Name
Dallas Dreher
Company/Organization
Whirlpool Corporation
What Does Your Company/Organization Do?
Whirlpool Corporation focuses on selling home products to give families get the care that they need. The Whirlpool brand encompasses Maytag, Kitchenaid, Whirlpool, and Amana. Whirlpool Corporation started in 1911 as a small company in Benton Harbor, Michigan. For more than 100 years, its flagship brand has driven innovations from introducing the very first automatic washing machine in 1948 to winning more than 20 CES® Innovation Awards.
Age
39
Accomplishments
Honors & awards Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka Class 48 Recipient Award Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka Class 48 Recipient Award Issued by Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka · May 2022Issued by Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka · May 2022 Leadership South Bend Mishawaka creates community leaders through civic leadership development. The program connects Leadership program participants with service opportunities within the regional community out of the belief that a connected community shapes our future into something better for everyone.Leadership South Bend Mishawaka creates community leaders through civic leadership development. The program connects Leadership program participants with service opportunities within the regional community out of the belief that a connected community shapes our future into something better for everyone. Volunteer of the MonthVolunteer of the Month Issued by Mental Health Awareness of Michiana · Mar 2022Issued by Mental Health Awareness of Michiana · Mar 2022 Michiana 40 under 40Michiana 40 under 40 Issued by South Bend Chamber of Commerce · May 2021Issued by South Bend Chamber of Commerce · May 2021 Volunteer of the Year Award Volunteer of the Year Award Issued by Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce · May 2018Issued by Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce · May 2018 Volunteering Opportunities Board MemberBoard Member YMCA of Southwest Michigan YMCA of Southwest Michigan Sep 2013 – Dec 2021 · 8 yrs 4 mosSep 2013 – Dec 2021 · 8 yrs 4 mos · Actively participate and attend board, committee, and task forces meetings · Participate in fundraising activities of the organization, e.g., personal solicitation/major gift campaigns/special events · Assist and support cultivation activities of new or existing corporate, foundation, individual, and planned gift donors or prospects · Maintain strict confidentiality of all business conducted in an executive session · Support the board 100% in all decisions · Respect and represent the YMCA in a positive and professional manner · Actively participate and attend board, committee, and task forces meetings · Participate in fundraising activities of the organization, e.g., personal solicitation/major gift campaigns/special events · Assist and support cultivation activities of new or existing corporate, foundation, individual, and planned gift donors or prospects · Maintain strict confidentiality of all business conducted in an executive session · Support the board 100% in all decisions · Respect and represent the YMCA in a positive and professional manner Board Member Board Member Hope Grows Sep 2013 – Feb 2021 · 7 yrs 6 mosSep 2013 – Feb 2021 · 7 yrs 6 mos · Actively participate and attend board, committee, and task forces meetings · Fundraise and solicit for monies to help LIVESTRONG® at the Niles/Buchanan YMCA, a post-treatment health and wellness program for Cancer patients. · Help build a community support system against cancer for the men and women of south Berrien County. · Respect and represent Hope Grows in a positive and professional manner · Actively participate and attend board, committee, and task forces meetings · Fundraise and solicit for monies to help LIVESTRONG® at the Niles/Buchanan YMCA, a post-treatment health and wellness program for Cancer patients. · Help build a community support system against cancer for the men and women of south Berrien County. · Respect and represent Hope Grows in a positive and professional manner Big Sister Big Sister Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berrien & Cass Counties Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berrien & Cass Counties Sep 2011 – Jan 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos Sep 2011 – Jan 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos ChildrenChildren · Spend one hour a week at lunch in the Niles Community School System with a “little sister” · Mentor little sister on life situations and be a positive role model to her · Help my little sister grow to become a confident, capable, and contributing person · Spend one hour a week at lunch in the Niles Community School System with a “little sister” · Mentor little sister on life situations and be a positive role model to her · Help my little sister grow to become a confident, capable, and contributing person Secretary of the Executive BoardSecretary of the Executive Board Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berrien and Cass CountyBig Brothers Big Sisters of Berrien and Cass County Mar 2011 – Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 10 mos Mar 2011 – Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Attend monthly