MOUNT PLEASANT, IA – April 30, 2025 — A crowd of employees, community leaders, and special guests gathered with smiles and applause Wednesday morning to celebrate a major milestone: the 40th anniversary of the Walmart Distribution Center in Mount Pleasant. The event was equal parts celebration and reflection, honoring decades of service, safety, community impact, and a future of continued growth.
“We’re excited, we’ve got a lot to celebrate,” said Pat Haigg, GM of the Distribution Center, noting that the facility recently hit 95 consecutive days without a safety incident. “That shows the culture we’ve built—taking care of each other and going home the same way we came in.”
Chad Sloat, General Manager of Transportation added to the celebration by recognizing two standout drivers.
“Our drivers are out there every day keeping our roads, cities, and communities safe,” HR Director Jeff Nudd, said. “They represent us with pride.”
Mayor Steve Brimhall took the stage to reflect on the center’s four-decade impact on the community. He emphasized how the facility has grown alongside Mount Pleasant and become a cornerstone of the local economy.
To cap off the morning, attendees watched a specially produced video chronicling the evolution of the facility since it opened in 1985. From manual paperwork to automation, from a few hundred employees to more than 600 today, the film highlighted the resilience, innovation, and people-first culture that define the Mount Pleasant Distribution Center.
As Walmart leaders expressed during the event, the 40-year legacy is just the beginning. With ongoing investment in automation and technology, and a team culture rooted in respect and excellence, the Mount Pleasant Distribution Center is ready for the next 40 years—and beyond.