Tim Keppel, 67, owns Judd’s Rental, Inc., positioned on Bay Metropolis Highway, close to South Saginaw in Midland.
Keppel mentioned, “We clear up all the issues of the world, one after the other.” He added, “All people who comes by means of the door has an issue.”
Judd’s is a normal rental retailer. Keppel has three staff. They carry garden and backyard tools, objects for events, trailers, and enormous tools for transferring filth, digging holes, and chopping down timber. They’ve 247 classes of things. Keppel mentioned, “It’s a large toolbox.”
Keppel and his spouse, Patty, have been married for 45 years. They’ve 4 youngsters and 4 grandchildren. He was born in Sanford and is a graduate of Midland Excessive Faculty.
1. How lengthy have you ever owned your corporation?
I’ve owned it since 1984, 37 years. My dad, Judd, began it initially in 1967.
2. What impressed you to personal this enterprise?
I like equipment. I grew up within the enterprise. Each day is totally different. It’s enjoyable. I’m by no means bored. Have by no means not needed to go to work.
3. What makes Midland an amazing place to personal a enterprise?
The sincere, hard-working, loyal, and type individuals who reside right here. I wouldn’t need to elevate my household wherever else.
4. What are some methods your corporation is lively in the area people?
Been within the Chamber of Commerce for greater than 50 years. I used to be president on the Open Door 25 years in the past, once we acquired our first location.
5. What are a few of your pursuits and hobbies?
My primary factor is 44 years of going to the Christian Celebration Heart, actively concerned. Like watching soccer, the Lions. Used to run in demolition derby and determine 8 racing for 30 years at fairgrounds. Judd’s Rental used to sponsor 11 vehicles that may journey round Michigan.
6. What are some native companies that you simply work with that assist make your corporation a hit?
Cohoon’s Elevator and Ace {Hardware}. You simply couldn’t do higher. They’re household shops, in enterprise for greater than 50 years. They know all people.
7. Different ideas?
The 4 guys right here have 158 years of service. Place wouldn’t exist with out the staff. John Ross, Steve Laney, Danny Ware, and me. We common 40 years apiece. It’s like a jail; you get in however you possibly can’t get out (laughs).
