About Anna Schmidtke
Anna Schmidtke is the Digital Marketing Specialist on the Thorogood team, leading our social media efforts and interactions with our customers. After growing up just north of Minneapolis, MN, she studied at the University of Wisconsin – Stout. She landed in Merrill not long after graduation and has come to love Thorogood’s home state of Wisconsin as we do.
Anna brings unique insights to our team by getting to know our customers on a personal level. Taking care to learn about their needs and what they’re looking for in footwear, she helps us deliver the best product experience with every pair of Thorogoods. And she takes this job seriously – she even handles the interviews and development for our “Lacing Up With…” blog and social media series which features real, hardworking people and their stories.
When not at work, Anna is an avid traveler. Whether she’s visiting family, catching up with college friends in other states, relaxing at her lake cabin, or off to the next vacation adventure – she’s always looking forward to the next experience. She also loves spending time with her two dogs, Nova and Goose, at home and on the go.
Anna’s favorite pair of Thorogoods is the American Heritage 6″, Crazyhorse Moc Toe Wedge Boot, 814-4203
Anna Schmidtke's Articles
If girls run the world, Kaitlynn is definitely doing her part. Kaitlynn Kirk is located in Acton, CA. She spends her work day as a Pyroshock Technician at an aerospace testing facility. Not only that, in her free time she runs a business that teaches women how to ride dirt bikes. Her company is called…
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When it comes to ironworking, Denzel can definitely teach us a thing or two. Denzel Smith is based in Urbana, IL. Having a creative spirit, he wanted to find a career where he could construct things for a living. When Denzel became an ironworker, he was hooked. IRONWORKERS ARE IN-DEMAND According to stats, the ironworker…
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Andy lives each day knowing he only lives once, here’s how he does it. Andrew Clark resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He pays the bills as a local 183 sprinkler fitter, and spends the rest of his time pushing his limits racing pull start bikes and Harley Davidson Sportsters. CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN OF ADDICTION There’s nothing…
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Tactical boots and shoes come in many shapes and sizes, from large, protective boots to lighter, more nimble shoes. Selecting the right footwear for the job is going to depend on the work you do, and on the context within that work. POLICE For instance, law enforcement footwear is available in three general categories. Class…
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Without people like Ken, America wouldn’t be functioning the way it does. Ken Glidden is based in Hooksett, NH. As a young welder coming from a family filled with Linemen, Ken is paving his legacy as a next-gen blue collar worker. Day to day, you’ll find Ken working as a Journeyman Pipefitter and Welder out…
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TESTING BOOTS FOR SAFETY Thorogood takes pride in building job-fitted work boots that stand up to tough workplaces. Workplace safety hinges on being able to withstand some pretty extreme conditions. But when a worker is looking at steel toe work boots, for example, how do they know a piece of footwear is up to the…
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Hailey is proving to everyone that women can not only function and work in the trades, but thrive! Hailey Williams is located in Baltimore, Maryland – and if anyone knows how to hustle, it’s her! She’s studied plant science, installed green roofs, and managed the construction on a range of projects from an elephant zoo…
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If you met John, you’d know he’s easy to remember. How? He’s John from Johnstown! As mentioned above, John is based in Johnstown, NY. By day, he’s a Union Pipefitter. By night, he’s the owner of Posson Welding – a small business crafting gym equipment. After John got home from the Marine Corps, he went…
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Wellington boots are fairly simple but extremely useful outdoor boots that are identifiable by their lack of laces, slip-on / slip-off style, and height. They’re usually taller than traditional work boots, making them ideal at keeping your feet clean and dry while working in wet or muddy conditions. For this reason, they’ve become extremely popular…
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WHY IT MATTERS WHAT YOUR BOOTS ARE MADE OF Modern work boots draw on centuries of experience and innovation. New manufacturing processes and styles have greatly increased the longevity and safety of footwear, while some tried-and-true methods have stood the test of time. You can see this mix of new and old when you look…
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Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Inc. and Ellis Construction Break Ground on New $14.5 M Million Facility in Marshfield 70,000-square-foot building designed by Ellis Construction expected to support more than 150 jobs in Marshfield STEVENS POINT, Wis. (September 30, 2024) – Ellis Construction, a highly regarded, full-service construction company based in Stevens Point, recently broke ground on Weinbrenner Shoe Company‘s…
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Have you ever seen someone and automatically thought, “I gotta meet that guy!” Well, prepare to add Dumptruck to your list. Dumptruck Stroupe is located in Charlotte, NC! Even if you’re not from Charlotte, you might still have a chance to run into Dumptruck on one of his work trips nationwide! As a Brand Manager,…
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