board meetings · Fundraise, market, and advertise for BBBS · Assist in making executive decisions regarding, staff, budget, board, and community related decisions · Help establish a working budget annually for BBBS · Attend monthly board meetings · Fundraise, market, and advertise for BBBS · Assist in making executive decisions regarding, staff, budget, board, and community related decisions · Help establish a working budget annually for BBBS Board MemberBoard Member Big Brother Big Sisters of Berrien & Cass CountiesBig Brother Big Sisters of Berrien & Cass Counties Mar 2011 – Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 10 mos Mar 2011 – Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Assist the BBBS organization in getting funds by help organize charitable events · Attend monthly board meetings to discuss budget, staff, as well ways to help BBBS grow · Fundraise, market, and advertise for BBBS · Ensure annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director. · Annually updating a strategic plan for the BBBS board and administrative staff · Taking responsibility to pursue qualifying standards set by BBBS of America and the constraints set by major funding sources. · Assist the BBBS organization in getting funds by help organize charitable events · Attend monthly board meetings to discuss budget, staff, as well ways to help BBBS grow · Fundraise, market, and advertise for BBBS · Ensure annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director. · Annually updating a strategic plan for the BBBS board and administrative staff · Taking responsibility to pursue qualifying standards set by BBBS of America and the constraints set by major funding sources. Community Services Volunteer Community Services Volunteer Fernwood Botanical Gardens Fernwood Botanical Gardens Jun 1993 – Dec 2004 · 11 yrs 7 mos Jun 1993 – Dec 2004 · 11 yrs 7 mos · Camp Counselor for kids from ages four to twelve · Led hikes and taught lessons on Indians, animals, recycling, and the environment · Participated in annual overnights to local campground and local field trips such as canoeing the St. Joseph River. · Involved in helping in annual Lights Before Christmas event that included acting as a Greeter at the Nature Center, refilling complimentary food items, engaging visitors, etc… · Camp Counselor for kids from ages four to twelve · Led hikes and taught lessons on Indians, animals, recycling, and the environment · Participated in annual overnights to local campground and local field trips such as canoeing the St. Joseph River. · Involved in helping in annual Lights Before Christmas event that included acting as a Greeter at the Nature Center, refilling complimentary food items, engaging visitors, etc… Vice President of the Board of DirectorsVice President of the Board of Directors YMCA of Southwest Michigan YMCA of Southwest Michigan Mar 2016 – Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 10 mosMar 2016 – Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 10 mos YMCA of Greater Michiana logo Vice President Board Of DirectorsVice President Board Of Directors YMCA of Greater Michiana YMCA of Greater Michiana Jan 2020 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs Jan 2020 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs AM General LLC logo Diversity and Inclusion Council Member Diversity and Inclusion Council Member AM General LLCAM General LLC Jun 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos Jun 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos AM General, LLC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion and is core to our AMG business operating systems. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent represents a sign
ificant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. The D& Council supports these objectives and the organization. The council’s goal is to help bring D&I awareness to our employees and company as a whole through company-sponsored and related events and focus on encouraging and promoting an inclusive work-culture.AM General, LLC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion and is core to our AMG business operating systems. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. The D& Council supports these objectives and the organization. The council’s goal is to help bring D&I awareness to our employees and company as a whole through company-sponsored and related events and focus on encouraging and promoting an inclusive work-culture. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS OF MICHIANA INC logo VolunteerVolunteer MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS OF MICHIANA INCMENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS OF MICHIANA INC Sep 2021 – Mar 2022 · 7 mosSep 2021 – Mar 2022 · 7 mos HealthHealth Leadership South Bend Mishawaka partnered with MHAM to present the “Feel Reels: Smashing the Stigma Film Festival” on March 20 at the St. Joseph County Public Library. The goal of the Film Festival was to host an event that highlights mental health issues overall, offers the community a way of accessing organizations/resources available to them, and raises awareness of MHAM. Leadership South Bend Mishawaka creates community leaders through civic leadership development. The program connects Leadership program participants with