Like any growing business, success
doesn’t come from having one person do
all the work. According to Greenspan,
there are a few key people that are just
as much responsible for Midco’s success
as he is.
“Roger King was my sales guy until
recently. He did a lot of things here –
logistics, conferences and trade shows,
all our speaking engagements. He’s a big
part of getting us to where we are today.
Then there’s my assistant, Lori Keller. I
always say that if I ever shut this company
down, she would be the very last
person to go. She’s my right hand. And
I’ve got a good shop guy, Dakota Abbot.
He works on the equipment and does
well with the crew. He’s only been in that
position for about a year but he’s doing
really well.”
Diving right
The commercial diving industry is
a difficult one, especially for divers
just starting out, which is something
Greenspan is quick to mention. The
travel and long stretches of time away
from family and friends can take a toll
on everyone, not just those new to the
industry. Although it can be difficult
work, Greenspan takes a lot of pride in
being able to offer gainful employment
opportunities to his team.
“Having good employees and giving
a livelihood to other people is a great
accomplishment. I’ve got some really
good guys on the team right now. I really
try to keep my eye out for the good guys.
If I see someone who has potential, I try
to keep my eye on them and maybe take
them under my wing a bit, make sure
I’m taking care of them and that they
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