Trisha makes a difference in lives of her co-workers each day with her delightful approach to life.

Name:  Trisha

Store Location:  New Balance Branson

Position:   Fitting/Apparel Specialist

How long have you worked for New Balance Branson? Almost 5 years.

What’s your favorite outdoor activity?  Geocaching

Who is your favorite superhero and why? Ironman because he helps people and because he finds it fun, not some moral obligation.

What is the best shoe fitting advice you can give? Don't lie to yourself…if the shoe is truly comfortable, it fits.

What’s your secret food indulgence?  I don't have one; but I will admit to all of the unhealthy things I eat.

Which were your favorite shoes as a child?  Bare feet!

What’s your favorite New Balance shoe now?  New Balance Minimus Trail

What’s the most rewarding experience you’ve had working at New Balance Branson? I enjoy knowing that for some people I am actually making a difference in their lives. 

Ashley has been a great addition to the New Balance Kansas City  team. While the customer always comes first, Ashley also loves helping and coaching other staff members with her positive attitude and winning smile!

Name:  Ashley

Store Location:  New Balance Kansas City

Position:  Assistant Manager

How long have you worked for New Balance Kansas City?   7 Months

What’s your favorite outdoor activity?   Soccer

Who is your favorite superhero and why?  Wonder Woman, because of the indestructible bracelets.

What is the best shoe fitting advice you can give?  Always treat a customer the same way that you would want to be treated.

What’s your secret food indulgence?   Chicken Santa Fe Salad from Cheesecake Factory

Which were your favorite shoes as a child?    Pink light-up shoes

What’s your favorite New Balance shoe now?   Pink New Balance 993

What’s the most rewarding experience you’ve had working at New Balance Kansas City?   When a customer with really bad foot problems calls me to tell me how much they love their new shoes, and how much they and their new insoles have helped them!

Brown's Enterprises/New Balance St. Louis is honored to sponsor the inaugural 5-Mile Run/Walk for Remembrance, benefitting the Missouri State Highway Patrol's benevolent fund, the MASTERS (Missouri Association of State Troopers Emergency Relief Society).  Below is more background on this important event and why we encourage you to joins us on Saturday, November 19 for this important event.  

Beth Knight is the run director for the inaugural MSHP 5-Mile Run/Walk for Remembrance. She has three brothers and all are officers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. She came up with the idea for the run after Sgt. Joe Schuengel was killed when his Bell Jet Ranger helicopter he was piloting crashed near the intersection of Clarkson and Kehrs Mill Road, in St. Louis County on October 15, 2010.

Beth was in New York at the time of Joe’s funeral. When she got back to her hotel room, she opened her laptop and saw a picture of her brother Mike carrying Joe to his final resting place. It was at that time she felt she had to do something to help the families of those lost in the line of duty while working for the Highway Patrol. She took her love of running and the MSHP and put together this event to bring awareness to the men and women in blue that protect us.

Sergeant Schuengel, 47, joined the Highway Patrol on August 1, 1993, and served as the Troop C pilot for seven years. Sergeant Schuengel is survived by his mother and three sisters. He is the 29th member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol to die in the line of duty. If you want to read a brief summary concerning the death of Sgt. Schuengel and the other officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, visit www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/UltimateSacrifice/index.html.  This information is available so that we will never forget the sacrifices these officers made for the Patrol, the people of Missouri, and all who travel our highways.

This is the first time that the Highway Patrol Benevolent Fund has been the beneficiary of an event of this type and magnitude. The City of Weldon Spring has been very gracious to allow certain roads to close for the safety of those participating. Many law enforcement officers from the Highway Patrol and surrounding agencies will be on hand to direct traffic plus encourage runners and walkers. Many are participating too!  MoDOT’s mascot, Barrel Bob, will be on hand as well to motivate participants through the course.  A beautifully engraved medal will be waiting for everyone once they cross the finish line to act as a reminder of the event.  Ultimate Sacrifice t-shirts will also be sold for $15 to raise money for MASTERS.  The cotton tees have the MSHP logo on the front and the names of those officers who have died in the line of duty on the back.  We hope to see you all at Bryon Middle School on November 19 at 8 am. Click here to register or for more information:  http://themastersmo.org/

Brown’s Enterprises/New Balance St. Louis is honored to be a part of the inaugural Run/Walk for Remembrance, benefiting the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s benevolent fund, the MASTERS (Missouri Association of State Troopers Emergency Relief Society).

