Birko President Kelly Green: “Be humble; At the end of the day, a good leader should hang their ego at the door”

At the end of the day, a good leader should hang their ego at the door. Be humble. Don’t be afraid to show some vulnerability to your team. No one is perfect, and most of us just want to work together to solve problems.

As the third-generation owner of Birko and a Colorado native, Kelly Green carries on the vision for food safety started by her grandparents, Ward and Florence Smith. By creating the Birko Advantage — highly trained experts offering exceptional service, the best chemistry, and the most innovative equipment — she is committed to continuing their legacy. In 2014, Kelly was recognized as a Woman of Influence in the Food Industry by The Griffin Report of Food Marketing. She was also named a finalist for the 2012 and 2014 Outstanding Women in Business award, sponsored by the Denver Business Journal. Under Kelly’s leadership, Birko was ranked #34 in the 2014 Top 50 Family-Owned Companies by ColoradoBiz magazine and Birko was named a 2013 Top Company winner by ColoradoBiz magazine.

Thank you so much for joining us Kelly! Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this…