WCP Employee Spotlight: Kris Isackson
Known for his kind nature and laid-back personality, Kris Isackson has a reputation for being easy to work with as the Credit Manager for our Medford division. Despite the tough nature of being in the credit department, Kris excels because of his soft-spoken and approachable demeanor. His ability to foster collaboration and maintain a positive atmosphere with both customers and our team is truly commendable, which is why we are honored to feature him in this month’s WCP Employee Spotlight.
Kris’s WCP Story
Kris was introduced to WCP in 2008 after speaking with Tony at the Eagle Point Golf Club, where Kris worked at the time. Tony, the Medford Division Manager (retired), presented Kris with a great opportunity to work alongside the Medford team as the Credit Manager. Kris took Tony up on this opportunity and continues to serve in that role to this day.
On a typical day at work, Kris begins by hopping on the computer to check open orders and accounts. Then, it is on to filing PO (Purchase Order) receipts and accounts payable invoices. As phone calls come in and emails are answered, Kris handles customer payments, batching and posting them to their proper accounts. When needed, Kris sets up new accounts for the account managers. The afternoon is spent calling customers to collect payments and discuss any issues. Though he is in Accounting, Kris works closely with the account managers to inform them about customer balances and accounts.
More About Kris
Kris grew up in a small coastal town called Trinidad in Northern California. He earned himself a golf scholarship to New Mexico State University, where he graduated with a degree in Business Management and Marketing. When he finished college, Kris had the privilege of playing professional golf for 11 years. That led him to travel across the United States and to compete in tournaments in Canada, Asia, and Australia. Kris’s professional golf career even gave him the opportunity to be a personal professional golfer for the owner and creator of Grey Goose Vodka.
In 2005, Kris and his wife, Amy, moved to Southern Oregon to raise their family. Together, they have a 17-year-old son, Ian, and a 14-year-old daughter, Ava. When Kris and Amy are not cheering on Ian at his baseball games or Ava at her volleyball matches, they love spending time outdoors. They enjoy activities such as snow skiing, dirt biking, quad-riding, rafting, boating, and camping.
Q & A with Kris
What is your favorite part of working at WCP?
I appreciate working for a family-run company that genuinely cares about its employees.
What is one lesson that your current position has taught you?
I have learned the importance of communication and that it is a key component of our business’ success.
Do you have any advice for new people in the industry who are just starting their careers?
Don’t be afraid to ask questions and learn as much as possible about the products and the company.
Can you share some of your favorite memories or stories while working at WCP?
Because of WCP’s family culture, I have been able to get out of the office and build relationships with our customers and vendors on the golf course, showing them that they mean more to us than just another account.
Employee and Customer Compliments
“I truly appreciate Kris’ kind demeanor and tact in his role as Credit Manager. Because he is friendly and approachable, both our customers and employees find it easy to interact with Kris and enjoy working with him. He is very understanding and sympathetic towards our customers’ needs, especially when they may be experiencing financial hardship. Yet, he always finds a way to come up with a plan that mutually benefits the customer as well as WCP. You couldn’t ask for a nicer guy to be around” – Dave Chaffin, Medford Division Manager
“Over the years, Kris has built many strong relationships with his customers and it shows in his numbers. Kris is a team player and is always willing to pitch in when help is needed. Thanks for everything, Kris!” – Dorothy Marty, Director of Credit
“Kris has been a great asset to WCP Solutions. His responsibilities range from HR to accounting. He has always had a “can do” attitude and is willing to help in any area he is needed. Kris exemplifies the qualities of team effort that we need to be successful. As do many of my co-workers, I enjoy his friendship and team effort.” – Tony Nieto, Retired Medford Division Manager
“Kris is what WCP stands for. He is dedicated, consistent, and caring. His attention to detail helps make everyone’s day easier. While he is always busy throughout the workday, Kris genuinely cares enough about his co-workers to check in to see how you and your family are doing and what is happening in your life. WCP Medford is extremely lucky to have Kris with us.” – Ben Running, Medford Account Manager
Join the WCP Team
Do you want to work alongside exceptional people like Kris? Visit wcp.link/jobs to see all the open career opportunities across the company! You can also learn more about WCP, our customer relationships, and our service history by visiting our About page.
