Meet George Gulstrom - Crosby's Shipping and Receiving Lead.

George’s role at Crosby oversees every box of hops that leaves our warehouse. His primary responsibility is to prep all orders for shipment and make sure every box goes out on time and correctly. There are a lot of moving parts in George’s world, but he attributes organization and always thinking a few steps ahead to keeping his department running smoothly. George’s favorite thing about working at Crosby Hops is the community of people that he works with. “People are a big thing for me. The free beer from time to time is cool too.”

George first started working at Crosby as a hop truck driver during the 2015 hop harvest. Harvest crews tend to work long hours and he remembers only having three days off during his first hop harvest season. After that initial experience he packed his bags and hit the road for a trip to Texas. Soon after he began his journey to the southwest, George received a call to be hired on as a warehouse employee full time. When George arrived for his first interview, he had no idea he was walking into a working interview and arrived in shorts and flip flops…interesting choice for interview attire! Needless to say, he came back the following day and started working officially for Crosby on October 5, 2015. George has worked his way up to shipping and receiving lead and enjoys the daily challenge of this physical and intensive role. He loves being able to push himself to find solutions for whatever may come his way.

We asked George a few questions to let the world get to know him a little more:

Where are you from?

George: Mehama, Oregon - born in Salem but grew up in Mehama.

What are 3 words you would use to describe working at CHF?

George: Fun, Challenging, Evolving.

What was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve held?

George: I was a contract Killer - used to kill moles and gophers for 3 years. Worked there out of high school.

What is something most people don't know about you?

George: I had a heart attack at 18, taught myself how to play 8 instruments, left-handed but can’t play a left-handed instrument, and have 6 siblings.

What is your favorite hop and why?

George: Golding because that is what Left Hand uses in their Nitro Milk Stout. Love that beer!

What is the weirdest hop you’ve ever smelled?

George: Sorache Ace because it smells like dill pickles.

What is your favorite beer?

George: Santiam's Pirate Coconut Stout or any oatmeal stout.

Where is your favorite place to be?

George: I have two - anywhere with my wife or in the woods where it’s quiet and peaceful.

What is your favorite taproom/tasting room in Oregon?

George: Salem Ale Works - I likes the lumberjack theme and beers are great.

Who is your corporate crush and why?

George: Black Rifle Coffee - based out of Nevada - super cool guys - veteran owned - more than 50% of their employees are veteran and they make some really bomb coffee…plus they have camo hats.