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Clif McKenzie (Left) and his son, CK McKenzie (right), after playing catch, 1990.
Years In The Making: The McKenzie Family’s Continued Investment In Watson’s Future
AS CK MCKENZIE TAKES ON THE ROLE OF PRESIDENT, WE LOOK AT THE WAYS THE MCKENZIE FAMILY HAS SHAPED WATSON’S CULTURE, AND HOW THEY’RE COMMITTED TO HELP GUIDE ITS FUTURE WHILE MAINTAINING ITS DEEPLY-HELD VALUES.
T he Orchard is a special place. heartbeat, or the imperceptible passage of time. It’s a pulse so familiar that it fades into the background, persisting regardless of their notice. As you approach the main entrance, a factory side door is sometimes propped open; you glimpse seasoned teams in a complex logistical dance, always navigating Watson’s arbored headquarters has a natural rhythm – something like a
some novel challenge to craft and ship Watson’s products. Once you pass through the entryway, the hum of machines gives way to the bustle of Watson’s industrious administrators. The manufacturing floor and the offices, contrasting yet complimentary, are the vital organs supporting the company and serving their clients. Watson feels special because it feels alive. It’s an ecosystem: people, place, and shared purpose moving together in harmony. It
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