Positively MFV July 2023
The Buzz
Employee Benevolent Fund
Help your employee family by donating to the Employee Benevolent Fund! It supports employees and their families that have endured monetary hardships through unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, medical conditions, injury, or death. The fund is 100% supported by the contributions of our employees, so we need you! You can donate money or PTO once you have reached 80 hours. For more information, contact our HR Office at 910-285-1005 or mfvhr@murfam.com.
Blood Drive Held AT MFV Headquarters
Our Red Cross blood drive was a huge success! Thank you to everyone that came out to donate and help up save lives! If you missed this one, please consider donating on the next one!
Caring with Pride
We were proud to be a supporter of the Caring with Pride Golf Classic this year to help raise money for much-needed medical equipment for the Nevada Regional Medical Center (NRMC) in Missouri. Hawkeye Sow Farm Manager Matt Bays, Vice President and Director of Production Mike Wyant, and Missouri Production Manager Joe Oehring participated in the tournament on behalf of MFV!
River Landing Wins WWAY Viewers’ Choice Award
Congratulations to River Landing for winning Best Wedding Venue in the WWAY Viewers’ Choice Awards! We’re so grateful to all our employees for making River Landing one of the top wedding venues in Eastern NC.
Helping a Hero
It was an honor to be able to support Helping a Hero at their recent event, The Lee Greenwood Patriot Awards Dinner. President and CEO Dell Murphy and NC Support and Operations Manager Wen Murphy were in attendance to help celebrate patriotism and honor wounded warriors, and we were also happy to see one of our very own Mad Boar servers, Adela Deleon, working at the dinner!
Helping a Hero works to empower severely wounded heroes injured in the Post 9-11 Global War on Terror and assist them in building a specially adapted home designed to restore their independence. To learn more about the organization visit www.helpingahero.org.
Farm Managers Attend World Pork Expo
We recently attended the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa to participate in educational seminars and network with other pork producers in the industry. Our representatives for this year were: Driftwood Manager Dan Sumner, Bear Creek Manager David Connor, Ozark East Manager Scott Schenker, Chestnut Farm Manager Ryan Aborn, Springview Manager Matt Watts, Hawkeye Manager Matt Bays, Maintenance Manager Bill Rainey, Maintenance Coordinator Terry Greer, Production Manager Joe Oehring, Sr. Production Manager Doug Tennal, VP and Director of Production Mike Wyant. Thank you for representing Murphy Family Ventures at this great event!
We were honored to design Wallace's new town sign sponsored by the Wallace Rotary Club with support from the town and other organizations. It will be a staple in our community and a beautiful representation of the place we call home!
Employee Celebrations
Blue Stem farm recently had a celebration lunch for the birthdays of Wendy Johnson and Leo Cortez. It was also a going away party for Angie Webb who is transferring to a different farm! Happy Birthday Wendy and Leo, and good luck Angie!
Scorecard Winners
Each month our sow farms participate in healthy competition in an effort to reward the highest levels of productivity. This is measured in three areas, farrowing rate, pigs weaned, and conception rate/RTU. Each of the winning teams receives a catered dinner of their choice.
North Carolina - may
Farrow Rate
1st Place: NC Wolf
2nd Place: Taylors Bridge
3rd Place: Hairr 2
4th Place: Boykin Lake
5th Place: Lisbon 1
PWSF
1st Place: Pender 1
2nd Place: Hairr 2
3rd Place: Boykin Lake
4th Place: Wolf
5th Place: Turner
Conception Rate
1st Place: Riverfront 2
2nd Place: Triumph
3rd Place: Enviro 3
4th Place: Stantonsburg
5th Place: Hairr 1
Missouri - June
Farrow Rate
1st Place: Chestnut
2nd Place: Arrowhead
3rd Place: Springview
4th Place: Sawgrass
5th Place: Ozark East
PWSF
1st Place: Sweet Springs
2nd Place: Hawkeye
3rd Place: Wolfpack
4th Place: Ozark East
5th Place: Quailridge
Conception Rate
1st Place: Springview
2nd Place: Quailridge
3rd Place: Sawgrass
4th Place: Hawkeye
5th Place: Driftwood
Congratulations to Pender 1 Sow Farm who recently celebrated their scorecard win with a team lunch!
Who will be the next scorecard winners?
Employee Spolight
We're putting the spotlight on Davis Bryant at River Landing Builders! He has worked with MFV since 2015 when he was a golf cart attendant at River Landing at just 15 years old. Since then he has also worked as a food runner at Mad Boar Restaurant & Pub, at Village Store & Subs, and participated in a hospitality management internship at River Landing. In his current role, he serves as a procurement manager and project manager where his responsibilities include estimating the amount of materials needed for a job site, gathering quotes, and overseeing houses under construction. When asked what his favorite part of his job has been Davis said, "Getting to learn new things and understanding the process of building a home. At MFV you're more than an employee, you're family and you can't find that at a lot of places now, and it means a lot."
Davis is originally from Wallace and attended Hampden-Sydney College where he gained a bachelor's degree in economics and business. In his free time, he enjoys deer, duck, and turkey hunting, golfing, and going fishing.
Celebrating Employee Anniversaries
Daniel Sumner, Driftwood
30 years
Congratulations to Driftwood Sow Farm Manager Daniel Sumner who is celebrating 30 years with MFV! "His desire to develop others and pass on his knowledge shows what a successful leader he is. Dan is a great asset to Murphy Family Ventures, and we truly appreciate his dedication and look forward to celebrating more years to come," stated Missouri Senior Human Resource Specialist Lori Foster.
