{"id":414588,"date":"2024-10-25T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=414588"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Herman-s-Modern-Bakery-s-foundational-principle-To-help-everyone-in-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Herman-s-Modern-Bakery-s-foundational-principle-To-help-everyone-in-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery\u2019s foundational principle: To help everyone in need"},"content":{"rendered":"

Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery Inc. general manager Michael Guerrero said the biggest bakery in the CNMI wouldn\u2019t have survived this long\u201480 years\u2014without the company\u2019s foundational principle of helping everyone in need.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the most important lessons I\u2019ve learned from my father, Juan Pan, and his siblings\u2014who have all contributed to Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery at different times\u2014is the importance of helping others,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

According to Guerrero, this piece of advice is something he will never forget, as it\u2019s a value that his family extremely holds.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether it\u2019s supporting our employees, serving our customers, or giving back to the community, this principle has been the foundation of how we manage the business. It reminds me that success is not just about profit, but about the positive impact we make on those around us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Guerrero was appointed general manager in October 2022, but he started from the bottom, so to speak, as his first job at Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery was as a server when he was in high school.<\/p>\n

After high school, he went to San Diego State University, then California State East Bay, before enrolling at the culinary School of Kapiolani Community College.<\/p>\n

\u201cI returned to work here in December of 2013 as the operations manager. A few months after that I also took on the assistant general manager position, when my aunt, Annie Hayes, became the general manager.\u201d<\/p>\n

In retrospect, Guerrero knew that he would end up working in their family-owned business.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a kid, all of my first cousins and I knew that there was a chance we might end up working at Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery. It was always a part of our lives, and we were aware of its importance to the family. However, I didn\u2019t have a set plan to manage the business one day. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. The opportunity to lead came naturally, and I embraced it when it presented itself.\u201d<\/p>\n

Guerrero expressed his gratitude to his team\u2019s hard work and strength as challenges can be inevitable.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery day brings its own set of challenges here at Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery. Whether it\u2019s managing production demands, adapting to market changes, or ensuring the highest quality of our products, we continuously face new hurdles. However, I am incredibly grateful to have a wonderful team by my side. With their dedication and hard work, we are able to confront and overcome these challenges together. It\u2019s the strength of our team and their commitment that allows us to keep moving forward and thriving as a business.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, his focus is to bring in more efficiency on their production processes and expand their brand across the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy adopting new technologies and streamlining operations, we can continue to meet the growing demands of our customers while maintaining the quality that Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery is known for. Expanding our reach will allow us to share our baked goods with more communities, creating new opportunities for growth. My hope is that this progress will become the legacy of our generation, paving the way for the next chapter of Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery.\u201d<\/p>\n

As Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery celebrates its 80th year, Guerrero and his team are filled with deep gratitude and appreciation for the unwavering support the community has given them throughout the decades.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour (community) loyalty has allowed us to continue our passion for delivering fresh, quality baked goods and being a part of your most cherished moments. For eight decades, Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery has been a staple in this community, and it\u2019s all because of you\u2014our dedicated customers who have trusted us to bring warmth to your homes and smiles to your tables. Your trust, patronage, and support have been the foundation of our success, and we are humbled by your continued belief in us. Thank you very much, un dangkulu na si\u2019yu\u2019us ma\u2019ase, ghilisow, salamat po, sulang, kammagar, \u0101pan\u0101k\u0113 \u0101n\u0113ka dhan\u2019yab\u0101da, f\u0113ich\u00e1ng a\u01cenxi\u00e8, maeu gamsahabnida<\/em>, for standing by us for the last 80 years. We look forward to serving you for many more years to come, as we continue this journey together with the same love, care, and commitment that Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery was built on.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery Inc. general manager Michael Guerrero with his father, Juan Pan T. Guerrero, who served as president and CEO of the family business from 1972-2014.<\/p>\n

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The Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery Inc. staff at the Mt. Carmel Cathedral during a company event.<\/p>\n

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Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery\u2019s production floor at the Chalan Tun Herman Pan location circa 1999.<\/p>\n

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Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery\u2019s production floor at the Chalan Tun Herman Pan Location circa 1999.<\/p>\n

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Oven man Ranjit Bairagi, a Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery employee since 1998.<\/p>\n

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Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery helpers on the production floor circa 1999.<\/p>\n

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