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Celebrating Teamwork: Honoring the First-Ever Gemini Teamwork Award Recipient

At Gemini, our success starts with people who lead with integrity, collaborate with intention, and elevate others through their actions. Teamwork is one of our core values—and it’s essential to our success together. We all have a passion to win, but in the end, we win or lose together. To recognize team members who embody our teamwork core value, we created a Teamwork Award. It honors those who are committed to workplace excellence through: 

  • A commitment to helping customers and teammates achieve shared goals 
  • Selfless support of others
  • A consistently positive, can-do attitude 

It’s not just about one moment of going the extra mile; it’s about showing up every day with dedication, passion, and respect. 

First Recipient of the Teamwork Award  

We are thrilled to congratulate our first-ever Teamwork Award recipient, Kenneth Lueschow, Team Lead II at our Decorah, Iowa, location. Kenneth has been part of the Gemini family for over 15 years, and his journey with us has been marked by steady leadership, an unmatched work ethic, and a genuine heart for collaboration. 

Every day, Kenneth brings a positive, can-do attitude to the floor, empowering those around him, stepping in wherever needed, and ensuring that both team members and customers feel supported. His commitment to fostering a collaborative spirit has made a lasting impact on his coworkers, his department, and the broader Gemini culture. 

“I try to practice teamwork every day and work with everybody,” Kenneth shared. “To be nominated for this award, to be recognized for that—it’s just another level of excitement in my day.” 

Kenneth was nominated by a colleague who described him as someone who is always upbeat, willing to help, and genuinely driven by team success. Whether he’s volunteering for a new challenge, mentoring a new hire, or simply lending a hand without being asked, Kenneth consistently puts the team above himself. 

For Kenneth, working at Gemini is about more than just the job—it’s about being part of something bigger. His pride in the company, commitment to customer satisfaction, and respect for his coworkers make him an extraordinary example of our core values in action. He leads with humility, shows up with purpose, and makes those around him better—one shift at a time. 

A Culture Built on Values 

Our team member recognition efforts—such as this award—are part of a broader investment in our people, shaped by decades of growth, innovation, and values-driven leadership. Since our founding in 1963, Gemini has built a culture centered on respect, opportunity, and shared purpose. We offer a workplace rooted in: 

  • Respect and inclusivity 
  • Opportunities for growth and development 
  • Strong work-life balance 
  • Meaningful benefits and job security 
  • Commitment to meaningful work that aligns with personal values