{"id":2107,"date":"2020-11-30T13:49:34","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T21:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brooksresources.com\/?p=2107"},"modified":"2020-11-30T13:49:34","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T21:49:34","slug":"employee-spotlight-mike-hollern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brooksresources.com\/2020\/11\/employee-spotlight-mike-hollern\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee Spotlight: Mike Hollern"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you live in Bend, then you probably know the name Mike Hollern. Our Chairman of the Board has been with Brooks Resources since its inception as a subsidiary of Brooks-Scanlon, Inc. in 1969. Over the years, he says he\u2019s seen highs, lows and a lot of fun! He and his wife Sue are well-known for their work in the community, and are big supporters of the arts and other philanthropic causes in the region. We asked him a few of our regular questions – plus some extras just for him – for our November employee spotlight!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tell us a little about how things have changed (or stayed the same) since Brooks Resources was founded.\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n Our culture remains the same: respect and support for our shareholders, employees, customers, contractors and the community.<\/span><\/p>\n Central Oregon\u2019s growth has caused some stress with increased traffic and minor congestion, but we also have a much more diversified economy,\u00a0 first class medical care, great museums and all the outdoor recreation available here.\u00a0 After the pandemic is over (and it will be over), we\u2019ll again have wonderful restaurants and vibrant art and music scenes.<\/span><\/p>\n Brooks Resources has always been a big supporter of the arts and community nonprofits. Tell us more!\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n The founders of Brooks-Scanlon and Brooks Resources have always believed in the responsibility of businesses and employers to give back to the communities where they live.\u00a0 We encourage employees to work with and for nonprofits and social service agencies, museums, arts organizations and local governments.\u00a0 We contribute a minimum of 3% of our pretax profit to charitable organizations with an emphasis in recent years on social safety net organizations and cultural enrichment and education.\u00a0 We have attracted and retained employees who share these values.<\/span><\/p>\n