– because if they are successful , then we all win ,” she says . “ It is critical to be transparent and to clearly define expectations for myself and my teams . I hold them accountable and they hold me accountable . With that comes mutual trust and a comfortability that fits well in our organization ,” said Escobedo . This isn ’ t limited to the teams she leads . With vast knowledge and relationships in the technology world , and the experts in that space , Escobedo chooses the right partners and vendors that will champion for Bartell ’ s and their goals .
Escobedo is embracing technological wins of every size . She uses small changes like augmenting legacy point-of-sale systems with user-friendly mobile-driven solutions to promote a culture that is accepting of and enthusiastic about more radical transformations . “ Many of our employees have been at Bartell ’ s for a long time and they love this company . That means , as we move to adopt and leverage some of these technologies ,
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“ Customers need to know you and you need to know them . That ’ s just part of the relationship-driven environment that we have in the Northwest , and it ’ s what Bartell ’ s is known for ”
— Kari Escobedo , IT , Bartell Drugs
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