Brian Adams
Lead Maintenance Technician
Brian Adams
Lead Maintenance Technician
Brian provides direction and works alongside the other technicians to maintain and repair our machines, mechanical systems, facility and grounds. He is an excellent leadership resource to other team members providing knowledge, experience and advice.
When time permits, Brian likes to take long rides down dirt roads at sunset on his enduro bike. His favorite getaway was the few months he spent in Doha, Qatar, which was nice and arid. Fun fact: his name was chosen on a coin toss!
Crystal Bond
Quality Assurance Technician
Crystal Bond
Quality Assurance Technician
Crystal performs a variety of tasks ensuring that our manufactured products meet the highest standards of quality. She enforces policies and procedures, identifies and resolves problems and implements any change needed to improve the process.
Crystal has been married to her husband Jeb for 3 years and has 3 kids. They have a Mini Australian Shepherd named Bella and a cat named Sugar. Crystal enjoys going to concerts, festivals, and spending any free time with her family.
Gavin Brink
Production Associate
Gavin Brink
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Gavin assembles our various products and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards.
Gavin has lots of pets: Lucy, a German shepherd; Sully, a bloodhound; Emma, a German shepherd/Lab mix; and Aiden, an orange tabby cat. In his spare time, Gavin likes to skateboard, enjoy video games, play guitar or practice drawing.
Eddie Collins
Production Associate
Eddie Collins
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Eddie assembles our various products and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards.
To relax, Eddie likes to watch TV, enjoy movies, and play video games. The one food he couldn't live without: pizza.
Kevin Daub
Plant Manager
Kevin supports the entire Vireo Resources operations team in Nebraska and ensures commitments to one another and to the customers are met. He is responsible for seeking continual improvement and looking for efficiencies in the operation.
Kevin has 3 daughters and 3 grandkids. During his time off, he loves to camp and fish at Lake Icaria and Blue Lake. His favorite holiday is Fourth of July.
A.C. Dickerson
Production Associate
A.C. Dickerson
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” A.C. assembles our various products and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards.
He is married to Tracie and they have 4 children and 2 grandchildren. In his spare time he likes to listen to music. Fun fact: child #3 was delivered on his birthday.
Chris Forsythe
Warehouse Associate
Chris Forsythe
Warehouse Associate
Chris is one of our awesome warehouse associates that selects and delivers the materials needed to keep our production lines moving. He keeps track of our inventory and prepares our finished goods for shipping.
Chris is married to Stefanie and they have 2 kids, ages 8 and 1. They also have a dog, Moose, a 2-year-old white German shepherd. In warm weather, Chris loves to do anything outdoors, especially camping and just tinkering with things. He claims he needs coffee to survive.
Parker Glenn
Production Associate
Parker Glenn
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Parker assembles our various products and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards.
Parker has a cute Labradoodle named Bandit. He loves to play basketball and golf in his spare time. He did play college basketball for awhile, so be ready for some competition if you challenge him to a game!
Jerome Hadraba
Production Associate
Jerome Hadraba
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Jerry assembles our various products and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards.
Jerry has 1 grown son and a German shepherd dog. He likes to work on cars whenever he gets the chance and enjoys watching drag racing. Jerry's favorite meal is anything Italian.
Shanna Halvorsen
Social Media Coordinator
Shanna Halvorsen
Social Media Coordinator
Shanna is responsible for developing and curating engaging content for all our social media platforms. She creates and edits all our written, video, and photo content, carefully maintaining a unified brand voice across all the different social media channels.
Shanna is married to Todd and they have a blended family with 5 adult children and 6 grandchildren. Family is spread out across Nebraska, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Florida and Hawaii so they have plenty of fun vacation options. Her idea of the perfect day would be at the lake... swimming, boating, canoeing, kayaking, or enjoying anything that floats.
Abby Henne
Production Associate
Abby Henne
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Abby assembles our various products and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards. She has two sisters and a brother that work alongside her on the production line.
Abby enjoys checking out the local bands in Lincoln and going to the gym. If she could plan a getaway, it would be to the beautiful Colorado mountains.
