Each year, Superfresh Growers honors one exceptional teammate to receive the Employee of the Year honor. This year, the recognition goes to the Director of Operations for DSG Logistics, Jordan Stinglen. Jordan began working for the company in July of 2018 as a Transportation Coordinator, focusing on day-to-day operations. In his current role, he oversees all delivered orders for Superfresh Growers and manages operational tasks for DSG Logistics.
Jordan was the youngest of three children in South Berwick, ME. Jordan’s parents owned a coffee shop where he spent his afterschool hours in the back making sandwiches and smoothies while doing homework. He grew up playing every sport he could: soccer, baseball, football, and basketball. Jordan received a Business Administration degree from the University of New England, where he played basketball, and a master’s in Athletic Administration from Central Washington University. Jordan got his first taste of the agriculture and produce industries when he started working for DSG Logistics. He spent most of his previous career working in athletics.
Jordan is joined by his mother, Janice, wife, Savannah, and mother in law, Paris at the Employee of the Year ceremony.
Peers of Jordan believe that his extensive sports background makes him the teammate and leader he is today. Scott Wall, Director of Logistics, says Jordan “personifies a point guard.” As a point guard back in his basketball days, Jordan continues that mentality by constantly looking for ways to improve practices and set someone else up for success. He is a selfless individual and constantly looks ahead at every possible outcome to have preparations in place. “Jordan is a huge planner and an individual I lean on to ensure our department-specific events are meaningful. I truly believe he cares for and puts those he cares about first,” says Scott. Making a noticeable difference is Jordan’s favorite thing about his job. “I like being able to develop others and see their success and growth,” says Jordan, “I also like the challenges this job brings and the opportunities to problem solve. I like puzzles.”
Jordan is a die-hard Patriots fan, likes a good dad joke, enjoys DJ’ing the music for his team at work, and coaches boys’ basketball at Naches High School. Jordan met his wife, Savannah, who was playing intermural softball at CWU. They have been married seven years and share four beautiful children: Jackson (4) – loves storytelling and superheroes; Jacobi (3) – will turn into an actual t-rex at any moment; Jovie (1) – loves singing, dancing, and Minnie Mouse and Julian (1.5 months) – loves watching football and attention from his siblings. Savannah is a middle school social studies teacher and is the daughter of our 2017 Employee of the Year, Paris Tsigonoff. You could say it runs in the family!
Jordan received the Employee of the Year recognition at the 2022 Superfresh Growers & DSG Logistics annual Christmas Party. Joined by his peers, his wife, and a surprise visit from his mom, Janice, who flew across the country to attend the event. Jordan graciously accepted the award by saying, “I want to thank my family and parents for supporting me even when I moved across the country. I want to thank everyone at Superfresh Growers and DSG Logistics for their votes. Lastly, I want to thank my wife for always being there and supporting me despite the long hours and the occasional work brought home.”
Congratulations, Jordan!
