Profile of Success: Built to Last
A hard-working attitude and a desire to create a lasting product keep John Economaki, president and founder of Bridge City Tool Works, at the top of his game
Biggest career challenge: In 2001, Economaki took a short-term loan to move his manufacturing operation to a larger facility. Although the company was forecasting its best year ever, the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks decimated his holiday sales. Unable to immediately repay the loan, Economaki was forced to lay off most of his staff, leaving only key employees in manufacturing and customer service. The bank then sold the company.
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