But now it s time to move on. I m lucky to have my wife of 44 years, Sandra, whom I still find good natured and stimulating, three boys in their late 30 s of whom I am very proud, and three lovely granddaughters. In 1980, I was fortunate to find Gundula, a native German, who became my Assistant, and put up with even more than my wife, and still managed to keep her calm. She could look at a German letter or memo, and not only tell me what they said, but what they meant. She will now be responsible full time for our Advertising and PR program, including Conversions, which I think, is one of the best newsletters in the business.
Life is good.
I have been lucky. Yes, Virginia, one can be successful selling German machines in America. I said I d probably retire and still not be satisfied with our performance on that subject. We have come a long way, baby. For the past 10 years, I ve been grooming Hans to take over as president, when my mandatory retirement date came, and there is no question in my mind that he is ready.