Profile | Vernate
A wiry, compact man, Vernate doesn't announce survival, but revels in it. Coming of age during the Vietnam War, when social upheaval, political protest, and a potent drug culture beckoned, he knows a lot about time lost to "trouble, trouble, trouble." Married and the father of four, six years ago he arrived at the Bakery — at age 48 — resolved that "enough was enough." Here, he found strength in the workplace, in being focused, and in the unconditional trust placed in him by CEO Julius Walls. Vernate went on to earn that trust, and more. After a year of training, six months ago he was promoted to Supervisor.
"Julius always says 'good to great,'" Vernate confides. "It sticks with me."