service opportunities within the regional community out of the belief that a connected community shapes our future into something better for everyone.Leadership South Bend Mishawaka partnered with MHAM to present the “Feel Reels: Smashing the Stigma Film Festival” on March 20 at the St. Joseph County Public Library. The goal of the Film Festival was to host an event that highlights mental health issues overall, offers the community a way of accessing organizations/resources available to them, and raises awareness of MHAM. Leadership South Bend Mishawaka creates community leaders through civic leadership development. The program connects Leadership program participants with service opportunities within the regional community out of the belief that a connected community shapes our future into something better for everyone. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS OF MICHIANA INC logo MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS OF MICHIANA INCMENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS OF MICHIANA INC Sep 2021 – May 2022 · 9 mosSep 2021 – May 2022 · 9 mos Social Services Social Services RMHC Michiana logo Board Member Board Member RMHC® Michiana Nov 2019 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos. Nov 2019 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos. This is the body that approves the budget, amends and adopts the bylaws, hires and evaluates the senior staff person, establishes the strategic plan and, in general does the policy work of the Chapter. This is the body that approves the budget, amends and adopts the bylaws, hires and evaluates the senior staff person, establishes the strategic plan and, in general does the policy work of the Chapter.
What else do you hope to accomplish by the age of 40?
Continue to utilize my professional skills to bring a unique and consistent approach to Whirlpool Corporation while expanding my strengths of self-assuredness, consistency and diplomacy. I strongly believe in growing myself professionally in my HR career. I also want to continue to focus on my giving back to my Michiana and the SW Michigan community through my volunteer efforts.
Education
University of Kentucky, Bachelor of Arts, School of Communication and Information Studies; Minor: History
What Town Do You Reside In?
Granger, Indiana
Where were you born?
Niles, Michigan
What was your first job?
Hyatt Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
Best advice you ever got?
Always believe in yourself and have faith and confidence in your decision making. By trusting in yourself, you will be making the best decisions for you and you will lead a successful life.
Who inspires you most?
My Grandfather, P. Michael Dreher (Big Mike). He was so driven to succeed by building our family’s company, Modineer Company. He was able to influence and lead the employees that worked there to have faith in themselves and that by working hard, you’ll be successful. He was very charismatic and is a true example of leading with impact in business and in the community.
That one thing about you we’d be most surprised to learn.
I absolutely love watching natural disaster movies. I think they’re absolutely fascinating and I love how they can take your mind ‘away’ into a different reality for a while.
What do you love to do in your downtime?
I love golfing in the summer or in warm weather. I enjoy reading, live music, boating, and being outside. I also love spending time with my fur babies Coco Gabrielle (dog) and Cally (cat)
What book are you reading now?
‘The Queen, Her Life’, by Andrew Morton
Volunteer activity you love the most.
Volunteer activities that involve helping kids. I am a true believer that our children are our hope for the future and we have to give them the tools to succeed.
What motivates you to give back to your community?
My family has been so generous in giving back to the community that they have influenced me to do the same My mom especially has been extremely active in the Niles community through United Way, the Niles-Buchanan YMCA, and the school system. Her influence especially has really led me to want to do the same for my community and really give back and help guide our community into the future.
What Superpower would you most love to have? (for example, the ability to fly or to be invisible, or incredible strength, etc)
My superpower would be hearing what people think. I think it would be nice to know where people are coming from.
What would you like to leave behind as your legacy once you are gone?
Be kind.
What does the honor of being named to the 40 Under 40 most mean to you?
I am incredibly and proud and honored to be part of such a rewarding opportunity. I absolutely love what I do professionally and personally. For me, its all about giving back to people and how best to help them succeed whether its through my Human Resources role, my volunteer efforts, or just being a friend to someone. I sincerely appreciate this award for recognizing my achievements in my professional sphere and in community and honors how I lead with impact. I am privileged to be a part of a community that recognizes and honors those ‘Under 40’ who work hard and give back to the SW Michigan community. Congrats to all of the award recipients. Its an honor to be a part of this awesome achievement with you!
