How does it feel to be at Kimal Lumber for 9 years?  

I’ve truly enjoyed working here. Have a great group of people and get to meet new people every day.

 Where did you grow up? Go to school?

 Lancaster, Ohio – Lancaster High School. 

This is just for fun, but this is called “The First Four”:

1. What is the first music album you purchased or received? Kiss
2. What is the first concert you attended? Kiss
3. What is the first car you owned? Chevy Malibu
4. What is the first job you had?  Paper route at 12 years old and then Don’s Root Beer Stand at 15 years old

What jobs at Kimal did you hold before becoming a Branch Manager?

I started at Kimal as a Driver, then Front Counter Sales, and Dispatcher – at the Nokomis branch. 

What’s your favorite part of your Branch Manager role? 

The people I work with and the customers I get to meet. 

What’s the most “memorable” experience you’ve had while at work here? (Amazing story?)

Nothing real memorable but here’s one of many little memories from when I was delivering.  I had a ticket for maybe a dozen sticks of trim. I arrived at the customer’s house and was greeted by this very nice, extremely older gentleman. We stood at the truck for few minutes talking and then I asked him where he would like his material. He said in the driveway is fine, he would get a neighbor to help him carry it in house. I just couldn’t leave it that way, so I told him I’d carry it into house wherever he needed it, he argued with me for couple minutes that I didn’t need to do that. Well, after the whole 5 minutes it took me to carry it inside for him, he came out of the house and handed me a $20 and a water and kept thanking me. I tried to return the money as it was too much and not needed for what little I did but he of course would not hear of it. We then stood outside and talked for close to half hour about his life, what he’s done, where he’s been and so on. Very interesting man who served in military, saw wars, seen friends die, traveled the world, etc. It just goes to show you the smallest gestures mean so much to people. It took very little of my time but meant so much to him… 

Would you like to comment on why you’ve stayed with Kimal for 9 years, and counting?

It’s a good place to work. Enjoy working with the people and talking to customers. 

What about family members….and how do you spend your leisure time? 

I like to fish, work around house, and sometimes just get away for few days. Married to Christine for 20 yrs. And have a son, Chris (37 yrs old), daughter Shanie (36 yrs old), stepson Corey (34 yrs old), and daughter Bri (23 yrs old).