How does it feel to be at Kimal Lumber for 21 years?

Jeez!  I’m still trying to figure that out. This was only a temporary job when I took it! 

Where did you grow up? Go to school? 

Jacksonville Beach / Palm Valley… I went to Fletcher High School for 1 year and 2 years at Southside Estates Academy (private school). 

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

1. What is the first music album you purchased or received? The first album? Do you know how long ago that was?  I think it was the “Destroyer” album by KISS.  Released in 1976 for the young folks reading this.
2. What is the first concert you attended?  Molly Hatchet touring for their first album titled Molly Hatchet. I’d have to dig through my old ticket stubs but I think tickets were $8.50 each. I did see Jim Stafford in concert prior to that but my aunt took me so I’m not counting that one.  We had an extra ticket, and it really confused him when we asked him to sign it after the show. I still have have that ticket tucked away somewhere.
3. What is the first car you owned?  A mustang, not the exciting one. This was a Mustang II with a V6 in it. Mom and sister rode back from the dealership with me. At the first stoplight we came to, I was stopped next to a Corvette. I popped it in neutral and revved the engine. The dude got a really good laugh at that!  Mom was a little more serious and said, “Don’t you dare!”
4. What is the first job you had?  At Publix bagging groceries part time while I finished High School.  I became a “Front End Coordinator” there after graduating, went on to “Stockman” and ended in the Produce Department. 

What jobs at Kimal did you hold before becoming a Special Orders and Purchasing person?

I began with Kimal as a Customer Service Rep at the Englewood yard, then a forklift operator during the Recession. Back to CSR when things got better.  Eventually I transferred to the new Sarasota location as Purchaser.

What’s your favorite part of your Special Order and Purchasing role? 

Getting paid to spend lots of money, who wouldn’t love that! 

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

A guy came into the Englewood yard and he had to duck down to get in the front door. I don’t remember exactly how tall he was but it was over seven feet.  We had to turn off the ceiling fans after he got fwapped in the head while walking down the aisles.

Would you like to comment on why you’ve stayed with Kimal for 21 years, and counting?

I’m not big on change and it’s a pretty easy job once you know what you’re doing. 

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

Spending hours in the woods on my bicycle. I also have a large plant collection and a few reptiles that I tend to.  Anything dealing with nature is relaxing to me.