It’s a big ole’ world out there, and if you think you‘re at the center of it, you're probably not a Difference Maker. Selflessness, empathy, earning trust, and delivering added value — those are the REAL Difference Makers.
The month of December serves as a great time of reflection for me every year. What was successful, and what wasn’t? What were the positives from the past year, and what do I need to work on, both in my business and personal life?
President, Datamax Inc.
“It’s about the customer and the needs they convey — not about us or assumptions of what we think they need.” — The Datamax Little Blue Book.
Perhaps nothing builds trust and confidence in our abilities more than this line from The Little Blue Book. And perhaps no one knows this better than Sulphur Springs Business Process Consultant Johnny Wetzel.
"It Ain't About Us." It's all about the 'YOU' (the customer). And not just that, it's about 'YOU' sharing your Datamax experience with others (a la reviews).
Arkansas Solutions Specialist Trish Williams knows this well. Do you? Click to read our "Go-To Document Solutions Guide," an asset with Trish's expertise written all over it!
Need a little additional "incentive" to close out your year with the acquisition of office technology? Consider Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation incentives.
When Jennifer Edens talks about her role at Datamax, she brings up mentors such as Justin Huffaker and Richard Martin, two people who have challenged her but cared for her success just as much. That’s what family does.
Brandon Brock
Sulphur Springs
Brandon Brock genuinely wants to win the trust and admiration of his clients. The best way he knows how is to never leave a job left undone, and without communicating next steps to all necessary parties. That's worked for him for 25 years.
Kym McGee
Little Rock
What makes Kym McGee want to stay at Datamax? That's easy, she says. Steady growth and solid people. This admin professional could have had a successful career anywhere, really, but it's the culture that keeps her so content with Datamax.
Ariel DeLong
Longview
Ariel DeLong didn’t just “clean up” and right-size the fleet at the City of Marshall. In the spirit of our 2022 corporate theme, Ariel was a true Difference Maker. She made the decision to business with Datamax a relative no-brainer.
Children's Tumor Foundation
Little Rock
Local involvement with Children's Tumor Foundation (remember Barry Simon and Dancing With Our Stars?) helps lead to big things: UAMS recently opened the country’s first Adult Neurofibromatosis Clinic, thanks to the CTF. Click to read more!
The Spirit of this season brings out a yearning in all of us to support worthy causes. But throughout the calendar year, Datamax continues to help our communities by offering our time, our contributions, and our leadership. Learn about a few of those initiatives.
(PICTURED: Kim Clark, Kristen Finkbeiner, and Cody Simon at an Arkansas-based Camp Aldersgate Fundraiser this fall).
Tell us about your family: I have five kids. Three still at home, two still in high school.
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Hobbies: I'm interested in auto mechanics and antique radio repair. I'm a perpetual tinkerer.
When you're not at Datamax, what are you a Raving Fan of? When I'm not at Datamax I like to fix, build, and tinker. I love to watch "The Rockford Files!"
Tell us about your family: I am the father of three adult children and I have four grandkids.
Hometown: Kaufman, TX
Hobbies: I build and fly FPV Drones. I like to find small family-owned restaurants and try the food.
When you're not at Datamax, what are you a Raving Fan of? I'm a Raving Fan of finding abandoned buildings and using them as obstacle courses.
Tell us about your family: I live in Irving with my husband and our two cats. My parents and siblings live in San Diego, CA. I moved from CA to TX last year for my husband's new job at The University of Dallas.
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Hobbies: I love to read. My favorite genres and fantasy and sci-fi. I also love to make jewelry and keychains in my free time.
When you're not at Datamax, what are you a Raving Fan of? When I'm not at Datamax, I like to volunteer at animal shelters/cat sanctuaries. I also love to make jewelry and paint.
Tell us about your family: I have been married to my wife, Tonia, for 20 years. She is a teacher at Ore City ISD. I have a 16-year-old daughter, Kennedy.
Hometown: Longview, TX
Hobbies: My hobbies include hanging out with family, working on honey-do projects, going to the gym, hunting, and helping others.
When you're not at Datamax, what are you a Raving Fan of? When I am not at Datamax, I spend time with family and friends, read, and watch movies.
Tell us about your family: My dad is a network engineer who taught me a lot about technology, and my mom is very passionate about crafting.
Hometown: Little Rock, AR
Hobbies: I enjoy watching shows with my fiancé. I also like a few choice book series, baking, and games.
When you're not at Datamax, what are you a Raving Fan of? I’m a Raving Fan of mostly staying in but I love going out to eat at new places!
Tell us about your family: I have been married for 49 ½ years and I have two kids. My wife is retired from the North Little Rock school district.
Hometown: North Little Rock, AR
Hobbies: I enjoy audio recordings (professional ensembles, on-location, clarinet playing, ham radio, and analog design work)
When you're not at Datamax, what are you a Raving Fan of? I’m a Raving Fan of dogs, music, audio gear, ham radio, and running around with my wife.
We love welcoming our new employees. That's why we've added the Datamax New Hire Dashboard – so you can get to know a little more about our new hires right off the bat. If you see one of these folks around the office, please say "hello! "
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That’s what a great family does. It understands that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. It realizes that there are needs out there beyond our own. When we can think beyond ourselves, we can do amazing things." - Barry Simon
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Marketing Communications Manager
Jeff Walker serves as the Marketing Communications Manager at Datamax Inc. Prior to joining Datamax, he worked as a reporter, critic and editor before becoming the Marketing Director at East Texas Copy Systems in Tyler, TX.
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