Emily Henne
Production Associate
Emily Henne
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Emily assembles our various products and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards. She has a brother and a sister that work alongside her on the production line.
Emily is currently engaged to Jake and they plan to be married this fall. Together, they are in a weekly dart league. Outside of Vireo, Emily is also a hairstylist.
Eryn Henne
Production Associate
Eryn Henne
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Eryn assembles our various products and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards. She has a brother and a sister that work alongside her on the production line.
Eryn Has 2 dogs (Molly and Toby) and 2 cats (Bella and Max). She enjoys playing golf whenever possible. Foods she couldn't live without: Cheetos and cream cheese.
Trey Isham
Production Associate
Trey Isham
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Trey assembles our various products and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards.
Trey has a red-tailed boa named Bobet. He claims the food he couldn't live without is steak. Something surprising about Trey is that he is allergic to the sun.
Anthony Kelly
Production Associate
Anthony Kelly
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Anthony assembles our various products and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards.
Anthony is currently engaged to Haleigh. The food Anthony couldn't live without is his fiancé's vodka pasta. He loves to watch college and NFL football. His favorite team is the L.A. Chargers.
Garrett Krauth
Production Supervisor
Garrett Krauth
Production Supervisor
Garrett is involved in the whole production process including inspection, stocking, packaging and labeling. He does a great job supervising our technicians, assigning employees to stations, and monitoring output levels at all points within the process.
Garrett has a Goldendoodle named June. He loves to spend his time riding dirt bikes with his family and friends. His favorite food: filet mignon.
Richard Kunkel
Production Associate
Richard Kunkel
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Anthony assembles our various products and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards.
Rick has been married to Sarah for 22 years and they have 11 grandkids. He enjoys woodworking and has started a business called One of a Kind Wood. His favorite food? Anything homemade with love!
Mercy Lanham
Cleaning Associate
Mercy Lanham
Cleaning Associate
Mercy is a part-time employee that keeps our facilities sparkling clean. She has a brother that works at Vireo as a production associate.
Mercy likes to spend her time reading, kayaking and hiking. Her favorite vacation location is Colorado. The food she couldn't live without is watermelon.
Micah Lanham
Production Associate
Micah Lanham
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Micah assembles our various products and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards. He has a sister that is our part-time cleaning associate.
Micah has 2 dogs, a German shepherd and rottweiler. When he has the time, Micah likes to read and drive. He also enjoys basketball and Oreo cookies.
Tiana Lucius
Production Associate
Tiana Lucius
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Tiana assembles our various products, and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards.
Tiana has 2 daughters and a German shepherd named Luna. She is originally from Logansport, Indiana, and enjoys playing mud volleyball and swimming. Tiana is sure the best snack is Hot Cheetos with popcorn.
Julia Martins
Production Associate
Julia Martins
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Julia assembles our various products, and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards.
Julia has 2 dogs: Samson the pit bull and Truly, a Chihuahua mix. In her spare time she likes to hang out with friends, read the Bible, make felt flowers and paint. Julia's favorite meal has to include pasta.
Ashley Meyer
Production Manager
Ashley Meyer
Production Manager
Ashley consistently assures the quality and timeliness of our production by developing and enforcing good manufacturing practices. She builds the production schedules, making sure we stay within budgets and deadlines.
Ashley met her husband when they were freshmen in high school. They have been together 17 years and have 4 children. They live on acreage with many pets: a 13-year-old chocolate Lab (Cotton), 4 cats (Mini, Simba, Cupcake, and Ninja), 8 chickens, fish, 4-1/2 horses (Pedro, Tessa, Nutmeg, Drew, and Jewels), and 4 goats. She enjoys fishing, kayaking, horseback riding, four wheeling, and working on the farm. With all that going on, it is no surprise that Ashley claims she couldn't survive without caffeine.
Dakota Minshall
Production Associate
Dakota Minshall
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Dakota assembles our various products, and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards.
