MVP OF THE MONTH

Spotlight shines on the man on the move who delivers the goods

It’s not just what Ziggy Pisch does every day at Roots that earned him December’s MVP of the Month recognition. It’s also how he does it. Ziggy is your proverbial nice guy. Always agreeable, always helpful, always with an easy smile. It’s no surprise he’s a popular figure at Roots.

As head of the Transportation Department, Ziggy oversees both company vehicles and is responsible for all sorts of deliveries and pick ups for the stores, the Distribution Centre/Warehouse, the Head Office, customers, contractors and special projects. As such, he’s usually on the move. You name it, if it’s in Toronto and needs to go from one place to another at Roots, Ziggy is on the case.

Last summer, he celebrated his 15th anniversary at Roots. Ziggy, who grew up in Toronto, joined the company in 1991 as an Order Filler, working in the Shipping/Receiving side of the business before transferring to his current position.

“In my work, things can be moving along at a normal pace, but can then quickly turn quite hectic,” says Ziggy, 35. “Staying on top of the situation can be demanding, but at the same time very satisfying when it all comes together. I receive a great deal of satisfaction knowing that the people at Roots are depending on me to be the link between all the departments.”

Known for his reliability, Ziggy is a personable, down-to-earth man who is extremely loyal to Roots. “Over the years, I have met many interesting people in my work and I’ve been lucky to experience many exciting things at Roots. It helps motivate and encourage me to see all the new and exciting things yet to come for Roots. I’m looking forward to being part of it.”
Roots is fortunate to have Ziggy as part of its team.