Peggy LongardnerAge: 63
Employer: Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home
Month and year hired: August 1983
Current job title: Human resources director
First job with the employer:Name: Robert Benhower
Age: 69
Employer: Nob Sales Corp., which operates Nob Brick and Fireplaces
Month and year hired: April 1960
Current job title: Owner
First job with the employer: His official starting position was bookkeeper, but he also helped in the yard with duties such as sweeping floors and stacking brick and stone.
Most challenging job with the employer: Crating the stone by hand was the most physically challenging job. The most challenging job mentally is being the boss because you have to keep everyone happy. From your employees to your customers, everyone’s satisfaction is your responsibility.
Why the employee stayed so long: He enjoys working with people, especially helping customers design their homes.
Why the employee is an asset to the employer: His fun and likable personality. Everyone who comes in knows “Bob from Nob” because he is so sociable and outgoing. He treats everyone who comes in the door like a friend and that is what has made his business so successful. It also makes him a great person to work for.
Books currently reading: “The Story of America”
Hobbies, interests outside of work: He enjoys playing golf, watching Indiana University basketball and attending Fort Wayne Komets games.
How many years until the employee retires: Undecided; just when he stops having fun.
What the employee would like to be doing in retirement: Golfing and soaking up some sunshine.
