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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterGrowmark Inc. employees are -6% more likely to recommend Growmark Inc. as a great place to work
| 41% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at Growmark Inc. is rated average by 23 employees, across various culture dimensions. Growmark Inc. employees are most satisfied about Executive Team, Environment, and Leadership categories, putting Growmark Inc.’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Champaign, IL. See below in detail how working at Growmark Inc. was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Growmark Inc. is rated B
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Growmark Inc. ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 7 Growmark Inc. employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Growmark Inc. improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
What makes you most happy at work?When the end of the day finally comes and I can go home
What are some of the best things about your team?Most people get along and work together
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Wages need a huge increase Better and more affordable benefits Hourly employees need to be shown a little respect Change the atmosphere - you only matter if you are salary position
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Company expects you to give your whole life to the company. But does not pay according
“to improve the long-term profitability of our member-owners.”
GROWMARK is committed to being a good corporate citizen. We support programs and projects that correspond with our core values. Our efforts are focused on agricultural and consumer education, environmental stewardship, and leadership development.
| Headquarter | 1701 Towanda Ave Bloomington, IL 61702 |
|---|---|
| Website | www.growmark.com/ |
| Tel | 3095576129 |
| Company Status | Private |
Growmark Inc. has 2000 employees. 23 employees at Growmark Inc. have reviewed Growmark Inc. 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 23 Growmark Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Growmark Inc. are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Growmark Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Growmark Inc. are generally satisfied with their team. 23 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Growmark Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Growmark Inc. believe the environment at Growmark Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Growmark Inc. is comfortably fast. About 66% of the employees at Growmark Inc. work 8 hours or less, while 17% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Growmark Inc. 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 Champaign, IL about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Champaign, IL employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 64% 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 Growmark Inc. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Growmark Inc. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Jim’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jim in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Champaign, IL. Jim Spradlin’s employees rank Growmark Inc. in the Top 10% for Executive Team, in the Top 15% for Environment, and in the Top 20% for Leadership.
The Growmark Inc. Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Jim Spradlin, Vice President and CFO Wade Mittelstadt, and Vice President and General Counsel Brent Bostrom
Jim Spradlin CEO / President
Jim Spradlin serves as the CEO / President of Growmark Inc..
Wade Mittelstadt Vice President and CFO
Wade Mittelstadt serves as the Vice President and CFO of GROWMARK, Inc.. Wade started at GROWMARK, Inc. in Jan of 2018.... read more
Brent Bostrom Vice President and General Counsel
Brent Bostrom serves as the Vice President and General Counsel of Growmark Inc..
Michael Builta Vice President, Energy and Logistics
Michael Builta serves as the Vice President, Energy and Logistics of GROWMARK, Inc.. Michael started at GROWMARK, Inc.... read more
Brent Ericson Senior Vice President Member Business
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Jim Hoyt VP Strategic Planning & Corp Svcs
Jim Hoyt serves as the VP Strategic Planning & Corp Svcs of Growmark Inc..
Shelly Kruse VP Midwest Retail & Acquisitions
Shelly Kruse serves as the VP Midwest Retail & Acquisitions of Growmark Inc..
Matthew Lurkins Executive Director of Acquisitions and Business Development
Matthew Lurkins serves as the Executive Director of Acquisitions and Business Development of Growmark Inc..
Keith Milburn Managing Director Enterprise Transformation / CIO
Keith Milburn serves as the Managing Director Enterprise Transformation / CIO of Growmark Inc..
How much do people at Growmark Inc. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Growmark Inc. is $116,269, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $114,522, or $55 per hour.
At Growmark Inc., the highest paid job is a DevOps at $223,823 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,155 annually. Average Growmark Inc. salaries by department include: Marketing at $91,271, Design at $97,921, HR at $99,737, and Sales at $131,363. Half of Growmark Inc. salaries are above $114,522.
6 employees at Growmark Inc. rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 22 ratings) while 6 employees at Growmark Inc. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies (based on 9 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Growmark Inc. employees include job titles like Sales Rep. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Growmark Inc. employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $108k | $108k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $162k | $162k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $245k | $245k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $288k | $288k | 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 Growmark Inc. across various culture dimensions.
Growmark Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Growmark Inc. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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What is Growmark Inc. address?
Growmark Inc. location is at 1701 Towanda Ave
Who is the CEO of Growmark Inc.?
Growmark Inc. CEO is Jim Spradlin, their score by employees is 64
What is Growmark Inc. eNPS?
The eNPS for Growmark Inc. is -6
What is the salary for IT Support Engineer in Growmark Inc.?
IT Support Engineer average salary in the US is 80k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Growmark Inc.?
The average salaries for Admin in Growmark Inc. is 55k