When Dakota gets the chance, he loves to play golf with fellow Vireo team member, Parker. He also enjoys playing pickleball. His favorite vacation spot is Song Saa, Cambodia.
Derek Myers
Assistant Production Manager
Derek Myers
Assistant Production Manager
Derek assures consistent quality and timely production by developing and enforcing good manufacturing processes and helping manage staff. He assists our production manager with her responsibilities and fills in when she is not available.
Derek is married to Katie, and they have 2 kids along with Cujo, a Cream Shiba Inu. In his spare time, Derek likes to race cars and spend time with family. He also is a bit of a video game nerd. His favorite getaway is to a lake house in the Ozarks.
Riley Nelson
Production Associate
Riley Nelson
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Riley assembles our various products, and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards.
Riley has 2 large dogs. Piper is a German shepherd/lab mix and Atlas is a pure breed German shepherd. Riley prefers to spend his free time hanging with family and friends.
Jim Perales
Maintenance Technician
Jim Perales
Maintenance Technician
Jim helps keep our entire facility and grounds in good order. He maintains and repairs our company equipment and facility while keeping accurate documentation.
Jim is married to Pamela and they have 5 kids. They also have 2 cats (Louis and Bailey) and 1 dog (Lucy). When not at work, he likes to relax, drink beer, and spend time with the family. His favorite vacation destination is Daytona Beach, Florida.
Anthony Poole
Production Lead
Anthony Poole
Production Lead
Anthony ensures the manufacturing process is running efficiently and effectively to meet our goals. He is a great leadership resource to team members, providing knowledge, experience, motivation, support and advice.
Anthony enjoys making music and longboarding. His favorite place to vacation is Padre Island, Texas. The food he enjoys most is biscuits and gravy.
Kandy Porter
QA Technician / Production Associate
Kandy Porter
QA Technician / Production Associate
Kandy performs a variety of tasks ensuring that our manufactured products meet the highest standards of quality. She also assembles our various products, and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards.
Kandy has 1 daughter and 1 granddaughter. Outside of Vireo, she likes to spend her time with family, going for walks, crafting and scrapbooking. Fun fact: Kandy was the 1986-1987 Czech Queen.
Colton Rankin
Production Associate
Colton Rankin
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Colton assembles our various products, and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards.
Colton enjoys football and golf. When he played football at Plattsmouth High School, he was all-conference 3 times. He currently helps coach at the middle school. Fun fact: all his friends call him "Coon."
Brenda Rathe
Production Associate
Brenda Rathe
Production Associate
Our production associates are “kuality people doing quality work.” Brenda assembles our various products, and makes sure each one is placed into the correct packaging while maintaining our high standards.
Brenda has 1 child and 4 grandbabies. She likes to spend her time outside of Vireo with family, boating and hiking. Both California and Arkansas are her favorite vacation spots.
Pat Reiff
Director of Nebraska Operations
Pat Reiff
Director of Nebraska Operations
Pat oversees the business management of our Nebraska facilities. He works closely with our team to ensure we efficiently produce the best products possible.
Pat is married to Tammy, and they have 4 children, 3 grandchildren and a Sheepadoodle named Ted. Outside of the office, Pat loves riding his motorcycle, whether locally or on a long distance adventure. Fun fact: In 1989 he was Mr. Nebraska in the bodybuilding novice class.
Maddie Rimel
Warehouse Lead
Maddie Rimel
Warehouse Lead
Maddie ensures the warehouse is running efficiently and effectively to meet company goals. She oversees and provides direction to warehouse personnel to make sure all warehouse policies and procedures are followed.
Maddie has been married to Ben for 4 years and they have 2 little ones. During her free time, she and the kids love spending time at a friend's farm, helping out with the animals and chores. Her favorite vacation getaway is Boulder, Montana where the mountains are absolutely breathtaking.
Joel Schlosser
Warehouse Associate
Joel Schlosser
Warehouse Associate
Joel is one of our awesome warehouse associates that selects and delivers the materials needed to keep our production lines moving. He keeps track of our inventory and prepares our finished goods for shipping.
