Congratulations to Director, Communications, Member Services and Stakeholder Engagement Katie Thomson for earning the August People Powers award! Katie was nominated by Supervisor, Meetings and Events Abby Ocello.
In her nomination, Abby highlighted how Katie “Leads by Example” and fosters trust and collaboration amongst her team. “Katie's leadership is nothing short of inspiring, as she consistently demonstrates the shared values that define Dairyland's mission,” shared Abby. “Most recently, she hosted the National G&T Communicators Association at Dairyland, where she served as President of the board. This accomplishment highlights her commitment to fostering collaboration and showcasing Dairyland and the Coulee Region on a national platform.”
Abby also called out Katie’s commitment to safety and excellence. “She leads with integrity, treating everyone with kindness and respect, which fosters a culture of trust and collaboration. She references the Safety Manual and Excellence Model consistently in meetings and everyday conversations, driving home the importance of these tools,” said Abby.
Thank you, Katie, for exemplifying the Lead by Example People Power to support our team and members!
Congratulations People Powers nominees!
The following Dairylanders were also nominated for People Powers awards in the month of August, in the category noted. Thank you for your excellent contributions as part of the Dairyland team!
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Elizabeth Ressie nominated by Andy Black (Lead by Example)
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Barry Hertel nominated by Rick Repinski (Own It)
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Lynn Kaiser nominated by Joey Markey (Teamwork)
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Chad Hagen nominated by Eric Hammes (Lead by Example)
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Ben Berg nominated by Eric Hammes (Change Champion)
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Nicky Metzler nominated by Srinivas Katragadda (Lead by Example)
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Chris Fruechte nominated by Jacob Michaels (Cooperative Purpose)
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Cody Gasser nominated by Hunter Pedretti (Lead by Example)
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Christa Weisenberger nominated by Caitlyn Russell (Lead by Example)
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Danielle Deml nominated by Kristy Kurtz (Raise the Bar)