The Run/Walk for Remembrance will be held at Bryan Middle School in Weldon Spring on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 8 am.  The course highlight takes you through Troop C headquarters.  Entry for the run/walk is $25 through November 5, and $30 after. To receive a t-shirt, registration must be received no later than November 9.  All participants will receive a medal upon finishing.  To learn more information about MASTERS, download a run/walk form or to register online, visit http://themastersmo.org/.

You might be asking how we got involved in this worthwhile cause. Randy Brown, President of Brown’s Enterprises is a former member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and our Marketing Manager’s husband is a current member.  Since the MSHP inception in 1931, a total of 31 officers have made the ultimate sacrifice, with 10 of those occurring since 2000.  This run/walk will benefit the families who have been left behind and is in honor of Sgt. Joe Schuengel, the Troop C officer who lost his life when the helicopter he was piloting crashed in Chesterfield, MO, on October 15, 2010.

Not only are we sponsoring and volunteering at the event, many of our employees will be participating! Join us to register on Saturday, November 5 from 10 am - 2 pm at New Balance St. Louis, located in The Meadows at Lake St. Louis, or register online at http://themastersmo.org/.

Give back to the men and women in blue who serve and protect us every day by joining us for the Run/Walk for Remembrance on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 8 am. Thanks for your support!

Kenny is the Fitting Specialist of the Month for October not only for his shoe-fitting expertise, but also because of his dedication to consistently meeting and exceeding our customers' expectations. A good example happened late one Saturday night recently when he was helping a mother and daughter. The two women kept apologizing for being in the store after hours, and Kenny sincerely assured them he was happy to help them. The mother said she was doing some early Christmas shopping so Kenny even took the time to actually wrap the items she purchased. Kenny truly goes out of his way to ensure every person he meets in the store leaves with a smile. He is talented in his fitting abilities, honest in his sales, and passionate about helping others. 

Name: Kenny

Store Location: New Balance Lake St. Louis.

Position: Full-Time Fitting Specialist.

How long have you worked for New Balance Lake St. Louis? 5 months.

What’s your favorite outdoor activity? Kan Jam & Grilling.

What is your favorite superhero and why? Sebastian the Scarecrow because he is outstanding in his field. (see picture below)

What’s your secret food indulgence? I’m on a never-ending search for the world’s best burger.

Which were your favorite shoes as a child? Let’s just say I was quite the minimalist.

What’s the most rewarding experience you’ve had working at New Balance Lake St. Louis? Having a wonderful, elderly woman bring her daughter and 17-year old Chihuahua in to meet me, and getting hugs from all of them.

Lauren just received an awesome customer Google review (go check it out)! She is upbeat, personable, and customers request her often. She is currently getting her Masters in Counseling at Covenant Seminary and uses her empathetic skills with every customer she comes in contact with. She grew up in Michigan…hence, the sparkly snow boots. 

Name:  Lauren

Store Location:  New Balance St. Louis - Creve Coeur store

Position:  Fitting Specialist

How long have you worked for New Balance St. Louis?  About 4 months

What’s your favorite outdoor activity?  Kan Jam!

Who is your favorite superhero and why?  The Shoeman, because he’s real.

What is the best shoe fitting advice you can give?  Love your customer like you love yourself.

What’s your secret food indulgence? It’s no secret:  I eat an entire box of Kraft mac & cheese every Sunday!

Which were your favorite shoes as a child?  Pink sparkly snow boots

What’s your favorite New Balance shoe now?  MR1123MC 8/2E

What’s the most rewarding experience you’ve had working at New Balance St. Louis, Creve Coeur location? Receiving hugs from sweet, elderly ladies