Delivering Excellence in Every Moment June 2025 Tom Roberts Solutions Engineer Nominator: Steven West For: Cultivating Community "I would like to recognize and celebrate Tom Roberts for being an extraordinary member...
DEEMs
Tom Roberts – DEEM Winner May 2025
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment May 2025 Tom Roberts Solutions Engineer Nominator: Jason Andriano For: Cultivating Community "Tom has done a tremendous job of "filling in the gaps" at the St. Paul office while we...
Joshua Wharton & Dennis Snyder – DEEM Winners April 2025
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment April 2025 Joshua Wharton Junior Service Technician Dennis Snyder Service Manager Nominator: Kip Opheim For: Cultivating Community "I received a text message from a friend who was...
Kade Yanda – DEEM Winner March 2025
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment March 2025 Kade Yanda Project Manager Nominator: Eric Schmitt For: Innovating Tenaciously "Just this past week, Kade stopped in to my office to talk through an issue that her...
Theresa Gervenak – DEEM Winner February 2025
Delivering Excellence in Every Moment February 2025 Theresa Gervenak Director of Project Management Nominator: Margarita Vasquez For: Cultivating Community "I would like to take a moment to recognize someone who truly...
Dejanai Tolliver – DEEM Winner January 2025
Dejanai Tolliver quickly advanced to top salesperson for December, stepping up to manage the store solo on December 31st with professionalism and enthusiasm. Her swift learning and adaptability earn her this month’s DEEM Award for embracing accountability.
Scott Bonner – DEEM Winner December 2024
During our holiday celebration in St. Paul, Scott Bonner stepped outside to assist a customer, even though the store was closed. His dedication to customer care and ability to quickly return to the team festivities earned him this month’s DEEM Award for cultivating community.
Jason Andriano – DEEM Winner November 2024
While Scott was on vacation, Jason Andriano stepped in to assist the retail department by handling bank runs, ensuring smooth operations. His dedication, teamwork, and willingness to go beyond his usual duties exemplify the values we uphold at Rapids. Jason’s contributions are truly appreciated.
Darrin Birkicht – DEEM Winner October 2024
When a customer’s fryer broke down on a Saturday, Darrin Birkicht stepped in without hesitation to provide a replacement gas hose, allowing the customer to reopen. His willingness to help on his day off exemplifies the spirit of innovating tenaciously. Great job, Darrin!








