Shared pictures at the May 19, 2023 Reunion - Group 1

 Shared pictures at the May 19, 2023 Reunion - Group 1

Photos provided by guest of the reunion.

Edited and titled by Laura Langdon Hood

 XICTMD - Xerox International Center for
Training & Marketing Development (Leesburg)

L to R: ?, Laura Langdon Hood, ?, Leigh Ann Stich Parker, Richelle Richmond Ashkettle,
Kathy Ludwig, Stacey Richardson, Michelle Bland, Dee Thornton, Mark Heaton, ?


TOP: Leigh Anne Stich Parker & Marilyn Karl Becht.
MIDDLE: Darryl Cohen & Jim Wallace.
BOTTOM: ? , Julie DeGraff, ?, Maureen Ernst


TOP: Marilyn Karl Becht & Lisa Perkins
MIDDLE: Maureen Ernst, Eric Whyte, Lora Juguilon Brooks,
BOTTOM: Leslie Young


Maureen Ernst & Lora Juguilon Brooks


TOP: ? & Maureen Ernst
MIDDLE: Julie DeGraff, Janie Leake, ?, Leslie Young,
Lisa Whyte, Jim Wallace, Leigh Anne Stich Parker, ?
BOTTOM: Tim & Lora Juguilon Brooks


TOP: Maureen Ernst, Leigh Ann Stich Parker, Leslie Young, Lora Juguilon Brooks
MIDDLE: Rich & Janie Leake, Cal & Sheila Combs
BOTTOM: Mike Melloy


TOP: Leigh Anne Stich Parker, ?, Ralph & Betty Beck Yoakum
MIDDLE: Max Domaschko, Marty DeGraff, ?  
BOTTOM: Maureen Ernst, ?, Lisa Perkins, Lisa & Eric Whyte, ?, Max Domaschko


Top: Julie DeGraff, Leigh Ann Parker Stich, Leslie Young
Middle: ?, Maureen Ernst, Julie DeGraff, Leigh Ann Stich Parker, Lisa Perkins, Leslie Young, Lora Juguilon Brooks  BOTTOM: Julie DeGraff, Leslie Young



Sandy Clark, Carol Reid Whayne,Linda Herman Bierre, Lora Juguilon Brooks, Leigh Ann Stich Parker,
John Becht, Leslie Young, Vicki wheeler Black, Marilyn Karl Becht, Laura Langdon Hood, Tom Bell




Paul Stich, Richelle Richmond Ashkettle,
Leigh Anne Parker Stich


? And Lora Juigalon Brooks



Lots of Xeroids at Macaroni Grill lunch including
Darryl Cohen, Jim Wallace, Eric Whyte,
Leigh Anne Stich Parker, Lora Juigalon Brooks,
Marilyn Karl Becht 


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Bill Hagerty

Bill Hagerty
With Xerox in Louisville from 1975 through 1979 as Branch Sales Manager under Jack Davis and Paul Perconti.

After Xerox, Bill worked with A and M Lithograph for a number of years. He current is employed by a company in Europe, residing in Europe.  If you have any information about Bill, please let me know!

Dori Frye

Dori Frye
Dallas, Texas
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Dori worked as a Major Account Sales Representative in the Louisville Branch in the 1980's.  Xerox was her first job out of college, IU.  She is the daughter of Pete Dye, the golf course designer's. 


Kelly Brooks

Kelly Brooks

CAN ANYONE PROVIDE INFORMATION?



Kelly worked in the Louisville Branch in early 1970's as a copier sales representative.

Mary Nelson

Mary 1976
Mary Nelson
Crestwood, KY
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Mary lives in Crestwood, Kentucky and is semi retired, to stay busy, she still does cosmetology work a few days a week.  Her husband Bernie is retired from Delta Airlines.
Hopefully Mary will fill in the blanks and provide a few pictures from the Xerox days and some current pictures.

