E & L SERVICE - Key Persons
On September 29, 2019 our good friend and light duty tow operator, Bradley Rundell, passed away. Our condolences to his wife, children and family. He will be sorely missed.
Brad is new to us this year 2017 and is another seasonal employee primarily as a light duty towing operator. Brad is a very experienced truck driver with years of experience operating semi trucks, gravel trains, tankers, equipment hauling and septic tanker hauling.
Brad is another North Branch graduate who has worked in the metropolitan Detroit area for years. That type of driving experience brings much confidence in his abilities to E & L Service. He has learned the towing part of the job this winter and we are very happy with how well he has performed both with his equipment skills and people skills. He has received very high reviews from our customers consistently all winter long which is very good considering his limited towing experience.
Brad comes from a big family with his mother, father, stepdad, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. To top that Brad is married with 8 children. It's a miracle that he finds time for his hobbies like riding his Harley, power sports, hunting, eating and spending time with his family.
Darrell has been in the towing business since 2009 and can operate any type of towing equipment we have. Darrell is very proficient in a flatbed and has worked his way into the heavy duty side of the towing business. He is a Wreckmaster certified towing operator completing his level 2-3 course. Darrell is a seasonal staff member primarily in the winter when things slow down from driving a gravel train. Darrell is a graduate of North Branch High School but has worked for some time in the Detroit Metropolitan area this has given him the opportunity to develop some very good driving skills both in the city and the country environments which makes him a very skilled all around driver.
Darrell currently resides in the city of Lapeer with his dog Rubby. His family life is with his mother, father and 3 sisters.
When Darrel is not working he likes to ride his Harley, go to the shooting range or lift weights.
In November of 2013 Marty Tompkins became a stock holder and Vice President of E & L Service Inc. Marty (tow truck) Tompkins is very well known in the community with having extensive experience in the towing industry since the late 1980's. Marty is well versed in all aspects of towing from light duty towing to heavy duty towing and recovery work. Marty is a Wreckmaster certified operator and with his experience from farming, towing and trucking have proved to be a great asset to E & L Service Inc.
Ron had worked for E & L Service off and on during breaks from classes at Ferris State University where Ron is a graduate of the Heavy Equipment Technology Course.
In purchasing the business in 1991, Ron McDougall entered an agreement to purchase E & L Service Inc. and became the company President. Ron is a member of the Michigan Towing Association where he was an active Board of Director for over four years. Ron also is a Lapeer Optimist member as-well-as an Alumni of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, Delta Tau Chapter.
Ronald no longer works for us due to health conditions preventing him from being here. Please keep him in your thoughts.
Ronald was referred to us from Lapeer Team Work. He helps with shop clean up, washing tow trucks and general assistance for any lending hand he can provide on a part time basis. Ronald works on Tuesdays and Thursdays and enjoys being around the people and vehicles. Ronald is a people person who will strike up a conversation with anyone who comes through the door.
Ronald is a big music fan and we enjoy asking him to name that tune or band and he is actually very knowledgeable. Ronald grew up and went to school in the North Branch Mi area where he currently resides in an adult foster care home. Ronald is 33 years old and has been in his residence since he was 18 years old. Ronald competes in the Michigan Special Olympics and currently a swimmer in several events. In the past he has also competed in snow shoeing and softball throwing. Ronald's other hobbies are eating, watching Nascar Racing and traveling . Everyone enjoys having Ronald around he can bring the stress level down at times in a stressful environment.