Ron Bauer was recognized for 20 years at Pace Dairy in September.
Bauer held nearly every position required in the process department including lidder, loaf relief, cooker, grinder and Natec operator. In the natural department he has held the positions of slice line operator, cuter and Bosar operator.
Bauer loves to drive around and listen to music.
He shares his special memories of Pace as, “Just all the friends and experiences over the years. It was a sad day when the Natecs ran for the last time. Even though that line could be a pain, it was still enjoyable to work on it.”
His family includes daughter Alicia Bauer, who will soon be married to Kevin Stanton; and son Nathan Bauer. He also has a granddaughter, Lily Faye Stanton.
“I love them all very much,” he said. “I love being a father and Papaw.”
Sondra Goss celebrated 15 years at Pace Dairy in September.
Originally a member of the process department, Goss worked as a palletizer, cutter and IWS cook. She is currently a member of the Line 12/13 Team on first shift.
Sondra’s hobbies include camping and spending time with her grandchildren.
She enjoyed working in the process department on the IWS and loaf lines before they were removed.
Her family includes her husband of 23 years, Larry Goss; daughter Cassondra (Jared); two sons, Dustin (Emily) and Derrick (Christa); and her grandchildren, Dakoda, Daniel, Madisyn, Valerie, Landon, Abigail, Moran and two more on the way.
John Lewis marked five years at Pace in September.
He has held many different positions at Pace in his short tenure including: palletizer on Lines 17 & 20, cutter on Lines 17 & 20 and operator on lines 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20. Lewis is currently a member of the Line 17/20 Team.
His son-in-law, Brad Pierce, also is an associate at Pace.
His hobbies include hunting, fishing and reading.
Lewis and his wife, Bridget have a son, Seth, and a daughter, Brooke Pierce. They also enjoy three grandsons, Augustus, 6, Ember, 9, and Rowan, 1.
