One of the things that I’m most proud of from my
time leading Cold Stone Creamery was the opportunity to work with such creative,
strong and successful individuals.
Today, I’d like to introduce you to Jordan
Levine, a former area developer who started with Cold Stone Creamery by working
behind the counter during high school.
His story is one of incredible success, but it’s
not unique. There are dozens of stories
just like his throughout Cold Stone Creamery’s ranks, past and present. I
hope you enjoy his story.
Sincerely,
Doug |
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Q&A with Jordan Levine
Q: Tell me about your Cold Stone Creamery
career.
A: I started at Cold Stone Creamery as a
part-time employee during high school serving behind the ice cream counter. I
moved to Arizona to be an intern at Cold Stone Creamery and stayed involved with
the company throughout college. After I graduated I was given a tremendous
amount of responsibility because of the opportunities I was given during my
internship. Doug put his faith in me and I was selected to plan and implement
Cold Stone’s expansion on the East Coast as an area developer.
Q: How did you meet Doug?
A: I met Doug when I was 16-years-old working in
a Cold Stone Creamery location in California. We exchanged email addresses and
were in constant communication until I graduated high school. That’s when he
asked me to move to Arizona and work for Cold Stone during college.
Q: What is most striking to you about
Doug’s leadership style?
A: Doug’s strong sense of ethics is most striking
to me. Doug taught me all that I know about how to accomplish all my
professional goals while keeping my ethics in tact. The values Doug taught us
all along the way are values most of us still hold close to our hearts. Many
companies talk about values, but Cold Stone Creamery's glory days under Doug
really embodied them.
Q: What is the most important lesson
you’ve taken from working at Cold Stone?
A: Always keep an open mind. From the beginning,
Doug gave me opportunities and opened doors. I mean, I started as a 16-year-old
part-time scooper that was communicating with the CEO and he really listened and
wanted to hear my thoughts. He gave me a chance and I was successful.
Q: What is the most important lesson you
learned from Doug?
A: Working at Cold Stone Creamery for Doug I
learned the value of hard work and that you need to work hard to succeed. Doug
worked harder than any of us and expected us to emulate him. Everyone did
whatever it took to move the organization forward in a positive direction. Doug
has knack for finding the right people who can achieve results ethically and
know that how you achieve success is just as important as the end result.
Q: Why do you think Doug is the best
choice for Arizona’s next governor?
A: Years later, I am still proud of all the
accomplishments we achieved at Cold Stone Creamery under Doug's leadership. Doug
laid a foundation for success and because of his leadership the company expanded
and flourished. I know he will work just as hard for Arizona and achieve the
same results. His ethical mindset and conservative mentality will put Arizona on
track and lead us into the future.
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