How does it feel to be at Kimal Lumber for 28 years? Wow, 28 years….  

It’s a satisfying feeling as I’ve had the opportunity to learn a lot, and from the ground up…. and graduate all the way through to branch manager in that time.  

Where did you grow up? Go to school? 

I grew up in Livermore Falls, Maine, in the central western mountains of the state. When I was fifteen, I moved to Florida with my mother and sisters. 

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

1. What is the first music album you purchased or received? Highway to Hell – ACDC in 1979
2. What is the first concert you attended? ACDC Fly on the Wall, in Maine
3. What is the first car you owned? 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber
4. What is the first job you had?  Line Cook at Mr. B’s Restaurant when I was 16 

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

I started out as a driver for the Englewood yard, then worked in the warehouse and as the Dispatcher there.  In 2009, I relocated to the Nokomis branch for the next seven years. In Nokomis I was the Operations Manager/Dispatcher. Once the Sarasota location opened, I was asked to transfer there in 2016 and worked as the Assistant Manager until 2022. In that year I was promoted to Branch Manager, the position I hold today.   

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

My favorite part is the satisfaction of trying to get everybody to work as a well-oiled machine so that our customer’s expectations and needs are more than met…it’s the feeling of having achieved a goal, as a team, when we exceed customer expectations.

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

The most memorable thing for me is when I reached the position of Branch Manager at Kimal Sarasota, after years of hard work and getting the experience and wisdom of everything inside and out, of the building industry. To be recognized for all the hard work and rewarded by being given the position of Branch Manager.

Would you like to comment on why you’ve stayed with Kimal for 28 years, and counting?

I’ve stayed because I’ve enjoyed it…all phases of my job history here, from yard to truck driving to dispatch, and ultimately managing. I’ve enjoyed the challenge, the push, the entire ride.    

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

My wife, Melissa, and I have 6 grown children, 29 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. I enjoy hunting, traveling, and spending time with the family.