Debra Worthington
From the Beginning
From stocking shelves to building teams, Deb has been part of Way To Go since the early days and continues to bring energy, leadership, and heart to every project.
“This company feels like home to me. Everyone is welcoming, and it’s not overly corporate or stuffy.”
Deb Worthington
Early Years
Deb Worthington joined Way To Go in 2014, during the company’s earliest days.
Back then, the work looked a little different. Teams were stocking stores and handling large deliveries night after night.
“Every night a semi would pull up loaded with cereal,” Deb remembers.
“We’d unload it and stock the store. Then the next night, another truck would come.”
Learning and Growing
Later, Deb transitioned into recruiting, where she began helping build teams and connect people with opportunities across the company.
Although she came from a construction background, she quickly learned the merchandising side of the industry.
“I had never been a merchandiser before,” she says.
“But if you’ve got the right attitude, you can learn anything.”
Why She Recommends Way To Go
When asked what she would tell someone considering a job with Way To Go, Deb doesn’t hesitate:
“What the hell are you waiting for? It’s a great company.”
“You’re going to get paid, you’ll have support, and as long as you’re doing your job and have the right attitude, it’s a pretty relaxed atmosphere.”
Stepping into Leadership
Before long, Deb stepped into a leadership role—helping oversee operations and keep everything running smoothly while her team worked the floor.
When Way To Go landed its first store remodel project, Deb played a key role in making it happen. She helped plan team uniforms, staff the project, and run the store—all at the same time.
A Leader Who Cares
Deb is known for the way she supports the people she manages.
“I love my girls that work for me,” she says.
“They’re my youngins. I don’t mind chewing them out when I need to—and I don’t mind hugging them either.”
Her team knows that while she expects hard work, she always has their back.
Still Going Strong
After years with the company, Deb says she still enjoys the work—and she’s not slowing down anytime soon.
“I plan on living forever,” she jokes.
“So I guess I’m never retiring.”