Friday
Dec022011
Henry Says Goodbye
Friday, December 2, 2011 at 5:45AM I guess I always knew this day would come but I always thought it would be so far in the future it would never be a reality. Well time has caught up with me and I have to come to terms with the fact that Henry is going to be moving on. As of Dec. 31st Henry will no longer be working at Info Screen Printing. He is going to pursue his dream of becoming a Police Officer.
Because Henry never wants the attention to be on him we will not be having any grand going away party. I understand that many of you would like the opportunity to say goodbye and wish him well so there are a couple of choices:
Because Henry never wants the attention to be on him we will not be having any grand going away party. I understand that many of you would like the opportunity to say goodbye and wish him well so there are a couple of choices:
1st Come by any time and speak to him in person
3rd Leave a comment to this post
The rest of this post is basically a Thank You to Henry for everything he has done for Info Screen Printing. The basic info is listed above and only read this next part if you like sappy crap.
Eight years ago Henry was the owner and operator of Say It Screen Printing. It was a family run business much like Info Screen Printing & Graphics. He worked with his Father, Sister and his wife Dawn. Henry was passionate about the craft of screen printing but could basically take or leave the business stuff. Henry and his family built their business up over time with unparalleled quality in their screen printing. Henry really became a master of the trade of screen printing. But more and more his disdain for the business side was dragging him down. I on the other hand was running Info Screen Printing & Graphics with my family and loved the business side. Our quality was not nearly as good as Henry’s. It did not take long for me to realize Henry should be running the production at Info. So 8 1/2 years ago, I made Henry an offer to come and work with us. We hammered out the details and made a deal that would shape Info Screen Printing into the company we are today.
The Facts
~ From 1 automatic press to 3 auto presses
~ From 400,000 impressions per year to 1.1 Million
~ We are currently the largest volume printer in AZ.
~ 18th largest screen printer in the nation
~ 8 employees to over 30 at times
~ From one 8 hours shift a day to printing for 18 hours
~ set up times from 10 minute a screen down to just under 6 minutes
~ Henry’s average work day was about 12 hours
For better or worse Henry and I have easily spent more time together than we have with our own families. At this point, I cannot even imagine walking through the doors and not expecting Henry to be there. This change is going to be hard on both of us. There is no way I can express how much gratitude I have for what Henry has brought to Info Screen Printing. He has given his heart and soul to this company, worked his butt off every single day for the last 8 years. He has forever changed Info Screen Printing & Graphics. Whether he is working with us or not, his influence will always be part of our culture. Henry is a great person to work with and be around. There is no way I could have dealt with the stress by myself these last years. I have leaned on him for everything I have needed and he has always come through for me. I am going to miss being around him, I am going to miss his unique take on life and family and most of all I am going to miss the support he has provided for me over the last years. I wish him as much success and happiness as possible in his next phase of life.
~ From 1 automatic press to 3 auto presses
~ From 400,000 impressions per year to 1.1 Million
~ We are currently the largest volume printer in AZ.
~ 18th largest screen printer in the nation
~ 8 employees to over 30 at times
~ From one 8 hours shift a day to printing for 18 hours
~ set up times from 10 minute a screen down to just under 6 minutes
~ Henry’s average work day was about 12 hours
For better or worse Henry and I have easily spent more time together than we have with our own families. At this point, I cannot even imagine walking through the doors and not expecting Henry to be there. This change is going to be hard on both of us. There is no way I can express how much gratitude I have for what Henry has brought to Info Screen Printing. He has given his heart and soul to this company, worked his butt off every single day for the last 8 years. He has forever changed Info Screen Printing & Graphics. Whether he is working with us or not, his influence will always be part of our culture. Henry is a great person to work with and be around. There is no way I could have dealt with the stress by myself these last years. I have leaned on him for everything I have needed and he has always come through for me. I am going to miss being around him, I am going to miss his unique take on life and family and most of all I am going to miss the support he has provided for me over the last years. I wish him as much success and happiness as possible in his next phase of life.
Henry, THANKS FOR THE WORK!
Eric Gibby
Reader Comments (16)
Wow! what a SAD post to read first thing in the morning. Henry is the reason I started to use Info Screen Printing. He had a really great personality and made me feel very comfortable. He also made me feel like my questions were never stupid even though I'm sure he probably thought they were. Henry I will miss you, but I'm happy you have the opportunity to pursue your dream. Just be careful out there.
Hugs,
Sue G.
Eric, that was a really nice post. I know it means a lot to Henry.
