KOS’S KORNER Precious Moments Chief Executive Officer, Stephen “Kos” Kosmalski
Precious Moments Chief Executive Officer is answering your questions and looking toward the future! Precious Moments CEO, Steve “Kos” Kosmalski is enjoying an incredible year celebrating the momentous 40th anniversary of the brand. One of his favorite parts of his job is answering questions from collectors like you! The following are some things that collectors have been wondering.
What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? After 45 years in consumer products, I’m delighted to work on a brand which is emotionally uplifting. Our world sometimes feels like it’s a mess, so Precious Moments messaging is needed more now than ever. Bringing a smile, a joyful tear, a laugh, and a prayer goes a long way to offset much of the cruelty around us – while reminding us of the kindness of most people and the beauty of our spirits. At the heart of this company is a family who loves this brand. Their passion is contagious, motivating me to work toward preserving family-owned businesses like Precious Moments. Should I have my Precious Moments collection insured? Like any collection, some items are more valuable than others. You may want to research and analyze your collection and insure those special pieces. Speak to your insurance agent about what types of policies they offer specifically for insuring collectibles. What are some of your favorite autumn memories? Autumn didn’t really commence with our family until it started to get cooler in October and the leaves changed to brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows. Like many other families, October was all about getting set for Halloween, when my kids gathered around the table to carve a jack-o-lantern and bake the seeds afterwards. We weren’t big on purchased costumes, so there were plenty of witches, ghosts, and pirates around. I think my kids sometimes shuddered over what costumes their mom had in mind! Taking the young kids out, come rain or shine, had its rewards as I’d earn some of my favorite candy when done with trick-or-treating. Nothing like the smiles on kids’ faces when they dump their bags of candy on the table after the hard work of trick-or-treating! Many in the neighborhood left their jack-o-lanterns out after Halloween in cool weather, often reminding us that pumpkin pie was quickly approaching at Thanksgiving. What are you most thankful for There are actually two key things I’ve expressed gratitude during the last fewThanksgivings. The first
is a personal relationship with God which helps me cope with the vagaries of life and recognize its joys. The second, is for His gift of family. My wife of 45 years, Laura, and I are fortunate to have most of our siblings alive – and my 100-year-old mom! We also are blessed with an immediate family of 18. Despite being spread all over the place, we get everyone together once or twice a year. This year we took a family vacation in July for which I was very thankful.
Kosmalski Family 2018. Photo courtesy of the Kosmalski Family.
Have a question for Kos? If you have a question you would like him to answer, just email us at Club@PreciousMoments.com and we will resp nd! Your question might even be featured in an upcoming issue of MOMENTS Magazine.
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