Dirty Hands

The devastation caused by the fires in the Los Angeles area has left many families and businesses facing unimaginable challenges. At Dirty Hands, we believe in standing together and getting involved during times of crisis. To support retailers affected by the fires, we're offering extra hands to help keep your shelves stocked, your stores running, and your customers served. Whether you need assistance packing shelves, building displays, or any other in-store support, our team is ready to step in where you need us most. If you know someone who could use our support, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly or via our website (www.dirtyhands.com). We stand willing and ready to help our communities during these difficult times.?

At Dirty Hands, Thanksgiving isn’t just about the feast —it’s about showing up for our community in meaningful ways. As we reflect on this season, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the people and partnerships that make everything we do possible. ?? To our amazing DIRTY HANDS TEAM: This year, you went above and beyond during our annual Holiday Help tradition. From packing out endless shelves of holiday favorites to building displays, managing out-of-stocks, and helping stores navigate the chaos, your hard work was extraordinary. This effort requires everyone to roll up their sleeves and pitch in, no matter the role—and you delivered with passion and dedication. ?? To our RETAIL PARTNERS: Thank you for welcoming us into your stores and trusting us to support your teams during one of the busiest times of the year. Your collaboration inspires us, and we’re proud to work alongside you to make the holidays brighter for your customers. ?? To our BRAND PARTNERS: Thank you for allowing us to champion your incredible products and ensure they’re front and center for holiday shoppers. Together, we’ve achieved so much this year, driving growth, building connections, and bringing joy to more baskets nationwide. Holiday Help reminds us why we do what we do: because success in retail is about relationships. It’s about being there when it matters most and ensuring every product and display plays a part in the stories families create this season. From our Dirty Hands family to yours, we wish you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, gratitude, and connection. Here’s to all the hard work, shared successes, and partnerships that make this journey so rewarding. #dirtyhands #cpg #holidayhelp #thanksgiving #appreciation #naturalfoodindustry

Meet Allisa Mitchell ?? Allisa is our Brand Brand Asset & Onboarding Specialist! ?? EXPERIENCE: "I started out working for a Brokerage in their Kroger Division submitting promotions and clearing deductions for about 45 Major CPG Brands then found an opportunity at a new Brokerage to move into sales. As I grew within the company, I found Strategy/Ops was my home. I eventually moved into Brand Onboarding/Brand Projects/Asset Management/Building Processes & Tools/Sales Support/Distributor Support/Etc." ?? PROUD MOMENT: "I am especially proud of the way we were able to merge two major brokerage assets into one universal location while also being a resource for the Brokerage team. We are still building new processes and tools every day. I am also very proud of the way we are recreating the wheel we call 'onboarding' to create a high-quality experience for the brands we partner with." ??♀? OUTSIDE OF WORK: "My number one favorite thing to do is to spend time with my niece and nephews as much as possible. I also enjoy trying to teach myself new instruments, going to the beach to surf, and traveling as much as possible. My goal is to eventually hit every major beach in the US before I am 30." #dirtyhands #cpg #naturalfoodindustry #teammemberspotlight #teammembertuesday

Our secret to managing a large remote workforce lies in ensuring that each person who joins Dirty Hands deeply understands our values and the responsibility we all have to our community. This is where our Guiding Principles come into play. Five years ago, our friend and advisor, Deacon Patrick Toole, encouraged us to codify the “secret sauce” that defines our values, actions, and the characteristics foundational to our business. We did just that and called them our Guiding Principles. They are: We are a family and family comes first. Lead humbly. Be of service. Wield the power of positivity. Make each other proud. Earn it. Love what you do. And never fear a little dirt. To bring these words to life, every new hire spends 90 minutes with members of the family to say hello, learn our company’s history, and dive into our Guiding Principles. This is my favorite part. New members hear directly from us what truly matters. We share that family isn’t just about who you’re related to, but who you support during tough times and who will support you when you hit a rough patch.?“Make each other proud” is a bond we share. This can be a lonely job and it’s everyone’s responsibility to act with integrity, whether someone is watching or not—a crucial mindset for remote work. “Love what you do” is both a promise and a reality check. If, one day, you find you no longer love what you do, let’s talk about it. We’ll work with you to find a new path rather than allowing you to suffer through days of dissatisfaction. No one wins in that scenario, and it’s important to be honest and upfront from the start. This focus on aligning expectations and values is why the average tenure of a Dirty Hands team member is over two years. In a relationship-driven business, tenure matters. The longer we work together, the more skilled and effective we become. Remote work is challenging. Without investing the time and energy to breathe life into the organization’s spirit, its heart and soul will fade. No buzzwords on a wall or pages in a handbook can compete with time spent sharing our passion and dedication to a united team. Making these principles part of every member's journey at DH leads to buy-in and ultimately positive results for our brands and partners. Make the time. Bring your values to life. It’s the only way to build community and inspire action.