I just have to say, though, it's bullshit that there's no grand going-away party. I know he says "no" but is this really a time to respect his wishes?
I will also miss him being at Info because this means I have to deal with you and Chad instead of him.
Just kidding. (Not really.) :)
I wish you all the happiness in the world, Henry. You have an amazing work ethic and whoever gets you next is lucky!
Love,
Sis
Henry, don't leave us alone with your sister! She's so mean!!
Love, Chad
Henry you're the man!!! Eric you just about made me cry with this post - and it takes a lot to make me cry. You two were such a great team. I'll miss you Henry, but only wish you the best on the next part of your journey, you rock!
Best Wishes,
Connie
Henry, you will be missed by all of us at AST. I have such fond memories of when you started up Say It and we completely ignored you for months, even though you were right across the parking lot! :) You were just a kid back then, but we have all grown very fond of you over the years. This is truly a sad day because it is fast becoming reality that we will no longer see you on a regular basis. Please stay in touch!
Love,
Karen
Henry I really can't believe this, you have been so great to work with, as has ALL the staff @ Info. I have really enjoyed getting to know you over the years, even when you guys are buried with volume and stressed you always make time to speak to me if I needed it and that says alot about you. I wish you all the best as you pursue your dream! I just want to clarify....we're talking about a real Cop not a Mall Cop Right??? Because honestly Henry I don't think you could master riding a Segway, plus they are too easy to spill you're beer on!
Thank you so very much for everything you have done for me!
Andy
henry!
i'm going to miss you because you come in and write up and pull your own orders! now i'll have to actually do some work once in a while. it was great getting to know you over the past few years. good luck in your next endeavors! and if you pull me over, please don't give me a ticket. ha ha! we'll miss you!!
sarah @ AST
Wow- Very sad indeed. Henry, you are an awesome guy, and I am sure you will be sorely missed. Very best wishes to you as you pursue your dream. Hope to see you down the road.
Larry
A & J Graphics and Promotions
Henry,
I swear to every God out there if you ever try and arrest me im bookin it. You will have to run to catch me and I will not give up until I trip or I run myself into a corner. If you think im kidding, try me.
We will miss you here at AST and you will have to keep in touch :D
Text me if you see I have a warrant out PLZ!
Beck
Henry - I'm happy you're getting to pursue your dream and whatever PD you end up on will certainly benefit from your passion and drive. And I know that Eric and the rest of the Info gang will keep your name handy (and the water ballet videos available) if they ever get stopped in the greater Phoenix area... ;-) Be safe, best of luck, and try to keep in touch! Joanne / JPR Consulting, Inc.
Henry - I wish you all of the best in the future. You and Eric have made a great team and you have made a trmendous impact on the growth of Info Screen. People who truly care about their friends and customers are never forgotten, they are only missed each and every day. Bill Wright - Accent Southwest
Grass is not always greener on the other side, i think you should find a way to stay at info screen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tear up those divorce papers and get back to work.
I did not see this one coming! Wow! What a great read, and yes, for us saps, I read every word.
Henry - thank you for all of your help throughout the years. You expertise, patience and willingness to help has made all of our jobs so much easier. You are truly a star! May success continue to be upon you, and your family as you walk into this next season of life.
Henry,
You have been AWESOME to work with. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the all too many times you have had to go the extra mile to accommodate some of my pain in the a_ _ clients. Any success I have had in the t-shirt arena has been largely due to yourself and the great team at Info Screen that makes someone like me even look good! You will be sorely missed but I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with you.
I wish you every success in your new endeavor. I am confident you will once again stand out as a man in blue and have a positive influence with all you come in contact with. Please stay safe & make sure I have your #, I still owe Eric & yourself Coyotes game in the suite after the holidays.
And, if you see a green corvette speeding by….turn the other way & take a bite out of your donut until I pass please! It is not nice to give Granny's tickets! The very best to you & your family always.
Leslie Keating, HTS
Say it ain't so! I've really enjoyed working with you Henry, it has been awesome! Thank you for all of your help over the years. I wish you every success in your new career, be safe! Everyone is going to miss you! It's great though that you're following your dreams. You only have one life to get it right...go for it! All the Best, Kim Stack, Geiger
Henry (aka Bradley)
Hard to believe it is down to the final days. You have been absolutely the best to work with. I cannot Thank you enough for all your help over the years. Your patience, knowledge, great personality....and of course the pictures/video that Eric kindly supplied on the blog will be missed!! Congratulations on your new career and I wish you lots of success! Sandy K. L & R