April is Earth Month, and while it’s a great time of the year for everyone to focus on going green and living a more sustainable lifestyle, Abt does it every day in our Recycling Center (and with our other Green Initiatives). We think it’s the perfect month to spotlight Ramon Mendez, the manager of our Recycling Center! Our Employee Spotlight Ramon is in a unique position here: he and his entire team…
We’re proud to present this month’s Employee Spotlight, Beth Shapiro! We love showcasing some of the people who do the behind-the-scenes work here at Abt, and Beth holds a position that’s one-of-a-kind. Beth is our General Counsel in Abt’s Legal Department, where she helps guide the business through tough moments like contract discussions and policy decisions. Some might let those difficult decisions weigh them down, but Beth brings one of the best…
Welcome to February, everyone! Between recovering from the big game last weekend, celebrating Valentine’s Day, and prepping for March Madness, a lot is going on—and we’re busy here at Abt, too. We’ve got exciting projects coming up, and figured that it was the perfect time to feature a key member of our Builder’s Division (Abt’s department for building and rehabbing spaces). Meet Rafal Kubalski, this month’s Employee Spotlight! Rafal is our Builder…
January has been a frigid, snowy (and now melty) month when it comes to the weather, so we thought that there was no better time to highlight our HVAC Install Manager, Bill O’Callaghan! If you didn’t know we have an HVAC department, meet Bill: he’s the perfect example of our friendly, knowledgable service department. While he’s now a pro at everything from water heater installation to central air installs, he started off…
The holidays are here! It’s time to gather close and recognize how grateful we are for the special people in our lives. Abt is doing the same with all of our team members. But this year, we’ve got an interesting pick for our December Employee Spotlight. Meet Susan Swanson! Susan is a relatively new hire for Abt, with just five months under her belt in Appliance Sales. If you’ve read the blog…
If you’ve ever had something from Abt shipped to your door from across the country, that product arriving perfectly was likely the result of Gary Quinton and his Logistics team. They’re a fine-tuned machine, helping Abt shoppers across the country to get the products they order on time, whether they live in Los Angeles, Miami or Denver. And a large part of it is thanks to this month’s Employee Spotlight, Gary Quinton.…
Happy Veterans Day, from Abt to you. Every day, our company honors all who have made the brave choice to fight for our country. We thank those currently enlisted and those who have returned home safely, and we remember the fallen soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom in America. In fact, did you know that the son of Abt founders and former CEO, Bob Abt, was a veteran? He…
Our monthly Employee Spotlight always showcases an amazing team member of the Abt family, but October’s pick is particularly exciting. We’re talking about Vito Colinelli, Abt’s executive trainer. A member of the company’s backbone, Vito has been training our specialists and more for nearly 25 years now. The number of installers, plumbers, and carpenters he has helped to train here at Abt is astronomical. We imagine that Vito Colinelli would be able…
It’s fall, y’all! The change of the seasons is always exciting, and we’re thrilled to shine our employee spotlight on Aimee Nielsen! Aimee is in our Builder’s Division in Builder Sales, where she works directly with builders to help them find just what they need for their projects. Whether builders are working on single-family homes or Chicago skyscrapers, Aimee and her team help to outfit them with all the appliances they need.…
We’re excited to celebrate the 40th Abt anniversaries of two treasured employees, Ray Sola and Michael Buchanan! Both of them have seen our business through some pretty extreme changes, like the store’s move from its location in Niles to Morton Grove, and finally to Glenview, Illinois. Other exciting changes Sola and Buchanan have seen? The shift in leadership between Dave and Bob Abt and Bob’s four sons. The advent of smart technology,…
