Tate Mathison knew where his career was headed, but not how he would get there. Despite ideas that he would be in the orchard alongside his father, it was the sales desk that would ultimately call to him. Here are some of the valuable gems he has collected since that fateful decision…
“Make the ‘big time’ where you’re at and give it your best shot.”
“My grandfather founded Stemilt in 1964, so I started working for Stemilt by design as I was born into my family’s business. My journey at Stemilt has been fueled by my faith and being part of God’s plan for our family business and future generations to come. I wanted to work in the orchard, but my brother was struggling with the business end. Instead of going to work with my dad on the farm, I came to help my brother.”
“Fruit sales is one of the last industries done on verbal contracts, and you have to be your word. In life, if you can be your word then that’s a good place to be.”
“I’m a mentor for the men’s ministry WORD retreat.”
“A Honey badger. They’re so small and innocent-looking, but they take on predators like Black Mambas and lions. It seems no matter how big the challenge is, the Honey badger never gives up and always finds a way.”
“Everything in life is a journey, there are no destinations.”
Integrity, Fun, Adventure, Faith
Thomas K. Mathison, Grandfather
Kyle Mathison, Father
Mike Taylor, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Stemilt
West Mathison, Brother
“Always be curious!” 
