Congratulations to Dairyland Safety Department members Ryan Kenealy, Kayla Lorenz, Kylie Greenheck, Neal Grandlienard and Jeff Sedlmayr for earning Dairyland's December People Powers award! The Safety Team was nominated by Senior Director, Safety & HR Elizabeth Ressie for acting with a Safety First mindset. (Pictured with Elizabeth: Ryan, Kayla, Kylie, Neal and Jeff.)

As part of her nomination, Elizabeth emphasized the outstanding effort put forth by the team to deliver a thorough and meaningful Safety Rules Manual revision. 

"Over the past few months, the Safety Team has worked tirelessly to provide a comprehensive update to the entire organization on the Safety Rules Manual that reflects our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and ensuring the well-being of every member of our Dairyland Power Cooperative team," said Elizabeth. "This team is small but mighty and we are fortunate to have such dedicated professionals dedicated to carrying our mission forward on a daily basis.”

Elizabeth noted that the revised manual includes the latest safety protocols, best practices and regulatory changes, all designed to keep employees informed and protected. "I am incredibly grateful for the continued hard work and dedication this team brings to Dairyland day in and day out to promote 200% accountability, Zero by Choice and HP Tools - all while cultivating our safety culture any way they can." 

Thank you, Safety Team, for exemplifying the Safety First People Power to support everyone going home safe, every day! 

Dairyland's People Powers award winners earn the following for their above and beyond work performance: Breakfast with President and CEO Brent Ridge, 5,000 WorkTango points, People Power Award Certificate, apparel item, recipient pin and special recognition at Dairyland’s Annual Meeting.