The Goebel team – celebrating 75 years of excellence.
Recognizing our Employees.
The Fred C. Goebel Tradition of Excellence Award (TOEX Award) is given to recognize a Goebel Fixture Company employee for their commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in areas of safety, quality, productivity, equipment and workplace design.
| 2009 | Lori Thorson | For her exceptional commitment and dedication to process improvement, cost reduction, and green initiatives. |
| 2008 | Bob Lawrence | In recognition of his positive attitude, commitment to craftsmanship, and unparalleled knowledge in the area of metalwork. |
| 2007 | John Betker | For his consistently achieving superior levels of productivity and establishing unparalleled work standards for the shop floor. |
| 2006 | Derrick Harff | For his pride in workmanship, integrity and commitment to producing products of high value that continually exceed internal and external customer expectations. |
| 2005 | Ralph Anderson | For his exceptional work ethic, commitment and years of dedicated service in leading the Outfitting and Loading areas in meeting our customers challenging expectations. |
| 2004 | Jim DeMeyer | For his tireless dedication and commitment to customer service, teamwork and our Corporate Vision. |
| 2001 | Elroy Schuette | For his expertise and dedication in leading installation crews to quality project completions, always striving to exceed the expectations of our customers. |
| 2000 | Gerald Binsfeld | For exceptional dedication to this company with both time and talents. His ability to work through adversity to meet customer demands and maintain high quality standards. |
| 1999 | Brad Dobberstein | For his dedication and commitment to developing new and innovative spreadsheet solutions, always visualizing the outcome from the beginning. |
| 1998 | Brian Koehler | For leading the contract manufacturing division to profits with a true concern for workers. For his dedication to the company and commitment to deliver quality products to customers. |
| 1997 | Virgil Goebel | For his concern for employees, for promoting harmony while seeking productivity, for making us owners via the ESOP. |
| 1996 | John Lueth | For seeking to build things in a cost-effective manner. An all around craftsman and expert cabinetmaker, willing and able to take on difficult projects. |
| 1995 | Marv Moehring | For being quality-minded, dedicated and trustworthy, seeking zero defects in workmanship and function, making sure every drawer and door fits and works right. |
| 1994 | All Goebel Employees | Presented in recognition of your outstanding effort and perseverance toward success in uncertain times. |
| 1993 | Dennis Meyer & CP Set-Up Operators Dick Goebel & Maint. Dept. | “Team Effort” for devising and implementing a new feed chain system on the knife block machining line. |
| 1992 | Ernie Kuester, Jr. | For his expertise and dedication in leading installation crews to quality store completions, exceeding expectations of both the customer and the company. |
| 1991 | John Leuth Louie Zumach |
For the development of the new method of column enclosure construction utilizing a two-piece mold. |
| 1990 | Louis Zumach | For his pursuit of quality and efficiency through innovation and organization. A true craftsman whose work area is an example for others to follow. |
| 1989 | Dwayne Briese Gale Nelson | For ideas contributed toward cornice saw development. |
| 1988 | Eugene Skoog Clarence Vejrosta |
For ideas contributed to fold-down horse cart development. |
| 1988 | Lowell Danielson | For his many contributions to the design and construction of jigs and fixtures that enhance productivity while making the difficult seem easy. |