21st Annual Warehouse Heroes of the Year Winners Chosen

Celebrating the essential workers of the food supply chain - Warehouse heroes of the year - 2021 Press Release Banner

DAHLONEGA, GA (December 18, 2020) — RefrigiWear is always honored to celebrate those that spend their days working in the cold, which is why they created an annual awards program known as Warehouse Heroes of the year. Each year hundreds of employees that work in refrigerated and frozen warehouses are nominated for the hard work and dedication.

"We love doing this every year," says Ryan Silberman, Chief Revenue Officer of RefrigiWear. "This year, however, we are even more honored to do so. These unprecedented times meant longer hours and more stressful shifts for the essential workers of the food supply chain. Our 2020 Warehouse Heroes of the Year winners showcase just a few of the amazing employees that brave the cold every day."

Each year the winners not only receive recognition in front of their teams, they are also showcased in the RefrigiWear Warehouse Heroes of the Year calendar. Each winner has shown the integrity, aptitude and leadership in performance that RefrigiWear, as well as their managers and companies, are proud to celebrate. RefrigiWear is excited to celebrate 24 outstanding Warehouse Heroes of the Year, as well as 4 Lifetime Achievement Award winners. The Lifetime Achievement awards go to outstanding individuals who have dedicated their careers – which span 3 to 4 decades – to optimal performance, high standards and exemplary devotion to their teams.

2020 Warehouse Heroes of the Year Winners

Allen Gardenhire from Hiland Dairy Foods in Tulsa, OK
Brian Johnson from Americold Logistics in West Memphis, AR
Camrin Portela from PFG Northcenter in Augusta, ME
Christopher Guss from Lineage Logistics - Long Beach, CA in Long Beach, CA
David Derudder from United States Cold Storage in Minooka, IL
Eddie Ponce from US Foods in La Mirada, CA
Edvin Garcia from Kroger in Houston, TX
Elizabeth Morales from WinCo Foods in Denton, TX
Fred Saenz-Ochoa from Burris Logisitcs in Elkton, MD
Gene Tanzosh from KeHE Distributors in Breinigsville, PA
Gilberto Aguayo from Ben E Keith Foods (DFW Division) in Fort Worth, TX
Jaysson LaFreniere from McLane Foodservice Milwaukee in Sturtevant, WI
Mekhiel (Mekhie) DeLeon from Burris Logistics in Rocky Hill, CT
Oscar Martinez Guevara from McLane Food Service in Commerce City, CO
Pedro Muniz-Castillo from Eskimo Cold Storage in Gainesville, GA
Rafael Greene from Honor Foods in Philadelphia, PA
Rich Bowley from Ginsberg's Foods in Hudson, NY
Roger Smith from Sanderson Farms in Kinston, NC
Ryan Sorce from Core-Mark, RDC in San Antonio, TX
Shawn McFarland from Interstate Warehousing in Indianapolis, IN
Tera Hightower from Americold in Atlanta, GA
Yeliana Caridad Bravo Turro from Penske Logistics in Grand Prairie, TX
Zach Smith from Ben E. Keith, Southeast Division in Elba, AL
Zach Woolridge from Plymouth in Auburn, WA

2020 Warehouse Heroes of the Year Winners

Dennis Ingersoll from Schwan's Home Service in Fremont, MI
Bruce Barker from MIMCO/Balford Farms in Burlington, NJ
Keith Cramer from Mid Eastern Cold Storage in Vineland, NJ
Michael Torres from Guadalupe Cooling Company in Nipomo, CA

About RefrigiWear

RefrigiWear, Inc. 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. The same expertise in cold environments has also gone into creating everyday insulated clothing for work or play. For over 65 years, RefrigiWear has supplied the most demanding industries and climates with insulated garments and accessories needed to keep people warm, safe and productive. RefrigiWear is located in Dahlonega, Georgia, where many items are manufactured.

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Phone: 800-645-3744
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