Bring It Gamechanger Award: Kordell Meyer Is Ready to Go
June 15, 2026
There’s a moment that tells you everything you need to know about a person.
For Kordell Meyer, Assembly Tech for Final Assembly and backup to the service team at Bazooka Farmstar, that moment came when a customer needed help — fast.
A trailer needed to make a cross-country run. The equipment had been plagued with engine issues, the owner had been without it for several weeks, and every day of downtime was costing them real money. When the unit was finally repaired, someone needed to drive several hours on short notice to get it delivered. The clock was ticking. The team needed a volunteer.
When Kordell’s nominator asked if he could do it, Kordell’s response was five words:
“Where and when?”
No pushback. No negotiating. No waiting around to see if someone else would step up. Just a quiet, confident readiness to do what the customer needed. His nominator put it plainly: “This kind of flexibility is a serious asset to us as we need to be nimble to stay profitable.” And importantly — this wasn’t the first time. It won’t be the last.
Always Ready to Go
Kordell has called Bazooka Farmstar home for eight years, starting back when he was a certified welder who spotted a “Now Hiring” sign in town — with a nudge from his sister — and decided to check it out. He came from concrete work, was open to something new, and found a fit that has lasted nearly a decade.
What keeps him coming back? “Flexible employer that is close to home and good environment all the way around.”
That word — flexible — says something. Because Kordell doesn’t just appreciate flexibility from his employer. He gives it right back.
By his own description, being on-call isn’t technically part of his role in Final Assembly. But when asked how he’d describe his approach, he didn’t hesitate: “Always being available and being adaptive. It’s not necessarily on me to be on call in my role, but I am one that is just ready to go whenever.”
That mindset is rare. And it matters.
New Role, New Challenges — Same Drive
The delivery story alone might have been enough to earn this recognition. But Kordell’s nomination came with more than one reason, and his award committee took note of something else: his transition.
Kordell recently moved from the weld department into Final Assembly. A change like that can lead some people to play it safe — to get comfortable, get up to speed, and wait. Kordell did the opposite. From day one in his new role, he’s been finding ways to add value without waiting to be told how. He’s not coasting on what he already knows. He’s pushing himself further.
And that, as it turns out, is some of the best advice he has to offer.
“Be willing to learn — that is a big thing rather than just sticking to what you already know,” he said when asked what he’d tell someone hoping to win this award. “Give it your all. Jump in, lend a hand, offer to help. In the end, be a gamechanger by going above and beyond.”
The Moment His Name Was Called
When the Second Quarter Gamechanger Award was announced, Kordell was just listening — like everyone else in the room.
Then they called his name.
“I really didn’t believe it at first. I was just sitting there, and a coworker had to nudge me to get up.”
It’s a fitting image. Not because Kordell lacks confidence, but because he’s not doing any of this for applause. He’s doing it because it’s who he is.
Outside the Shop
When he’s not stepping up for the team, Kordell is stepping up for the people he loves. He’s a self-described family person through and through — whether that’s spending time with his son, helping family members with whatever they need, or getting outdoors. Camping, fishing, hunting — if it’s outside, he’s in.
That sense of service extends even further. For his Gamechanger $100 not-for-profit donation, Kordell chose the Washington Fire Department — a gesture to a family legacy he hopes to carry forward one day. His grandfather served as a Fire Chief in Wayland. His father served on a department too. Kordell wants to volunteer someday.
Congratulations, Kordell — on eight years, a new chapter in Final Assembly, and a well-earned Second Quarter Gamechanger Award. The team is better because of your “where and when” attitude.