Pictured from left to right: Sr. Production Manager Doug Tennal, Production Manager Joe Oehring, Driftwood Sow Farm Manager Daniel Sumner, and Vice President and Director of Production Mike Wyant.
Lorenzo Pichardo - Hairr 1
30 years
Congratulations to Lorenzo Pichardo of Hairr 1 who recently celebrated his 30th anniversary with MFV! Thank you for all your hard work over the years! Standing with him is Farm Manager Chris Leary, Sr. Production Manager Greg Wulf, Keagan Warren, and Vice President and Director of Operations Terry Tate.
Maria Portilloescobar - NC Pack Sow Farm
25 years
Congratulations to Maria Portilloescobar from NC Pack Sow Farm who is celebrating 25 years with MFV! Pictured with her are Production Manager Mark Spearman, Farm Manager Newton Carter, Sr. Production Manager Greg Wulf, and Vice President and Director of Operations Terry Tate.
Dan Ammons - Albemarle Boats
25 years
Happy 25th anniversary to Dan Ammons who received a 25-year Service Award. Dan serves as a Line 1 Supervisor, and he is responsible for the construction of the 27 and 31 Dual Consoles. Through his 25 years of service Dan has been involved in the construction of many of our models. He is extremely dependable, and he leads his team by example daily.
“He is extremely dependable and leads his team by example daily. I appreciate his loyalty and dedication,” stated General Manager Burch Perry.
Keith Privott - Albemarle Boats
25 years
Keith Privott also received a 25-year service award and is the Director of Sales and Product Development. Having grown up in the business, he has a keen eye for design and leads the development of new models. he also interacts with dealers and customers on a daily basis and attends many of the boat shows. Most recently he is leading the build of the new 53’ Spencer Edition Flagship.
“Keith comes to work every day with an enthusiastic attitude and his dedication is apparent in the long hours he works to get the job done,”
stated General Manager Burch Perry.
Heather Grace - The Inn at River Landing
10 years
Congratulations to Heather Grace, the guest services supervisor at The Inn at River Landing! She recently celebrated her 10th anniversary with MFV and has been a valuable part of the team! Thank you Heather! Standing with her is General Manager Andra McKinnie.
5 Year Anniversaries
Anita Wood
Mad Boar
July 11
George Bass
Maintenance NC
July 12
Desiree Cromartie
NC Pack
July 16
Steven Francis
Eagles Nest
July 17
1 Year Anniversaries
Ronshanay Williams
Hotel Room Operations
July 5
Jessica Lesmeister
Hotel Room Operations
July 5
Raymond McCormick
Mako Chicken Farm
July 6
Harley Crumpler
Mad Boar
July 11
Brooke Hyman
River Landing Administration
July 11
Mildred Rubi
Hawkeye
July 11
Jose Castillo Hernandez
Albermarle Boats
July 12
Rodolfo Rocha Gomez
Albemarle Boats
July 12
Linda Hernandez
Mako Chicken Farm
July 19
Jasmine Paredes
Clubhouse Food & Beverage
July 25
Kimberly Smith
Lisbon 1
July 27
Gracelyn Morrison
Clubhouse Food & Beverage
July 29
Check out these photos of our employees receiving anniversary gifts!
Congratulations to Augustin Pedraza Hernandez who recently received a 1 year anniversary gift and Walter Phthisic who recently received his 5 year anniversary gift!
Safety First
How to Fight Fatigue
Over the years we have created habits, some good and some not so good. Maybe this would be a good time to do a personal check up on yourself.
Do you:
Get side tracked or lose focus when working?
Make more errors or drop things?
Feel weak or sluggish?
If any of your answers were yes, it’s time for a personal check up!
Are you:
Eating healthy foods?
Exercising on a weekly basis?
Scheduling work to prevent overload?
Getting plenty of time off from work?
Sleeping at least 8 hours per night?
Going to your doctor for regular checkups?
If any of your answers were no, it’s time to make some lifestyle changes!
Safety Awards
Congratulations to the Clubhouse Food & Beverage staff who received gifts for achieving 5 years of safety! Great job team!
June
Dover Finishers - 14 years
Twister Hill - 13 years
Singletary Sow - 12 years
Boykin Lake Sow - 10 years
Riverfront 1 Sow - 6 years
Register Feed Mill - 6 years
Hairr 2 Sow - 4 years
Enviro Tech 2 Sow - 3 years
Triumph Sow - 3 years
Mako Poultry - 2 years
The Inn at River Landing - 2 years
Pender 1 Sow - 1 year
MFV Referral Bonus Program
Get paid up to $600 for referring your friends and family to work at Murphy Family Ventures with our Referral Bonus Program!
Speak with your local HR representatives
for more information.
NC: 910-285-1005 | MO: 417-677-7337
hrdept@murfam.com
Congratulations to Gritzel Cruz Morales of Riverfront 1 who recently received a referral bonus! Standing with her is Farm Manager Jose Zuniga.
Online Medical Services Available Through Teladoc
Effective 12/01/2022 we are now using Teladoc for online medical services instead of MD Live. You will still enjoy the same services for a $10 copay for non-emergency conditions. Click the link below for more information.
Employee Discounts
Grab your next lunch from Mad Boar Restaurant & Pub and Village Subs or visit Bill Carone Cars for all your vehicle needs. Don’t forget, all employees get a 10% discount at both restaurants, 10% off car repairs, and $500 off a new or used car.
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