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Merchandising Employee of the Quarter Q2: Kip Johnson

For displaying diligence, professionalism, and a mindset of continued growth & development, Kip Johnson has earned recognition as the Merchandising Employee of the Quarter for Q2 2023. Houston’s Merchandising Department enthusiastically welcomed Kip back to the team in January 2021. Fun fact: he had worked a previous stint with the company. Currently, Kip works as…

Nena Wooderson

Merchandising Employee of the Quarter Q1: Nena Wooderson

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…

Jacob Cruz

KC Warehouse Employee of the Quarter Q1: Jacob Cruz

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

Wilsonville Office Employee of the Quarter Q1: Mia Smead

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…

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Merchandising Employee of the Quarter Q4: Torrey Casper

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…

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KC Warehouse Employee of the Quarter Q4: Deverick Webb

Having joined Houston’s Kansas City Warehouse in September 2021, Deverick Webb has established himself as a hard worker, reliable, and a positive presence on the team. For these qualities and more, Deverick has been recognized as KC Employee of the Quarter for Q4. According to Warehouse Supervisor Tony Sutton, one factor that contributed to Deverick’s…

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Wilsonville Office Employee of the Quarter Q4: Cassie Owens

Cassie Owens, HR Generalist, joined Houston’s in May 2022. Over her first few months, she has already established herself as a dedicated, hardworking, and trustworthy addition to the HR Team. For these qualities and more she has earned recognition as Wilsonville Office Employee of the Quarter for Q4. During the selection and nomination process for…

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Wilsonville Office Employee of the Quarter Q3: Whitley Turner

Whitley Turner, Senior Buyer, is diligent, organized, and willing to go above and beyond for the success of the Purchasing Team and Houston’s as a whole. For these qualities and more, Whitley has earned recognition as Wilsonville Office Employee of the Quarter for Q3. It is well known that some post-pandemic business challenges continue to…

Cliff Hill

KC Warehouse Employee of the Quarter Q3: Cliff Hill

Knowledgeable, skilled, and always willing to lend a hand where needed, Cliff Hill is a valued member of the Kansas City Warehouse Team. For demonstrating these qualities and more, Cliff has earned recognition as KC Employee of the Quarter for Q3. Cliff is a Five-Star Employee on the SPARQ wall for the month of June,…

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Merchandising Employee of the Quarter Q3: Mike Fieber

Dedicated, adaptable, and consistently positive: these are just a few qualities that have been used to describe Mike Fieber. For displaying these attributes and more, Mike has earned recognition as Merchandising Employee of the Quarter for Q3. One of the hallmarks of Houston’s Merchandising Department is providing top level service to our foodservice warehouse store…