RefrigiWear Selects 28 New Warehouse Heroes of the Year
DAHLONEGA, GA (December 1, 2022) – – Each year, RefrigiWear receives hundreds of submissions to the annual Warehouse Heroes of the Year contest and each year, the competition gets increasingly fierce.
So many men and women around the country have dedicated their careers to working in the cold and making sure our food supply chain remains operational. RefrigiWear is so grateful for their dedication and hard work, these extraordinary individuals deserve the highest praise.
Warehouse supervisors around the nation made every effort to impress for the 23rd Annual Warehouse Heroes of the Year nominations. After an extensive vetting process, 28 winners who demonstrated the greatest attitude, leadership, productivity and ingenuity were selected and awarded.
"From the team and I at RefrigiWear, we are so honored to be recognizing the hard-working individuals of the food supply chain for the 23rd year in a row. We continue to be amazed at the accomplishment of these workers who spend hours in the freezer, ensuring they help keep food on America’s tables. The selection process for the Warehouse Heroes of the Year has become something that we all continually look forward to doing. Just as quality, safety, and superior service are important to these individuals, the same goes for RefrigiWear when we are working to supply these men and women with the gear they need to be top performers in their jobs each day," says RefrigiWear CEO Ryan Silberman.
The selected winners will be featured in the forthcoming 2023 Warehouse Heroes calendar. Winners also received custom RefrigiWear jackets and plaques in honor of their superior work ethic and success in the cold storage industry.
Of the 28 winners, 4 of these dedicated individuals were presented with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their lasting impact on business operations, commitment to decades-long careers working in cold or freezing environments, willingness to mentor and lead their peers by example and overall positive outlook.
2022 WAREHOUSE HEROES OF THE YEAR WINNERS
Abel Ramirez-Bernal from Tyson Foods, Russellville, AR
Art Smith from Dollar General, Bowling Green, KY
Benjamin Allread from Performance Foodservice, Kendallville, IN
Brett Cottongim from Interstate Warehousing, Franklin, IN
Candido Merrero from Eskimo Cold Storage, Gainesville, GA
Charles Chinda from Ben E. Keith, Edmond, OK
Chase Smith from Chick-Fil-A Supply, Cartersville, GA
Christopher Sirju from US Cold Storage, McDonough, GA
David Johnson from Interstate Warehousing, Murfreesboro, TN
Elder Ruiz from Sysco, Harrisonburg, VA
Eliezer Bonilla from Notera/Bonduelle, Lebanon, PA
Javier Soto from Americold Logistics, North Little Rock AR
Jesus "Pops" Claudio from Honor Foods, Philadelphia, PA
Joy "J Dubb" Williams from Wells Enterprise, Henderson, NV
Juan Huerta Ponce from Tyson Foods, Macon, GA
Lisa Fink from Martin Brower, Dickson, TN
Michael Mills from Cold Zone, Springfield, MO
Miguel Estrada from BJs Wholesale Club Perishable Distribution, Elkton, MD
Nesley Mitil from RRS Foodservice, Ashland, VA
Patrick Robinson from Quality Custom Distribution, Arizona, AZ
Roterius "Hobby" Rollins from Americold Logistics, Delhi, LA
Sequan Cappa from Sysco, Rocky Hill, CT
Wilson Car Alvarez from Ahold Delhaize, Jersey City, NJ
2022 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS
Gerald "Jerry" Krause from Desert Gold Food Company, Las Vegas, NV
Kelly Hulse from Americold Logistics, Tolleson, AZ
Irineo Torres from Interstate Warehousing, Denver, CO
Todd Johnson from McLane Foodservice, Sturtevant, WI
We are honored to recognize these Warehouse Heroes and we’re grateful for the vital work they do to keep food supplies flowing. For more information about RefrigiWear’s National Accounts Program for the food service and cold storage industry visit Pro.RefrigiWear.com. For more information on insulated workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) for all workers facing cold, harsh conditions, please visit www.RefrigiWear.com or call 800-645-3744.
About RefrigiWear
RefrigiWear is the leading manufacturer of insulated industrial work wear, accessories and personal protective equipment for use in subzero temperatures, inclement weather and low-visibility environments. That same expertise in cold environments has also gone into creating everyday insulated clothing for work or play. For nearly 70 years, RefrigiWear has supplied the most demanding industries and climates with insulated garments and accessories to keep people warm, safe and productive. RefrigiWear is located in Dahlonega, Georgia, where many items are manufactured.
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RefrigiWear, Inc.
54 Breakstone Drive
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Phone: 800-645-3744
E-mail: keepmewarm@refrigiwear.com
Website: www.refrigiwear.com
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