Tolin culture and values seen in all that we do

Values In Action! - Growth, particularly in our employees, is probably my favorite of our values to showcase. We demonstrate our commitment to this with training, with mentorship, by continually looking for ways to help individuals refine their craft and develop new skills. But, if you look around at the many tenured employees at Tolin, one thing that will stand out is how many of them started at Tolin in a different position than they currently hold. 

A couple of things that make that possible is the natural transition of people retiring or choosing a different path, and new positions being developed to accommodate our growth as a company. But, most notably, we recognize the value an existing employee offers in filling those newly available positions and, not only encourage interested employees to apply, but seek employees who may not have expressed interest, but their skills are perfect for the position.

Nearly our entire executive team is comprised of people who represent this value. Nearly our entire middle management group is the same. Nearly all supervisors are the same. These are people who began their career at Tolin in a different role and, because of this value, have grown into the positions they currently hold.

Rachel Calkins began her career at Tolin 9 ½ years ago as an Administrative Assistant. She took on the crucial responsibility of managing our 400+ licenses spanning several states, ensuring everything stayed up to date, and applied for new licenses as frequently needed. She provided essential sales support, creating or serving as a backup for creating all Service Agreements that went to customers from 2015 to 2022. She also began training new members of our team in the various tasks our department is responsible for. During that time, she also took the lead in planning two of our largest company events: Customer Appreciation Day and the Holiday Party.

Shortly after the Admin Department was absorbed into HR, she was promoted to Human Resources Supervisor and was again entrusted with training new team members and guiding them in managing licenses and Service Agreements, while learning the processes of HR and continuing to be my main support. Rachel’s growth at Tolin is a testament to her unwavering work ethic, adaptability, and dedication. From Administrative Assistant to Human Resources Manager, Rachel’s growth continues to be on an upward path.

~Elizabeth Aurand, Manager of Human Resources

Values In Action - Respect
Scott's story at Tolin began back in 2007. I vividly remember the day I trained him as a delivery driver, showing him the ropes for delivering paychecks to the storage drops. He was so young and earnest, and I couldn't help but notice how respectful he was for his age. Little did I know then that this enthusiastic young driver would one day be leading the logistics department.
   Fast forward 17 years, and Scott has indeed come a long way. For the past few years, he has been managing the logistics department with dedication and excellence. Witnessing his growth at Tolin has been nothing short of inspiring. It's truly special to see how so many individuals here at Tolin have risen through the ranks and taken on leadership roles.
   Scott's journey is a testament to his hard work and his embodiment of our core values, especially respect. He is kind, patient, and faces every challenge with unwavering composure. His growth and success are a source of pride for all of us at Tolin. 
   I am genuinely proud to know Scott and to have the privilege of working alongside him. His story is a shining example of what can be achieved with dedication and the right attitude.
~Bobbi Duran, Director of Corporate Services