Joel is married to Amy and they have 2 kids and 3 dogs. He loves to attend hockey and football games. His favorite vacation getaway is Disneyland and he feels like he couldn't live without cheeseburgers.
Joe Serkiz
QA/QC Manager & EHS Officer
Joe Serkiz
QA/QC Manager & EHS Officer
Joe oversees our robust quality control team. The team ensures our high standards, regulatory compliance and delivery of premium products. He is also responsible for making certain we comply with environmental safety laws.
Joe is married to Jennifer and they have two children: a young adult daughter and a teenage son. He enjoys watching all college football, volleyball and wrestling. Joe loves spending his spare time with family and doing anything outdoors. Saint Lucia has been his favorite vacation getaway. Sounds very appealing in the middle of a Nebraska winter.
Zac Siemer
Production Supervisor
Zac Siemer
Production Supervisor
Zac is involved in the whole production process including inspection, stocking, packaging and labeling. He does a great job supervising our technicians, assigning employees to stations, and monitoring output levels at all points within the process.
Zac likes to spend his free time fishing, golfing and watching football. His vacation destination of choice would be Mexico, or really anywhere warm with water. Some of his favorite foods are pickles and street tacos.
Rick Slauter
Production Supervisor
Rick Slauter
Production Supervisor
Rick is involved in the whole production process including inspection, stocking, packaging and labeling. He does a great job supervising our technicians, assigning employees to stations, and monitoring output levels at all points within the process.
Rick is married to Ada and they have 1 cat named Thor. Outside of work, he likes spending time with his wife or playing video games. His idea of a great getaway is anyplace away from civilization. His favorite food is a really good cheeseburger.
Josef Stark
Process Engineer
Josef Stark
Process Engineer
Josef manages all aspects of our supplement ingredient manufacturing plant including daily floor activity with operators and maintenance to support safe, repeatable and reliable manufacturing systems. He also identifies ways for Vireo to improve in transactional and operational efficiencies.
Josef is engaged to Savannah and they are planning an April wedding. While in school, he played football, basketball and baseball, but these days he enjoys racquetball and disc golf. His favorite breakfast combo: eggs and French toast.
Bryce Thumser
Lead QA/QC Technician
Bryce Thumser
Lead QA/QC Technician
Bryce makes sure our tasks are executed to maintain the highest standards of quality at Vireo Resources. He is an excellent leadership resource for our team members by providing knowledge, experience, motivation, support and advice.
Bryce is married to Dawn, who also works at Vireo. They have 4 daughters and 7 grandchildren, with another on the way. After being in the military, he worked for Boeing and Learjet building aircraft. His favorite food without a doubt is pizza, preferably with hamburger, mushrooms and black olives.
Dawn Thumser
Office Administrative Assistant
Dawn Thumser
Office Administrative Assistant
Dawn greets our guests, answers the phone, and assists with daily administrative duties for Vireo. She is responsible for many tasks including time and attendance record keeping, paperwork documentation, data entry and ordering supplies.
Dawn is married to Bryce, who also works at Vireo. They have 4 daughters and 7 grandchildren, with another on the way. They also have 4 cats and Sonic the hedgehog. Her beverage of choice is coffee with cream... unless you are going to Starbucks. Then please bring her an iced mocha espresso.
Jason Work
Production Lead
Jason Work
Production Lead
Jason ensures the manufacturing process is running efficiently and effectively to meet our goals. He is a great leadership resource to team members, providing knowledge, experience, motivation, support and advice.
Jason enjoys golf on the weekends, because unlike other sports, golf lets you converse with friends while playing. He also is an avid roller skater, and has been since he was 10 years old. When given the chance, Jason likes to get away to Stuart, Florida to visit his brother and his brother's bulldog named Chubbs.
Jake Wynne
Warehouse Associate
Jake Wynne
Warehouse Associate
Jake is one of our awesome warehouse associates that selects and delivers the materials needed to keep our production lines moving. He keeps track of our inventory and prepares our finished goods for shipping.
Jake is engaged to team member Emily. He enjoys fishing, riding motorcycles, traveling and is a huge Dr. Pepper fan.
