Why Arborwear Wednesday: Mandy Okrez

A Q&A with our employee who makes Arborwear so amazing

Arborwear is a very special place, and it is the employees who make it so special. Our connections are what cultivates our family culture. That is why we are spotlighting our employees' alignment with our company vision, mission, and values. Mandy is an Inside Sales Representative who has been with Arborwear for over 8 years! Learn more about Mandy:

Q: What drew you to Arborwear originally?

A: The casual work environment, all of the dogs in the office, and lots of friendly people.

Q: How has the company changed since?

A: Our team has really grown! There are a lot more employees now.

Q: What is your favorite Arborwear memory?

A: Anytime we can get out of the office and hang out with each other and customers. We make great memories at tradeshows, warehouse sales and happy hours.

Q: What motivates you to wake up and go to work?

A: My kids who wake up at 6am - does that count?

Q: What is your proudest moment at Arborwear?

A: When I can facilitate a large and complex order and it goes smoothly. That makes me proud.

Q: What is the best career lesson/advice you’ve learned so far?

A: Do what you say you'll do. It will make a big impact if coworkers and customers can see you as someone who is reliable and trustworthy.

Q: What do you like to do when you aren’t working?

A: I love to travel, work in my yard, and go on hikes with my family.

Q: If you could meet anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be?

A: I'm a bit of a history buff, so there are a ton of people I'd like to meet. I think I'd go with my Grandma who I never got to meet. I'd love to hear some good family stories.

Q: What are 3 words to describe you?

A: Hardworking, organized, scatterbrain.