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And the JR286 Q3 MVP awards go to . . . drum roll please! Colby Sprunk & Erika Goetz were selected not only for representing JR’s values & culture, but for going above and beyond to help the company succeed. Colby Sprunk: Project Manager, Sales and Erika Goetz: Manager, Vendor Compliance have been with JR since 2012 and 2019 respectively, and we are lucky to have them on our team. #JR286 #MVP #EnjoyTheJourney

At JR286, our Guiding Principles help inform, not only our day-to-day, but also how we look towards and plan for the future. As a growth company, two of our favorite guiding principles are around embracing hypergrowth and creating change. We recently took part in a corporate development session that introduced us to the idea of being Agents of Change, within our teams, the company, and our communities. Part of being a Change Agent is the willingness to challenge yourself, to learn, grow and explore new ideas and ways of thinking. At JR, there is no shortage of opportunities for employees to learn, grow, and explore. From mentorship programs and Lunch N Learn sessions, to our Leadership Academy and company-wide development workshops, if you’re up for the challenge and ready to create change, we’re ready for you. Are you an Agent of Change looking for a new place to make an impact? Check out our current job postings to see if we have a role for you. #JRUniversity #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement

The spirit of giving back(packs). Back to school season is backpack season! And no one loves backpack season, back to school accessories, & giving back to the community, more than JR286 and Dakine. Instead of dreading the end of summer, we lean hard into fall by launching some really great backpacks with some really cool partners and recently donated a bunch of back-to-school gear to some awesome kids in our backyard through the LA County Backpack & School Supply Drive. If you’re on the hunt for your perfect backpack for school, travel, or any upcoming adventures, check out Dakine.com. Happy new school year from all of us at JR286 and Dakine Equipment.

And the JR286 Q2 MVP awards go to . . . drum roll please! Hermanto Tjioe & Wallace Mills, were selected by their peers, not only for representing JR’s values & culture, but for going above and beyond to help the company succeed. Hermanto Tjioe, Manager of Supply Chain Systems and Wallace Mills, Category Director, Dakine have both been with JR since 2022 and we are lucky to have them on our team. #JR286 #MVP #EnjoyTheJourney

July is Social Wellness Month! JR286 is proud of our employees’ commitment to social wellness through their involvement in company-sponsored teams and activities. 15 employees participated in our intramural softball team and played weekly in the City of Torrance’s Softball League. LA-based employees also have been enjoying pickup basketball games every Tuesday and Thursday in our new office gym. This month, we kicked off our annual Social Wellness Walking competition! This friendly competition encouraged both physical activity and socialization among our 60 employee participants. At JR286, we are passionate about sports and wellness and believe in fostering a healthy and active workplace culture. #SocialWellnessMonth #SoftballTeam

Last week, our amazing JR286 team volunteered at the West Side Food Bank in Santa Monica where we packed over 300 boxes and 4 pallets of food for the greater Los Angeles community! A huge thank you to everyone who participated. Let’s continue to make a difference. #JR286Cares #Teamwork #CommunityService

Exciting news at JR286! We are thrilled to announce our 20 new interns, coming from 18 different colleges and hometowns across 4 states! They are joining us in both our Torrance and Portland offices, where they are working across the following key departments: Sales, Product, Marketing, Operations, IT, Accounting & Finance, and Legal. We look forward to seeing our interns work alongside our dedicated teams and tackle meaningful projects this summer! #SummerInterns #JR286Team

ONE MISSION – ONE TEAM – ONE PLAN In honor of Pride Month, JR286’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council shared company-wide book recommendations, an informational podcast, and hosted an in-office screening of the documentary “Stonewall at 50.” JR286’s DEI Council, formed in 2022, is an employee-led, volunteer-based committee dedicated to helping guide, inform, create, and execute a DEI strategy reflective of our mission and the voices of our teammates, globally. The Council devotes its efforts to involving the company in various educational events and activities that honor DEI initiatives each month. Join us in recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. #PrideMonth #DEI #JR286Team

On May 19, the 12th Annual Tour de Pier stationary cycling fundraiser was held at the Manhattan Beach pier! In partnership with the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, JR286 is proud to have had our employees, friends and family, and the greater Los Angeles community come together for such an important cause. This year, JR286 had 26 team bikes and collectively raised $59,262 for the foundation! We ride for a cure, committed to making a difference. #TourDePier #PancreaticCancerAwareness #JR286Cares

As November comes to a close, we're reflecting on how JR286 honors Pancreatic Cancer Awareness, not just this month, but throughout the year.   In partnership with the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, JR employees, friends and family support several fundraising and educational events including Tour De Pier, L.A. Cancer Challenge, the Hirshberg Training Team for LA Marathon, and the Hirshberg Foundation Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer. Hundreds of volunteer hours, miles logged, and dollars raised – and in November, in honor of everyone who is or has been impacted by Pancreatic Cancer, we wear purple. #EnjoyTheJourney #JR286