Wednesday W.L.May Profile: Gai Davidson

This is the part of the blog where we share a little about ourselves. Today we would like to introduce you to one of the people in our Seattle Branch that helps provide you with our famously fast and accurate customer service.

Name? 
Gai Davidson

Job Title? 
Counter sales

Where did you grow up? 
Seattle, WA

How long have you been with W.L. May? 
It will be 15 years come December 1

What did you do prior to joining W.L. May? 
I worked for Conklin Appliance In Lynnwood

What do you enjoy doing when you're not at work? 
Hanging with friends & family

To what do you credit your success? 
Details….the little details in our industry are huge

What do you like about working at W.L. May? 
Finding every day is a new adventure

Can you share one piece of advice for others in our industry? 
If you have to work for a living, make it a job you totally enjoy

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W.L. May Wednesday: A Report From Our Branches: Crosley Cars

A great post from our Seattle Branch: 

When you hear the brand name Crosley, what do you think of? You think of a radios, refrigerators, washers & dryers; but how about cars?

Crosley made cars, as somewhat of a sideline, from 1939-1952. They shared in the pioneering of automobile technology back then with, among other things, being the first to:

Mass-market single overhead camshaft (SOHC) engines in 1946

Use of the term 'Sport Utility' in 1948

American sports car, the Hotshot in 1949

The Farm-O-Road model in 1950, precursor to the John Deer Gator

During World War II, the Crosley became attractive because of gasoline rationing and the good mileage it could achieve: 50 miles per US gallon. Crosley was the last company to cease production of civilian vehicles in 1942, partly to aid Crosley sales to facilitate fuel conservation, and partly because the War Production Board needed time to determine a use for Crosley's small factories. The factories converted to produce the very top secret Mark 53 radar AA proximity fuse.  This was so secret that it was taken to the Lunken Airport in unmarked trucks to be flown to its final destination.  When in combat they were only used on ships so they could not be captured by enemy troops. Civilian car production resumed in 1948.

Humphrey Bogart liked a two-cylinder Crosley, President Dwight D. Eisenhower  had a 1951 CD Surrey, while Boy George preferred a VS Super Sport.

Farm-O-Road

Military Pup

1949 Crosley Hotshot

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W.L. May Wednesday: A Report From Our Branches

Today we are sharing with you a little bit about what's happening at our various branch stores. Thanks to Terri in Seattle and Mark in Sacramento for the reports.

News from Seattle…..
         
Congratulations to Seattle Home Appliance on their most recent growth. They picked up the old Jack Roberts building in Shoreline in 2010, then on to the old Sumner Appliance in 2011, the old Jack Roberts in Tacoma in 2012, and Conklin Appliance Lynnwood 2013.

Being a family owned business that values the local economy, they have kept as much in place as possible in the locations they acquire. Growing also means the need for more assistance inside the main store and Sid, the owner, has the knack for finding some of the best talent in the industry to combine with his already outstanding staff to make Seattle Home Appliance shine as a local force in the appliance industry.

News from Sacramento...

The Sacramento branch has been doing some cleaning in the warehouse. It is funny how so many things can accumulate. From damaged/mispacked parts from the manufacturers to warranty parts that we must hold onto for a certain amount of time. Then you have the RTV (return to vendor) parts, like cores and defective items. WOW! We are clearing this area just in case the weather becomes difficult. Winter is coming!

We all are really excited about the 90th anniversary this Friday and the Regional Servicers Meeting at the end of the month and hope we have a full house. Come one come all! 

News from Boise...

Boise has been busy in preparing for the W.L. May Anniversary party on October 18 as well as the upcoming Regional Service Meeting Of The United Servicer's Association on November 7 & 8.