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Blish-Mize Executive Chairman Celebrates 55 Years

For many businesses, employee longevity is a rarity. But imagine working at a company for over 55 years, rarely missing any of the last 14,300 days of work.

That’s the case for John H. Mize, executive chairman of Blish-Mize. He’s held almost every position in the company, from working in the warehouse as an order picker to leading the company as its CEO, and everything in between.

“My father’s dedication to the success of Blish-Mize is a most unique and outstanding achievement that makes us so proud. He embodies the words dedication, commitment and loyalty. His work ethic has long set the tone around the office, “ says Jonathan Mize, CEO and president of Blish-Mize Co.

John Mize frequently regales employees about the various changes that have occurred during his 55 years of employment with the company.

“The amazing transformation over the years has been both exciting and fascinating to be a part of,” he says. “We’ve gone from taking orders by mail to moving everything to a web-based ordering system. We’ve incorporated the use of voice technology, scanners and automation, but balanced it with the personalized service that made us known in the industry. It is amazing to see such evolution firsthand while also holding on to the founding tenant of our business—customer service.”

He also stressed the importance of the Blish-Mize family to the business and spoke of how he isn’t the only longtime employee. Blish-Mize is a fifth-generation family company celebrating its 146th year in business, and many other employees have been around for almost as long as Mize, with some having spent 30 or 40 years with the company. “I think that says a lot about the values of our company—and our family,” Mize says. “We always take care of our customers. Our core belief is that it is our family serving your family.”

About Liz Lichtenberger

Liz is the special projects editor for Hardware Retailing magazine. She reports on news and trends, visits retailers, and attends industry events. She graduated from Xavier University, where she earned a degree in English and Spanish and was a member of the swim team. Liz is a Louisville, Kentucky, native who lives in Indianapolis with her husband and two children. She enjoys swimming, reading, doing home improvement projects around her house and cheering on her two favorite basketball teams, the Kentucky Wildcats and the Xavier Musketeers.

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