Marilynn Reichel
Sales and Customer Service Manager
Marilynn doesn't know this (well, I guess she
does now!), but when we were interviewing candidates for the Sales and Customer
Service Manager position in the summer of 2003, we distinguished her from the
other applicants by referring to her as "The Cheese Dog Lady." That's because
all of her previous work experience was in the cheese industry, and she breeds
and shows Belgian Tervuren dogs.
How much more "Wisconsin" can you get than a
cheesemaker? But actually, Marilynn grew up outside of Detroit and attended
Michigan State University. After earning her Bachelor of Science degree in
Agriculture with a major in Dairy Science, Marilynn worked in several managerial
positions in the cheese industry in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Most recently, she
specialized in quality assurance. Even though on the surface, cheese and pottery
don't seem too similar, Marilynn's skills were an excellent match for EFP's
Sales and Customer Service Manager position.
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Marilynn Reichel
With 2 of her dogs, Asad & Kenya
"The Ephraim
family - it truly is. Deep respect for each other and an understanding
of the contributions of each individual make Ephraim a special place to
play, er, work. You can truly come to work with a smile on your face and
leave work with one when you walk out the door to go home."
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The Cheese Dog Lady impressed us from the
get-go, and she continues to impress us. Since she started with us in July 2003,
we have never witnessed Marilynn having a "bad day." She has a smile on her face
every morning, and it's genuine, not put-on. Marilynn is extremely generous with
her time and her skills, and she works hard to keep both customers and
co-workers happy. We've discovered that she's a great party planner, and she's
always bringing in special treats for her EFP co-workers and their children.
Marilynn has a great sense of humor and loves to play practical jokes. When you
hear her chuckle and say, "You know what we should do?" you know she's got
something up her sleeve!
But seriously, Marilynn approaches her
responsibilities with enthusiasm, empathy, and intelligence. She is an
important member of the Ephraim family, and we're proud to have her
working with us. We're glad she decided to make the switch from Parmesan
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