It’s finally school break and Hanukkah! As most kids do, they can’t wait for this time of year to get here.

We asked our employees what they were grateful for this Thanksgiving.

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. We celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

       I started the company in July of 1987 at the ripe old age of 29. Hardly did I know then what type of company we would have 30 years later. I can tell you one thing for sure: Quickscrews has great employees.

It is hard to believe my son has been working for the company over a year now. For those of you who have been keeping up, my son Nick is our youngest warehouseman. After Nick made some poor decisions last year, Greg and Debbie agreed to let him come in and work part time. What a difference a year has made! Not only is it great working with him, he has really matured over the last year.

After much thought, I would like to inform all of you wonderful Quickscrews customers and supporters that I will leaving my family business, to move to Antarctica to study the March of the Penguins. Just kidding, I’m not going anywhere-- I love this business and can’t stand the cold.

I have often told people how I started Quickscrews over 25 years ago. Rarely do I ever explain why I did it. As a young man coming out of college at age 24 with a degree in business I started out working in a construction company as a cost analyst.

At this time of year it is nice to take a few moments to reflect on how we are doing. I have been working hard this year on improving both my professional and personal life.

It was over 25 years ago that I started Quickscrews in my garage in San Mateo, California. I was a nail and staple salesman at 29 years old and decided I wasn't cutout to work for others. I was stubborn and strong headed to say the least.