Episode 112, Loretta Mealer - From Family Values to Industry Leadership!

🎙️ Episode Spotlight: Loretta Mealer - From Family Values to Industry Leadership! 🎙️ Join us on The Commercial Kitchen Chronicles as we dive into the inspiring journey of Loretta Mealer 🌟, co-founder of Auston Mealer’s Restaurant Equipment Services 🛠️ and a dedicated CFESA Board member. Loretta, alongside her husband Auston, has built their company from the ground up 🏗️, fostering a true "family first" culture 💙 that extends to every technician and team member. Loretta believes in investing in her technicians right from the start 🚀. New team members are often sent to training within weeks of joining 📚, setting them up for success from day one! This proactive approach, paired with their deep-rooted family values 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, has helped them grow to a thriving team of 17 technicians 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ and an incredible office staff. Loretta’s commitment to the craft didn’t stop there; in 2022, she joined CFESA’s training committee 🔧, where her passion for technician development quickly led her to a Co-Chair role 🎖️. Now, as a member of the CFESA Board 💼, Loretta’s ready to make an even bigger impact in the industry 🌎. Hear her share insights on building a people-first company 💪, the importance of continuous training 📈, and her vision for the future of foodservice equipment repair 🔮. 🔊 Tune in to hear how Loretta Mealer is making waves 🌊 and leading with heart ❤️! This episode is brought to you by RIDGID Some invent to change the world, at RIDGID we invent for those who build it. In 1923, we invented the modern pipe wrench and since then everything that carries the RIDGID name has been designed and crafted for strength, effectiveness and legacy. We’ve made it our mission to build for the world's expert tradespeople – those who know the limits of the job and how to exceed them. These tools are known the world over as industry-leading products that allow professionals complete jobs more quickly and reliably. We celebrate our shared dedication to the trades. And promise, as long as you keep going we’ll keep building the tools of performance your work demands. ⁠https://www.ridgid.com⁠ Check out Loretta on LinkedIN ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/loretta-mealer-amres/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/amresllc/⁠ Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ⁠https://commercialkitchenchronicles.com⁠