Business Spotlight

By Lynn and Nancy Neuhaus

Schwan's Home Delivery has been a food delivery company for over 70 years. The company has been a member of the Staunton Chamber of Commerce for years. The company recently became an active member of the Chamber, when Andrew Kuehnel was appointed the area manager of the Staunton Depot. Andrew and his wife, Aubrey, were looking for a place where they could settle in with their three children. They chose Staunton because the town projected a clean image and the school district exceeded their expectations.

Andrew is a 15-year Army veteran, who appreciates Schwan's commitment to him. Shortly after being asked to become the area manager, Andrew received notice he was going to be deployed on his second tour oversees. Upon returning, Schwan's kept their promise and offered Andrew the position he had been offered prior to his redeployment.

The Staunton Depot has 10 routes employing 14 workers. They sell to retailers and wholesalers, although residential is the bread and butter of their business. The Staunton Depot covers an area from Auburn to the north and Lebanon to the south and as far west as Brussels and east to Nokomis. Many of the employees at the Staunton Depot have been with the company for years. In addition to the Staunton Depot, Andrew also manages the Springfield Depot.

Some of their most popular items are their many chicken options, ice cream and pizzas. They also offer individual meals and much more. You can download the app, Schwan's Home Delivery, to view their many food choices and have your ordered delivered to your home.

Schwan's will be participating in the Touch a Truck chamber event on Saturday, June 10. Come and check them out along with all the other equipment available to touch and climb on.