A Retirement Tribute to Gordy Mendels and wife Barb! Thank You Gordon Mendels We would like to take the time to acknowledge Gordon Mendels and thank him for all of his hard work leading up to his retirement in December  2014.  Gordon has been with the company for over 30 years, and during his tenure he was the VP and General Manager of Valley Gypsum Inc. for six years and was offered the position of Regional Risk Manager in 1981. For over 30 years, Gordon oversaw the largest group of GMS regional safety managers. Gordon's role called for the training and managing of Operations Managers and safety professionals. The Operations Manager's in his area were trained so well that they were able to act as safety professionals in their respective locations.  Gordon was able to easily form close bonds and develop relations with anyone. He understood the value in recognizing others' strengths and giving encouragement and accolades when they were due. All of this contributed to his success and vast levels of respect throughout the company. Throughout the years, there have been several key factors to his success.  One being the love and support of his family. The position called for heavy travel and dedication and his wife Barb, alongside the rest of his family, was there to support him every step of the way. Gordon was known for his great sense of humor (Editor's Note:  We from OHHS Class of '63 KNOW that!) and the ability to create a strong culture of safety in a well respected manner. We would like to thank him for his years of service and countless hours of hard work. We appreciate you, and thank you for contributing to making GMS what it is today! Congratulation Gordy, # 32, from all your OHHS Classmates 1963.  Hope to see you for our 55th, if not sooner! Editors, Mary Ann Sikkema Potter...Bob Seif