Sarasota, Fla./LaGrange, Ind. – DutchCrafters, the leading retailer of Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, proudly announces Mike McClure as the recipient of the 2024 Rookie of the Year Award.

This award is presented to an employee who has joined the company within the last 16 months and exemplifies a strong work ethic, teamwork, and a commitment to the company’s core values, culture, and ambition.

McClure, who joined DutchCrafters on February 5, 2024 as a delivery driver at the company’s LaGrange, Indiana warehouse, has quickly established himself as a valuable team player, truly embodying the qualities recognized by this award.

Presented by Kari-Jo Koshes, director of operations, and awarded by Elvin de Jesus, shipping and logistics manager, the honor highlights McClure’s dedication to delivering an exceptional customer experience. He has demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and a strong work ethic, driving more than 54,000 miles and successfully delivering over 290 orders.

“Mike is dedicated to being a team player and has done an amazing job training new hires for the team,” said de Jesus. “It is truly an honor to work with him, and I am excited to see what the future holds for him.”

McClure actively seeks ways to improve operations, providing valuable feedback on DutchCrafters' delivery process. His contributions include proactive truck maintenance, implementing reminder systems, and refining the interview and training processes for new employees. His forward-thinking approach ensures trucks remain road-ready and operations run smoothly, all while maintaining a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

McClure’s enthusiasm, dedication to improvement, and willingness to take on challenging tasks make him a standout team member. His approachable demeanor and commitment to excellence set a high standard for colleagues and future hires alike.

The Rookie of the Year Award honors one DutchCrafters employee annually for making an immediate impact on the company’s growth and success. As a reward for his hard work, McClure received a personalized water bottle and an additional paid vacation day.

About DutchCrafters 

DutchCrafters, owned by JMX Brands, is an omnichannel retailer, selling more than 10,000 Amish furniture products on www.dutchcrafters.com and in showrooms in Sarasota, Fla. and Alpharetta, Ga. DutchCrafters was a 2016 Florida Company to Watch, the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Medium Business of the Year, one of the Top Workplaces in Sarasota-Manatee from 2020 to 2024, one of the Furniture Today’s Best Places to Work from 2021 to 2024, and named to Newsweek’s prestigious Best Online Shops for 2021. The company has earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and was listed seven times as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, according to Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5,000 List.