Network Manager John Pizzini is our longest tenured employee.  He began his career with us 25 years ago when the office first opened in San Antonio and has seen the company evolve and change throughout its quarter century history.  “Wilson Business Products was an office supply company that opened in the 1900’s but grew to include furniture sales in the 1970’s,” states John.  “They had locations in Dallas and Houston, but opened an office here to be the service provider for USAA.  And for the first couple of years, USAA was our only customer.  Our job was to remove their old furniture and install new into their then four buildings.  The project was projected to last five years, but we completed the work in three.” During the project, John’s work ethic and empathy for customers made him a standout employee.

John quickly moved in a Service Management position and became an indispensable part of the Texas Wilson management team.  Five years ago John was asked to head up our Network Division, a position in which he coordinates all of Steelcase dealers and customers from around the country that ship furniture projects to be installed into the San Antonio and South Texas area, from small branch offices to 600 workstation projects.  When asked about his job, John states, “I am very grateful to be able to come to work and help our customers, especially in a crisis situation - especially when we are able to come through for them.  I think that any situation that you face, no matter how familiar you are with it, is challenging.  You can’t become complacent about anything, because some new development can always arise. But having long term customer relationships and knowing that you are able to perform for them is very rewarding.”  The national employee tenure average in the U.S. is 4.1 years, when asked why he has stayed with the company so long, John said, “What I like most about Texas Wilson, is the fun relaxed atmosphere and the camaraderie that we share.”  Whatever the reason, one thing is certain; we are fortunate and thankful to have loyal and dedicated employees like John.