David & Chris, along with Hannah, are bringing you the latest and greatest news for DCR employees.
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Core Values
#6 Embrace Change & Reevaluate Systems
We’re diving into the Dillanos Core Values and spending some time with Number Six: Embrace Change & Reevaluate Systems.
But what does that really mean and how does it impact your role here? Tune in to this episode to hear David and Chris share their intention behind this value, why it’s important to Dillanos and some examples of how we can apply this value to our day-to-day.
Happy Anniversary!
20 years
Carissa Hermsmeyer
Carissa started with Dillanos on September 7, 2001.
She was the very first sales rep for our former product supply company, Atomic.
21 years
Phil Beattie
Phil started with Dillanos on September 18, 2000.
He started as a packager specializing in flavored coffees… and he swept the warehouse floors.
22 years
Bjorn Dhaese
Quality Control Supervisor + Green Coffee Buyer
Bjorn started with Dillanos on September 19, 1999.
He also started as a packager first, then switched over to roasting. But because most employees had to wear a couple hats back in those days, he’d still lend a hand with packaging in between batches.
Barista 22
Anna Gutierrez, Director of Brand Development
So it’s not just DCR Coffee who calls 1620 45th Street East home? Nope! Barista 22, a brand of syrups, sauces, and powders, is also headquartered at our Sumner office.
Ever wanted to know why? Here’s your chance!
Anna’s talking about who Barista 22 is and how it works together with the DCR Coffee brand. Have a listen!
Coffee with CEOs
Amy Burke, Marketing & Design Coordinator + Culture & Community Ambassador, and Shawn Rhoads, Facilities & Maintenance, are the two lucky DCR employees sitting down with the guys this quarter.
Amy’s asking:
- What do you think is Dillanos biggest strength?
- If Dillanos never existed, where would you be today?
- What keeps you up at night?
- What are your three biggest accomplishments?
- If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
Shawn’s asking:
- If you could choose one time period if your life that was your favorite/fondest, when would it be?
- Public space flights have become widely accessable, are you going on a space flight? Why or why not?
- You have to choose a different product for your new business; what are you choosing?
- If you needed to move headquarters, where would Dillanos move? Is there a more advantageous location?
- Would you rather have to fight 100 duck sized horses, or one horse sized duck?
You don’t want to miss these responses!