Mary at UK Ballgame 1996

Ken Heim

Ken 1973
Ken 2011
Ken Heim
Barrington, IL
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After graduating from Western University, Ken began his Xerox career in Evansville as a sales representative.  From Evansville, he moved to the Lexington ASO as a Duplicator Specialist.
Ken continued to climb the Xerox management ladder until the mid 1980's at which time he left Xerox to develop his own successful business in Chicago.  While with Xerox, Ken was in the middle of all things, the great sales deals, the fun trips and events and the trouble making situations, I think Xerox had to buy a couple of hotels after a "Ken Party"! LOL  He was with Xerox from the early the 1970's until the mid  1980's.  He was always liked by everyone and was always having fun.


Today, Ken works with JDK Integrated Solutions for the Mobil Wallet,  JDK, a privately held company is headquartered in Chicago. JDK’s vision is to provide every business the ability to acquire the mobile technology and financial infrastructure that enables them to compete in global markets and at the same time enrich the lives of their customers. Ken has served as an officer of the company since its inception. Ken has more than 30 years experience providing enterprise technology solutions and business development. During that time, Ken spent 12 years in Business Process Outsourcing designing service offerings for global outsourcing clients to attract new business in emerging markets.

EDDIE BROWN

Eddie 2010
1976
 Eddie Brown
 Louisville, KY
 Birthday      12/31/1944
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I started working for Xerox in 1971 in Detroit and moved to Louisville with Xerox in 1978 where I worked for Tom Bearden until I retired in 2001,  a long time but everyday at Xerox was a great day!  I have one son and one grandson (divorced)!  Travel, visiting family around the country takes up much of my time and I get great pleasure officiating local martial arts tournaments I also enjoy photography, gardening, landscaping, exercising, but my biggest pleasure is playing grandpa to my grandson, really big fun! 

Eddie Brown, Betty Beck painting in Shelby neighborhood

Glenn Knight


Glenn Knight

Louisville, KY
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Glenn Knight worked for Xerox during the mid 1970s as a sales representative in the Louisville Branch.  He has participated in several Derby Blitzes and sales contests during his tenure at Xerox.
Glenn is Broker/Owner of Insuramax Realty and has been involved in real estate since 1987. His experience includes listing, selling, investing, managing and total rehabs of single family homes in the Louisville, KY area.
Glenn Knight
Glenn has served many years on the Board of Directors for St. Matthews Area Business Association (SMABA) including being President in 2006. In 2011 he won the Albert Sanders Award, highest award named after the founder, preceded by Recruiter of the year in 2000, 2006, 2007 and Member of the year in 2007.  
In addition to his involvement with SMABA, he has served as Mayor of Norbourne Estates, Little League Baseball Coach for 1991 Kentucky All Stars team and volunteer at Southeast Christian Church. His hobbies include playing golf and attending sporting events.
Glenn is married to his lovely wife, Karen, since 1974 and has two fantastic children, Brian and Stephanie.  
Finally,  Glenn became a new Grandpa !. Little girl in 2011.

Paul Perconti

Paul Perconti 2009
Paul in the mid 1970's
Paul Perconti
Louisville, KY
Paul graduated from Indiana University in 1972 and went to work right away at Xerox in Indianapolis as a sales representative.  He came to 
Xerox in Louisville in the late 1970's, as Louisville Branch Manager. Paul was an excellent sales representative and a very successful Branch Manager, Paul was a strong leader and had the ability to "get things done"  He left Xerox and became President of Thornton Oil for a number of years.    Paul is Chairman of the West End Boys School!  


 Paul Perconti 2010
Paul 1978
Today, Paul owns an Italian restaurant on Frankfort Avenue called Chicago's Volare 
Ristorante at 2300  
Frankfort Ave the previous site of Salsa Grill. The restaurant, is a second site for the concept, which was created by owner Benny Siddu, said Enver Arslanoglu, general manager of the Louisville restaurant. He said Siddu is based in Chicago, where the first Volare is located. Local investors in the restaurant are Rally's founder Jim Patterson and former Xerox Branch Manager Paul Perconti along with Joshua Moore (executive chef)  and Tarek Hamada (assistant manager).Described as an upscale, "white-tablecloth" restaurant, Volare features "authentic" Italian cuisine, and has a extensive wine collection with close to 100 selections sold by the bottle and glass.

