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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterFarmer Brothers employees are -28% more likely to recommend Farmer Brothers as a great place to work
| 29% | Promoters |
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| 14% | Passives |
| 57% | Detractors |
Working at Farmer Brothers is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Farmer Brothers employees rate Retention highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting Farmer Brothers’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Lubbock, TX. See below in detail how working at Farmer Brothers was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Farmer Brothers is rated C
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Farmer Brothers ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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With our foodservice coffee and restaurant supply services, we don't just deliver product; we deliver success.
| Headquarter | Lubbock, TX 79415-1110 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.farmerbros.com |
| Founding Date | 1912 |
| Tel | +1 (800) 735-2878 |
| Company Status | Public |
Farmer Brothers competitors include B&G Foods, Sysco, Flowers Foods, and Caribou Coffee. Farmer Brothers ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Farmer Brothers compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
10 employees at Farmer Brothers have reviewed Farmer Brothers across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 10 Farmer Brothers employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Farmer Brothers are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Farmer Brothers, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, the employees at Farmer Brothers are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Lubbock, TX about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Lubbock, TX employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Farmer Brothers' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Farmer Brothers employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Michael’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Michael in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Lubbock, TX. Michael Keown’s employees rank Farmer Brothers in the Top 40% for Retention, in the Top 50% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 40% for Outlook.
The Farmer Brothers Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Michael Keown, Chief Operations Officer Ellen Iobst, and Executive Vice President Drew Webb
Michael Keown CEO / President
Michael Keown serves as the CEO / President of Farmer Brothers.
Ellen Iobst Chief Operations Officer
Ellen Iobst serves as the Chief Operations Officer of Farmer Brothers. Ellen started at Farmer Brothers in Feb of 2017.... read more
Drew Webb Executive Vice President
Drew Webb serves as the Executive Vice President of Farmer Brothers.
Mark Harding SVP of Operations
Mark Harding serves as the SVP of Operations of Farmer Brothers.
Bob Ing VP of Information Technology
Bob Ing serves as the VP of Information Technology of Farmer Brothers.
Cynthia Hswe Vice President of Marketing
Cynthia Hswe serves as the Vice President of Marketing of Farmer Brothers. Cynthia started at Farmer Brothers in Oct of... read more
Jennifer Gallegos Director
Jennifer Gallegos serves as the Director of Farmer Brothers. Jennifer started at Farmer Brothers in August of 2017.... read more
Gerard Bastiaanse Senior Vice President of Marketing & General Manager Consumer Brands
Gerard Bastiaanse serves as the Senior Vice President of Marketing & General Manager Consumer Brands of Farmer Brothers.... read more
How much do people at Farmer Brothers get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Farmer Brothers is $117,588, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,762, or $56 per hour.
At Farmer Brothers, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $211,560 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,746 annually. Average Farmer Brothers salaries by department include: Finance at $83,796, Business Development at $113,882, Design at $115,820, and Marketing at $104,737. Half of Farmer Brothers salaries are above $117,762.
3 employees at Farmer Brothers rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings) while 2 employees at Farmer Brothers rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $165k | $165k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $220k | $220k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $247k | $247k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $279k | $279k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Farmer Brothers across various culture dimensions.
Farmer Brothers' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Farmer Brothers' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Farmer Brothers?
Farmer Brothers CEO is Michael Keown, their score by employees is 49
What is Farmer Brothers eNPS?
The eNPS for Farmer Brothers is -28
What is the salary for Lead Engineer in Farmer Brothers?
Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 138k
What are the salaries in the Design in Farmer Brothers?
The average salaries for Design in Farmer Brothers is 116k
Who are Farmer Brothers competitors?
Farmer Brothers main competitors are B&G Foods, Sysco, Flowers Foods, Caribou Coffee