We are celebrating our centennial year in 2021! This year will provide a chance to recognize the principles and people that h ave made the past 100 years (and counting) such a success.
Our Story
J.S. Dillon founded his first grocery store looking for a better way of providing food for his own family of twelve. With this mind set, he treated his customers the same...giving them the best product for the best price. Today, his vision has grown, developed and evolved, but the concept of unwavering passion for serving others has never changed at Dillons.
Dillons Throughout the Years
1921: The first store opened under the name J.S. Dillon & Sons.
1934: Grand opening of Store #20 in Great Bend, Kansas.
1930’s Delivery Truck
1921: The first store opened under the name J.S. Dillon & Sons.
1934: Grand opening of Store #20 in Great Bend, Kansas.
1930’s Delivery Truck
1947: Grand Opening of the first store in Salina, Kansas.
1950's: Kiddies Nook entertained children while parents shopped.
1960: Grand opening of Store #41 in Salina, Kansas.
1947: Grand Opening of the first store in Salina, Kansas.
1950's: Kiddies Nook entertained children while parents shopped.
1960: Grand opening of Store #41 in Salina, Kansas.
Employee Spotlight
Tom Mispagel
Years of Service: 48
Grocery Clerk #323
Tom has worked in a variety of different departments and held many roles throughout his 48-year career with the company. His peers describe him as always being dependable. He is very proud of his years of service! And we are too!
Doug Dunham
Years of Service: 42
Store Leader #12
Doug has held many roles in his 42 years with the company. He led each and every role with a passion for results. Doug’s peers say he loves to joke and have fun in whatever he is doing but always connects the fun with achieving results.
Randy Plummer
Years of Service: 42
Store Leader #94
Randy is described as a great example of Passion for People, Passion for Results. He actively develops our future leaders of our organization through his wisdom and support.
Tom Mispagel
Years of Service: 48
Grocery Clerk #323
Tom has worked in a variety of different departments and held many roles throughout his 48-year career with the company. His peers describe him as always being dependable. He is very proud of his years of service! And we are too!
Doug Dunham
Years of Service: 42
Store Leader #12
Doug has held many roles in his 42 years with the company. He led each and every role with a passion for results. Doug’s peers say he loves to joke and have fun in whatever he is doing but always connects the fun with achieving results.
Randy Plummer
Years of Service: 42
Store Leader #94
Randy is described as a great example of Passion for People, Passion for Results. He actively develops our future leaders of our organization through his wisdom and support.
Sharon Tucker
Years of Service: 43
Lead Receiving Clerk #122
Sharon’s peers say she has one of the most positive, upbeat personalities in their store. She goes above and beyond for our customers and our associates. Sharon is described as the true definition of a leader.
Sheryl Fromm
Years of Service: 42
Bakery Clerk #66
Sheryl has worked all 42 years of her career, in the Bakery department. She is known to be very dependable, loves her job, and does everything with a smile. In her spare time, Sheryl enjoys spending time with her family.
Stephen Birchfield
Years of Service: 42
Leader #67
Steve has impacted many lives throughout his 42-year career with the company. Everything he does, he does with a smile and confidence that allows others around him to be successful. Steve is known to strive to take care of our Associates and Customers, every day!
Kimberlee Thompson
Years of Service:
Bakery Lead #67
Kimberlee is known to have a passion for results. Her department consistently strives for sales and achieves goals. One of her greatest strengths is her sense of humor which helps keep a challenging work environment a fun place to work!
Sharon Tucker
Years of Service: 43
Lead Receiving Clerk #122
Sharon’s peers say she has one of the most positive, upbeat personalities in their store. She goes above and beyond for our customers and our associates. Sharon is described as the true definition of a leader.
Sheryl Fromm
Years of Service: 42
Bakery Clerk #66
Sheryl has worked all 42 years of her career, in the Bakery department. She is known to be very dependable, loves her job, and does everything with a smile. In her spare time, Sheryl enjoys spending time with her family.
Stephen Birchfield
Years of Service: 42
Leader #67
Steve has impacted many lives throughout his 42-year career with the company. Everything he does, he does with a smile and confidence that allows others around him to be successful. Steve is known to strive to take care of our Associates and Customers, every day!
Kimberlee Thompson
Years of Service:
Bakery Lead #67
Kimberlee is known to have a passion for results. Her department consistently strives for sales and achieves goals. One of her greatest strengths is her sense of humor which helps keep a challenging work environment a fun place to work!
