Nena Wooderson joined Houston’s in November of 2020. She is a valued member of the Merchandising Team with a positive attitude, team-first mentality, and commitment to continued growth. For these attributes and more Nena has earned recognition as the Merchandising Employee of the Quarter for Q1 2023. Nena works within the CHEF’STORE location in The…
Julio Gutierrez started with Houston’s back in 2001. Through his nearly 22 years with the company, he has shown a strong work ethic, dedication, and an attitude of doing what needs to be done – even without being asked. For his more recent contributions, he has earned recognition as Wilsonville Warehouse Employee of the Month…
Jacob Cruz is dedicated, versatile, and willing to go above and beyond to help the team. For his contributions over the past quarter, Jacob has earned recognition as the KC Employee of the Quarter for Q1 2023. “Jacob is very consistent on SPARQ, always around the top of every category in the SPARQ Program,” said…
Mia Smead, HTrans Operations Coordinator, joined Houston’s in December of 2007. Initially working within the Admin and Inside Sales Departments, Mia transitioned to a role with HTrans in May of 2021, and has established herself as a valued member of the HTrans team. For her contributions over the past quarter, she has earned recognition as…
Jubenal Romero joined Houston’s in 2007 and celebrated his 15-year anniversary with the company this year. He has also earned recognition as the Wilsonville Warehouse Employee of the Month for December for displaying versatility, dedication, and a team-first mentality. In addition to his duties pulling orders, Jubenal shows his varied skillset by keeping a keen…
Cesar Correa, Inventory Control, joined Houston’s in November of the year 2000. This month he is marking 22 years of being part of the Houston’s Team. Cesar has also been recognized as Wilsonville Warehouse Employee of the Month for November. A Five-Star employee on the SPARQ wall for the month, Cesar has demonstrated his versatility…
The Flavors of Winter Within the coffee industry, it’s well known that winter is a popular time for special limited time offerings with seasonal ingredients. Throughout the season, nostalgic and well-loved flavors take center stage, creating decadent, comforting, and eye-catching café drinks. For many customers, the winter season is closely connected with holiday fare and…
The tea drink known as masala chai continues to rise in popularity across the United States, owing to a number of factors. Trends such as consumer demand for energizing alternatives to coffee, increased awareness of health & wellness, and the idea of “culinary tourism” which gained traction during the pandemic, have contributed to the rise.…
It was 2002, Houston’s had made the decision to expand operations and open a warehouse in Kansas City, Missouri. This September marked the 20-year anniversary of Houston’s presence in KC, and it was an opportunity to celebrate the milestone and recognize all those in KC who work hard to support company goals and uphold our…
Known as positive, upbeat, and willing to go above and beyond, Torrey Casper is a valued member of Houston’s Merchandising Team. For these qualities and others, Torrey has earned recognition as the Merchandising Employee of the Quarter for Q4. This past quarter, Torrey has been called upon to take on a new schedule with an…