A million (or 51) reasons we’re thankful for our office manager, Kevin Cain.
It’s Thanksgiving week. Meaning, it’s time to say what we’re thankful for. We asked around the office, and one thing kept rising to the top: Kevin Cain. It seemed overdue that we dedicate an entire post on why we’re thankful for The Cain Brain, aka the Cain-ger Zone, aka Raising Cain’s, aka the King of Cains, aka Michael Cain, aka the Superior Police Department Cain-ine Unit.
Here it goes. We’re thankful for Kevin because:
- He keeps us on task. Take that, Basecamp notifications!
- He makes a mean bowl of popcorn
- He writes the best emails about the dullest of topics
- He makes keeping up with our timesheets actually kind of fun. We’re all proud members of the Time Sheet Super Stars. (See email above)
- He’s more creative than he gives himself credit for (See email above)
- His love of Star Wars
- His knowledge of Star Wars
- His dedication to Star Wars, aka taking off the latest Star Wars opening day over 2 years early
- His colorful conversations with telemarketers who don’t take, “No thanks,” for an answer
- He keeps the beer, La Croix and coffee stocked
- He keeps the office looking presentable
- He takes out the garbage and recycling
- He knows what can be recycled and what can’t
- He’s got an awesome sense of humor
- He puts up with us
- He’s the go-to guy for life advice
- He’s a stealthy mouse catcher
- He stands up for Superior, WI
- He’d do anything for his kids
- He gets us back on topic during squirrel moments
- He works hard but knows how to have fun
- He’s saved every email. Seriously, every one.
- He is a doppelganger to the greatest used hot tub salesmen in the greater Twin Ports area
- His willingness to help with whatever’s needed
- He’s patient
- He’s super nice
- He’s smart
- He’s genuine
- He’s flawed
- He’s funny
- He’s honest
- He’s a saint in disguise
- One time at lunch, Kevin paid for a veteran’s lunch and tried to be discreet. The man found out it was Kevin and came over. All Kevin had to say was “Thank you for your service.”
- “In the worst time of my life, Kevin introduced me to Buddhist principles and it got me through some tough times.”
- “If Kevin quits, I quit.”
- He fills the meters for us when we forget
- His love of the Thirsty Pagan
- He’s a great dad
- His harsh exterior that we all know is a cover for how nice he actually is
- His party planning skills (St. Patrick’s Day, holidays, you name it, he’s planned it)
- He is just weird enough to make him interesting
- He’s dedicated and loyal
- He gives small things a fun spin
- He’s a former member of the U.S. Army. Thanks for your service!
- He appreciates the people he works with and is proud of the work we do at Swim
- He makes us bacon
- He keeps us in line
- He ends every email and most conversations with snark
- He gives good financial advice (starting with the disclaimer: I’m not a financial advisor)
- He knows about life before cell phones, the internet and Facebook including things like cassette tapes. Also, he knows who Eddie the Head is.
- He’d lend you his car — and has
- He speaks printer
- Kevin is always there when you need him!
We could go on, but now it’s your turn. Tell the world why you’re thankful for Kevin Cain using #ThankYouKevin.
He trained me and dealt with sitting next to me for 14 months
First off, this is awesome! It’s great seeing someone’s hard work and dedication recognized. Kevin is wonderful to work with and is always on top of every project. He’s the go-to guy! #ThankYouKevin