Paul is also the Board Chairman of the West End Boys School.

John Talbot (Deceased)

John P Talbot  
Barrington, IL
Xerox Regional Director
1930 - 2018

Barrington, IL - John P. Talbot, 88, of Palatine, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at his home. He was born June 15, 1930 in Island Park, New York. After 35 years, John retired as an Executive from Xerox. In his spare time he enjoyed race horses, fishing, and spending time at his beloved cabin in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. John is survived by his children, Leslie (Steve) Avery and John (Jill) Talbot; and his grandchildren, Kevin, Kyle, John "JP" and Megan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Charles, Caroline, Helen and Jill. A memorial for John will be held at a future date. Donations may be made in John's memory to JourneyCare Hospice Foundation, 405 Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington, IL 60010. Arrangements are entrusted with Davenport Family Funeral Home, Barrington. For online condolences visit www.davenportfamily.com or call 847-381-3411 for information.   (Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on Oct. 14, 2018).



John Talbot, David Doll, Ted Laveck



October 19, 2018
John, you are a Xerox memory forever, and also 
a great friend. That smile and cigar will be 
in our minds forever. My deepest thoughts for 
your family. 
Sally Metzger

October 19, 2018
Mr. Talbot was a legend at Xerox. Not only for his leadership, but for his overall positive attitude and fun-loving personality. He will be sorely missed. I know that John Jr was very close with his dad....a great father/son relationship. God bless
Brian McInerney, Naperville, IL

October 16, 2018
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.
Z L

October 14, 2018
Truly enjoyed working with John at Xerox. My sincere condolences to his family.
Ruth Speake, Glen Ellyn, IL

Janice Sallee August 19, 1941 - March 14, 2019

OBITUARY

Janice Fay Sallee

AUGUST 19, 1941 – MARCH 14, 2019
Janice Fay Buckley Sallee
Janice Sallee, 77, passed away on March 14, 2019. Leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 58 years John H. Sallee, sons Tim Sallee (Suzanne) and Doug Sallee (Diana), grandchildren Carly Sallee, Alex Sallee (Michelle) and Austin Sallee and great-grandchildren Zane Sallee, Ryker Sallee and Reagan Sallee. Janice retired from Xerox and was a faithful member of Fern Creek Christian Church. A service to honor the life of Janice will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 10am in the chapel of Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Funeral Home with burial to follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday, March 18, 2019, from 3-8pm at the funeral home. 




Deceased Partners

Service Technicians:
Hank Meador died on July 4, 2015, 
Austin Robinson died on 6/19/2015,
Les Majors died in late May or early June 2015,

Steve Oblinger 12/10/1944 - 11/09/2017


Stephen Marshall Oblinger (1944 - 2017)

  

MOOREFIELD, Ohio — Stephen Marshall Oblinger, age 72, of Moorefield, formerly of Troy, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017, at his residence.

He was born in Dayton on December 10, 1944, to the late Julius Walter and Betty Jane (Marshall) Oblinger.

Stephen is survived by one Aunt: Jean Campbell of Springfield; seven cousins: Jayne (Carl) Yoakem of Springfield, Sandra (Ralph) Homan of New Albany IN, Joyce (Brad) Webb of Springfield, Jim (Judy) Lehman of Powell, Marianne (Ray) Brown of Columbus and Wanda (Bud) Weber and Linda (Ken) Kreitzer, both of Dayton; and numerous friends from Hawaii to Florida to Michigan.

Stephen graduated from Troy High School in 1963 and then from University of Kentucky in 1968 with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Advertising.

