Our Working Partners & Why They Love GRI
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Deidre Ashwood
Employed since 2008
“The job coaches are the best“
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James Bailes
Employed since 2024
“I like working with my coworkers, they are nice to me.“
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Landon Bodien
Employed since 2023
“I love being around everyone and having a good time with my friends!”
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Leon Bolton
Employed since 2015
“Good coworkers, friendly soldiers and I like the freedom of working alone“
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Mary Carlson
Employed since 2023
“I like helping to pack clothes and getting to visit with friends.“
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Nahstahsiah Cole
Employed since 2021
“I like working here because I get challenged with working with my hands and I get along with everyone here.“
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Brian Crawford
Employed since 2024
“I like the pace of my job, I don’t like to sit down. I like my job coaches and coworkers.
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James Crawford
Employed sine 2024
“To make my mom proud of me. My mom is my main focus and to be successful”
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Verlin Crigger
Employed since 2008
“I love being around people and making money”
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Dustin Fonville
Employed since 2020
If I was vocal I would say “I like working here because of another working partner. She likes to take me for walks around the building and helps me.“
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Sylvia Gilbreth
Employed since 2021
“Job Coaches are nice. I like to shred.“
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Ken Goodou
Employed since 2017
“I like getting paychecks and going to Southern Agriculture. That’s my favorite store“
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Jamie Gordon
Employed since 2021
“It’s a good job“
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Nicole Griner
Employed since 2022
“It’s an easy job and I like helping soldiers“
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Michael Guthrie
Employed since 2024
“I like to help”
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Josh Hammans
Employed since 2012
“I love all the different jobs I get to learn, especially syrup“
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Francis Harrison
Employed since 2013
”I enjoy telling customers our sales and being kind. I like to work hard and make money.”
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Brenden Hays
Employed since 2023
“I like my job, ain’t that something.”
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Vanessa Hilderbrand
Employed since 2014
“My favorite thing is to make the store look really clean.“
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Ellis Holder
Employed since 2023
“I like my job, the new friends I’ve made, and the paychecks are nice.”
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Letha Hosier
Employed since 2013
“I like working at Golden Rule because of the job coaches and the people that come in and shop are my friends.“
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Austin Huff
Employed since 2018
“Work and get better“
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Becky Huffstedler
Employed since 1988
“I love my job“
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Tabitha Hurd
Employed since 2018
“Golden Rule is the best place to work!”
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Trevin Kaler
Employed since 2025
“I have worked here for 3 weeks and have learned a lot in syrup and janitorial. I enjoy working here and have made a lot of new friends“
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Laci Kauffman
Employed since 2017
“Good paying job“
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Stephen Knight
Employed since 2023
“Working around the army helicopters, my coworkers and job coach help me when I need it.“
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Devin Loyd
Employed Since 2018
“I like heating up lunches. Good work and good money.“
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Keven Lynch
Employed since 2013
“I like the job coaches and co-workers.”
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Jacob Massey
Employed since 2013
“I like being around people“
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Ryan Mathes
Employed since 2015
“I like working with my friends and making money“
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Clistie McGuire
Employed since 2017
“I love seeing the helicopters at work and my job coaches. I named my cats after 2 of them“
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Shelonta Moore
Employed since 2000
“I like working with the job coaches and the different contracts”
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Heather Murrish
Employed since 2018
“I like riding in the vans and I like books!“
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Brandon Navarro
Employed since 2022
“I like my paychecks and talking with my friends at break time.“
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Jim Owen
Employed since 2000
“I’ve worked here for 23 years and I get to see my friends everyday. I really like helping out with recycling and ACME orders“
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Jordann Pollard
Employed since 2022
“I like my contracts and I enjoy making people laugh“
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Sonya Price
Employed since 1997
I like working at Golden Rule because I love helping people and love going on janitorial contracts
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Nathan Putnam
Employed since 2023
“I like working here because I get to make new friends and I get to work with my hands.”
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James Rame
Employed since 2014
“I like working around the soldiers. I have great respect for them“
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Chris Reed
Employed since 2024
“I like taking trash and cleaning the tables after break and lunch. I like doing all tasks.”
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Lizzie Remer
Employed since 2019
“I get to do new things every day and I get to see my friends. I like making shoes and accessories clean and shiny“
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Mysti Ross-Kelley
Employed since 2004
“I get to have fun. Help out with anything they ask out of me”
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Chrissy S.
Employed since 2024
”Getting to learn and run the register and meet all the new customers that come in! It’s also about making the money“
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Brandon Smith
Employed since 2025
“I like my job. Working hard is paying off. “
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Sierra Smith
Employed since 2025
“I enjoy my job and making money. I like that it’s drama free and I have good friends.”
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Bobbi Spencer
Employed since 1994
“A fun place to work“
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Bobby Strickland
Employed since 2024
“I like working at Golden Rule because I like helping.“
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Crystal Swarer
Employed since 2024
“I like cleaning at my job. I lik to sweep and mop”
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Kyle Tackett
Employed since 2015
“I’ve made good friends to work with“
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John Paul Tamez
Employed since 2021
“The job coaches treat me with respect, the soldiers are nice. I’m learning different skills that make me feel proud of myself.“
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Tony Tatum
Employed since 2015
“I love to joke and talk with my friends. I’m a hard worker and like to make money and buy my own cool outfits!”
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Krista Terry
Employed since 1993
“Enjoy my work“
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A.T.
Employed since 2010
“I enjoy coming to work to see my Job Coaches and friends. I love to unload box trucks and donations. I like making money and staying busy.”
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Teri Thompson
Employed since 2024
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Paul Toney
Employed since 2024
“I love everything”
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Sandy Upton
Employed since 1991
“I like the variety of tasks here. My favorite is recycling“
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Rebecca Wagoner
Employed since 2015
“I enjoy coming to work because I earn money and see my friends and Job Coaches. I like taking care of my friends and having fun by being silly. Staying organized is important to me. In my free time, I love drawing because it helps me feel calm.”
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Shonda Walker
Emoloyed since 1995
“I love everyone. They are good sweet people. I like cleaning the bathrooms. I’m good at it and I enjoy it“
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Kyle Wilson
Employed since 2014
“It’s a good career. I take things apart to recycle. I get to talk about wrestling to my friends“
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Matt Young
Employed since 2016
“I enjoy the people I work with“
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Archie Whibbey
Employed since 2024
“I like my job and earing a pay check”
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Dontrelle Williams
Employed since 2024
“I like working at Golden Rule because people here are nice, helpful and fun. “
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Michael Boley
Employed since 2017
“I like the job coaches and the different jobs that I have learned.”
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McKenzie Perkey
Employed since 2025
“I like to make my mom happy and I like to clean the windows. It’s my favorite!”
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Brandin King
Employed since 2025
“I like working for Golden Rule because I like to clean and make new friends.”
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Cody Wright
Employed since 2024
“I love coming to work sometimes to see my Job Coaches and friends. I love making money and being silly!”
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Joanna Wood
Employed since 2025
“I enjoy working at Golden Rule to improve my skills, make friends and make money.”
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Eli Louie
Employed since 2023.
“I love coming to work. I love people!”
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Michelle Carter
Employed since 2025
“I like hanging clothes. I’m happy here.”
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Littleleaf Youngpuppy
Employed since 2025
“I like everything about Golden Rule!”
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JR Gassaway
Employed since 2025
“I like the financial capabilities that Golden Rule provides.”
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Vickie Clayton
Employed since 2025
“I love the calm environment and good friends.”
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Levi Speir
Employed since 2023
“I like working at Golden Rule because I don’t like being broke.”