Staff Spotlight May 2017: Marc Leger!

Staff Spotlight: Marc Leger

Marc Leger is a sales representative in our Moncton, NB branch. 
He has been with McFadden's for 2 years now.

What are your favorite songs that you rock out to when nobody else is listening?
Spirit of the West (Home for a Rest)                           

What was your first record that you ever owned?
First Tape was McHammer

What was your first job?
A paper boy

What’s the worst haircut you ever had? 
With my Curly hair - different hair cut is not a option!

What’s the craziest thing on your bucket list?
Swimming with Sharks

What show on Netflix did you last binge?
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (with my 4 year old)

What food could you not live without?
Pizza

What interesting skill do you want to learn?
How to swim

If you had a boat, what would you name it? 
Hope it floats 2


If you could only eat at one restaurant forever, what restaurant would it be?
Pump House Brewery

If you could be one superhero, which superhero would you be?
Batman

If you could turn the ocean into a liquid other than water, which one would you pick?
Beer
 
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, which song would you pick?
Clumsy by Our Lady Peace

What’s the greatest bit of advice a mentor has given you?
Don't sweat the small stuff
 
What technology innovation made the most impact on your life?
The iPhone

What is one important skill every person should have?
Everyone should know how to drive

What is one word that you would use to describe your team?
Awesome!

What is the most important personal attribute that you bring to your job? 
I’m a geek for Cabinet Hardware

What do you enjoy doing to relieve stress? 
Play sports

Favourite Wurth Product
Wurth Gloves

Favourite McFadden’s Product
Wood max screws

The best thing about the McFadden’s Team
We help each other out
 
How long have you been with McFadden’s?
2 years

May Holiday Weekend Hours

 Happy Victoria day from McFadden's!

All McFadden's branches will be closed on Monday May 22nd for Victoria Day.

Have a safe and happy weekend!

Staff Spotlight! May 2017: Bruce Lucas!

Staff Spotlight: Bruce Lucas

Bruce Lucas is a warehouse supervisor in our Oakville, ON branch. He is one of our longest standing employees, having joined the McFadden's team 28 years ago in 1989.

What are your favorite songs that you rock out to when nobody else is listening?
Mr. Big Stuff - Jean Knight or All Night Long - Lionell Ritchie

What was your first record that you ever owned?
My first record was Charlie Pride

What was your first job?
Delivering the Mail

What’s the craziest thing on your bucket list?
I want to be an auction announcer

What’s a weird fact you happen to know?
Flamingos aren't really pink, they turn pink from the food they eat.

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?
My age ;)

What food could you not live without?
Peanut butter

What interesting skill do you want to learn?
How to fly a plane

What do you never leave the house without?
My lunch
 
If you had a boat, what would you name it?
The Blue Noser

If you could only eat at one restaurant forever, what restaurant would it be?
Red Lobster

If you wrote a book, what would it be called?
The Cold Hard Truth
 
If you could be one superhero, which superhero would you be?
Superman

If you could turn the ocean into a liquid other than water, which one would you pick?
Wine or Brandy
 
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, which song would you pick?
This Wanting You by George Jones

What’s the greatest bit of advice a mentor has given you?
"Do it for your health, not the money"
 
What technology innovation made the most impact on your life?
The record player

What is one important skill every person should have?
Everyone should know how to cook!
 
How would your friends describe you? 
Funny
 
Name two things you consider yourself to be very good at.
Singing and meeting new people

What is the most important personal attribute that you bring to your job? 
Respect
 
Describe yourself in 3 words. 
Calm, funny, patient
 
Favourite Wurth Product
Assy Plus Screws and Wurth Silicone

The best thing about the McFadden’s Team
It's a really friendly crowd.
 
How long have you been with McFadden’s?
28 years!