Core Values
"It takes a lot of hard work, a lot of dedication, a lot of dedicated people."
- Jim Leprino, Chairman
Enduring Principles
We value a results oriented culture fostered by principled leadership, strong management disciplines, superior technology, a sense of urgency and passionate commitment by all of us to Leprino Quality as a way of life. Leprino Quality is exemplified by an environment of continuous improvement in doing the right things right the first time, all the time, in each of the following areas:
Quality People
We are committed to developing and maintaining the best people, people with positive attributes who are involved, passionate and committed to continuous improvement in everything we do. Leprino Foods provides a fulfilling, challenging and safe work environment that encourages personal growth and development. We understand the value of clean, well-maintained facilities. All of us enjoy the feeling of success that comes from being on a winning team and receive satisfaction through recognition, which fosters a willingness to innovate. We ensure that we maintain a proper level of humility and a healthy respect for our competitors, customers, suppliers and fellow colleagues.
Quality Products
We produce distinctively superior quality dairy ingredients that add value to our customers’ businesses while operating neat, clean, and well-maintained facilities.
Quality Service
We foster a proactive customer-centered attitude among all of us that produces distinguished service in every aspect of our internal and external customer relationships.
Innovation
We transcend traditional barriers and continually expand the horizons of our industry through bold leadership in product and process technology which creates new standards of excellence in product value.
Ethics
We conduct our affairs and nurture our relationships with customers, suppliers, co-workers, mutual interest groups and others in a forthright and ethical manner.
Citizenship
We recognize our responsibilities toward, and encourage involvement in, our industry and our local communities while respecting individual freedom of choice. We are strongly committed to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance in a forthright and proactive manner.