STANLEY - Key Persons
Aaron's main job at Stanley is to run the day to day operations of the shipping & receiving department; he also pulls orders, delivers product, performs cut-offs, assists with cycle counting, and is the back up for our receiving department. He is a quick leaner who always offers assistance to anyone who may need it. When not at work, you can find Aaron at the hockey rink, he has been playing hockey since he was six years old. Aaron also likes to complete home repairs on his own, most recently finishing a deck in his back yard. After work, Aaron and his two puppies can now relax on the deck and watch the Detroit Red Wings, Game of Thrones, and reruns of King of Queens.
Job Titles:
- Quality Manager / Outside Sales
Donavon has been a part of the team for over 15 years, before joining Stanley he studied communication at the college level. Prior to his sales position he worked in the warehouse pulling orders, packaging product, working the pick up counter, performing cut offs, cycle counting, delivering product, receiving inventory, and ran the shipping & receiving department. He is an effective communicator, displays a solid work ethic, and is full of integrity which are wonderful traits for a salesman to possess. Donavon is constantly assisting new & current customers, finding them correct products, sizes, and finishes. When not at work you will find him participating in various races (running), attending sporting events, and rooting for his favorite sports teams. If you need fasteners or industrial supplies, please contact Donavon at:
Over the past three decades Mic has performed a variety of jobs at Stanley Industries: inside & outside sales, purchasing, working the pickup counter, pulling & filling orders, and delivering product just to name a handful. He takes pride in developing long term professional relationships with all his customers. His philosophy is that listening and understanding your customers can lead to countless advantages for both the customer and supplier. When not at work Mic enjoys spending time with his family, playing music, and attending concerts. Speaking of concerts, Mic has been a member of various rock bands ever since 1986! If you need fasteners or industrial supplies, please contact Mic at:
Jim (Judy's husband) has been with the company for over 30 years prior to that he attended Ferris State University. At Stanley, he has worked in the areas of sales, purchasing, and most currently top management. Jim thinks Stanley is a wonderful place to work because of the family like atmosphere, willingness of employees to go above and beyond what is expected, and how his job varies from day to day. Jim is active in his church as well; he is an Usher Captain, on the board of Spiritual Care, and volunteers' countless hours of his time to different events held at his church. In his free time Jim loves spending time with his family, especially his five grandchildren! Golfing, traveling, fishing, attending Piston games, drag races, and car shows are other events that he enjoys whenever he can.
Judy's father (W. W. Stanley) founded Stanley in 1967, and in 1982 he passed down the business to his children. For over three decades she has been actively involved in the day to day operations. Judy assists employees in creating, communicating, and implementing Stanley's vision, mission, and overall direction. She makes sure that the vision is communicated to every employee, so they know they are part of something bigger than themselves and their role is important to the company. Outside of Stanley, Judy is extremely active member of her church; currently she is the head usher, communion assistant, and volunteers' countless hours of her time to different events organized at her church. When she has free time, she absolutely loves spending time with her family, traveling, and golfing. If you have any questions, please contact Judy at:
Job Titles:
- Accounting / Human Resources
Kathy heads up the accounting department and has been keeping Stanley compliant with all state and federal laws & regulations for almost three decades. She is extremely professional, detail oriented, ethical, and organized which are all great qualities for the job! Kathy has kept Stanley up to date with the continuous changing of technology. Emailing invoices, paperless payroll, and ACH/wire payments are just a few processes that she has implemented successfully here. Spending time with family, cooking, sewing, and remodeling her home are all activities Kathy enjoys when not crunching numbers. If you have any accounting questions, please contact Kathy at:
Michelle has been a member of the Stanley team since high school! She attended college at Northwood University and received her bachelor's degree in Marketing & Management. She went on to Wayne State University where she received her master's degree in Career & Technical Education. Michelle performs many tasks at Stanley; completing shipping papers, filing, creating labels, implementing customer & employee appreciation programs, actively involved with the ISO team, cycle counting, assisting accounting, and IT are just some of her responsibilities. Whenever there is a project that needs to be tackled Michelle is always the first one called and will successfully complete the task. She has created and implemented multiple programs at Stanley that benefit both customers and employees. When not working Michelle enjoys spending time with her family & friends, attending Detroit Tiger games, shopping, and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Purchasing Manager