He worked for over forty years selling office equipment before retiring. Stephen was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Troy. He was also a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, where he held numerous offices, Omega Chapter. Stephen was 1988 Alumni of the Year.
Graveside Service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Riverside Cemetery in Troy. Burial will follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America at vva.org/donate.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
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Steve Oblinger
Troy, Ohio

Steve 1974

Hello and best wishes to all my former associates and Xeroids! Thanks to Jimmy K and any others involved in this effort to get us (somewhat) together again. I have really been taken back to many pleasant memories as I read profiles and checked out the pictures.
In December of 1971, Gary Stitz and Tom Ossenford hired me at Xerox and considering I graduated from UK, was asked to start in Lexington and work for K. David Robertson.
Target Practice with Watermelon Seed
It was really exciting and rewarding to have won a number of awards, plaques, prize points and the famous Jim Woodcock Silver Julep Cups and Platters along with many other fun and useful items.  I still remember how proud I was, winning a “Bulova Accuquartz” watch, and a Sharp calculator that was about the size of a pack of cigarettes. I used that calculator for years, (even as they continued to get smaller and smaller) and was still wearing that watch when cell phones became popular.
Upon my resignation from Xerox in 1978 I accepted a position with “Baxter Travenol” (a hospital supply company) in Indiana where I had great success in rebuilding a depressed territory.
After rebuilding the hospital supply territory, a friend approached me to assist their family in building a travel business with a British manufacturer of auto parts here in the US. (All I could think of was how often George Hodgson's MG was in the repair garage across the street from the Xerox office) so this job was a “No Brainer”!
After a successful experience in the travel business, I began working for Atlantic Envelope in Shelbyville, KY and quickly became sales manager with seven reps in a six-state area.  It was enjoyable and creative, but as many of you know, being a "Road Warrior" was very challenging.  Even though travel was a challenge, I accepted another position with a manufacturer of lady's clothing out of Florida called “Sanibel Sport” which also required a great deal of travel that was very difficult and demanding on my marriage!  While searching for another job without the travel, my wife, Pat, learned that she had cancer and eventually passed away, peacefully and comfortably in a Hospice Hospital.

After Pat passed away, I moved back home to Troy, Ohio and landed a job with Woodhull Copiers in Dayton, selling RISO digital printers, with much success for six years.  My success caught the attention of RISO (the manufacturer) and at that time, had a desire to move to Florida.  So I moved to Orlando and sold the RISO products directly for RISO, however, shortly after moving to Florida, RISO had a national cutback and I was downsized for a couple of days.  I quickly began working for OfficeMax as a Senior Sales Supervisor for corporate accounts in Ft. Myers, FL, until my father passed away at the ripe old age of 90 . (Mother died prior to the move to Florida).  While in Troy, Ohio on a leave of absence to finalize my father's estate I made the decision to retire and not return to Florida or to work.  


Finally, as soon as I submit this report, my retirement will be official ! Now, you know the REST of the story!  

Don Henson, (1939 - 2017)











Donald Ray Henson, 78
Passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017
Don was born in Louisville to the late Harold Franklin and Kathleen Henson. He played football and ran track during his time at Southern High School. He was afforded a great opportunity to travel with his wife to countless countries and continents during their time with Friendship Force.

He formerly worked as a national account manager for Xerox and operated as a land developer as one of the principals of HFH Inc. He was an avid University of Kentucky Football fan and served his country in the United States Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife of 57 years, Karen Rogers Henson; and son, Scott Henson. Survivors include his daughter, Renotta Henson (Becky McKinley); brothers, Ronald D. Henson (Patsy Tinnell) and Philip H. Henson.


 Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Tuesday at Ratterman and Sons, 10600 Taylorsville Road. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ratterman and Sons, with burial to follow at Resthaven Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Youth for Christ, 4102 W Market St., Louisville, KY 40212. Online condolences may be shared at www.Ratterman.com.
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Don Henson

Crestwood KY
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"My Xerox career started in 1968 with a great deal of wonder"
I wondered why Paul Logsdon had plaques all over his office walls, and Rich Fuchs had none.  Both were sales managers!  Rich said his were packed away.  Why did Dave Deeb walk around yukking all the time? Camel jock talk.  Why did Bill Hetzel, Louisville Branch Manager, remove all chairs from the bullpen? So sales reps would spend less time in the office. We went to Air Devils Inn instead !  Needless to say I  was in the right  place with a bunch of strange people, laughing, joking, zany, but didn’t we have a great time?
 
