Working for Weber’s is a tradition for family!

When did you realize running the family business was your destiny?

We were born into it. Growing up, whenever there was a breakfast or dinner and we were at the kitchen table we were hearing what was going on at work and the issues of the day. My parents worked there every day. My sister and I, when we were 10 years old, we started working in the business. As time went on, it just seemed natural that I’d want to continue it.

Two of your sons are in the business now. Will you sell to them? Is Weber’s their inheritance?

There certainly is a need for them to get ownership in the business and we’re working in that direction.

So they want to take over the business?

Yes. It’s to the point now, we’re into the third generation and there’s a lot of pride in understanding how few family-run businesses last that long and how everything is being brought up by the real estate investment trusts. Basically, we just have a stubborn independence to make Weber’s a pertinent place in Ann Arbor.

Do you have a succession plan?

Yes, we do. Right now, we’re developing Michael and Brian. Michael has been with the business six years, and Brian just came back six months ago. They are young, smart and eager.

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