- Sales Manager
- Purchasing Manager / Sales Manger
Working the pick-up counter, maintaining vehicles, packaging, sorting, pulling orders, performing cutoffs, delivering product are just a few of the warehouse duties that Rich has performed over the 25 years while at Stanley. He then transitioned into sales and currently is our purchasing manager and sales manager. Rich deeply values his interactions throughout the day with customers & vendors; he appreciates the professional & personal relationships that are built from daily communication. When away from work you will find him working on his pristine yard, tinkering in one of his garages, camping, or volunteering at the American Legion Post 4 (Michigan) where he is an active member. In the summer months he participates weekly in The Detroit Slow Roll. The slow roll is held at a different venue each week and is a unique bike route that is taken through the city and its diverse neighborhoods. If you have any purchasing or sales questions, please contact Rich at:
Steven has been part of the Stanley team for over 35 years, while at Stanley he has pulled orders, delivered product, performed cut-offs, assisted in cycle counting, ran the shipping & receiving department, and currently is the warehouse manager. His managerial philosophy is quite simple and can be summed up in two quotes: "don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today" (Thomas Jefferson) and "The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today" (H. Jackson Brown Jr.). Outside of Stanley, Steven likes to work on his house & yard and enjoys watching the Detroit Red Wings and Live PD on television. If you have any questions pertaining to the warehouse, please contact Steven at:
Tim is a fastener and industrial supply specialist with over four decades of experience in sales and service. He previously attended Oakland Community College and the University of Michigan with a focus in liberal arts. Tim is a strong believer that you can learn new things daily at your job and that makes you more knowledgeable and a well-rounded salesperson. He regularly attends conferences, seminars, and workshops to stay up to date on all the changes and trends that are occurring in the fastener industry. In his spare time, Tim enjoys gardening and keeping his lawn looking pristine. After all the yard work is done, Tim likes to kick back and watch black and white movies or episodes of the Three Stooges. If you need fasteners or industrial supplies, please contact Tim at:
Watson Woodrow Stanley, 96, Purple Heart Recipient and a resident of Howell, MI passed from this life Monday, May 18 of natural causes. Watson was preceded in death by his wife Bette Ann Eckert (deceased in 1997) and will be sorely missed by his wife Elizabeth (daughter Alicia). He was the loving father of 3 children, William (Barb) Stanley, Robert (Lana Kenny) Stanley and Judy (Jim) Cash. Watson cherished his 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was the brother of Mae (Max) Stevens and Patricia (David) O'Donnell.
Born in Detroit in 1924 to William Benjamin Stanley and Cora Watson Stanley, he made the most of every minute of his eventful life. He grew up during the great depression selling newspapers and raising chickens to raise money for the family. At age 18 he joined the Army and proudly served his country fighting courageously as a Master Sargent Tank Commander in charge of 25 men, mostly behind enemy lines in Patton's 3rd Army.
From snapping every tendon is his left leg at the age of 12, to getting shot in Europe on May 8, 1945, V-E Day and the last day of World War II, he never let diversity stand in his way, and he had the uncanny knack of turning every setback into a triumph. He was an avid, and most accomplished storyteller, and would keep his kids and grandkids spellbound by the hour when enticed to let his vivid imagination and almost photographic memory have the full sway of his narrative prowess. A graduate of the Detroit Institute of Technology after the war, he married Bette Ann Eckert of Royal Oak and fathered three children, all of whom absolutely adored him. He started his own business, Darling Bolt in Warren Michigan, in 1958, and when that sold to a partner, began Stanley Industries in 1967. Both businesses still exist to this day. He was that rare breed that only saw the good in everybody and was therefore beloved by everyone who met him. He had the best laugh and best hugs for anyone and everyone.
Watson was an active member of Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Brighton, MI and was dedicated to bible study and worshiping, and would sing his praises in worship with gusto!
Watson's final resting place will be at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, and the family will plan a Celebration of Life for Watson in late summer.