10/05/2026
🌟 Employee Spotlight: Brooks Gunderson 🌟
At D.D. Bean & Sons, the people behind our operations are a big part of what keeps our company moving forward. For Brooks, who has been part of the D.D. Bean team for more than eight years as our VP of Operations, it’s the people and relationships that have made his experience so meaningful.
One of Brooks’ favorite parts of the job is sharing knowledge and helping others grow. With a background in electrical and maintenance, he’s often the person employees turn to when they have questions or need help solving a problem. Seeing someone take what they’ve learned and put it into practice is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
Over the years, Brooks has built many great friendships at D.D. Bean and enjoyed watching people grow within the company. Some of his favorite moments have come from talking with longtime employees and hearing the stories they have to share. Those relationships are a reminder of the incredible legacy behind D.D. Bean - and a big part of what inspires Brooks to help carry that legacy forward.
Looking toward the future, Brooks is focused on modernizing the company while preserving what makes D.D. Bean special. From improving equipment that has been around for decades to making processes faster and easier for employees, his goal is to help the company meet production demands and continue moving forward.
Outside of work, family is at the heart of what matters most. Brooks enjoys spending time with his wife, kids, step kids, and grandchildren - with even more grandchildren on the way! He also enjoys traveling and proudly cheers for the Minnesota Vikings! 🏈💜
Thank you, Brooks, for more than eight years of dedication, leadership, and for helping carry the D.D. Bean legacy forward! 👏
