11/01/2026
🌟 November Employee Spotlight – Nigel Ishmael 🌟
This month we’re proud to recognize Nigel Ishmael, our Sales Manager and a valued part of the Dakota family for nearly 6 years!
👋 Role: Sales Manager
📅 Years With Dakota: 5 years, 9 months
A day in Nigel’s world? Purchasing, working with sales representatives, and sourcing products to keep things moving!
Favorite part of the job: Being able to share his knowledge and experience with others, helping his teammates learn and grow.
Something you may not know about Nigel: He has a love for classic and antique cars! 🚗
🌅 Morning person or night owl? Both! He goes to bed late and gets up early!
☕ Coffee or tea? Coffee
🍘 Go-to snack? Ritz Crackers and a Celsius
🏔️ Beach or mountains? Mountains
🎸 Country or rock? Country
🎬 Favorite movie? W***y Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
🐶 Dogs or cats? Dogs
When he's away from work, Nigel enjoys relaxing, traveling, and attending car shows. Whether he's checking out classic cars or exploring somewhere new, he enjoys making the most of his time outside the office!
His coworkers would describe him in a few different ways — helpful, knowledgeable, stubborn, and even a few words we probably shouldn't put in a company spotlight! 😂 One thing's for sure, Nigel keeps things interesting and isn't afraid to tell it like it is!
One piece of advice that's stuck with Nigel:
"Always give 110%."
When asked what he's most proud of, Nigel's answer was simple: His children. ❤️
Nigel is someone who brings years of industry knowledge and experience to the table. His willingness to share that knowledge, support our sales team, and help source the products our customers need makes him an important part of Dakota's continued success.
Thank you, Nigel, for nearly 6 years of dedication, hard work, and for sharing your knowledge with the Dakota family! We appreciate everything you bring to the team!
