Norm Thompson proves that—contrary to popular belief—environmental sustainability and sound fiscal practices can go hand-in-hand

By Reported Donna Loyle

The Building

In 1994, Emrick, just back from an overseas sabbatical, was asked by his catalog staff to build a new headquarters. The business had grown during the years, and staffers needed larger, updated facilities. “I came back into town and was looking for something to do at work, and my employees gave me a job,” Emrick jokes. “They told me we needed a new corporate headquarters.”