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CHRIS MARCHAND

OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

KIMAL EMPLOYEE FOR 26 YEARS

Chris Marchand

NOVEMBER

AN INTERVIEW WITH….  CHRIS MARCHAND

How does it feel to be at Kimal Lumber for 26 years! Wow, 26 years….

It feels like life went by quickly, but I guess that is what happens when you enjoy what you are doing. 

Where did you grow up? Go to school? 

I grew up in Europe and lived in France and England where I went to school and then moved to the United States when I was sixteen years old. 

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 I remember getting as a kid was Queen “News of the World” – the album cover that had a robot on it.
  2. What is the first concert you attended The first concert I attended was Cindy Lauper in Los Angeles, CA.
  3. What is the first car you owned? The first car I owned was a Mazda 323.

What is the first job you had? What jobs at Kimal did you hold before becoming an Outside Salesman? 

The first job I had was in L.A. at a recording studio, as a second engineer. When I started at Kimal Lumber in 1997, I was the exterior door Department Manager, and then I moved on to working as the Special Order buyer in Englewood, in 2001. I became a salesman in 2006. 

What’s your favorite part of your Outsides Salesman role? 

I would have to say my favorite part of being an outside salesman is the diversity of the job. I enjoy dealing with different personalities and situations.

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

I thought it was pretty cool to be able to meet and speak to Brian Johnson from ACDC as we were involved with his home project with Tivoli Homes a few years ago. 

Would you like to comment on why you’ve stayed with Kimal for 26 years, and counting? 

I stayed with Kimal Lumber because I like stability. I enjoy working in an environment where I am comfortable and with people I like. 

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

I am married and have three grown children with a granddaughter on the way!  I like spending my time with my family and traveling.