Happy Thanksgiving!
Let the countdown begin! It’s the Tuesday morning before Thanksgiving and I know I am ready! Bring on the turkey, the stuffing, the pie and the pants with the elastic waist so I can eat my weight in mashed potatoes. I am kidding, well sort of anyway.
The air in the office has just been almost electric so far this week. It might be the impending Thanksgiving holiday and the excitement that seeing family and friends brings. It might be the dusting of snow we received on the valley floor. I am not entirely sure what it is. The real reason may be that there is a long weekend ahead, but I think that it’s more than that.
This past year at Real Pro Systems has been incredible and we truly have a lot to be thankful for. This year we have reached many milestones including a new building, all-time revenue records, our 32nd employee and more job openings to fill. We have the distinct privilege of working at an amazing company that continues to grow and innovate, year in and year out! The fact that it has been a tough year out there for many people is not lost on us. It makes us even more grateful for the things we do have.
Most importantly, all of us here recognize every day that we wouldn’t be where we are today without you, our clients. Thank you for your continued support from each and every one on the Real Pro Systems team; you are truly an amazing group of people!
Here are a just a few thoughts from the Real Pro Systems team on what they are grateful for:
Jamin O’Brien, Sales: I am thankful to work for a wonderful company that is growing and positive. I am also thankful for family and friends and that the Ducks haven’t lost!
Dennis Greenfield, SEO: We should all be thankful to Cord (Slatton) for getting the Friday doughnuts.
Kristi Healy, Sr. Client Care: I am grateful for a wonderful husband and two fantastic children. I am also grateful for a great company to work for.
Melissa Haley, Client Care: I am thankful for many things, but having my family all near and being able to spend the holidays with them is the best.
Tara Sybrant, Marketing Manager: I feel so fortunate to work for a company filled with good people, doing something I truly enjoy. I am grateful to be a Duck (University of Oregon Alumni) as my Duckies are smack dab in the middle of a pretty magical season. I am blessed with family and friends that mean the world to me and for that I am thankful.
Rick Headley, Sales: I’m thankful for each new day, new moment, and new relationship. I’m thankful that I met Galand Haas, Rob Levy, Joe Lininger and Caine O’Brien, over the past 13 years; and that I’ve been blessed with an amazing new opportunity to help the nation’s top agents improve their internet businesses using Real Pro Systems.
Caine O’Brien, General Manager: I’m thankful for the health and well-being of loved ones, for the heartfelt commitment of our team, and for the loyal and resilient real estate professionals who are still making dreams happen for their clients.
Galand Haas, Co-Founder: I am thankful for being blessed with a wonderful family, many wonderful friends and associates and the prosperity that many of us in this country take for granted. I am thankful for being able to associate with many great and dedicated people through business and friendship that have a positive daily impact on my life. God is good!
Jim Chamberlain, Co- Owner: Carol, Jim, and Kodi are thankful that we are all in good health, have enough to eat and a roof over our heads. We will spend the holiday with family and good friends sharing way too much food and laughter. We want send a special thanks to all the servicemen and women who are protecting our way of life around the world.
Don Durham, Client Care: I am thankful for having a good job in these tough times and a family who cares.
Cord Slatton, CSS Specialist: I am thankful for good friends and family and being in Oregon with many of them.
Dan VanOrdstrand, Podcast: I’m thankful for family, good friends, a great job and awesome co-workers!
Rob Levy, Co-Founder: I’m thankful for my family, friends, partners and co-workers and for the sacrifices made by others to allow us all to live in this wonderful country of ours.
What are you thankful for this year?