Each newsletter offers a profile of one of the people that make ARMOR such a great place to work and do business. Profile candidates include ARMOR personnel, distributors and customers. If you’d like to nominate someone for inclusion, please send an email to Cheri Rugh with the name and the reason(s) you’d like them to receive some extra attention.

Name:
Wes Measel

Home:
New Boston, Michigan

Born:
Detroit, Michigan

Profession/Job Title:
Manager, Operations & Technical Support

Family Details:
Married 34 years to wife Stacy. Son Ed and his wife of six years Casey brought new grandson Logan into the family four months ago!

Experience:
Wes has been in automotive supply for the last 28 years. He worked 14 years at EMS-Togo, a tier one sealant and adhesive company who supplies products to Ford, GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Toyota and BMW. While with EMS Togo Wes held positions as a quality control technician, R&D chemist, account manager, and materials manager.

Wes also spent six years with The Crown Group, a tier two automotive paint company who painted low-gloss and high-gloss body parts that had to match body colors of trucks and SUV’s. For The Crown Group, Wes worked as a materials manager and account manager.

Hobbies:
"I enjoy photography and vacationing where it is hot and there are lots of palm trees!"

Best Book Read Recently:
(Re-read) the "Game of Thrones" series and finished “Abraham Lincoln Vampire Slayer," which Wes says "was quite interesting.”

Latest Accomplishment:
"I tackled the installation of wood flooring in our dining room and family room. I love the results but my hands and knees are still aching!"

What’s Playing on Your iPod?
A wide array of music from Jimi Hendrix, Kid Rock, Metallica, Norah Jones, Frank Sinatra to Vivaldi.

Best Movie Watched Recently:
"I have to admit, I have not been to the show in ages!"

Your Top Five Movies of All Time:
"Miracle on 34th Street," "The Quiet Man John Wayne," "Almost Famous," "Saving Private Ryan," and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

How Long at ARMOR:
8 years in October of 2012

Favorite Quote:
“To whom much is given, much is expected.” "This is hanging from the arch leading to the ice at Joe Louis Arena as you exit the Red Wings locker room."