Cammie Nowell, vice president, employee benefits
Years with company: 10
I joined Gus Bates 10 years ago after selling my retail business of 15 years. I can't believe all that we have accomplished during this time and how grateful I am to be a part of it! I can say ‘we' because both Gus Sr. and Gus Stewart operate with a team approach. They ‘recruit' great individuals to join the Gus Bates team and value candidates for their attitude, trustworthiness and work ethic. Because of this mentality, they listen and involve their employees in the decision-making process to enhance growth. With sales being a naturally competitive environment, at Gus Bates, we take a different approach, by working as a team to ensure quality service and customer satisfaction. Throughout my career in the corporate realm, owning my own business and now being apart of the Gus Bates team, I have experienced the greatest happiness here. Personally, a very important aspect of this company is that we consider each other one big family. When my daughter was diagnosed with cancer three years ago, there was no question that I should take as much time as I needed to care for her, without adjusting my compensation at all. Everyone rallied behind us with support in so many ways, and we will never forget it. I am pleased to share that she is in remission and doing extremely well in college. I am so grateful to be a part of this great team that has become an extension of my family.
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