My first sales territory was north of Broadway, west of tenth street, west of 18th street and south to county line.  I was told it had more potential than any other.  As a young cub, to me, it truly did.  Now was the time to get a few plaques!!
 
In 1970 a sales team was formed including Gary Shuetz, Sal Marino and me as team leader, with my high potential territory!  Talking about “hungry guys” this team won $1,000 in our first contest.  We all went to dinner with wives and guys had two entrees of “steak and lobster”.  

In 1971 Karen and I adopted Scott (5) and Renotta (6) siblings.  We built a home in Crestwood, Oldham County.  Stability was important to us and we never moved for a better job.  My two brothers and daughter, Renotta live within a mile. Scott died in 1994 but he is still with us in spirit.    

In 1972, Paul Logsdon moved on to greater heights and I became the Xerox Account Manager for GE, and for major accounts.  In those days, everyone helped each other.  Experienced reps trained us.  Administration helped with billing, proposal writing, etc.What would we have done without service? The tech reps went on tough sales calls with us.
We were all friends and golfed, fished and partied together.
The amazing Xerox experience created a spirit so special to the Louisville Branch, that we were recognized countrywide.  “Come” we said, “and study us and you can learn our high goals and standards”.

In 1974 I was promoted to National Account Manager for General Electric, and had various locations over a 15-year time period. Travel was involved and was controllable. I visited many other Branch Offices but Louisville was head and shoulders above them all. Why?  A combination of talented people, cohesive, with a spirit and confidence accustomed to winning. However, I never saw as many plaques as Paul Logsdon had.  My most memorable award was a 'little red hat with yellow feather' a roadrunner from Evansville. I still have it!  The other awards are packed away, but I didn’t have as many as Paul Logsdon.

Later in 1985 I was promoted to Senior National Account Manager after closing an order for (8) 9200's and recognized as vendor of the year by GE.  
With that of course, was a bigger budget next year.


I left Xerox in 1987 on my terms and no hard feeling.  At that time I was reporting to Joe Mulcahy VP at Corporate, (incidentally his wife Anne Mulcahy  just retired from Xerox as Chairman of the Board), some of my friends were retiring and some had died.  It was time to go, a new era was coming, and The 'Spirit of Xerox' was changing.  Looking back, Louisville had the greatest group of people, amazingly competitive, close knit and loyal.

The next phase of my business career was with Bill Hinton and Harry Frazier.  We formed 'HFH' and focused on real estate development.  We were very successful in a high risk, big money business.  In 1992 I left HFH, moved my office to Crestwood. and since, dabbled in smaller projects.

Several old Xeroids  stop by and some ask do you work? “If doing what you want, when, for whom, and how much, then, yes I work”.  Now at age 72, I learned that loving other people and trusting God, we can explore limits, push harder and achieve what your mind didn't think you could.

Like all of you, “being positive keeps us young”.
        
Now, I watch golf, football and basketball I enjoy beautiful pictures on remarkable technology. Don't play games much any more and I love to read, learn, and visit my farm and nature.  Sometime Karen and I travel. My last big trip was to Home Depot!

 Yes we can, and yes we did great things together” 
 

Click here to see more of Don Henson's Xerox pictures


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Karen Rogers Henson,  Wife of Don Henson,
77, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017.

Karen was born in Buffalo, New York to the late Vernon W. and Ethel C. Rogers. She was afforded a great opportunity to travel to countless countries and continents during her time with Friendship Force. Her passion for the arts and drama was exercised through her 26 years of volunteer service to the Center for Performing Arts. She was a member of the Homemakers and enjoyed painting fine china and Faberge eggs, which she incorporated into the theme of her travels.

She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Scott Henson.

Survivors include her loving husband of 57 years, Don Henson; daughter, Renotta Henson; grandchildren, Austin and Isabella.

Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at Ratterman and Sons, 10600 Taylorsville Road. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ratterman and Sons, with burial to follow at Resthaven Cemetery.
See Obituary here: http://www.ratterman.com/obituaries/Karen-Henson/
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Homemakers of Kentucky - Louisville Chapter. Online condolences may be shared at www.Ratterman.com
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