After enjoying a successful career in the corporate environment for 37 years, I stepped out into the world of retirement. I gave up the company credit cards, the computers, the free travel, and a brand name in the company. I felt like a ship without a rudder. Considering my background as a Sylvania executive, I had to become re-energized in order to be transformed so that I could start over. Not k
nowing what to do with myself, I started working with some home-schooled students and later individuals who were physically challenged. I was pleased to learn that they will do quality work. I discovered a whole new world filled with opportunities to help others grow and be productive. People with disabilities want to work, be independent, and self-supporting. With my background, I began asking myself, "How can I help them?" As fate would have it, a friend of mine, during a visit to my home, washed his hands in my outdoor sink and started looking for a clean towel to dry his hands. He didn't want to use my cloth towel, not knowing who had used it. To solve problems, I brought out a roll of paper towels on a conventional holder. The towels were difficult to tear off, kept unraveling, and the roll was soon contaminated by multiple users, not to mention towels being wasted. From that experience, I developed a paper towel holder with a clamp to control the roll and had it patented. Now I have something that can be manufactured by people with disabilities. To my surprise, I have discovered their exceptional work has enabled Hobbye Shoppe, LLC to include a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
