Associate Stories

Feb 12, 2022

Meet Shari: Associate Profile

Like many, Shari was severely impacted by the recession in the early 2000s. When she graduated from college, she struggled to find full-time employment in her field. After several years, she decided the best way to refresh her skills and get back to what she loves was to get a job at DI.

Feb 5, 2022

Meet Dina: Associate Profile

Dina—a mother of nine—started working at Deseret Industries about a year ago. She’s now a team lead and helps train other associates. For her, the best part of her job is the people.

Jan 29, 2022

Meet Dirk: Associate Profile

When Dirk was four years old, he had cancer in his leg and was left with a disability that impacted his employment circumstances. After nearly 20 years in construction management and other positions, Dirk was unable to continue in a regular, full-time job. That's when he came to DI.

Jan 22, 2022

Meet David: Job Coach Profile

David is a job coach at DI. His role is to help associates learn important workplace skills, develop a sense of confidence, and be prepared to take on new job opportunities.