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FACE OF A CHAMPION

Face of A Champion is our way for you to get to know our workers that have
been dedicated to us for at least 20 years. 
Feel free to learn a little bit more about these workers and view their profiles.


Meet Michael Clark.

Mike has worked at Champion for 28 years.  In his 28 years he worked 17 different jobs including; Maintenance Supervisor, Building Project Manager, and his current job as the Maintanence/Safety/Work comp Manager/Production Supervisor.  Mike has been married for 31 years and he has 2 children.  He was born and raised around Capac and he currently owns 10 acres that keep him very busy throughout the summer and fall.  Other than yard work Mike enjoys Golf.  What he enjoys most about Champion is working with the variety of different people.
Meet Larry Millilkin.
Larry has worked at Champion for 29 years. During those years he has held a position in Final Repair and Quality Control. He has also been a Group Leader and Certified Lift Tech. Currently, he is an Electrical Tech. He resides in Almont and has 2 sons and 4 granddaughters. His interests include fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and ATV riding. He enjoys working at Champion because of its great location.

Meet Tom Owens.

Tom has been working at Champion for 23 years.  In those 23 years he has worked as a shop techinician, shop utility, and stretch rack among others.  His current job is amaintanence group leader.  He has been married to his wife Brenda for 34 years.  He has five children, four boys and a girl.  Other than working at Champion he enjoys hunting and riding his Harley.  What Tom likes most about Champion is that it is something different everyday.
Meet Michael S Grab.
He has been employed at Champion for 24 years. Throughout his employment he has worked in Foam and Undercoat, Seats and Interior, Outside Trim and Sealing, Installing Roof Airs, and Prep and Painting Units and Graphics. His current job is a Lead Person in Paint. Michael has been married to his wife, Tammy,  for 21 great years. His hobbies and interests include woodworking, fishing, and spending quality time with his wife. What he likes best about Champion is the 4 day work week, the new bosses, and the everyday challenge.

Meet Dave Shook.

Dave has been working at Champion for 25 years now.  Other than being a ringer in Horse Shoes at the company picinic he has worked as a welder, group leader, in the metal shop, and he worked on the interior and exterior finish.  He is currently working on the sub assembly part of the line.  He works with the fuse panels.  He spends his time outside of Champion hunting, fishing, and playing music.  His favorite aspect of working at Champion is working with his fellow employees.

Meet Don Bissett.

Don has worked at Champion for 32 years. A few positions he has held in his time here are Production Line Worker, Group and Shop Utility, and Production Manager. He currently holds a position as a Buyer. He has been married to his wife Gail for 32 years. Together they have 5 children- Jason, Jennifer, Jonathon, Joshua, and Julie, and 2 grandchildren Emily and Maddox. He has served Goodland Twp. Fire Department for 20 years.Don enjoys bowling, golfing, fishing, hunting, and Nascar. His favorite things about Champion are the people, the area, and its changes and challenges.

Meet Phillip Wedlake.

Phillip has been with Champion for 23 years. During those years he has worked as a Painter and has Striped Buses. When he's not hard at work at Champion he enjoys to go camping in his 1986 Champion Sunseeker.  He likes working at Champion just because it's a great place to work!

Meet Max Farner Jr.

Max has worked at Champion for 25 years. He has held jobs in Window Make Up, Installation of Mirror's and Running Boards, Final Repair, and Cleaning Buses. He currently works in Wire Make Up. He loves his wife and family and enjoys fishing, playing softball, and Mud Drag Racing. His favorite thing about Champion is all of the employees that he works with.
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