This time, we’re shining the spotlight on Chuck Wagner, who has been part of the Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Co. team for 7½ years!
Chuck started his GJ journey in the yard, building rear deck loads, and today he continues to be a versatile member of the team, jumping in wherever he’s needed.
His typical day starts with a cup of coffee, exchanging smiles and good mornings with coworkers, and grabbing his tickets for the day. From there, he says he gets to “ride the wave” …whether that means working on his tickets, tackling a project in the mill, making a delivery, or hopping on a forklift to build a load in the yard. You never know exactly what the day will bring!
When asked what he enjoys most about his job, Chuck had a simple answer: he only lives 1.9 miles away! But what he appreciates most about working at GJ is the people. He says there’s an abundance of good people here, and getting to know them while working together is especially rewarding.
Chuck’s Favorite Product to Work With: Hardware! He enjoys the details involved in keying locks and takes pride in building orders, something he feels he does well.
A Little More About Chuck:
- Favorite hobby/weekend activity: Bowling in leagues and tournaments, plus traveling to concerts and sporting events with his wife.
- Favorite team: GO CHIEFS!
- Favorite places he’s traveled: Belize was fun, and he and his wife enjoy trips to Las Vegas.
- Favorite local restaurant: The Other Place (OP).
- Go-to lunch order: Cheesesteak from Jersey Mike’s — “I am from the East Coast after all!”
- Favorite season: Autumn… but not what follows it! 😂
- Bucket list: Visit Europe again to explore countries he missed the first time, especially Croatia.
Chuck, thank you for your hard work, flexibility, and the positive spirit you bring to the team. We appreciate having someone who is willing to jump in wherever needed and help keep things moving!
Help us celebrate Chuck and his 7½ years with Gilcrest/Jewett!