Mike Ariens, Chairman Emeritus and 3rd generation of the Ariens family, celebrated his 55th work anniversary with Ariens Company on November 1, 2014. The company held a nationwide celebration today in honor of this big event. A special video was shown to document the employees' appreciation for Mike, and cake was served at different locations as well.
As part of his outstanding contribution and dedication to the company, we will begin to share a series of stories including Mike's reflection on the path Ariens has taken and his thoughts on what we might learn from this history. Mike Ariens has lead by example throughout the years, and his passion for the family company is clearly recognized in this series of video clips.
In 2013, Chairman and CEO, Dan Ariens, interviewed his father, Mike Ariens, during the company's 80th anniversary celebration to get his perspective on milestone events in the company's history. Growing up in the family business and having 55-years as an employee under his belt, Mike provided honest insight into what makes Ariens Company so unique.
We encourage you to follow along throughout our series and get a rare glimpse into the in's and out's of a family business over 80 years. Watch and learn a little about our history and celebrate generations of craftsmanship.
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