Today is a big day for Warehouse Manager, Alan Gfeller. After 4 decades of service to Murray Company, Alan will be hanging up his bright orange vest. Alan has witnessed Murray Company’s transformation first-hand. His journey started in 1980 when Murray Company was a small plumbing company. He has been a part of our growth and has witnessed our massive transformation to the behemoth we are today. He was in the front lines, every step of the way. Alan has graciously adapted to all the roles he has had since ’80, including his most recent position as Warehouse Manager. While he takes with him great wisdom, many golden nuggets of best practices and vast experience, he leaves behind big shoes to fill.
Alan – From all of us here at Murray Company, we are eternally grateful for your dedication, loyalty and hard work. We wish you a retirement that is as exciting and fulfilling as your contributions have been, and always will be, to us. You will be missed by your Murray Company family. It’s now time to spread your wings and set sail into the beautiful horizon. May you revel in this new stage of your life! Congratulations on your retirement and take good care of yourself, our dear friend.
Alan Gfeller Bio (Source: 2022 MC Holiday Party Program)
Alan’s career with Murray Company began in 1980, when MC was a small plumbing company on Broadway Street in Gardena. As was the case with most companies at the time, many people wore many hats and performed various daily tasks. Alan’s job description was no exception. His daily tasks included, facility maintenance, shipping/receiving, truck driver, and small tool inventory and maintenance. Murray Company then relocated to the current Victoria Street address and in 1996, Alan was promoted to Warehouse Supervisor. Initially, Alan’s primary responsibilities included warehouse management, inventory management, shipping/receiving small tool repair – inventory control, and facility maintenance. With expansion and growth came changes, including needed supervision and the associated staffing requirements. Murray Company looked to promote a Warehouse Supervisor from within and after some meetings and insight into the growing-company’s needs, the only employee willing take on these elevated responsibilities was Alan. Based on his employment history, work ethic, and his can-do attitude, the choice was made easy. As Murray Company has continued to grow, Alan and his skills have adapted, and grown with it. Throughout the past 40 years, Alan has never ceased to exemplify the definition of dedication. Hard work and loyalty is a gift not everyone possesses. But you got it, Alan, and we are honored to have you. Keep up your excellent work and continue to inspire us—cheers to all your 40 years of service!
