Employee Focus: David Barget

For our first quarter in 2020, our Employee Focus is on David Barget.  Dave has been a member of the Van Mark team since June of 1993, when he was hired in as a Production Associate.  This June he will be celebrating 27 years with the company.  Dave shared with us that he feels the work is not too complicated and enjoys the people he works with.  He said work keeps him active and makes the day go by quickly.  When we asked Dave to describe Van Mark in a couple of words he said, “Unique product line”.  Van Mark manufactures tools for the Construction Industry, therefore we are a bit unique considering we live in the “Motor City”, where many manufactures are automotive related.

Dave tells us that he’s hoping to retire in the next couple of years.  He’s planning to retire by the age of 67, however, Dave did tell us that he wants to continue working “As long as I’m healthy, and right now I’m pretty healthy!”.  Speaking of healthy, Dave clearly takes very good care of himself.  He prides himself on the fact that he has almost never called in sick!  We appreciate Dave’s dedication.

When he’s not at work Dave enjoys going to the movies and spending time with family.  Dave grew up around the Detroit area, moving from Detroit to Redford when he was just a kid.  Dave also spent a few years in Livonia and Farmington but, eventually moved to Southfield in the mid to late 90’s where has a resided with a roommate ever since.

Look forward to another employee focus next quarter and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for announcements.