At Sellers Manufacturing, our team is at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, expertise, and passion for innovation have shaped the company’s legacy and continue to drive our success. As part of our ongoing employee appreciation efforts, we’re highlighting one of our longtime team members who has played a vital role in shaping our products and culture.
From his early days at Sellers to his contributions in advancing our M-Series boilers, his journey is a testament to the power of mentorship, hands-on learning, and a commitment to excellence. Read on to hear his story, advice for new employees, and what keeps him inspired both on and off the job.
How did you get started at Sellers Manufacturing, and what initially drew you to the company?
I was introduced to the company by my future father-in-law at the time.
What’s been the most rewarding part of dedicating so many years to Sellers?
I am a hands-on type of person, and the boiler business fits my needs. I was mentored by individuals in the company that taught me the ends and outs of the boiler business. There was something new every day and I wanted to learn it all. Sellers supported me through my life, and I felt obligated to help do my part in making sure this company’s standards continue for years to come.
For new employees or younger engineers entering Sellers, what advice would you give?
Listen and learn. Don’t go into a job thinking you have all the answers. Individuals before you paved the road, especially in the boiler business and there is usually a reason for doing things the way they are done. Put in your time and eventually, you will be the one that people will look up to and respect.
Outside of work, what sort of activities/hobbies are you involved with?
I am very active in my church, I hold the office of Elder and I teach Sunday school for the adult class, and I love my LORD. He has blessed me with everything I have.
I do mission work throughout the summer, usually with around 50 to 75 teenagers where we do roofing projects and build handicap ramps for the elderly.
My personal hobbies are drag racing on the weekends for fun and I love spending time with my grandkids and nieces and nephews and playing a little golf with them.
What specific innovations or improvements did you help shape the M-Series into what it is today?
Through the years of research and development, I have been fortunate to have seen the ups and downs of this product, and different individuals’ inputs and have used all of those to design what I think is the best product we can build for the Ultra-low Nox boiler. It has been a team effort over the years to accomplish what we have designed.
