Fullerton Blog

We are happy to announce three important advancements to our company's sales team.  Justin Verburg has been appointed as Director of Sales, Jeff Hogya as National Sales Manager, and Aaron Brooks as National Accounts Manager.

We're excited to introduce you to our estimator, Ben Modlin!  He works hard to provide quotes on standards, altered standards, and specials in a timely manner.

Ben has been with Fullerton for 6 years and has previously worked in our Raw Materials department as well as Customer Service.

Ben is married to his high school sweetheart, Alexis and they are have been married for 9 years.  They have 4 wonderful children, Luke (7), Logan (5), Marielle (3), and Evan (1).  Ben loves to be outdoors whenever the weather decides to make that enjoyable.  He loves to camp, kayak, and spend time around a good fire.  He is a devout Christian and holds dearly to his faith - his life would not look like it does today without it.

Q&A with Ben

What song title best describes your personality?
I'm a Daddy and I Know It.

What's the weirdest job you've ever had?
I wouldn't call it weird per se, but I spent two years working for Stanley Steemer.  People and their animals can be quite disgusting.

If you could win an Olympic medal for any sport, real or fake, what would it be?
Eating pizza!

What's the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?
When I have time, which is rare, I really enjoy a good book.

What would you do (for a career) if you weren't doing this?
I think it would be awesome to own a campground.

What's your favorite thing about working for Fullerton?
I love the family atmosphere that has been established over the years.  To be part of a company where everyone is treated like family is definitely special.  Fullerton's love for its employees and our love for one another sets our company apart from all others.

Fullerton Tool Company (Fullerton), a manufacturer of precision-made solid carbide cutting tools located in Saginaw, Michigan announces a new strategic partnership with Inovatools, a tool manufacturer headquartered in Bavaria, Germany.

At Fullerton, you can count on us to help produce guaranteed cost savings for you and your customer.  Whether it's saving money, increasing part counts, or reducing machining time, our Fullerton Advanced Solution Team (FAST) will work closely with you to keep you competitive in this manufacturing market.

We're excited to introduce you to our Customer Service Supervisor, Jodi Yuncker!  Jodi supervises the entire Customer Service team and also gets hands-on to help customers with their needs.  

Jodi has been with Fullerton for 23 years and has held numerous roles throughout the organization, some include receptionist, quoting, customer service, and training the staff at our California warehouse.

Jodi and her husband love music and love going to concerts with friends.  Jodi also enjoys going to her family cottage with her husband and pups.  She enjoys boating, canoeing, swimming, paddle boarding, you name it, she loves it.  Jodi also spends a lot of time with family and friends.  But if you know Jodi, you know she absolutely loves her pups and she thinks it the best thing she ever did was get them.

Q&A with Jodi

What is your favorite band?
Pearl Jam

What is your favorite lyric?
Oh, dear Dad, can you see me now?
I am myself, like you somehow
I'll ride the wave where it takes me
I'll hold the pain, release me

What's the weirdest job you've ever had?
Dishwasher

What is the craziest/most daring thing you've ever done?
Swam with sharks

If you could win an Olympic medal for any sport, real or fake, what would it be?
Curling

What is the dumbest way you've been injured?
Taking out the garbage and slipping on wet wood and breaking my leg and ankle.

What movie can you watch over and over without getting tired of?
Almost Famous and Elf

What is one thing still on your bucket list?
Visit Ireland

What would you do (for a career) if you weren't doing this?
Tornado Chaser/Meteorologist 

What's your favorite thing about working for Fullerton?
My favorite thing about working for Fullerton are the people - it feels like family!