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	Larry C. - Owner/President
	Art O. - Manager, Buyer (Camping, Gloves, Ammo) Art has been with the Surplus since 1996. Art loves to come to work everyday, because of his co-workers and the work environment. He personally strives to ensure that the store keeps in stock everything customers need.
	John D. - Manager, G.I. Specialist, Camping/Hunting/Fishing John's been with us since 2004, and Manager since 2009. John is an avid fisherman and hunter, and his extensive knowledge is a huge asset to the store. He enjoys sharing his outdoors knowledge with our customers, making sure their purchases are suited to their situation. An Army veteran, his military knowledge is valuable. John's great sense of humor helps keep the work environment fun and upbeat.
	Ginney E. - Cashier Ginney has worked for Arvada Surplus since it's beginning in 1984 in a variety of roles. She has found it interesting to see all the changes to Olde Town Arvada, and all the people she's worked with on both sides of the counter. Ginney has had a profound effect on all the employees, keeping in touch with a lot of former employees as well. We are currently pursuing efforts to clone her and keep her around for many years to come, as it is hard to imagine this store without her.
	Judy L. - Buyer (Levi's, Hats, Mens & Womens Clothing) Judy's been with us since 1995. Her tastes when it comes to buying clothing has garnered many a compliment, especially from our female customers. We hear a lot of "I never knew I would find such cute clothes at an Army Surplus." Judy has a stronge sense of what our customer base is, and tailors her buying choices to that. She has a great rapport with our regular customers and many come in asking for her specifically for help.
	Kelly S. - Web Administrator, Internet Sales, Buyer (Rainwear/Thermal Underwear, Wrangler) Kelly has been here since 2002. She has taken on a lot in the time she's been here, spearheading the effort to have a stronger online presence for the store. Kelly handles all of the website duties, including pulling orders, shipping, customer service issues, and keeping products updated. She still finds time in her busy day to help fellow co-workers in their areas, and loves helping customers on the sales floor.
	Steve B. - Buyer (Knives, Airsoft, Paintball), International Arms Dealer Steve, who has been here since 2006, is our resident pirate. Steve is proud that he can stand behind the product he sells, maintaining high quality but reasonable pricing at the same time. His quick wit and sense of humor makes him very popular in the store with co-workers and customers alike. Steve's knife of choice is the Buck Sirus.
	Erik B. - Boot and Footwear Manager Erik has been here since 2005. Erik's footwear knowledge has proved very helpful with customers, ensuring proper fit and satisfaction. Bringing in new lines like Teva, Kamik and Bates have opened new buying opportunities for our customers, hiker and worker alike. A self described "adrenaline junkie", Erik is an active snowboarder and outdoorsman.
	Ann M. - Buyer (Carhartt, Lodge Cast Iron) Ann has been here since 2006. Ann has worked with John to maintain a strong Carhartt line in the store, recently bringing in Carhartt Kids to a very positive response. She recently assumed buying duties for Lodge Cast Iron, and is always willing to help fellow co-workers with their projects as well. Ann's friendly personality is a hit with our customers, and we look forward to keeping her around for a long time.
	Lori M. - Buyer (Dickies, Fishing) Lori is the so-called "baby" of the bunch, starting here in 2007. Lori is great with customers, being very attentive to their needs and making sure they are taken care of. Lori has streamlined our fishing department, keeping the selection simple but useful.