Meet the Craftsman: Bryan Sommers

This is Bryan, as easy-going and hard working as they come, and what we call around here a good ‘ole southern boy. Always ready with a smile and a nod, you’ll find him problem-solving and filling in the gaps on the manufacturing side of Stoll Industries. Two of his favorite products Stoll fabricates are kitchen range hoods and the Manhattan style fireplace enclosure. He enjoys the clean lines and modern style it brings to a room.

Having grown up in Abbeville County, Bryan has been acquainted with Stoll since childhood. His older brother worked at Stoll prior to him, and Bryan began working right out of high school. Being a typical teenager, he needed just a little motivation to complete his work each day. Mr. Robert and Mr. Doug offered to pay him by the piece, telling him that he could go home each day as soon as his allotment was finished. Motivate him it did, and he began finishing each day’s assignment by noon, spending the rest of the day fishing. They knew then that he was completely capable of easily finishing his allotment every day; he just needed a little nudge to realize it himself. Bryan laughs as he recalls the story, but recognizes that it helped set the standard of production goals Stoll uses to this day. These days you’ll find Bryan managing the manufacturing department where he began his career. His real passion is still welding, so in between problem-solving with his teammates and making sure things are running smoothly, you’ll find him still doing what he loves.