In the spirit of thankfulness, The Cuyahoga Group would like to express our gratitude to each of our team members, and to the partnerships we’ve grown with all of our customers.  Every Tuesday and Thursday through the month of November The Cuyahoga Group will be spotlighting The Cuyahoga Group Executive Team and what they are Thankful for.

Executive Team Member- Thankful Series 5 with Ken Hrabnicky, Vice President of Operations.

What is your favorite part of your job? 

Ken: First and foremost, our people.  We really have great people and all of them make the company great.  

 I also love to see the end result,  everything we do “behind the scenes” from placing orders, making fresh food, distributing products to each facility, stocking markets or vending machines, to the final transaction by the customer.  Really amazing how it all comes together!

What’s a hard lesson that you have learned by dealing with COVID 19?  

Ken: Being more patient.  Things take longer today than they did a year ago.  Staying positive and being thankful for the people we have in our lives and not to take anything or anyone for granted.  Times have been difficult, and I keep reminding myself of a quote someone shared with me “tough times don’t last, tough people do.”

What’s something you look forward to in the future (Business and Personal)?

Ken: It’s the simple things, seeing my daughter grow up, attending live sporting events, concerts. Heck, I can’t wait to be able to shake hands with someone again.