Tim Celebrates 10 Years at Dillanos

Operations Manager Extraordinaire

We’re celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Tim Lidstrom. Tim serves as our Operations Manager — when he’s not lending a hand at the grill, of course.

Leading DCR operations involves agility, a can-do attitude, and a passion for delighting customers. Whether brewing coffee at home or serving lattes from cafes coast to coast, Tim wants to make sure your order arrives on time and with the utmost freshness.

Core Values as a Way of Life

When asked which of our Core Values resonates the deepest with Tim, he responded “Be friendly and have a sense of humor!”

He explains, “Being a part of DCR is about more than just employment. There are many places to work, but when you find a place that focuses on friendliness and finding the fun in your work, it’s amazing.  It creates a culture that can’t be taught or forced because it is a symptom of genuine people and evidence of a long-standing vision that started from the beginning of Dillanos.”

Making Friends and Having Fun

We asked Tim what he appreciates the most about DCR, no surprise to us his mind went to his co-workers and a sense of genuine camaraderie.

“I appreciate DCR’s commitment to employing good people.  It’s not exactly easy to get through DCR’s rigorous interview process, but the company’s tenacity to find individuals who are a mutually good fit is like no other.”

Tim’s Coffee Recommendation

Tim’s favorite coffee after a decade of leading operations around our headquarters: Dillons Blend. He says it’s great no matter how you serve it — drip brew, classic espresso, mixed with milk over ice in the summer. Our flagship blend is a favorite among many staff and customers alike!