.jpg)
.jpg)
As a second-generation small business owner, Robert guided the growth of Ajacs from 1983 until his retirement in 2003. During this period, Ajacs grew from a small tool & die supplier representing only a handful of vendors to one of the largest industrial distributors in West Michigan, partnering with many of the manufacturing industry's premier vendors. He also oversaw the relocation of Ajacs from its original location at 2950 Stafford Avenue in Grand Rapids to a brand-new facility at 3855 Linden Avenue in 1984.
Robert continues to serve on the Board of Directors.
My official role at Ajacs: Warehouse
My unofficial role at Ajacs: Optimist
My most prized possession as a child: My chain
My most prized possession as an adult: My dog
If my life could be a movie, I would want it to be: Nightmare Before Christmas
I take guilty pleasure in eating: Seafood Boil
My house contains an inordinate number of: Candles
The best things about working at Ajacs: The team atmosphere
The most important thing I do to keep customers happy: Being positive and keeping conversation
If I ever retire, I would like to spend a lot of time: Traveling
My official role at Ajacs: Customer Service Representative
My unofficial role at Ajacs: The Musician
My most prized possession as a child: My hockey player action figures
My most prized possession as an adult: My Breedlove Guitar
If my life could be a movie, I would want it to be: 21 Jump Street
I take guilty pleasure in eating: Burritos
My house contains an inordinate number of: Musical Instruments
The best things about working at Ajacs: The food!!
The most important thing I do to keep customers happy: Be responsive, friendly, and always learning more about our products so I can give customers the best help possible.
If I ever retire, I would like to spend a lot of time: Playing music in a bar down in the Florida Keys.
My official role at Ajacs: Warehouse
My unofficial role at Ajacs: Ian's best friend
My most prized possession as a child: My Computer
My most prized possession as an adult: My Car
If my life could be a movie, I would want it to be: Fast and Furious (Tokyo Drift)
I take guilty pleasure in eating: Sushi/Asian Food
My house contains an inordinate number of: Truly's
The best things about working at Ajacs: The Ajacs team members and free golf balls
The most important thing I do to keep customers happy: Assist them when needed
If I ever retire, I would like to spend a lot of time: Playing Golf
My official role at Ajacs: Warehouse
My unofficial role at Ajacs: Dan's best friend.
My most prized possession as a child: Basketball
My most prized possession as an adult: PS5
If my life could be a movie, I would want it to be: The Dark Knight
I take guilty pleasure in eating: Chinese food
My house contains an inordinate number of: Movies
The best things about working at Ajacs: Scott White
The most important thing I do to keep customers happy: Make sure every package is correct the first time!
If I ever retire, I would like to spend a lot of time: Golfing.