Mike White
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Provide details into the progression of your career in this industry, including specifically with T.A. Solberg Co., Inc.Include positions, years of service, name of other companies worked for, etc.
16 years old started at Safeway in Kellogg ID.Five years Meat Cutter to Meat Manager at Stiens IGA.Thirty eighty years at West Coast / Supervalu, starting as Meat Associated left as VP of Fresh for the West Coast Region. Progress: Meat Associated - Meat Buyer - Meat Director - Meat & Deli Director - VP of Fresh.Eight years at Trig's as VP of Smokehouse - VP of Smokehouse & Retail Meat.
What types of certifications, education, or other licensing have you acquired?
Buying Classes.Managing Classes.Dale Carnegie Course
What kind of awards, recognition, or honors have you been a part of in your career? Include years, title of honor/award,etc.
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What parts of the job are your favorites? What are you passionate about? What gives you energy in this industry?
Managing multiple projects.Creating spread sheets to track progress.Helping others to pursue their goals.
Why do you enjoy working for the company?
I appreciate what Trig has accomplished.I like that the company tries to promote from within.
What are some things that you are proud of that you accomplished, implemented, or executed while working for thecompany?
Managed the most profitable meat departments for Supervalu many years.Helped many employees advance in their careers.
What are some things you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Gardening / starting and completing jobs in the woods / helping out our church.
What is your"passion word" on your name badge and why did you choose it?
Family - It is the most important thing.
Anything else you would like to share?
After fifty one years of working retail and wholesale I am looking forward to the next step. Thank you to Trig, Bob and fellow employees for the past eights years.
