Michael Hua & Ning Tian

Technical Services Manager, China & Technical Services Manager, China

Location: China
Nominator(s): JD Hollingsworth, Tom Atyeo, Laura Scheland

Lessons Learned #22 & #7:  Those Who Say It Can’t Be Done Should Get Out of the Way of Those Who Are Doing It, and Winning at Oil-Dri is a Team Game; and WE CARE Value: Excellence

Michael Hua and Ning Tian were recognized for their exceptional dedication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence in supporting critical business initiatives. In preparation for a major bid to secure a new customer with strict requirements, both played a pivotal role in collecting and translating a large volume of documents from Chinese to English within an extremely tight two-day deadline. Their efforts overcame time zone challenges and language barriers, ensuring the team delivered exactly what the customer required, on time and to the highest standard. Beyond this project, they have consistently demonstrated the spirit of collaboration, supporting divisions outside their own with supplier visits, translation assistance, and quality assurance efforts. Michael and Tian’s contributions have strengthened relationships with international suppliers, advanced product development, and eliminated the need for outside translation services. Their willingness to go above and beyond exemplifies the WE CARE values and have earned them the gratitude and respect of colleagues across the organization.