holster full of white board markers. But somehow we always found time to laugh and shake off the stress. (just ask Michelle about binder clips or chair wheels) After a particularly tough week in March 2011, we needed a good April Fool’s trick to play on Gerard, or anyone really. A sign was posted to the new copier that had been delivered that morning. (something along these lines)
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NEW COPIER HAVE BEEN INSTALLED Updated Feature – Voice Activation Be sure to speak loud and clear to activate.
Along comes Gerard who read the sign and came to my office to see if I had seen it. I told him yes, it actually works. But speak loud and clear! Then I immediately ran to Tom’s office so we could listen to Gerard at the top of his lungs, COPY…….COPY……COPY…..COPY It was funny, we laughed for days. I went on vacation a few days later, which gave Gerard the perfect opportunity to aluminum foil my entire office, including individually wrapping every paper on my desk, every pen, plant, picture frame. The work has been hard, the days long, but I’ve never regretted taking that practice interview. I’ve had the opportunity to grow as an accountant, meet really nice people and really contribute. Whitestone has been a source of pride for me where I have felt a sense of accomplishment every year. As always, thank you Tom, for the opportunity. Shout out to Michelle for hanging in there with me! And cheers to G-Buckets, the founder of the Whitestone Finance Department. May his whiteboard markers never run out of ink…….
-Tina Wakai
Chris Seib Vice President Warren, NJ Tenure: 24 Years
As you may or may not know, I have been at Whitestone for almost 25 years (this translates to four different office locations and 24 Christmas parties). With the exception of the first nine months, I have spent my entire career here, and it all started from a referral from my best friend’s sister (she was an intern at the time). Fast forward all these years and I am very thankful for the opportunities Tom and the rest of Whitestone provided me and my
Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker