AIM Magazine 2016 | Page 94

A path to promotion and the opportunity to earn excellent pay waits for those who work at Springdale Winnelson .
“ If one of your goals is to build personal wealth , here is a place where you can make that come true ,” said President John Coulter .
Winnelson employees can work up through the ranks , Coulter said . The company supplies wholesale parts to plumbing , heating and ventilating and air conditioning companies . The business has two branches in Springdale .
“ I started as a delivery driver ,” Coulter said . “ I ’ ve worked my way up to President . For people who want a career , we offer so many opportunities .”
Coulter also worked as a plumber ’ s helper before moving up to the warehouse , then counter sales , and finally outside sales where he worked to bring in new business .
“ It ’ s a progression ,” Coulter said . “ The right person could skip stages .”
Austin Goodwin and Cody Luper are attempting to work their way up through the ranks now , splitting time between warehouse work and delivery .
“ I can see that I can advance ,” Goodwin said . “ I just need to work hard and take advantage .”
John Coulter ’ s son , Michael Coulter , is also trying to follow the path to more responsibilities and better pay . He began working at Winnelson six years ago while in high school .
“ I started here as a summer job ,” Coulter said . “ Now it ’ s a career .” Coming up through the ranks helps employees learn about the business , Coulter added .
“ You learn about the customers and the product . You see the products in action . That ’ s important ,” he said .
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