Wednesday, May 25, 2011

The People Behind the Produce


Please meet Russell Hall, our chief steward in our warehouse! His responsibilities include keeping the warehouse clean and neat, to making sure we're following through on some of our important HACCP requirements. Born and raised in AZ, he's lived all over the world including Korea, Okinawa, Hawaii and North Carolina. Russ graduated from Westview High School here in AZ and then joined the Navy. He spent almost 14 years with the Navy - 8 in active duty and 6 in the reserves before finally ended up with the Peddler's Son family.

What is your favorite part of the job? I enjoy the challenge of the job and doing something different that has a purpose. I like to make sure I get things done right the first time.


What is your favorite movie? My favorite move is The Peaceful Warrior. I think it is an inspiration to anyone that watches it. It tells you everything you need to know is inside of you and you can find peace within. You just need to take out the trash in your head. I also really enjoyed True Romance because it has an all star cast and is action packed and suspenseful.

What is your favorite music/band? When I get frustrated I like to listen to classical music. It makes me think. I also enjoy Christian music and listen to that a lot too.

TV Show? I just watch movies, I don't really watch TV.

Food? I like food and would eat just about anything that is in front of me! Even coleslaw and sauerkraut. I eat it all!

What was your first job? I started as a bagger at ABCO for a summer job in high school.

If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be? I enjoy good conversation and would like to have dinner with anyone that enjoys the same.

What do you do in your leisure time? I like talking with friends, working with my hands and drawing. I also enjoy giving massages and making origami flowers.

What is your favorite quote or piece of advice you'd like to share? 'Don't take life to seriously, you won't get out alive.' They said that in the True Romance movie too!

The warehouse runs better with you here Russell and we're glad he's found a home here with Peddler's Son!