Business View Magazine Apr-2023

62 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 Herbster wants it to be known that while the high- quality products are essential, the most important and valuable assets to the company are Conklin’s dedicated employees in Minneapolis and Kansas City, and the nationwide network of independent distributors. For example, Herbster shared that Conklin has 22 individuals who have been active independent distributors with the company for over 50 years. Referencing corporate employees with Conklin, Herbster shared that a number of employees have worked with the company for decades. He highlights Vern Pickus, who has worked exclusively for the Conklin Company for over 52 years. “Vern’s still an employee today, and he works every single day. Vern’s plan, dream, and goal are that he’ll work at Conklin for 60 years. So that’s the journey and the track he’s on. So, he’s what I call a hero. He’s a champion! There are very few people in the United States of America that have worked for one company for 52 years!” Herbster exclaimed. Looking to the future, Herbster says one of the top priorities for Conklin will be to continue striving to be on the leading edge of resins and raw materials innovations that will keep Conklin products at the forefront. In addition to that, the company is putting an effort towards providing PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Conklin Roofing Systems https://www.conklin.com/product-catalog/ roofing-products Conklin Roofing Systems manufacture a wide variety of roofing products that meet almost any roofing challenge with a high-quality, long-term solution. Conklin Roofing Systems can be applied to metal roofs, built-up roofs, modified bitumen, EPDM, TPO, PVC, spray polyurethane foam, asphalt, concrete, and more. opportunities for individuals all across America who have been misplaced due to the pandemic and other reasons. “We want to offer people an avenue to make an incredible life at an incredible business. Our company mission statement says we have a goal to ‘build a company committed to growth, and helping people see who they are and the difference they can make.’ We continue to do an extraordinary job helping people achieve their American dream,” Herbster concludes.