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Employee Profiles: Melissa Allen
December 2, 2015
The first thing I did was attach the earband, which is like going straight to the top. – Melissa Allen, Sewing Machine Operator When people ask what I do for a living, I tell them I work on the Kromer line—with a big smile on my face, of course. Naturally, I’m happy to be here. […]
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Employee Profiles: Samantha Steur
October 13, 2015
I was made in Canada, but I know what it means to be made in the U.S.A. -Samantha Steur, Product Development Coordinator We’ve got a certain knack for American craftsmanship, and when we say “made like you,” we’re talking about honesty and passion. We’re genuine, and the gear we make is genuine, too. I’m proud […]
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Employee Profiles: Steve & Mary Jo Welch
October 6, 2015
We’ve been married for 17 years, so we already know what it’s like to work together. -Steve & Mary Jo Welch Steve had been at Stormy Kromer for about eight years—working on manufacturing software and helping out in the Computer Aided Design department—when he heard of a position opening up in embroidery. He immediately thought […]
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Employee Profiles: Bonnie Rubick
September 25, 2015
If I can make you smile by the end of our conversation, I’ve done my job. -Bonnie Rubick, Customer Service When someone calls to place an order, I get the ball rolling, and the best part of my job is hearing how thrilled they are to know their very own piece of the Kromer legend […]
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Employee Profiles: Breanna Ahola
September 18, 2015
If you ever wonder who ties the tie on your Kromer, well, it’s nice to meet you. -Breanna Ahola, Quality Inspector I interviewed here a few years ago for a sewing position, but because I’m apparently a bit of a perfectionist, they said I was better suited for being an inspector. I guess they were […]
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Employee Profiles: Lynn Jackson
February 26, 2015
I used to work at the hospital, so that qualifies me to take care of Kromers. – Lynn Jackson, Quality Inspector As a Stormy Kromer inspector, it’s my job to make sure every cap is sized right and sewn right. No loose stitches. No crooked cuts. No errors of any kind. You can’t make mistakes […]
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Employee Profiles: Jim Berton
February 9, 2015
There are two kinds of people: the kind who work at Stormy Kromer, and the kind who wish they did. -Jim Berton, Media Specialist The folks who work here are the lucky ones. And when people ask what I do, I tell them I have the best job in the world, at the best place […]
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Employee Profiles: Jennifer Cvengros
January 11, 2015
Come see me, and I’ll show you how “Made in America” is done. -Jennifer Cvengros, Engineering Department I work in the engineering department at Stormy Kromer, and that means I get to figure out the most efficient way to make the best products. I work on the prototypes, and I determine how much each piece […]
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Employee Profiles: Patti Alexander
January 2, 2015
I make sure you get what you ask for. – Patti Alexander, Distribution Center Work Lead Anytime you order an item from Stormy Kromer, it’s made by hardworking people who care about and take pride in making the best product they can. It’s my job to make sure you get that product on time. My […]
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Employee Profiles: Kim Heikkila
December 29, 2014
I drive a pretty mean forklift. Any questions? – Kim Heikkila, Warehouse Work Lead If you work at Stormy Kromer—if you’re the type of hard-working, good-natured person who comes in every day excited to make the best gear they can—I’m the one who gets you what you need to do it. If you need a […]