“The heart of our stellar organization is a clear mission and top-notch people,” said Josh Burch, CEO and partner of Keep Supply, a wholesale distributor of industrial refrigeration parts and equipment. “We take extreme pride in discovering and further developing caring, talented and fun people for every role.” Aligned with Keep Supply’s mission to, “Be the Best Part.”, Burch said it’s the people on staff who are the company’s best offering. “They’re the best part of the industry, and the best part of our customer’s day.”
Because of that, taking great care of the team is at the forefront of every decision made at Keep Supply. “Our people are at their best when they aren’t being pulled down by life’s weight,” said Burch. “We’re doing everything we can to lift people to higher levels by way of fair compensation and a full suite of employer-paid benefits.” When life does get heavy, unlimited PTO and mandatory vacation provide the rest and refresh that’s needed for team members to bounce back stronger.
Culture
“Our culture is driven by a great brand personality and the Culture Club and we’re not talking “Karma Chameleon,” joked Burch. “We’re talking about our employees who volunteer to take charge of local and remote employee engagement.” From Taco Tuesday to emoji gratitude tacos in Slack, after-hours sports programs to office parking lot disc golf, the company is all about finding ways to appreciate, surprise and delight every employee and to make sure everyone knows they’re a valued part of the team.
The fact that the company has grown 103% in the past 12 months with only 5% voluntary turnover speaks to the opportunity and the healthy, fun environment they’ve built at Keep. Special incentives and rewards are also a part of keeping employees happy and turnover virtually nonexistent. These include things like:
Team barrel bonus program.
Performance pay.
Unlimited PTO + paid parental leave.
Loads of free meals, snacks and beverages.
Quarterly “Golden Keeper” Award.
Outfitted with great workwear.
100% employer paid benefits.
Open books
Keep Supply practices the Great Game of Business, which means each employee is involved in strategic planning, weekly financial huddles and knows they have a stake in the outcome and success or failure of the company. This creates a clear connection to their professional purpose and value, making their time spent at work more fulfilling. Cowbells regularly ring in the office to celebrate companywide successes.
Pluck LLC d.b.a. Keep Supply was founded in 2017 in Springfield, Missouri, by Chris Langston, Josh Burch and Drake Hughes and has since grown to more than 50 employees. Keep Supply industrial refrigeration parts and equipment are used by food & beverage manufacturers, in cold storage, in space exploration and beyond. Leveraging hybrid commerce solutions, Keep Supply has brought invaluable parts to customers around the world, playing a critical role in the cold chain.
