitude, and team mindset he has earned recognition as the Wilsonville Warehouse Employee of the Month for October. Through this past month, Eugene has a been one of the top performers in the receiving department, recording a…