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SUPERIOR FARMS EMPLOYEE-OWNER SPOTLIGHT

Cynthia works in our Accounts Receivables department and has been with Superior Farms for 11 years. “My typical day involves applying cash payments, collection and short pay,” she explains. Superior Farms’ leadership position in the lamb industry and the relationships she’s built over the years across the company are just a couple of the things that make Cynthia proud to be an employee-owner. As she says, “I see the full value of every employee contribution and I feel lucky to be a part of it.” When asked to share something about herself most of us might not know, Cynthia says, “I used to ride skateboards with my cousin Steve Caballero, who is a professional skateboarder.” Roll on, Cynthia!

Cynthia Garza

Justin is a Livestock Accountant in our Sacramento office and has been with Superior Farms for nearly five years. Justin’s responsibilities include tracking our live inventory and feedlot perfor- mance, ensuring that producers are paid for their lambs and associated bills, and supply and cost projections. When asked what makes him most proud to be an employee-owner, Justin says, “Without a doubt, the commitment to innovation. Across both our prod- ucts and processes, we are always looking to do things newer, better and more efficiently.” What you may not know about Justin is that, in his free time, he enjoys partici- pating in a live-action combat game called Amtgard. This involves sword and sorcery roleplay and, as Justin explains, “I spend my weekends hitting nerds with sticks.” At home, Justin has one daughter, who is waiting to hear back on her college applications. “I just got married last year, and picked up three grown stepchildren in the bargain,” he says. As an employee-owner, Justin says he feels more aware of the company beyond his department. “I keep abreast of the industry. I pay attention to sales and operations. This is my company,” he explains, “and I want to make sure we’re doing the best we can.” Well said, Justin! 

Justin Smith

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