May 12, 2026 | News & Press Releases
WASHINGTON, Iowa (May 12, 2026) — The helpful smile of a Washington Hy-Vee employee is now featured on the side of a semi-trailer to honor his 48 years of service to the company.
Bill Baker’s picture was unveiled Tuesday morning during a celebration outside the Washington Hy-Vee where he serves as dairy manager.
Baker started at the Washington Hy-Vee in 1978 at the age of 16 and grew his career at the same store, taking on a variety of roles over the years. He said he is proud to serve the people of his hometown.
Hy-Vee first started featuring long-serving employees on semi-truck wraps in 1997, and it has since become a cherished tradition.
Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 560 business units across nine Midwestern states with sales of more than $14 billion annually. The supermarket chain is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise and superior customer service. Hy-Vee was recently named one of the top grocery stores in America by USA TODAY. The company’s more than 70,000 employees provide “A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle” to customers every day. For additional information, visit www.hy-vee.com.