Employee Spotlight: James Stockdale
From the moment he steps onto the midnight shift, he’s the steady pulse keeping flat storage running strong. As the Flat Storage Lead, he oversees the nightly grind—literally—making sure the mill is supplied with the raw materials it needs to keep production moving. His nights are built around coordination, accuracy, and safety, guiding his crew and the equipment with a calm confidence that comes from experience and genuine pride in the work. In just a few short years, he’s watched the process grow through major upgrades like the turbo grinder, and he’s played a key role in keeping that progress efficient and dependable.
What makes his story stand out is the team he leads and works alongside. Their crew is tight-knit—more like a family than a shift. Everyone has their own responsibilities, but the real magic happens in how they support each other through the night, motivate one another, and keep morale high without ever losing sight of safety. He’s proud of how hard they work, how much they rely on one another, and how every night starts with them—the first step in keeping Tosh’s feed production strong.
Outside the mill, he’s a man who loves adventure, family, and the outdoors. Whether he’s hunting, fishing, grilling, or spending time with his grandson, he pours the same heart into his life that he brings to work. A former police officer and city chief following in his father’s footsteps, he brings years of leadership, integrity, and service with him to Tosh Farms. Those years shaped him into a mentor—someone who enjoys helping others grow, especially the next generation of workers coming up behind him.
One of his proudest accomplishments has been restarting his career later in life and excelling beyond expectations. His dedication hasn’t gone unnoticed, and he’s grateful for every opportunity to lead, support, and develop his crew. Looking ahead, he’s excited to guide new employees, helping them build confidence and ownership as they rise within the company. For him, flat storage isn’t just a department—it’s the beginning of the entire feed process, the place where the work starts and where the foundation for success is built each night.
Above all, he carries with him the lessons passed down from his father: work with honor, stay committed, and believe in yourself no matter the challenge. That spirit shows up in everything he does—and it’s a big part of what makes him such a valuable member of the Tosh Farms family.
