Bleed Bazooka: Ellie Farmer Is Proof That Ownership Has No Job Title
April 3, 2026
There’s a certain kind of employee who doesn’t wait to be told what needs doing. They scan the room, spot the gap, and quietly fill it — not for the recognition, but because leaving something undone simply isn’t in their nature. At Bazooka Farmstar, we gave that quality a name: Bleed Bazooka. And this quarter, no one embodied it more naturally than Ellie Farmer.
Ellie is a junior at Washington Senior High School. She plays soccer, volunteers as a Kirkwood Community College Student Ambassador, participates in BPA, Student Congress, National Honor Society, and volleyball — and somehow, in the margins of all of that, she shows up here and quietly makes the entire operation run a little smoother. She has been with Bazooka Farmstar for just under two years, arriving through a high school on-the-job training program after her future brother-in-law — a former student worker himself — pointed her toward the opportunity.
When her name was called for the Q1 Gamechanger Award, her reaction was characteristically understated.
“Awkward, but it felt good,” she said with a laugh. “I wasn’t expecting it — especially in my role. I didn’t realize it was even a possibility.”
That’s exactly the point.
The Details Nobody Assigned Her
Over the past six months, Ellie has been one of the most consistent and reliable contributors to her team’s success. Her nominator put it plainly: taken one at a time, her contributions might look routine. But step back and look at the full picture, and what comes into focus is something far more meaningful.
Ellie helped ensure employees always had the information and resources they needed to do their jobs safely and effectively. She organized and maintained key documentation, kept safety and chemical information up to date, and created clear labeling to support compliance and workplace safety. None of those tasks were glamorous. All of them mattered.
She accomplished this while working part-time. While attending school full-time. With minimal direction.
“I find where there are holes that I can fill in,” Ellie explained, “things that others may not think about, so I can step in and do those things to make a difference. I try to take the load off of others wherever I can.”
Her nominator said it best: Ellie allows the broader team to stay focused on larger priorities — because she can be trusted to handle the details with care. That kind of trust isn’t given freely. It’s earned, repeatedly, in small moments that add up to something large.
What “Bleed Bazooka” Looks Like in Practice
The Bleed Bazooka award exists to recognize people who work hard and own it — not because someone is watching, but because it’s a pride thing. Ellie’s approach to her role is a near-perfect translation of that value into everyday action.
She doesn’t look for the spotlight. She looks for the gap. And when she finds it, she fills it.
When asked what advice she’d give to someone hoping to win this award someday, she didn’t hesitate: “See the opportunities, and take the time to act on them when it can help the people around you.”
A Place She’s Proud to Be
Ask Ellie why someone should consider working at Bazooka Farmstar, and she’ll tell you what she’s seen firsthand.
“It’s a good environment. I’ve never had a negative interaction — it’s all around positive.”
Paying It Forward
As part of the Gamechanger recognition, Ellie directed her $100 not-for-profit award to HERO – English River Outfitters, an organization that provides meaningful outdoor experiences for veterans and disabled vets. Her family has a personal connection to the organization, and she’s volunteered there herself.
Congratulations, Ellie. Your quiet ownership, attention to detail, and commitment to doing what needs to be done make a real difference — and we’re proud to recognize the impact you’ve made.