Goetze to Know Us: Meet Joann

Welcome back to Goetze to Know Us, a series where we spotlight outstanding Goetze's Candy Company employees. We are happy to introduce you to Joann!

Name:
Joann Ogle
Job/title:
Operator
Number of years employed by Goetze’s: 
4 years
What positions have you worked on during your time at Goetze's: 
​Operator, this has been my position since I started here at Goetze.
Caramel Creams or Cow Tales – if you had to pick one, which would it be and why?
Caramel Creams, I love the cream in the center of the caramel creams better.
Do you have any memories with our products growing up?
My favorite was the tray packs, my dad would get them from a store by my grandmoms house. There were a real treat.
How do you eat your Caramel Creams? (eg: center first, all in one bite)
I eat them all in one bite. When I was a kid I would pop the center out and eat that first, the eat the caramel.
Favorite Goetze’s flavor?
There are many that I enjoy.  Caramel Apple and Oreo are my favorite.
Any special recipes using our product that you can share?
I like to cut pieces of Oreo Cow Tales and put it in my caramel ice cream.
Dream Caramel Creams/Cow Tales flavor or partnership:
Blueberry Cream or Pineapple.
If you could describe your experience at Goetze’s in one word, what would it be?
Awesome!
Most memorable moment at work:
The Christmas party. I was completely amazed how they cared so much about the employees that they were recognized people and attendance, years of service. The sense of being together as a team.
What makes being part of Goetze's Candy special that you have chosen a career here?
Family- when I first started here, I didn't know much about working in an office, but I had amazing coworkers that helped me along the way. I feel blessed to have each one of them.
What does it mean to be a part of the team?
Walking together. Sharing ideas, being included in the daily process.
Is there a quote that you live by that has helped you grow in your career?
The future depends on what you do today.