Theresa is our Brand Retail Strategist! In this role, she works closely with brands of all sizes to develop strategies that drive growth through increasing brand awareness, volume, and velocity. ?? EXPERIENCE: "I started in the good ol' Prep Foods pizza station at WFM and worked my way up to Grocery Team Leader during my 6 years there.?A few years later I joined Dirty Hands to open up the PNW region. Nearly 8 years later, and with the majority of my time spent as a Brand Manager, I am now working as the Brand Retail Strategist." ??? PROUD MOMENT: "I'm proud to be one piece of the puzzle in helping healthy food get into the hands of the public while simultaneously helping our partners grow!" ? OUTSIDE OF WORK: "I enjoy spending my free time outdoors, whether in the mountains on a snowboard, bike, hike, or camping trip, or getting my hands dirty in the garden. In recent months my greatest joy is doing anything and everything with my husband our 4 month old son Wesley!" hashtag#dirtyhands hashtag#cpg hashtag#naturalfoodindustry hashtag#teammemberspotlight hashtag#teammembertuesday

A successful promotion takes preparation, communication, and execution. Whole Foods Market executes two promotional cycles each month - July A and July B for example. New promotions drop every other Wednesday and on this day stores transition their old displays for what is newly on sale. Knowing this, a successful promotion begins two weeks prior to change over. During this time, it's imperative that decision-makers in store are aware of what’s coming on sale, what kind of sale it is (TPR, National Off Shelf), and what has been agreed upon in the buyers office. This information helps stores plan more effectively to ensure they are meeting global directives, while flexing their own in-store autonomy. It also ensures your brand is top of mind when store leadership is deciding what brands will go where. Communicating the information once is not enough. It takes weekly reminders and consistent check-ins to ensure that your brand sees the greatest ROI on the promotional spend. The difference between a successful promo and an unsuccessful promo occurs here, in the preparation and communication stage. The execution - the building of displays, the hanging of sales tags, the managing stock levels throughout the whole promotion - is equally important but good execution means nothing if the right people aren’t prepared and informed. The holy grail of promotional execution is when stores build displays and position your brand in prime position prior to the promo dropping. That’s what we see below for our partners at LOVE CORN. This beautiful display at a POP next to the registers is built and ready to go for Wednesday's price change. Fortunately for them, they get two more days of eyes and interest in a prime location, which will only drive their velocities heading into July A. This display is a result of preparation, communication, and some beautiful execution. It takes being present getting dirty to secure, but there’s no doubt - this display is clean. Great job, Chava! Dirty Hands

Meet Jack Neeley??? Jack is our Midwest Regional Sales Manager! He helps our brands acquire, retain, and expand business at key retailers in the Great Lakes like Meijer and Fresh Thyme. ?? EXPERIENCE: "I got my start stocking shelves at Meijer in college. There I learned the basic industry jargon, as well as the value of good merchandising and how great of an effect it can have on a brand's performance. In September 2020, Grant Burgess hired me as his first employee at Burgess Strategic Advisors (BSA). I did a bit of everything: helping with category review submissions, managing and setting up items and promotions with distributors, and calling on just about every small to medium-sized account at one point or another. The broad range of tasks and rapid growth of the company helped to accelerate my development as a competent professional in the industry. In my current role, I help to acquire, retain, and expand our brands' business at key retail chains in the Midwest like Meijer and Fresh Thyme." ?? PROUD MOMENT: "Mergers can be challenging for everyone, but they also present unique opportunities. I thrive on well-structured systems, and while the merger of Dirty Hands and BSA initially disrupted mine, it pushed me to innovate and improve. Through quick thinking and an adaptive mindset, the merger has enhanced my strength and resilience." #dirtyhands #cpg #naturalfoodindustry #teammemberspotlight #teammembertuesday

Meet Salleigh Knox??? Salleigh is our Associate Director of Brand Strategy! She specializes in strategic management that drives tailored growth for our brands at different stages in their lifecycle. ?? EXPERIENCE: "I'm the person who studied Food & Nutrition and managed to pursue a career related to my field of study! Starting as the first employee at an extra-scrappy food startup, advancing to a headquarter buyer, and navigating through various brand management positions, these roles have equipped me with the expertise to effectively advise brands, forge successful retail strategies, and surpass revenue targets on a national scale." ??? PROUD MOMENT: "The development of Brokerage has been an unparalleled journey! Working with a team that shares a deep passion for our brands and vision for top-tier brokerage has been both challenging and fulfilling. Witnessing the progress of our long-standing partners, who have adapted through various phases of our brokerage, and our continued commitment to their growth, is incredibly gratifying. When a brand is successful, I feel successful." ??OUTSIDE OF WORK: "Outside of work, I love to be outdoors! Whether it is hiking or paddleboarding, when the weather in nice in Seattle, you can catch me outside. I love to travel with my family and experience different cultures and see our amazing world. A trip we're looking forward to is the Olympics this summer, we're excited to get back to France and experience the Summer Games live!" #dirtyhands #cpg #naturalfoodindustry #teammemberspotlight #teammembertuesday