More than 40 years ago by Don Cline founded Pacific NW Outreach with the mission of “working hand in hand with Native Americans… physically and spiritually.” Located in Gresham, Oregon, the nonprofit organization aims to spread the Word of God to Native Americans while also providing physical assistance to relieve pain and hunger. The organization…
Eugene Apuya started with Houston’s as an Order Picker 16 years ago. He joined our family after working in both warehouse and office settings, but discovered that he much prefers the freedom of movement that a warehouse role affords him. These days, Eugene is able to get around our warehouse even more quickly than when…
Most of us have heard the phrase “whistle while you work” and, Jose Valdez, January Employee of the Month does just that! “Jose comes in with a positive attitude every day, ready to get to work. I usually know where he is in the warehouse by following the whistling. Most days, he pulls orders but…
Saturday, December 16th, Wilsonville-based employees gathered at the local Holiday Inn for our annual Houston’s Christmas Party. Upon arrival, employees were handed their usual gambling “funny money” and goodie bag, but this year the baggies contained an extra gift for attendees – a Houston’s branded Fifty-Fifty drink bottle. The bottles proved to be a big…
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…
A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, blocking all or part of the sun’s light for approximately three hours, from start to finish. August 21, 2017 was the first time since 1979 that the continental U.S. has seen a total eclipse, with the longest period of totality lasting…