The Big Cheese Trophy for Best Mac-N-Cheese Goes To…

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The Big Cheese Trophy for Best Mac-N-Cheese

By Gina Stuelke, CEO of Kenton Brothers

Where did Macaroni and Cheese come from?

Food historians can trace the beginnings of Macaroni and Cheese back to thirteenth century Italy. In a text called the Liber de Coquina, we find the earliest written recipe for mac-n-cheese, written in Latin. The recipe called for macaroni pasta to be cooked in water and tossed with grated cheese. (Real cheese, not the bright orange powdered stuff that was to come.)

The Mac-N-Cheese Contest!

At Kenton Brothers, our Kulture Club hosts an annual Mac-N-Cheese contest in honor of America’s favorite comfort food.

Many of our teammates with culinary prowess come out of the kitchen to show their best Mac-N-Cheese concoctions. We had six entries this year. Every dish was slightly different and included various mix-ins. Some of these ingredients included sausage, multiple types of cheeses, spicy potato chip toppings and more. All of the entries were delicious!

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And the winner is…

This year’s favorite, as voted by his peers, included peas and ham and was cooked up by Derek Strandburg. Last year’s winner was Erik Andress, and we thought it would be appropriate for him to pass on the Big Cheese trophy to Derek (see photo).

Congrats on an excellent Mac-N-Cheese Derek!

Luka – Head of Security On Pawtrol

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By Erik Andress, Sales Management Professional at Kenton Brothers

Hello everyone! Erik Andress here with Kenton Brothers Systems for Security. Today, we continue our series about life as an office dog at Kenton Brothers. I get to show off my beautiful Mastiff named Luka.

Luka has no idea he’s not a yellow Labrador… It’s funny to watch. He loves people, kittens and children and he definitely loves coming to work with his dad. If you like big breed dogs that are super sweet, next time you’re at the office ask if Luka is around.

I hope you enjoy!

The 2023 Annual Kenton Brothers Family Picnic!

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By David Strickland, Vice President of Kenton Brothers

2023 Kenton Brothers PicnicIt’s Summer time! The sun is shining and the weather is great in KC!

The annual family picnic is a cherished tradition for Kenton Brothers. It offers a unique opportunity for team members and their families to come together in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. We have a blast, but there are other benefits.

We refer to our team as the KB family.

Kenton Brothers is a fourth generation family-owned company that has a great philosophy: Family First. Each year, we host an annual family picnic to celebrate our “Why?” Ask anyone on the team why they work so hard, they will tell you. Family.

In the fast-paced and high stakes industry of Security Integration it’s very important to stop once in a while and enjoy each other’s company and celebrate the fruits of our labor. The KB Family picnic allows our team members to connect on a personal level and take the time to bond. By sharing a picnic table, engaging in friendly conversations, and participating in various activities, team members build stronger relationships and develop a deeper understanding of one another outside the confines of the office or job site.

At KB we LOVE opportunities to get together. The annual family picnic is one of our favorites!

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Boomer – A Day in the Life of an Office Dog

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By Erik Andress, Sales Management Professional at Kenton Brothers

Hello everyone! This week, we wanted to share what a day in the life of an office dog looks like. So we hooked up Boomer, Neal Bellamy’s dog, with a harness and GoPro and filmed him around the office. Boomer is our VP of Fun, by the way. Some of our favorite moments? Happy shakes,  ball chasing and curiosity for days.

We hope that you will enjoy this video walkthrough of the Kenton Brothers office from 16 inches up from floor level. You will get to see our show room, our pickle ball court, take a coffee break, watch Boomer get back scratches from Gina Stuelke, our CEO, and more.

 

#KBGivings: Meal Prep Saturday for Ronald McDonald House Charities

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By Alana Hanly, Security Consultant at Kenton Brothers

Our Kenton Brothers family runs and operates on a dynamic series of schedules as we install, maintain and consult our customers on the ever changing needs to keep their people, properties and possession safe. Recently we took a moment to pause, deliberate as a team, and thanks to the efforts of our Kenton Brothers Kulture Club, organize a team give back Saturday.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities

Giving back to our customers is important, especially those who are constantly supporting our local community. This is why it made perfect sense to give some time and effort to our partner, Ronald McDonald House Charities. This organization is always looking for an extra volunteer or two to help with their many initiatives. We decided that providing meals to one of their family areas was the best choice.

If you aren’t aware, Ronald McDonald House Charities has family rooms inside both of the Children’s Mercy Hospitals in the KC Metro. These family rooms are for the parents and siblings of patients to rest and grab a bite to eat while their children receive care. We went to one of these locations to make quick lunchboxes for anyone that visited. The room itself has an entire kitchen that can be used to prep food. Thanks, to the generous donations of our employees and local grocery chain, our group of five adults and three kids were able to put together about 50 lunchboxes in record time!

It was a fun way to spend a Saturday morning. One of our participants affectionately described it as, “Soul Food.”

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Get Involved!

If you’re ever looking for a way to volunteer for an organization doing a lot of good, reaching out to Ronald McDonald House Charities is a great first step. We’re so lucky to be partners with an organization like Ronald McDonald House Charities and look forward to serving them and our community again soon!