Mariaelena (Mari) Stetson started with Houston’s in October of 2016, working in the Accounting Department as an Assistant Financial Analyst. She enjoys and embraces the challenges that come with her job, and in doing so has earned her Employee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2017! “Mari is very organized and precise with…
OHSU’s Department of Surgery in the School of Medicine held it’s 12th annual VirtuOHSU Simulation and Surgical Training Center charity golf tournament and silent auction on September 8th at Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver, Washington. The tournament has raised nearly two million dollars over the past eleven years. Houston’s was proud to work with…
Houston’s strives to provide growth opportunities for our employees and flexibility to internal departments through a process known as cross-training. The benefits of a cross-training program provide a win-win scenario for both employers and their employees: Top 5 Employee Benefits Learning new professional, technical, and soft skills makes employees feel more confident in their role…
Houston’s was happy to be a sponsor of the 6th Annual Cash&Carry Cup in Aurora, OR! The Cash&Carry Cup is a part of an annual fundraising program held by Cash&Carry Smart Foodservice to help fight hunger in partnership with Feeding America, a nationwide network of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in…
Doug Medina started with Houston’s in April 2017 as a second shift reach truck operator replenishing stock in pick locations and putting away stock in overflow locations. Cross-trained and willing to help out wherever help is needed, he also frequently assists with picking outgoing orders, and loading trucks for shipment. Doug really enjoys the people…
“Grab your lawn chair and head to Main Street for a night of free fun and entertainment!” Houston’s was proud to sponsor Music on Main, a local community music festival, in Grandview, Missouri. In addition to food from a variety of local vendors and a Kid Zone, this year’s event featured live music from Ernie…
Houston’s has partnered with our customer, Compadre’s Trading Co. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to provide relief for both those affected by Hurricane Harvey and those in the area providing rescue services. The effects of the storm will take years to clean up and repair, but through Houston’s donation of a Cambro Camtainer and Barista Box…
Alex Villareal started with Houston’s in August of 2000 helping to fill various warehouse operations roles. Her dedication to helping multiple departments function at their highest possible level has earned Alex Employee of the Month honors for August 2017. “Alex is a tireless worker,” describes UPC Room Supervisor, Mike McCoy, “With her experience in the…
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Mary Powers passed away earlier this month, after a courageous battle with cancer. As the third longest tenured employee of Houston’s in Kansas City to date, Mary was instrumental in the growth and development of our Kansas City operations. She started with Houston’s in December…
San Francisco-based David Rio was founded in 1996 by David Scott Lowe and Rio Miura and has grown to become a market leader in premium chai products around the world. With a strong following in Asia, Europe and Mexico David Rio has partnered with Houston’s to increase brand awareness and availability here in the United States.…