Get to Know WINCO – Dan

WINCO has over 80 full-time employees. We want you to meet them!


Name: Dan Curran
Title: Service Manager
Hobbies: Hiking, fishing, camping.


Q: How long have you been at WINCO?
A: 3 years


Q: Tell me about your family.
A: Melissa and I have been together for 10 years. We have a daughter, Chloe, who is 9. We are from Minnesota, but lived out in California for 7 years. We each have our own cat.

Birthday
King & Cleo

Q: Congratulations on your new position as our Service Manager! Tell me about your background.
A: Starting as a young kid, I have always been interested in electro-magnetism and rotating equipment. I assembled my first DC motor from a kit when I was 9. I received a Marine Technician Certificate from Universal Technical Institute. I was certified by many outboard motor manufacturers. I worked for marine dealerships for six years.

Before starting at WINCO, I spent 7 years as an overhead crane & hoist technician and quickly took on the role of Sales & Service Manager. At WINCO, I use my past experience to continually grow in the power generation industry, when troubleshooting units out in the field.


Fun Fact: There are multiple Dan’s at Winco, this Dan goes by 3.1


Jeffers Petroglyphs, MN

Q: Where is your favorite spot to hike?
A: My favorite places are in the mountains. There aren’t any mountains in Minnesota, so I have to settle for cliffs. The best place in MN are Blue Mounds State Park and the north shore of Lake Superior.

Q: Have any favorite fishing holes?
A: I have a lot of ‘sleeper’ spots I like to go to. I don’t tell anyone which lakes, to keep them from getting too crowded. I mostly like just being on the water.


Thank you for taking time to talk to me!

If you’re ever in the area, stop by and be sure to say ‘hi’ to Dan!

See you soon!

– Big Dog

Get to Know WINCO – Mike

WINCO has around 80 full-time employees. We want you to meet them!

Name: Mike Bohnsack
Department: Final assembly
Hobbies: Hobby farm, hunting & fishing

Q: How long have you been at WINCO?
A: About a year and a half


Q: Tell me a little about your family.
A: Michelle and I have been together for 6 years. We have two sons, Bennett and Nathaniel.


Q: What do you hunt for?
A: Mainly deer.

Do you have a favorite spot?
A: I usually hunt on my in-law’s property.


Q: Do you fish year round or for a certain season? Do you keep what you catch?
A: I fish all year. I keep most everything I catch.


Q: I heard you were in the paper, what was that about?
A: Michelle has a flower business. We have a 40′ x 40′ flower garden. We sell them at local farmer’s markets on the weekends and she makes arrangements for special occasions.


FUN FACT: Mike is 6’8″ tall!


Q: What kinds of animals do you have at your hobby farm?
A: We raise cattle and chickens for meat. We will be getting some pigs next year. We also have our dog , Diesel, and a lot of farm cats too.


Thank you for taking time to talk to me!

If you’re ever in the area, stop by and be sure to say ‘hi’ to Mike!

See you soon!

– BIG DOG

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Big Dog’s Big Adventures

2022 has been a big year for me! Starting out with local parades and going for car rides around Minnesota attending trade shows. Although the year isn’t done yet, I thought I’d share some highlights!

PARADES

Starting in June, I made my debut appearance at two parades. Cherry Creek Days and the Le Center Fire Department 125th Anniversary celebration. I recently was at the Dozinky Days Parade and have one more left to attend in December. My WINCO friends and I have enjoyed handing out candy and can coozies!

SHOWS

I also hit the road to attend a few fairs and expos around Minnesota, including Nicollet County Fair, Le Sueur County Fair, FarmFest, and a Spray Foam World Wide event. Mother Nature also made a guest appearance; two of the shows were hit by tornadoes. Don’t worry, I was safe!


I had a great summer and I hope you did too! See you soon!

– BIG DOG

Get to Know WINCO – Melinda

WINCO has around 80 full-time employees. We want you to meet them!

Melinda Wedding

Name: Melinda Jindra
Department: Purchasing
Hobbies: Camping, our hobby farm

Q: How long have you been at WINCO?
A: 5 months


Q: Tell me about your family.
A: My husband, Mike, and I have been married for two years. We have a daughter Riley, who will soon become a big sister. We are expecting a little girl.

Melinda & Mike
Melinda and Riley

Q: What is your hobby farm like?
A: We have pigs, chickens, dogs, kittens, cows, and crops.


Melinda Camping

Q: Where do you like to go camping?
A: We go anywhere. Mostly, we like to go to Winona and Pioneer Power. We usually go camping twice a year.


Duluth

Q: What is your favorite place in Minnesota?
A: Duluth.



Thank you for taking time to talk to me!

If you’re ever in the area, stop by and be sure to say ‘hi’ to Melinda!

– BIG DOG

Get to Know WINCO – Summer Crew

WINCO has around 80 full-time employees.

This summer, high school students from surrounding schools used their summer break to work for us.

Let’s meet them!


Name: Dante Juberian
Hobbies: Running, gaming, technology

Q: What grade are you going into?
A: I will be starting my Senior year.

Q: Do you run for your school?
A: Yes, I run cross country and track. We went to State last season and I got 14th place.

Q: What kind of technology do you like?
A: PlayStation, Xbox, and Apple gadgets.

Q: Any plans for after High School?
A: I want to go to college, not sure what I want to major in.

Q: How are you liking WINCO?
A: I like it. Everyone is nice and I like that I get to do different things everyday.


Name: Zach Gargett
Hobbies: Sports, my old car, gaming

Q: What grade are you going into?
A: I am going into my Senior year.

Q: What kind of old car do you have?
A: It is a 2009 Pontiac G8

Q: What sports do you like?
A: Hockey and football.

Q: Any plans for after High School?
A: Not sure, I do want to go to college.

Q: How are you liking WINCO?
A: Same as Dante, I like it. We get to do different things every day and people are nice here.


Name: Katelyn Call
Hobbies: Drawing, video games, watching TV, sleeping, reading, writing

Q: What grade are you going into?
A: I am starting my Freshman year.

Q: What do you like to write?
A: Fantasy/fiction stories.

Q: I heard you like Anime, what is your favorite?
A: Saiki K at the moment.

Q: Any plans for after High School?
A: Not sure yet.

Q: How are you liking WINCO?
A: This is my first job. I like it, people are cool. I have been working as a material handler and picking parts.


Name: Janik Wagner
Hobbies: Gaming, working around the house, water sports, drawing, running.

Q: What grade are you going into?
A: I am going into my Senior year.

Q: Do you run for your school?
A: Yes, track and cross country.

Q: Any plans for after High School?
A: I want to go to college, probably get a business degree.

Q: How are you liking WINCO?
A: It is a good environment and good work experience. I liked working in maintenance the most.


Thank you for taking time to talk with me! We enjoyed having you all here and hope that you have a great 2022-2023 school year! We hope you come back next summer!

– BIG DOG